There is an implication in the amendment that a lawyer could make a case to the PIAB. No such hearings are provided for under the PIAB. It is more a case of mediation or a sudden arrangement on the steps of the court where people will deal with the issues and come to a conclusion. There is no place for lawyers. On the other hand, the legislation refers to the right of a person to seek legal advice. It might be that when one is making a case and filling in the form, one might feel more comfortable going down to one's local solicitor and asking what he or she would charge to fill in the form. There is nothing to stop one from doing so. However, the PIAB will write back not to the solicitor or lawyer, but to the person who is making the claim.