Originally Posted by
NRU74
I understand the first question usually asked by lawyers of the potential litigant/claimant is 'Do you have any money'? ...and the second question is 'Does the person/organisation you wish to sue have any money '? If the answer to either is a 'No' then ordinarily forget it, although there are No win No fee lawyers in the UK prepared to take it on provided the defendant has assets and there's a reasonable prospect of success. Presumably Ryanair were confident that the defendant had money
That may well apply if you, as a private citizen, wish to engage a lawyer to act on your behalf.
Different kettle of fish if you already have a whole department full of them dancing to your tune.