Injury Claims Services Limited trading as Skelly & Co FAQs
Uddingston based law firm Injury Claims Services Limited trading as Skelly & Co, has ceased to practise.
A Judicial Factor has been appointed and is working to ensure secure transition of all files, documentation and the client account of Injury Claims Services Limited trading as Skelly & Co.
We understand this may be a worrying time for clients of the firm and the Judicial Factor’s team will be working to assess and address the situation as quickly as possible.
If you are a solicitor or a client affected by the closure of Injury Claims Services Limited trading as Skelly & Co, please see our answers to the most frequently asked questions below.
For clients of Injury Claims Services Limited trading as Skelly & Co
I need my file/information from my file
If you need to recover a file or information from a file you can contact the Judicial Factor’s team at enquiry@judicialfactor.org.uk.
Please be aware that there may be a delay in getting back to you as the team works through the transition, but please be assured that they will respond as quickly as possible.
I need to recover money I paid to the firm
The money which was held by Injury Claims Services Limited trading as Skelly & Co, on behalf of clients, is now under the control of the Judicial Factor appointed to Injury Claims Services Limited trading as Skelly & Co. The Judicial Factor’s team is working to agree the balances held for each client and arrange for the money to be paid to the correct parties.
You should contact the Judicial Factor’s team at enquiry@judicialfactor.org.uk and request a claim form. The team will be unable to release funds without a formal written request, so on receipt, you should complete and sign the Judicial Factor’s claim form and either post or scan by email, along with client ID or certified copy ID to the contact details provided on the form.
If there is difficulty in matching the claim to payments received by Injury Claims Services Limited trading as Skelly & Co, they may request evidence of payments, such as a bank statement for example.
I have incurred costs as a result of the closure of the firm
The Society is not in position to meet any costs incurred. However, the former firm has professional indemnity cover. You should contact the Judicial Factor’s team on enquiry@judicialfactor.org.uk to explain what costs have been incurred. The team will then refer the claim to the insurers.
I have an outstanding invoice due for payment by the firm
All debts due by the former firm of Injury Claims Services Limited trading as Skelly & Co should be intimated to the Judicial Factor at enquiry@judicialfactor.org.uk. The Factor will advise on the prospect of payment in due course.
For members of the legal profession
I need to recover my client's file
If you need to recover a file or information from a file, you should email enquiry@judicialfactor.org.uk to request a Judicial Factor mandate form, which you should complete and return to enquiry@judicialfactor.org.uk along with the relevant name, address and transaction details.
Files cannot be released without written authority.
I have incurred costs as a result of the closure of the firm
The Society is not in a position to meet any costs incurred. However, the former firm has professional indemnity cover. You should contact the Judicial Factor’s team at enquiry@judicialfactor.org.uk
I have an outstanding invoice due for payment by the firm
All debts due by the former firm of Injury Claims Services Limited trading as Skelly & Co should be intimated to the Judicial Factor at enquiry@judicialfactor.org.uk. The Factor will advise on the prospect of payment in due course.
Contact details
Contact details
Judicial Factor team
Email: enquiry@judicialfactor.org.uk
Postal address
FAO Judicial Factor
Atria One,
Level 2,
144 Morrison Street,
Edinburgh,
EH3 8EX
Telephone: 0131 226 7411
Textphone: 0131 476 8359
Fax: 0131 225 2934
DX address: DX ED 1, EDINBURGH
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