Professional Legal Support Made Accessible
Expert legal guidance — without the high fees
Legal challenges can be stressful and expensive. We bridge the gap between self-representation and traditional firms by providing clear, affordable legal support, document preparation and McKenzie Friend services across the UK. Our team are trained professionals currently completing Bachelor of Laws (LLB) studies, bringing a grounded understanding of legal principles to every matter we support.
- Transparent, fixed-fee options — no surprises
- Plain-English guidance and document help
- Nationwide support — remote and in-person
Clarity, compassion, and real-world legal support
We combine ongoing academic legal study with practical experience to deliver guidance that is accurate, actionable, and human. You stay in control of your case while we make the process simpler, calmer, and easier to navigate.
Transparent fees
No opaque hourly clocks. We publish clear, fixed-fee options so you can plan with confidence.
Plain-English guidance
We explain procedures, deadlines and evidence in simple language — no jargon, no stress.
Flexible support
Phone, video or in-person. We adapt to your timeline, hearing dates and documentation needs.
Support where it matters most
From first letter to final hearing, we help you prepare, organise and present your case.
Family Law Support
Guidance with divorce, child arrangements and financial disputes. We assist with drafting statements and bundles, clarifying expectations at each stage, and preparing you for court as your McKenzie Friend.
Driving Offences & Motoring Law
Speeding, totting-up, careless driving or exceptional hardship pleas — we help organise mitigation, timelines and documents so you can present clearly and confidently.
Police Complaints & Misconduct
If you’ve experienced unfair treatment, we help structure a well-evidenced complaint under the IOPC framework — focused, factual and procedurally sound.
Debt, CCJ & Civil Matters
Respond to claims and enforcement with clarity. We assist with letters, evidence and next steps to help you protect your position and meet deadlines.
A simple, transparent process
1) Free consultation
Tell us your situation. We’ll identify if we can help and outline initial options at no cost.
2) Case review
Share documents, timeline and goals. We assess risks, requirements and likely next steps.
3) Clear action plan
We provide a written plan with scope, deliverables and a fixed price before any work starts.
4) Support delivered
Drafts, statements, bundles, hearing support — you stay in control while we guide and prepare.
5) Ongoing guidance
We’re available for check-ins as your matter progresses, ensuring you’re never left guessing.
6) Next-step options
When the situation evolves, we outline fresh choices so you can decide with confidence.
Fixed and transparent fees
Clear, upfront pricing — confirmed in writing before any work begins.
Initial Consultation
Free (15 mins)
Understand your options and decide your next step with no obligation.
Document Review & Drafting
From £75 per item
Statements, letters and forms, written in clear, persuasive language.
McKenzie Friend Court Support
From £250 per hearing
Calm, structured support on the day — you present, we prepare and guide.
Professional support, real people
Our mission
Founded by Casey Chappell and his business partner, both currently studying toward Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degrees, Summit Legal Solutions exists to make practical, affordable legal support accessible to everyone. Drawing on formal legal study and real-world experience, our aim is to help clients approach legal matters with clarity and confidence.
“Our goal isn’t just to help you get through your case — it’s to help you understand it.”
— Casey Chappell, Founder
Where we work
We assist clients across Hampshire, West Sussex and throughout the UK via phone, video and email. In-person attendance can be arranged depending on your hearing location and schedule.
Dundas Spur, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO3 5NX • 03330 500 500
What clients say
“Summit explained everything so clearly. I felt prepared for family court and knew what to expect.”
Sarah – Portsmouth
“I kept my licence thanks to the structured prep and mitigation plan we built together.”
Mark – Southampton
“Professional, calm and honest. Exactly what I needed during a stressful time.”
Emma – Chichester
Common questions
Are you solicitors?
No. We provide professional legal support and McKenzie Friend services. We are not a regulated law firm and do not provide reserved legal activities.
What is a McKenzie Friend?
A McKenzie Friend can sit with you in court, take notes and quietly advise. You speak to the judge; we help you prepare and stay organised.
Can you draft documents for me?
Yes. We help with statements, letters and forms. You approve all documents before submission.
How do fees work?
We agree a fixed fee in writing before work starts — no hidden extras. See our pricing or ask for a custom quote.
Ready to talk?
Book a free 15-minute consultation. We’ll assess your situation and outline options so you can decide the best next step — with clarity and confidence.
Important information
Summit Legal Solutions provides legal support and McKenzie Friend services. We are not solicitors and do not provide regulated legal advice. Our team members are currently completing Bachelor of Laws (LLB) studies and operate in accordance with the Legal Services Act 2007 and the McKenzie Friend Code of Conduct. Your privacy is protected under UK GDPR.