Jennifer Obaseki is a British-Nigerian lawyer, businesswoman and humanitarian. She is 20 years PQE Award winning solicitor established advocate with High Court Experience including Chancery division. She is an exceptional dynamic lawyer with an excellent track record representing clients on business and human rights issues.

In this presentation, Jennifer outlines the contemporary pathways to appealing the denial of legal aid. She outlines the process of appealing via the Client and Cost Management System, explaining the mechanics of means and merits appeals as well as internal assessments and adjudicator appeals. She ends with a helpful simplified breakdown.

Key Words/Topics:

Legal aid appeals

Legal aid denial

Client and Cost Management System

Means appeal

Merits appeal

Internal assessment

Legal Aid Agency

Independent Adjudicator

Independent Funding Adjudicator

Director’s Review