Bott and Co Solicitors

Bott and Co Solicitors: consumer law with conditional fees in Wilmslow

Bott and Co Solicitors Ltd is a British law firm founded in 2001 and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Its activity focuses on claiming compensation for consumers on a no win no fee basis, with particular dedication to mis-sold car finance, flight delay compensation, road traffic accidents and cycling accidents. The firm presents itself as one of the most recommended in the UK in its segment and offers free, no-obligation consultations.

Areas of practice

• Mis-sold car finance and PCP claims: the firm claims to have won the case that led the FCA to open its investigation into hidden commissions in vehicle finance.
• Flight delay compensation: handling claims under EU261, with a calculator that cross-references flight data with its own flight database to provide an instant decision.
• Flight cancellation compensation: claims of up to £520 depending on the circumstances and the airline's notice.
• Road traffic accidents: representation of victims of road accidents.
• Cycling accidents: according to the firm, the team has a combined one hundred years of experience representing cyclists.

Structure and size

The company has a workforce of more than one hundred people and handles over 100,000 claims per year. In 2025 it announced its transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), a formula whereby employees become owners of the firm. The flight delay compensation department, opened in 2013, has claimed over £86 million from airlines, and the road traffic accident department has recovered over £101 million for victims of road accidents. The firm states that it represents individual clients against multinational insurers, other law firms and airlines.

Regulation and recognition

Bott and Co emphasises its status as a law firm rather than a claims company, which according to its presentation implies stricter regulation and the absence of intermediaries. It is regulated by the SRA and is a member of The Law Society. Its senior partner, David Bott, sits on the board of the Ministry of Justice. The firm states it has received numerous industry awards for its customer service and holds the Platinum Trusted Merchant rating from Feefo. At the time of analysis, its profile showed a score of 4.7 out of 5 based on 13,465 reviews.

Social responsibility and track record

To mark its 25th anniversary, the firm chose East Cheshire Hospice as the charity partner for its fundraising campaign, with the aim of raising £25,000 for the hospice. The company links this choice to the personal experience of members of its team and their families with the care provided by the institution.

Publications and consumer guides

The firm's website maintains informative guides on passenger rights, such as refunds for cancelled flights or cancellation compensation, as well as content on car finance and accident claims. These publications are presented as informative material prepared by the teams in each area.