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Darren Gilling
Jun 18,2024After 4 years APJ settled my claim, however their fee’s were more than I received, then there was Vat and the £5600 ATE, plus charging me to transfer the money, I ended up with less than a quarter of my total FSCS award. To sum up and because of this lot, I’m £20k out of pocket. They say they are working for their clients but actually it’s all about getting as much money as possible for the law firms partners Avoid at all costs
Paul Euxton
Apr 01,2024So APJ were engaged to try to recover my pension fund which was transferred to STM Fidecs in Gibraltar in 2014. They only got involved in about mid 2021 (this saga is very long winded!). They are a professional company, but I think they were desperate for business at the time. I say this because it was alleged by another party, and although they did manage to recover some money from STM (approximately 50%) they basically rolled over on their backs when STM refused their counter-offer, as if afraid they would end up with no settlement at all. On top of this their fees were an eye watering 40% plus VAT as well as £5600 for After The Event insurance which they strongly advised me to take out. The upshot of this was that I ended up with roughly 12% of my lost pension and APJ actually received more than I did. Seems very unfair. On a more positive note, they did all the legwork in getting a maximum compensation payment from FSCS, although again they charged 30% plus vat. Because of this I cannot recommend APJ as I consider their fees to be on the greedy side. I have ended up with about half of what I was scammed out of.
Vanessa Hobday
Jan 26,2024Please take into account that after 30% fees plus 20%vat, ate insurance of £5600 and sundries you are left with a fraction of the compensation awarded. It was a very long process with very little gain and leaves a bad taste in your mouth!
Graham Evans
Jan 22,2024I originally instructed APJ on 18/08/2020 regarding my concerns about Hargreaves Lansdown not advising me in time about the Woodford funds collapse to enable me to remove and transfer my funds so to minimize my losses which HL refused to do. I sent an internal email to HL as APJ were not addressing what I had requested them to do, but had gone down the miss selling route from my previous investors which was certainly not what my claim was about. It was not until both myself and the FOS sent correspondence to HL did my case get back on track and confirm this was just about my Woodfunds and nothing to do with miss selling as APJ had originally claimed. I was also advised by APJ to take out an after the evnt insurance costing me out of my compensation over £2k which was never needed and APJ would not refund this amount. They also insisted that the compensation eventually agreed with HL was sent direct to them so they could take all their fees and other costs before paying what was left to myself with was only just over 50%. This was despite HL advising that the compensation should be paid direct to myself in one of my existing HL accounts. The invoice that they submitted to myself was not of the quality you would expect and I had to question each line item what each cost was actually for.
Miss Pamela Vail
Mar 30,2023I was contacted by APJ to transfer my claim for Mis-sold SIPP to APJ and the matter would be resolved in 12 to 15 weeks! However, six years on I was advised that in view of the fact that one piece of paper was missing, others had been fully paid out and I was sure to be fully paid out. Two weeks later I was paid £2700 less 30% plus VAT! I am over £30K out of pocket and now I am being completely ignored. I shall be reporting the organisation to the FSCS as each time I received correspondence from FSCS it was to ask if my claim was active as APJ had not been active in arranging a claim!
anthony
Jan 20,2023Had spent time explaining my complaint to APJ but still had to correct a draft which was to be sent to the Ombudsman. I still don't think they got it right as the Ombudsman phoned me for clarification. I clearly and concisely explained my complaint to him but even so his decision still said he was confused-maybe the horses mouth wasn't good enough. I am then told I could appeal the decision but next day was told I couldn't. Gave up in the end as I didn't think competent people were forceful enough or could put pen to paper explaining my complaint. Wouldn't use them again if I needed to
Theodore Bartley
Nov 25,2022APJ obtained a significant 'refund' of my mis-sold SIPPS investment. There is still a larger proportion outstanding which they are continuing to work on. It's not easy because numerous companies were created and dissolved in order to hide behind. I'd be surprised if APJ can get any further, but they haven't given up.
