Members of Parliament have raised alarm over the collapse of a legal firm which they argue exploited residents under ‘no win, no fee’ agreements.
The collapse of SSB Law has prompted significant concern among MPs, who have pledged to pressure the new government for action against what they claim are misleading ‘no win, no fee’ legal practices. During a Parliamentary meeting, Imran Hussain MP, who represents Bradford East, spearheaded discussions highlighting the adverse impact on constituents affected by SSB Law’s failure.
Imran Hussain, who temporarily sits as an independent MP, expressed outrage over the lack of substantial support for those left with unresolved legal issues and financial burdens due to failed cavity wall insulation (CWI) claims. Emphasising the urgent need for government intervention, Mr. Hussain introduced an early day motion, garnering support from 18 other MPs, urging an investigation into the role of legal firms like SSB Law in exploiting these scenarios.
The meeting underscored the severity of inadequate CWI installations, which have left many homeowners with compromised properties and mounting legal costs. Debra Sofia Magdalene from the SSB Victims Support Group described the dire situation faced by homeowners, accusing both negligent legal practices and government inaction of exacerbating their plight.
Magdalene argued for immediate government measures to rectify the damage inflicted by the defective installations and criticised the term ‘no win, no fee’ as deceptive. Similarly, Steve Playle, a Trading Standards manager, questioned the legitimacy of this concept, predicting that it could lead to further scandals.
MPs at the meeting reaffirmed their commitment to pursuing this issue through all available parliamentary channels, highlighting the need for stricter regulations on legal services to protect vulnerable consumers. Meanwhile, the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s ongoing investigation into the collapse of SSB Law continues to unfold in the background.
The collapse of SSB Law has highlighted significant concerns over legal practices and consumer protection, prompting MPs to seek immediate government intervention.
