Our legal consultants have expert knowledge in Dismissal law, Landlord & Tenant Law to Family law matters.
"The practitioners are duly authorised to provide a comprehensive suite of expert legal services, strictly insofar as such services constitute non-reserved legal activities within the meaning of the Legal Services Act 2007."
"The White Flame" is a Professional Legal Consultancy specialising in unreserved legal services.
Please be advised that we are not a law firm, nor are we authorised or regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) or the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
Our legal consultants are not practicing solicitors or barristers.
The information provided throughout our entire website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal advice or create a lawyer-client relationship."
Our core philosophy posits that effective legal counsel transcends mere reactive service; it constitutes a proactive discipline of risk architecture.
This approach integrates rigorous jurisprudence with strategic foresight to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
Navigating the complexities of the modern regulatory landscape requires more than technical proficiency alone. We maintain that it demands a nuanced synthesis of intellectual integrity and pragmatic wisdom to ensure robust client representation.
Rooted in academic excellence, the principal consultant holds a 2.1 Honours LLB and an LLM in International Human Rights Law.
Expertise was forged through rigorous, published research—a 10k-word dissertation on criminal law joint enterprise and a 20k-word analysis of self-defence law, the latter expanded into an authoritative publication.
Specialising in evidence and advocacy, these credentials collectively underscore a formidable intellectual prowess, high competence, and unwavering commitment to legal excellence.
A Decade in Specialist Legal Practice.
The principal consultant's extensive expertise, cultivated over a decade within regulated law firms under the direct supervision of qualified solicitors, spans three core legal domains:
Employment Law:
Expertise encompasses rigorous management of workplace formal grievances, complex disciplinary hearings, and comprehensive ACAS representation. This includes claims for unfair dismissals, discrimination, redundancy, and the meticulous preparation of all tribunal documentation, including ET1, ET3 forms, and bundles, in strict compliance with procedural directions.
The Legal Consultant excels in negotiating and drafting effective out-of-court settlement agreements, specifically COT3 forms.
Landlord & Tenant Law:
Practice focused on possession and eviction dynamics, involving initiating and defending Section 8 claims for rent arrears and strategically challenging eviction proceedings via Appellant notices.
A key strength lies in identifying errors of law, particularly in HMO disrepair cases, and applying human rights frameworks, honed by the experience of instructing and shadowing barristers in court to manage evidence admissibility and construct robust legal arguments.
Particular expertise has also been gained in HMO licensing matters, HMO Regulations, and initiating claims for Rent Repayment Orders at the First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) for unlicensed HMOs and related disrepair and harassment disputes.
Family Law:
Expertise was developed whilst under the supervision of a senior qualified solicitor within a law managing complex client files concerning child arrangement, non-molestation, and occupation orders.
The roles involved preparing extensive court bundles, mediating contact centre agreements, facilitating compliance with stringent court orders (e.g., drug testing, DBS checks), and extensive collaboration with CFCASS and social services.
This included observing the entire court process from the instruction of counsel to final order, as well as shadowing barristers at the Family Court, and supporting clients as a McKenzie friend when necessary.

Superior advocacy in an appeal focuses on identifying specific legal mistakes, not re-arguing facts.
When a lawyer finds a significant legal error made during a trial (a reversible error), it can lead to a powerful form of review called de novo review.
Here is a simplified and descriptive explanation of the core concepts:
The Anatomy of an Appeal
Key Legal Tools
Standard of Review
This is the "lens" an appeals court uses to look at a lower court's decision.
It determines how much respect or "deference" the higher court gives to the original ruling.
Reversible Errors
These are serious legal mistakes made during the trial that are significant enough to have potentially changed the outcome of the case. Identifying these is crucial for a successful appeal.
De Novo Review
This Latin term means "a new" or "from the beginning". When an appellate court grants de novo review, it examines the legal issue with a fresh perspective, giving no deference to the lower court's legal conclusion. This is a powerful tool because it allows the higher court to substitute its own legal judgment for the trial court's, effectively providing a clean slate on that specific legal issue.


Consultation & Preparation
Initial Consultation (e.g., 30 mins): Fixed Fee (Often free or low fixed fee)
General Advisory & Transactional Support: Hourly Rate (£150 - £350 per hour depending on experience)
Case/Bundle Preparation: Hourly Rate / Fixed Fee (per stage) (Varies greatly, can be part of overall case fee)
Employment Law
Unfair/Wrongful/Constructive Dismissals, Discrimination, Redundancy Claims: Fixed Fee (per stage) or Hourly Rate (Simple cases £4,000 - £10,000+ total)
Acas Representation, Formal Grievances, Disciplinary Hearings: Hourly Rate / Fixed Fee (Varies)
ET1/ET3 Submission Forms: Fixed Fee (£750 - £2,500+), including assistance with COT3 agreements for settlements.
Settlement Agreements: Fixed Fee (£350 - £1,500+, often employer contributed)
Landlord & Tenant
Lease Interpretations, Managing Legal Documents, Portfolio Management: Hourly Rate (£150 - £350 per hour)
Drafting Agreements/Notices (Section 8, Section 13), Debt Recovery: Fixed Fee (e.g., £2,000+ eviction matter), especially relevant for Rent Repayment Orders.
Dispute Resolution & Mediation, Ombudsman/First-Tier Tribunal Support: Hourly Rate / Fixed Fee (per hearing) (Varies)
Pricing can be structured in several ways:
Hourly Rates: The traditional method where charges accrue in units (e.g., 6 minutes), with rates varying by the experience level of the consultant (e.g., £150-£350 per hour).
Fixed Fees: Provides cost certainty for defined tasks like drafting documents, initial consultations, or specific application forms, including assistance with HMO disrepair cases.
Disbursements: These are additional costs paid to third parties (like barrister's fees or court fees) that are passed on to the client, which may include costs for a McKenzie’s friend in certain cases.

Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2, 2026
At The White Flame we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
This policy outlines how we handle your information when you visit our website and use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
· Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, and company name.
· Consultation Data: Information regarding your legal inquiry provided via contact forms.
· Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns collected via cookies.
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We use your data to:
· Provide and manage our consultancy services.
· Respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations.
· Send newsletters or legal updates (only if you have opted in).
· Improve our website functionality and user experience.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data.
We only share information with:
· Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate (e.g., website hosting, email marketing tools).
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We implement industry-standard security measures (such as SSL encryption) to protect your data.
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Where specialist advocacy or litigation rights are required, to ensure the highest standard of representation, we reserve the right to refer your case to a Direct Access Barrister in accordance with the Legal Services Act 2007.
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