Andy
Oct 19,2022APJ have been sorting out a miss sold pension for me. It’s been done on a no win no fee basis and they have done a fantastic job they have kept me informed the whole way through and won my case for me recovering all of my money. If you need this sort of help these are the solicitors you need
Dale Kennedy
Sep 21,2022Initial chats were fine. So good so far ! Dale Kennedy
Theodore Bartley
Jul 19,2022Pleased with the result so far. Who knows, there may be even more to come. Thank you.
Mark Anson
Jul 15,2022Dealt with my claim in a professional and efficient way, kept on updating me on its progress and still are.
Stephen B
Jul 15,2022These guys are trying their best in my quest. Lots of red tape and the ombudsman to get past. They are trying all avenues to help me. The only point I can say against them is that they don't keep me up to date as regular as I would like but then again, I can imagine how busy they are. Overall, at the moment I am happy with what they are doing and trying to achieve on my behalf.
John
Jul 14,2022APJ have worked tirelessly on my behalf to achive a successful claim , but at no time have they indicated that this will be the case . On no occasion have they shown any negativity regarding my case . I would advise anyone who wants APJ to pursue any type of claim , to take out an after event insurance policy to cover legal costs should it go to court . I believe this is not payable if a claim is not successful and not challenged in court You would only pay the insurance premium if it actually goes to court , even if the case is lost . Its relatively inexpensive to do so , my advice is to take it out and not risk it going to court then presented with costs in the event you lose the claim . Dont expect a quick conclusion , claims can take a long time but assure you APJ will have your best interest at heart
David Middleton
Jul 13,2022APJ have been dealing with a claim on my behalf in relation to a pension transfer which went wrong. I am extremely satisfied with how they dealt with my case. Excellent communication every step of the way. I would highly recommend this company to deal with any financial cases. Professional, helpful,friendly staff.
STEVEN POAR
Jul 13,2022Just the best, still awaiting an outcome from the ombudsman, but more than happy with what APJ have done so far
Kevin Soutar
Jul 13,2022I was conned and missold 2 unregulated sipp pension investments back in April 2011, worth £75,000. Both failed a few years later. Sipp Company did not want anything to do with it and denied any wrong doing. This was the case for the next few years. APJ took on my case and got me my lost investment money back in May 2021 from FSCS. They were very approachable and always kept me informed of the status of my claim throughout the long period. If it wasn't for APJ and their professional approach and experience in missold investments I wouldn't have received any money back. I would strongly recommend them and am forever in their debt.
Carol Duffield
Mar 15,2022I have been with apj for the past 4 years and they have got same of my money back and they are still fighting for the rest and my interest would be nice to receive the money thank you for your work
Nigel Ingram
Mar 14,2022Very pleased with the outcome, thanks for your help
Mrs Susan Davis
Mar 11,2022I had been one of the victims of pension scams.I took a policy out in 2010 with Avacade,Liberty SIPPS.I "invested" my two pensions,one from Nat West,and the other from Barclays.A total of £51,000.00.Avacade stole my money,they went into liquidation and the Directors disappeared with countless millions.For nearly 3 years I tried to get my money back I was heartbroken.Then a friend put me on to AJP Solicitors after reams of paperwork and nearly two years they got it all back!I had been with another Solicitors before AJP,but they gave up and told me that the money had gone and there was nothing they could do. I owe my sanity to AJP, they have been brilliant, they are now chasing after the interest that I have lost from the investment. I cannot fault them,they never gave up.
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MR MATTHEW WILD
Mar 04,2025Always kept me informed from the beginning, even though it was a long process and at times I wasn't sure I'd get anything back, they carried on pursuing the claim, I personally wouldn't have known where to start in pursuing my claim, so they were worth every penny in what they charged and I was more than happy with the amounts I got back. So thankyou APJ Solicitors for everything you did. Regards Matthew wild