Are You a Former Client of Crosby and Woods?

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) intervened in Crosby and Woods Solicitors on 11 October 2021. The decision to intervene was made to protect the interests of clients and former clients.

Crosby and Woods Solicitors can no longer act for its current or former clients in any capacity. If you were a client, you will now need to seek an alternative law firm to act on your behalf.

The bank accounts of Crosby and Woods Solicitors have been frozen and the funds held in the accounts have been transferred to the SRA and are being held on behalf of clients. Please note, if you suspect that Crosby and Woods Solicitors were holding money on your behalf, contact the SRA directly by visiting their SRA Interventions Page.

If Crosby and Woods drafted your will or were acting, or set to act in future as your executor or power of attorney, you may need to re-draft any documentation that included them. The SRA should have been in touch with you directly if you are one of the affected clients.

If you’re a former client of Crosby and Woods Solicitors or have concerns about a matter they assisted you with, we can help. Please call us directly on 020 3007 5500.

The SRA is currently in the process of removing the files and documentation of former clients that were stored at the offices of Crosby and Woods Solicitors. Files that relate to active matters are referred to as live files. These types of files are kept by the SRA in Coventry.

If you are a former client and are seeking to recover a live file, you will need to submit a request to the appointed intervention agent by completing and returning a File Request Form with proof of your identity to the interventions team.

This includes any personal identification items they may have held onto for you, such as passports or driving licences. It may also include title deeds and wills.

The SRA has appointed Lester Aldridge as the intervention agent for the closure of Crosby and Woods Solicitors. If you are seeking to recover a live file you can download the file request form by downloading the File Request Form (PDF).

If you’re a former client of Crosby and Woods Solicitors and think your matter was concluded at the time of the firm’s closure, there may be outstanding work on the file. The SRA will If you are looking for a firm to either store your documents, or act on your behalf on a new matter, we can assist.

If you suspect or have any concern that there may be any outstanding work to be completed on your file you may wish to have your file sent to a new solicitor to have it checked. You may also be required to pay for any outstanding work, and such payments should be made to the SRA directly rather then Crosby and Woods Solicitors.

It is important to act quickly as there may be a time limit that you need to adhere to if you’re a former client of Crosby and Woods Solicitors. You should contact a new firm and instruct a solicitor on your behalf.

Can I transfer my matter to another solicitor?

In short, yes. The process is quite simple and involves you obtaining your files from the SRA and completing a transfer of authority. We can help with this on your behalf if needed.

If you would like to transfer your matter to us, please call us on 020 3007 5500 for assistance. Please note that we cannot help with conveyancing enquiries.