Bott & Co review

Bott & Co is the only law firm on this list, and that is its main draw. It is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under SRA number 605593, so it can issue court proceedings itself rather than handing them to partner lawyers. Since its flight delay department opened in 2013, it says it has claimed over £86 million for more than 760,000 passengers from 171 airlines. The cost is high. The fees page sets a flat 42% of the compensation, exclusive of VAT, so with UK VAT added you keep about half of the award. Its FAQ says administrative fees rise if court proceedings are issued, and that cancelling after the airline pays you directly still means paying the agreed fee plus a per-passenger admin fee. Bott & Co also offers a free calculator and template letter, which is the cheapest route if you claim yourself.

Who it is for

UK passengers who want a regulated solicitor on their claim

Price

No upfront cost; flat 42% of compensation plus VAT.

priced at a simple flat fee of 42% of the compensation amount
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Flat fee of 42% of the compensation, exclusive of VAT
• Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, SRA number 605593
• Says it has claimed over £86 million for more than 760,000 passengers since 2013
• Claims against 171 airlines
• Free compensation calculator and template letter for claiming yourself

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: A solicitor firm can take the airline to court itself
• Strength: UK based legal team by phone and email
• Strength: Free template letter if you prefer to claim alone
• Weakness: 42% plus VAT is the most expensive fee on this list
• Weakness: Per-passenger admin fee if you cancel after the airline pays you directly
• Weakness: Court cases raise administrative fees

Key facts

• Fee: 42% plus VAT
• Regulator: SRA, number 605593
• Claimed since 2013: Over £86 million
• Passengers: 760,000+ (company figure)
• Airlines claimed from: 171

Where it ranks

Bott & Co is No. 8 in our Best Flight Compensation Services verdict.