How We Verify Our Legal Content
Summary
Complex Law publishes guidance on some of the most stressful moments a person or business can face — from scams and mis-sold loans to housing disputes and contract breaches. Every article we publish is written in plain English, checked against primary legal sources, and reviewed by someone other than the person who wrote it. This page explains exactly how we do that.
Our Editorial Process
Every article follows the same pipeline before it goes live – no piece of content skips a step.
- Research & Drafting: Our writer researches the topic using primary sources – legislation, court judgments, regulator guidance and, where relevant, direct case experience.
- Editorial Review: A senior solicitor or editor checks the draft for accuracy, clarity and tone, flagging anything unsupported or unclear.
- Fact-Check Verification: A different team member – never the original author – checks every legal citation, date, figure and claim against its original source.
- Publication & Sign-off: Once verified, the article is published with a visible “Updated” date and, where relevant, a named reviewer.
How to Spot a Fact-Checked Article
This article has been checked for accuracy by a member of our editorial team, independent of the author. All legal citations, dates and figures are verified against primary sources.
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Fact-checked by our team
This article has been checked for accuracy by a member of our editorial team, independent of the author. All legal citations, dates and figures are verified against primary sources.
Legal citations verified
Sources cross-referenced
Deadlines and figures confirmed
Legal citations verified
Sources cross-referenced
Deadlines and figures confirmed
What We Verify
Every fact-checked article is checked against these five categories.
Sources We Rely On
We prioritise primary legal sources over second-hand reporting.
Primary Sources
legislation.gov.uk, court judgments via BAILII and the Judiciary website, and guidance published directly by the SRA, FCA and ICO.
Secondary & Industry Sources
The Law Society, Legal 500, and reporting from established legal and consumer publications.
Expert Commentary
Direct input from Complex Law's own solicitors, drawing on their day-to-day casework.
Corrections Policy
We take errors seriously. If something is wrong, here's what happens.
Minor corrections (typos, broken links)
Fixed immediately, with no change to the Updated date.
Factual corrections (wrong figure, date or attribution)
Corrected in place, and the Updated date is refreshed.
Material corrections (incorrect or misleading content)
Triggers a full re-review by our editorial team before the correction is published.
Disclaimer
While our editorial and review teams make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate and up to date, it is provided for general guidance and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal or professional advice, and should not be relied upon as such. If you require legal assistance or advice tailored to your specific circumstances, please contact us to arrange a consultation with a qualified solicitor or legal professional.
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