How we may assist
- Fact-gathering and chronology preparation
- Drafting assistance for witness statements based on the witness’s own evidence
- Organisation of exhibits and supporting documents
- Evidence schedules and document indexes
- Review for clarity, consistency and chronology
- Preparation notes for a litigant in person or internal hearing
When this service may be useful
- You need to turn a long history into a clear chronological statement.
- Your documents are disorganised and need to be linked to the relevant events.
- You have a draft statement and want help improving structure and clarity.
- You are preparing evidence for your own complaint, hearing or court case.
What you can expect
We focus on the specific legal task you want completed. We review the available information, identify any important date, clarify the outcome you are seeking and then confirm the proposed work before substantive time is incurred.
- Draft or reviewed witness statement
- Chronology
- Exhibit or document schedule
- Evidence checklist
Frequently asked questions
Can you write a statement if I give you the facts?
We can provide drafting support from your instructions and documents, but the evidence must remain yours and you must verify every sentence.
What is a statement of truth?
It is the formal confirmation that the maker believes the stated facts are true. Signing without an honest belief in truth can have serious consequences.
Should every document be exhibited?
No. Documents should be relevant, proportionate and handled according to the applicable order or rules.
Will you file or serve my statement?
Not through this service. You or your authorised representative remain responsible for filing, service and deadlines.
How it works
- Send the essentials: a concise summary, the key document and any deadline.
- Suitability check: we assess whether the requested task falls within our lawful and professional scope.
- Scope and price: we confirm what is included, important exclusions, who will undertake or supervise the work and the fee or charging basis.
- Advice or drafting: we complete the agreed work and explain the practical next step.
- Referral where required: if reserved, separately regulated or specialist work is needed, we explain that clearly rather than extending the service beyond its proper scope.
Guide fees for this service
These guide prices apply to clearly defined work of ordinary complexity. Before substantive work begins, we confirm the task, the person providing or supervising it and the price or charging basis in writing. Your written quote will confirm whether VAT applies and the total price payable before substantive work begins. No tax or other charge will be added unless it is clearly identified in the quote.
| Witness statement drafting | from £350 |
| Longer or complex witness statement | £500–£850 |
| Chronology or evidence schedule | £200–£400 |
Urgency, unusually large document volumes, additional conferences or work outside the agreed scope may require a revised quote. We will normally agree that with you before carrying out the additional work.
Scope and regulatory limits
The witness remains responsible for the truth and accuracy of their evidence and must approve any statement before signing it. Phrasing Legal does not file or serve evidence, conduct litigation or assume responsibility for court directions.
Whether an activity is reserved or separately regulated depends on the substance of the work, not merely the name used for the service. We therefore assess the requested task before accepting instructions.
Discuss this service
Tell us what has happened, the outcome you want and any deadline. We will confirm whether Phrasing Legal can assist and, if so, the proposed scope and fee.