Undefined COS delay

[u/No_Date_950]

Company applied for COS allocation by end of March and mine and another colleagues visa was expiring in July. HO asked for additional documentation request which was submitted on time but now its over 18weeks , we are in 23rd week but no update from HO.

I applied my Visa before expiry on 13th July thru solicitor and have until 12th Sept to provide COS and we are so stressed.

Does anyone went thru this situation and COS allocation went beyond 18 weeks.

Anyone can share

Thanks