McKenzie Friend Reviews is the UK's first independent, evidence-backed accountability platform for McKenzie Friends — the unregulated individuals who assist litigants in person across courts and tribunals in England and Wales.
Unlike solicitors and barristers, McKenzie Friends operate entirely without regulatory oversight. There is no professional body, no complaints mechanism, and no public record of their conduct. That leaves vulnerable people — often facing the most difficult circumstances of their lives — with no way to make an informed choice before handing over money and placing their trust in a complete stranger.
This platform exists to change that. Every review published here is backed by verified proof of payment — a receipt, invoice, or bank statement — manually checked by our moderation team before any review goes live. We do not publish unverified opinions. We publish evidence.
McKenzie Friend Reviews is built and operated by Forge Ventures Group. Our mission is to bring transparency and accountability to sectors that have historically lacked it — starting here, with the people who sit beside some of the most distressed litigants in the country.
People navigating family court, employment tribunals, or civil proceedings who need to know who they can trust before paying for help.
Reputable practitioners who want their track record to be publicly visible and verifiable.
Campaigners, journalists, and policy professionals tracking standards in the unregulated legal support sector.