Accidents can happen to any of us at any time and they affect not just the life of the injured person but also his/her family, sometimes for a considerable period of time. Obtaining all the evidence required to support your claim, following the correct procedures and conducting negotiations to ensure you receive the full amount of compensation due to you, can be complex. We are here to provide the necessary skills and experience to do this for you.

We understand that few situations are as distressing and upsetting as the breakdown of a relationship. It is important that you receive practical, non-judgmental advice at an early stage. There is usually no outright winner or loser in disputes of this nature. Whilst we sympathise with the upheaval created by divorce or separation, we try to help you put the emotions to one side so as to give you the best opportunity of reaching a practical, workable solution to the domestic problems you are facing.

Whether you need advice as an employer or an employee, we can assist. Employment problems can often be solved with simple, practical, solutions. Taking advice at the earliest opportunity can save time and money. If agreement cannot be reached after negotiation, we can assist you at an Employment Tribunal. It is important to remember that if an employee does decide to take the matter to the Employment Tribunal, he or she has a time limit of 3 months from the date of the dispute in which to make the application.

We all hope the day never comes when we are no longer able to understand and manage our financial affairs but none of us can guarantee against this eventuality. We strongly recommend that you provide for the possibility by appointing in advance a trusted adviser, friend or family member as your attorney under an Enduring Power of Attorney. You can appoint more than one person if you wish. The appointment does not have to come into effect immediately, as you can stipulate that it shall be of no effect unless your attorney has reason to believe that you are, or are becoming, mentally incapable of managing your affairs. Fortunately, many Enduring Powers of Attorney never do come into effect as the person making the appointment remains capable of managing his/her affairs for life. It is nevertheless a sensible step, however, to appoint attorney(s) now as a precaution against future possibilities.

If you are planning to buy, sell or mortgage a residential property, we are here to guide you through the process. Please contact our friendly conveyancing team for a quote.

We can provide you with practical advice regarding the drafting of your Will to enable you to avoid the many pitfalls that "home made" Wills can create. Not making a Will at all, or making a do-it-yourself will, may save money for you but often turns out to be false economy in the long run for those who survive you. Grieving for a loved one is difficult enough but can be made all the more stressful if you have not set down your wishes by making a valid Will. The Will sets out whom you wish to benefit from your estate. The Will also stipulates who is to administer the estate. Providing this guidance can be a comfort to grieving relatives as it reassures them that your wishes are being carried out, separate document known as A Living Will or an Advance Directive is used to set down your wishes as to the extent of medical intervention or treatment you wish to receive in the future in the event that you have lost the capacity to give valid instructions by that time.

The administration of the estate of a loved one who has died can be time-consuming and emotionally demanding. It can also be a lengthy process, involving correspondence with numerous outside agencies such as insurance companies and income tax authorities. We are here to provide practical support to help enable you to cope with this and to see you through all the stages of the administration up to and including finalisation of the estate accounts and distribution to the beneficiaries.

If you are on a low income and have limited capital assets, it may be that you are eligible for assistance under the Green Form Scheme or for Legal Aid. Please discuss this with your fee earner at your first appointment.