Category Archives: UK

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Buying a first home is an exciting experience filled with hope and anticipation. For many, selling an existing home in order to upgrade or downsize is equally exciting. In either case, the law dictates property transactions be carried out according to certain procedures. These procedures protect the interests of all parties involved.

Knowing these procedures is the responsibility of licensed solicitors and conveyancers. They go through extensive training programs prior to being licensed then continue with ongoing training to remain up-to-date. The knowledge they bring to the table is one of the main reasons why it is advisable to use a solicitor or conveyancer for property transactions.

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Whether you have been the victim of a crime or you are the accused, criminal law in the UK affords you specific rights. When those rights are upheld, justice is insured to the best possible degree. When those rights are violated, more victims are created as a result. It is important for you to know your own rights regardless of which side of the law you are on.

For the accused, proper legal advice and representation is usually a necessity. While its true defendants are sometimes allowed to defend themselves, courts typically frown on this option. In some cases, a court will not even allow the legal process to go forward until the accused has a qualified lawyer.

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Clinical negligence in the UK is an area of law governed by very specific rules under which claimants can receive compensation. It has been suggested the rules put in place are designed to provide a balance between consumer protection and the right of healthcare providers to provide care without the constant risk of lawsuits.

For the most part, the regulations seem to work as intended. However, some would say things are skewed too heavily to the benefit of the healthcare industry. In either case, consumers who believe they have been harmed due to the negligence or carelessness of a medical professional or institution have the right to attempt to seek compensation.

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When it comes to the law, UK families have special needs that can be far different from those of a business or charitable organization. Those special needs are the result of the sensitive nature of family issues like separation, divorce, child custody, and guardianship.

Knowing how family law applies to a given circumstance helps make dealing with such issues a lot easier. That is where the advice of a good family law solicitor becomes important. Solicitors and law firms specialising in family law are often the best choice for consumers in need of help.

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Are you planning to buy or sell a piece of residential or commercial property? If so, you are likely to need the help of a qualified solicitor or licensed conveyancer. In the UK, the average conveyancing transaction takes between 10 and 12 weeks because all of the paperwork and research required.

Fortunately for UK consumers, hiring a conveyancing solicitor is easy and relatively inexpensive. Most general law firms in major cities offer conveyancing services, as do some specialised firms and some retail outlets. In addition, there are literally dozens of websites you can use to locate a solicitor in your area.

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It is an unfortunate part of life that relationships between couples sometimes break down. Whether a couple is legally married or engaged in a civil partnership, a breakup results in certain consequences having to do with finances, children, shared property, etc. In the UK, divorce law is very intricate and differs depending on where you live.

If you are in the midst of a relationship breakup, it is important for you to know the details of how the law works before proceeding. You might seek advice from a community legal aid organisation or a qualified divorce law solicitor. In either case, you will need proper legal advice to make sure all of the loose ends are tied up.

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Personal injury law in the UK has been slowly evolving since the mid-1990s in a way some fear is starting to model the environment in other countries. In order to keep the system from becoming excessively litigious, the government has adopted new legislation set to take effect from April 1, 2013.

If you have suffered a serious or debilitating injury that qualifies for a claim under the current law, it is important to contact a solicitor as soon as possible. You need to know what the law provides now and what the changes will be in the future. Only a qualified solicitor can advise you on the best course of action. Continue reading →

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The right to work is a fundamental one enjoyed in most cultures around the world. Additional worker rights are not necessarily universal, however. In some countries workers have very few rights while in others, like the UK, a full range of rights are clearly spelled out in the law.

Whether you are a citizen or not, your working in the UK means you have certain rights your employer cannot abridge, regardless of the circumstances. When your rights are abused or trampled, you have access to the courts for appropriate redress. In many cases that redress involves filing a compensation claim through a certified employment law solicitor. Continue reading →

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You have probably seen their adverts on television or on the Internet: personal injury lawyers promising to get you maximum compensation for injuries you incurred as the result of someone else’s negligence or carelessness. You have probably heard many of them offer their services on a “no win, no fee” basis. However, do you know what that means?

In the following paragraphs we will discuss the concept of “no win, no fee” as well as when such a fee structure applies. Keep in mind that not every lawyer offers this option; neither is it applicable in every type legal case. If you plan to seek the assistance of a qualified solicitor, make sure you know up front what your funding options are.

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Strain Keville Solicitors is a smaller law firm when compared to others, but that does not mean you get lower quality legal advice. Since 1974, their dedicated team has been offering straightforward, reliable, and trusted legal advice without the pressure sometimes brought to bear by larger firms. The solicitors and trainees at Strain Keville are committed to giving each client exactly what he or she wants rather than dictating what the firm thinks they can do for them.

The Strain Keville management team believes in providing client-oriented, results-driven legal advice custom tailored to individual needs. They do not offer “one-size-fits-all” solutions, knowing that circumstances differ from one case to the next. If nothing else, you can count on your solicitor to take the time to listen and fully understand your case before devising any particular course of action.

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