Our Legal Services
Our services
Prison Law
At PHG Legal, we believe that every individual—regardless of their circumstances—deserves fair treatment, dignity, and access to justice. Our all-female legal team specialises in prison law, providing expert advice and representation to prisoners across England and Wales. Whether you’re facing unjust recall, seeking a move to open conditions, or preparing for parole, we are here to ensure your voice is heard and your rights are protected.
Personal Injury
At PHG Legal, we understand that suffering a personal injury can be a life-altering experience. Whether it’s due to a road traffic accident, a workplace incident, or negligence in public or private spaces, you deserve compassionate, expert legal support to help you seek justice and compensation. Our experienced, all-female legal team is committed to offering clear, accessible advice from your very first contact—available 24/7—and guiding you through every step of your claim.
Ofsted Regulations Support
Expert legal guidance to help you meet Ofsted's regulatory standards, secure registration, and respond effectively to enforcement actions ensuring your children's home operates lawfully and successfully.
Our fees
We believe in transparent, fair pricing across all our services. Here’s how our fees work for Personal Injury and Ofsted Regulation Support matters.
Category D Re-categorisation Applications
Fixed Fee: £495
Includes full legal support and representation for your re-categorisation application.
All Other Prison Law Matters
Billed at hourly rates in line with the Solicitors’ Guideline Hourly Rates – National 2 Band:
| Fee Earner Type | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Solicitors & Legal Executives (over 8 years’ experience) | £282 |
| Solicitors & Legal Executives (up to 4 years’ experience) | £242 |
| Other solicitors or legal executives and fee earners of equivalent experience | £196 |
| Trainees, Paralegals & Other Fee Earners | £126 |
Note:
Costs for non-fixed-fee matters will vary depending on the complexity and time required. We will always provide a clear estimate before beginning work and keep you informed of any changes.
We operate on a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) — often referred to as No Win, No Fee. This means:
No upfront payment required.
No fees if your claim is unsuccessful.
If your claim is successful, a success fee is deducted from your compensation, capped at 25%.
We will always explain the CFA terms clearly before starting any claim, so you know exactly what to expect.
For legal support involving Ofsted compliance, inspections, or regulatory matters, we charge hourly rates in line with the Solicitors’ Guideline Rates – National 2 Band:
| Fee Earner Type | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Senior Solicitors (8+ years PQE) | £255 |
| Junior Solicitors (up to 4 years PQE) | £177 |
| Paralegals / Trainees | £126 |
You will receive a written cost estimate before any work begins. We will also provide regular updates throughout to keep you fully informed.
Serious Injury Law
We support clients and families whose lives have been changed by serious accidents, medical failings, or workplace injuries. Our aim is to achieve the compensation, rehabilitation, and future security you deserve.
Personal injury
Catastrophic Injury Claims
When injuries are life-altering, the legal process must reflect the true scale of the impact. We specialise in:
Personal injury
Clinical Negligence Cases
Medical mistakes can lead to devastating consequences. We help clients affected by:
We work with trusted medical experts to prove negligence and secure just outcomes.
Personal injury
Workplace & Public Injury
We represent clients injured in the course of work or public life:
Our team helps hold employers, councils, and businesses accountable for dangerous environments.
Prison Law Services
We act on behalf of people in custody throughout England and Wales. Our prison law solicitors are deeply experienced in sentence progression, prisoner welfare, and public protection frameworks.
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Sentence Progression & Category D
We help eligible clients progress through the system, particularly to open conditions (Category D):
We ensure the prison’s decisions align with fairness and policy.
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Parole & Recall Support
Our team prepares and represents clients in:
We help ensure that progression isn’t derailed by procedural errors or bias.
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Prison Discipline & Human Rights
We protect the dignity and rights of those inside the prison system:
From denied visits to unsanitary living conditions — we act fast and firmly.
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