u/eatmealiveagain

Hi all,

I’m a UK-qualified solicitor (England & Wales) and I’m trying to understand the challenges that freelancers face, particularly around clients, contracts, and getting paid.

A bit about me:

• Trained and qualified as a litigator at a top 20 UK law firm
• Also worked at a top 10 UK law firm
• Moved in-house to a Big 4 accountancy firm, and also a Big 6 firm, focusing on commercial contracts (advisory + tax services)

I’ve seen quite a few situations where freelancers run into issues like:

• unclear contracts
• scope creep
• late or unpaid invoices
• difficult client relationships

I’m trying to get a better, real-world understanding of how common these issues are and where people struggle the most.

In exchange, I’m happy to offer:

• A quick review of your contract or terms (if you have one)
• General guidance on a current legal or contractual issue with a client
• Thoughts on handling unpaid invoices or disputes
• Practical suggestions on how to protect yourself going forward

No charge. This is purely so I can learn more about freelancing. If you’re open to it, feel free to send me a DM.

Happy to help where I can. Thanks