Conditional fee agreement (CFA)
Arrangement whereby lawyers act for a client on a “no win no fee” basis.
Civil Litigation
Conference
A private meeting with your solicitor, barrister or expert witnesses.
Consent order
An order made by the court that everyone agrees to.
Contempt of court
Something done that is forbidden by the court.
Contributory fault
Blameworthy conduct by an employee who has contributed to his or her dismissal. This is relied on by the employer as a reason for reducing compensation.