Complaints Procedure
How to raise a complaint and what to expect
1. Our Commitment
At Visible Legal Marketing, we are committed to providing a high-quality service. If something goes wrong, we want to know about it so we can put things right and improve our service for everyone.
We take all complaints seriously and will handle yours fairly, promptly, and transparently.
2. How to Make a Complaint
You can make a complaint by contacting us using any of the following methods:
Contact us
- Email: support@visiblelegal.co.uk
- Post: Visible Legal Marketing Limited, 5 Eagle Fold, Hyde, England, SK14 4GU
When making a complaint, please include:
- Your full name and contact details
- A description of your complaint
- Any reference numbers relating to your case
- What outcome you are hoping for
3. Our Complaints Process
We follow a clear three-step process to resolve complaints:
Acknowledge
We will acknowledge your complaint promptly, normally within 3 working days of receipt, and let you know who is handling it.
Investigate
We will investigate your complaint thoroughly and fairly. We may contact you if we need more information to understand the issue fully.
Respond
We aim to provide our final written response within 8 weeks of receiving your complaint. This will include our findings and any actions taken.
4. IVA Claims (FCA-Regulated)
If your complaint relates to our IVA claims service and you remain dissatisfied after receiving our final response, or if we have not responded within 8 weeks, you have the right to refer your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) free of charge.
You must refer your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service within 6 months of the date of our final response.
Financial Ombudsman Service
- Address: Exchange Tower, London E14 9SR
- Telephone: 0800 023 4567 (free from mobiles and landlines)
- Telephone: 0300 123 9123
- Website: www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk
5. Business Energy Claims (Unregulated)
If your complaint relates to our business energy claims service and we cannot resolve it to your satisfaction, you may:
- Seek independent legal advice
- Contact your local Trading Standards service via Citizens Advice
6. Complaints About Solicitors
If your complaint relates to legal services provided by a solicitor we introduced you to, please use that firm's own complaints procedure in the first instance. The solicitor's complaints process will be outlined in their client care documentation.
If the solicitor cannot resolve your complaint, you may have the right to escalate it to the Legal Ombudsman:
Legal Ombudsman
- Address: PO Box 6806, Wolverhampton WV1 9WJ
- Telephone: 0300 555 0333
- Website: www.legalombudsman.org.uk
7. Data Protection Complaints
If your complaint is about how we handle your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Lead at support@visiblelegal.co.uk. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Information Commissioner's Office
- Website: ico.org.uk
- Telephone: 0303 123 1113