Novitas is a specialist lender for the legal profession. Operating across the UK, we provide innovative and cost effective solutions for solicitors and their clients. Whilst originally established to fund family and divorce proceedings, the company today provides lending across a broad range of legal matters, including contested probate, clinical negligence and personal injury. The firm was founded in 2011 and now works with hundreds of UK law firms, from sole practitioners to Legal 500 companies. Novitas was acquired by Close Brothers Group plc in 2017. Loan are regulated by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) and PRA (Prudential Regulation Authority) and under the Consumer Credit Act.