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  1. A parent doing up a small child's coat in the hallway of a terraced house Family Law Family law covers what happens to your children, your money and your home when a relationship ends, and protection from harm within a family. 14 barristers
  2. A half-packed cardboard box on a cleared desk in an office at the end of the day Employment Law Employment law governs the relationship between workers and employers, from unfair dismissal and discrimination to settlement agreements and tribunal claims. 4 barristers
  3. A man waiting alone on a row of chairs in a municipal corridor Criminal Defence Criminal defence covers any case where you are accused of breaking the criminal law, from motoring offences to serious charges in the Crown Court. Enquire
  4. A woman kneeling on a front-room floor, sorting paperwork into piles Civil Litigation Civil litigation is the court process for resolving disputes between people or businesses, from unpaid debts to contract and property disputes. Enquire
  5. Two hands either side of a printed agreement on a desk, a pen lying across it Contract Disputes Contract disputes arise when one side says an agreement has been broken, whether between businesses, with suppliers, or over services and goods. Enquire
  6. Two business partners in a small office, not looking at each other Commercial & Business Commercial law covers disputes that affect businesses, including partnership and shareholder fall-outs, company disputes and commercial agreements. 8 barristers
  7. A woman on the phone in a flat hallway with a packed suitcase beside her Immigration Immigration law covers the right to enter, stay and work in the UK, including visa applications, appeals and human rights claims. Enquire
  8. A man with his forearm in a splint making tea one-handed, a walking stick on the chair Personal Injury Personal injury law helps people who have been hurt through someone else's fault to recover compensation for their injury and losses. Enquire
  9. A woman photographing a patch of damp and a crack in a rented flat wall Property Disputes Property disputes cover disagreements over land and buildings, including landlord and tenant problems, boundaries, possession and rights of way. Enquire
  10. Someone going through a tin of old photographs and letters in a front room Wills, Trusts & Probate This area covers what happens to someone's estate after death, including disputes over wills, inheritance claims and the administration of trusts. Enquire
  11. A couple standing in an unfinished extension looking up at bad building work Professional Negligence Professional negligence claims arise when a professional, such as a solicitor, accountant or surveyor, falls below the expected standard and causes you loss. Enquire
  12. A man reading a letter on the steps of a civic building Public & Administrative Law Public law lets you challenge decisions made by public bodies, such as councils, regulators and government departments, that are unlawful or unfair. Enquire
  13. An empty chair pushed back from a kitchen table with one mug in front of it Inquests An inquest is a coroner's inquiry into how someone died. Families can be represented to ask questions and make sure the full picture is heard. Enquire
  14. Hands gathering a pile of unopened envelopes from a doormat Consumer & Debt This area covers disputes about goods, services and money owed, including faulty products, unfair charges and defending or bringing debt claims. Enquire
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