No Win No Fee — also known as a conditional costs agreement — means that if your lawyer does not successfully resolve your claim, you will not be charged legal fees for the work they have done. It is designed to give injured people access to legal representation without financial risk.

However, No Win No Fee does not necessarily mean no cost at all. There are some important distinctions to understand. First, disbursements — the out-of-pocket expenses a lawyer incurs on your behalf, such as medical report fees, expert witness costs, and court filing fees — may still be payable by you regardless of the outcome, depending on your agreement. Always ask your lawyer to clarify this upfront.

Second, if your matter is successful, your lawyer's fees will typically be paid from your settlement or judgement amount. This means the amount you receive in hand will be reduced by the legal costs agreed in your conditional costs agreement. Your lawyer must provide you with a clear costs disclosure document before entering into any agreement.

At Barrister, we act on a No Win No Fee basis on most personal injury matters including WorkCover, TAC, and public liability claims. We provide full costs disclosure at the outset so there are never any surprises. Your focus should be on your recovery — not on legal bills.

If you have been injured and want to understand your options, contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.