I am sure the Legal Ombudsman has lots of statistics to support his recently reported statement: ‘People seem to be largely intimidated and in awe of their lawyers and are uncomfortable about challenging them about their legal expenses, which in some cases have increased for no good reason.’

However, in 40 years I have yet to meet one of the intimidated and awestruck clients who fill his work days. More familiar to me are the clients who readily challenge the most carefully explained fees.

Alan England, Kedington, Suffolk