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Civil Application Fixer and Civil Contingency Fixer

The LAA is launching an updated Civil Application Fixer service and introducing a new Civil Contingency Fixer service effective from Monday 26 January.

Civil Application Fixer 

We are launching a new digital form to replace the previous email address applicationfixer@justice.gov.uk

This service applies to: 

  • Merits/Means Decisions

  • Prior Authority Decisions

  • Exceptional and Complex Cases Teams (including Exceptional Case Funding (ECF) decisions)

Providers should use Civil Application Fixer if: 

  • the initial decision made by the LAA was incorrect, or

  • the decision failed to consider the information provided.

Civil Contingency Fixer  

We are also launching a new Civil Contingency Fixer service which relates specifically to work granted under contingency.

This service applies to: 

  • Merits/Means Decisions

  • Prior Authority Decisions

  • Exceptional and Complex Cases Teams (including Exceptional Case Funding (ECF) decisions)

Providers should use Civil Contingency Fixer if:

  • coverage granted differs from contingency notifications or CCMS.

  • an amendment is required but no certificate has been received via CCMS.

  • coverage or party details are incorrect or missing.

Why is it happening now?

Benefits of these new services are: 

  • one contact point for Civil Application and Civil Contingency issues.

  • no need to call Customer Services Team—simply submit your request via the MOJ form.

  • operated by experienced caseworkers who will review your submission and resolve issues as quickly as possible.

Where can I find out more? 

Additional information about Civil Application Fixer and Civil Contingency Fixer can be found at Legal Aid Learning CCMS Provider: Civil Fixer Guidance – Legal Aid Learning

Further information

Access both services via the new MOJ Form: LAA Civil Fixer

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Published 26 January 2026