Specialists in Welfare Benefits Law
Specialist Solicitor is a niche legal practice dedicated to Welfare Benefits and Social Security law. With over 25 years of legal experience, we provide expert advice and representation to individuals across England and Wales in complex benefit disputes and investigations.
We regularly assist clients with:
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP) mandatory reconsiderations and tribunal appeals
• Universal Credit disputes, overpayments and capital investigations
• DWP fraud investigations and Interviews Under Caution (IUC)
• Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit disputes
• Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Pension Credit matters
• Upper Tribunal appeals involving errors of law
• Advice on trusts, deprivation of capital and benefit entitlement
Every case is handled personally by an experienced solicitor rather than being delegated to a case handler. We focus on providing clear advice, practical solutions and robust representation, whether negotiating with the DWP, preparing detailed written submissions or representing clients before the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal.
We act for clients throughout England and Wales and offer remote consultations by telephone and video conference, making specialist welfare benefits advice accessible wherever you are located.
Our aim is to provide straightforward, high-quality legal advice that gives clients the best possible opportunity of achieving a successful outcome.
- England, Wales, Leicester, Leicestershire, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, Bristol, Newcastle upon Tyne, Cardiff, Southampton, Reading, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, Northampton, Peterborough, Oxford, York, Hull, Stoke-on-Trent, Plymouth, Norwich, Exeter, Portsmouth
- Year established: 2016
- Employees: 1
- Licensed
- Insured
- Specialist Welfare Benefits Solicitor
- PIP Appeals
- Universal Credit Appeals
- DWP Interview Under Caution Defence
- Benefit Fraud Investigations
- Housing Benefit Appeals
- Upper Tribunal Appeals
- Mandatory Reconsiderations
- Fixed Fee Services
- Nationwide Representation
- Telephone Consultations
- Video Consultations
- Direct Access to Your Solicitor
- Over 25 Years' Legal Experience
- Personal Service
- Clear Fixed Fees
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
- Debit cards, Credit cards, Bank transfers, Financing available
We provide specialist legal representation for Personal Independence Payment appeals and related challenges. We assist with Mandatory Reconsiderations and tribunal proceedings. Our approach focuses on assessing whether the legal criteria have been correctly applied to the evidence. We prepare structured submissions to support a clear and accurate determination of entitlement. 
We provide specialist legal assistance for Universal Credit appeals and related disputes. Our work includes advising on overpayments, capital assessments and self-employment issues. We prepare and present mandatory reconsideration requests and First-tier Tribunal appeals. We also assist clients involved in DWP compliance investigations and interviews under caution. We represent clients throughout England and Wales. 
We provide specialist advice on Employment and Support Allowance appeals where benefits have been stopped, reduced, or affected by a Work Capability Assessment decision. We assess WCA reports, descriptors, and supporting medical evidence. We assist with mandatory reconsiderations and tribunal appeals. Our approach is careful, analytical, and evidence-led throughout the entire appeals process for clients. 
We provide specialist advice on benefit overpayments and DWP investigations, helping clients understand their position and available options. Our service includes support with recovery disputes, mandatory reconsiderations and tribunal appeals where required. We carefully review decisions, evidence and regulations to help challenge incorrect outcomes. We offer clear and structured legal guidance throughout the process. 
I offer professional legal support for individuals facing DWP fraud investigations, compliance interviews and Interviews Under Caution. My approach is centred on early advice, thorough preparation and protecting clients’ rights during this important stage. I assist with evidence review, interview attendance and related benefit issues. My practice specialises in welfare benefits matters across England and Wales. 
I provide welfare benefits tribunal representation for individuals appealing decisions before the First-tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber). I offer specialist support with PIP, ESA, Universal Credit and overpayment disputes. My service includes careful preparation, legal submissions and representation to help present your case clearly. I ensure relevant evidence and legal issues are properly addressed. 
Expires on Jan 18, 2030
Expires on Dec 18, 2030
Expires on Dec 18, 2030
Expires on Dec 18, 2030
Prakash has represented clients before the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal and is known for handling complex appeals, overpayment disputes, capital investigations and benefit fraud matters. Clients deal directly with Prakash from initial advice through to the conclusion of their case, receiving clear, practical legal advice tailored to their individual circumstances.
