Various legal questions and answers

Public Funding, or Legal Aid, is available to those who meet a means and merit based test. Read more.

Collaborative Law is a new way of resolving issues following family breakdown as an alternative to going to court. Read more.

Useful links to Accident and Personal Injury related resources

Laws regulating unscrupulous claims companies and aiming to reduce the fear of litigation for those engaged in what are deemed to be 'desirable activities'  are dealt with under the Compensation Act 2006,  which regulates so called 'claims firms' and  deals with changes affecting negligence decisions. It helps to ensure that those with valid claims find it easier to bring their actions.

The level of the damages awarded as compensation for personal injuries has risen slightly in the last year

Key employment law terms explained.

The main diseases caused by asbestos inhalation are asbestosis (the scarring of lung tissue) lung cancer, mesothelioma (cancer of the lining of the chest and lungs) and pleural disease.

Types of Personal Injury accidents

A guide to parental responsibility and parental rights

ACAS has introduced a new Code of Practice ("the Code”) for disciplinary and grievance procedures which came into effect on 6 April 2009. The Code replaces the 3 step statutory procedures implemented in 2004...

Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about family law

Answers to some common questions about criminal prosecution and legal representation

A guide to the new measures introduced to combat money laundering

Key terms in intellectual property law explained.

A useful guide to the meaning of and process of using Home Information Packs (HIPs)

A guide to the process of changing ownership of a property

Some useful explanations of common conveyancing terms

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For most businesses, the renting of commercial property represents a major financial decision read our handy guide on how to avoid common mistakes.

Key terms regarding commercial property explained.

Key commercial litigation terms explained.

A guide to the legal implications of and remedies to breach of contract

Company and commercial law key terms explained.

A useful guide to understanding implied terms in contracts

Key terms regarding insolvency explained.

Useful business banking websites.

Steps to consider when setting up a company.

Learn about the measures your business can take to recover a debt.

Key business law terms defined.

Learn more about clinical negligence using this handy guide

A guide to identifiying and bringing a clinical negligence claim in Erbs Palsy, Compartment Syndrome and Meningitus

Answers to common questions about the law on clinical negligence

A beginner's guide to Financial Mis-selling

Read our handy guide to the small claims procedure.

Read our handy A-Z guide to litigation terms!

Glossary of P.I terms

If you have sustained an injury due to an accident you may be entitled to accident compensation.

Following the implementation of the Licensing Act 2003, since February 2005 all premises where 'Licensable activities' are provided require a Premises Licence.

The information required when you are give us a call or submit an enquiry in regards to a personal injury claim.

Read our guide to liquor licensing.

If you have had an accident that was at least in part the fault of another person or organisation and it has caused you injury. If the accident was more than 3 years ago you may be too late to claim, but this can be a complex legal issue and our specialist solicitors can advise you on this.

An Inquest is a public investigation conducted by a Coroner to establish the facts relating to a death. It is not designed as a means of apportioning guilt or blame on a party, but is rather to ascertain who the deceased was and when, where and how they came by their death.

Have you had an accident within the last three years that was at least in part the fault of another person or organisation and it has caused you injury? You may be looking to obtain legal advice on behalf of someone who had a severe head injury and cannot make a decision themselves about whether to make a claim, or on behalf of a child.  In those circumstances the time limits for making a claim may be longer.  It is always worth seeking advice to see if a claim is viable.

Read the answers to commonly asked questions regarding commercial leases.

You may have a good claim if you have had an accident that was the fault of another person or organisation and it has caused you an injury...

Some useful links for more information on international property law

Learn about the key issues that parties to a Lease should understand when negotiating terms.

A Q and A on some common employment law issues.

To find out what you need when meeting with a solicitor regarding a probate matter, see our guide.

To find out information regarding the administration of estates, please take a look at our handy guide.

A beginner's guide to the legal obligations of both Landlords and Tenants.

To find the answers to the most recently asked questions regarding will, take a look at our beinner's guide.

Find out more about your rights and duties to your children as a parent, taking into regard past and present relationships

Most medical negligence claims for cerebral palsy arise from negligent management of the pregnancy, birth or neonatal care.

For Information about trusts, take a look at our handy guide. 

Criminal Law key terms explained. 

An A - Z of employment law terms

A short guide to compromise agreements.

A guide to statutory sick, maternity and paternity pay.

A guide to health and safety at work. What does it mean for employers?

A helpful guide to Age discrimination

A beginner's guide to Private Tenancy Law

A beginner's guide to UK divorce law

A beginner's guide to UK Nuisance law.