Legal counsel is needed for many personal and commercial matters. Not many people manage to get through life without needing legal counsel at least once. So whatever the reason, here is some advice on finding legal counsel. Ask for referrals, and talk to others, whether that be your neighbour, work Continue Reading
Mesh gates: Are they the best choice for businesses?
Mesh gates are a type of access control that has become more popular in recent years. In this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of mesh gates to help you determine if they would be suitable for your business. One of the main advantages of mesh gate systems Continue Reading
Legal advice for Start-Up Businesses
Start-ups should seek legal advice when the value of a lawyer’s help outweighs the potential time and effort spent on the issue. It is far better to seek legal advice while your business idea is in the planning stage than to seek legal advice after a complaint or lawsuit has Continue Reading
What is a barrister?
A barrister is a form of a lawyer who specialises in courtroom assistance, drafting legal cases and, last but not least, expert opinion. Barristers usually work in chambers within the court. A barrister differs from solicitors. Solicitors do most of their legal work within a law firm and have direct Continue Reading
What is a civil case?
A civil case is a court case that involves a dispute between either people or businesses, usually regarding a money or injury dispute. Suppose a person or company believes that another person or business has caused them any injury, damage to reputation or financial loss. In that case, this could Continue Reading
Important Things to Know About UK Inheritance Tax
When a passed UK relative or close friend leaves behind an inheritance, then it will most likely be subject to an Inheritance Tax. There are certain circumstances where only parts of inheritance leavings will be taxed, but in most cases, any inheritance and any lifetime gifts made in the last Continue Reading
Making Child Arrangements: When Do You Need a Solicitor
Family separations are one of the toughest things to go through for children and parents alike. You, as a parent with legal rights and parental responsibility need to know when you should contact a solicitor for help. If the separation is amicable and both partners can agree on child arrangements, Continue Reading
What is the difference between a solicitor, a barrister and a lawyer?
It’s quite tricky for people to grasp the different qualities from these very important job roles, but we’re going to give it our best shot to summarise them all concisely. The word ‘lawyer’ is an umbrella term used to describe anyone advising clients on legal matters. In England and Wales, Continue Reading
Finding A Good Family Lawyer
Practising in this jurisdiction requires an absolute commitment to family law. As a hot political topic, there is continued pressure on government and legislators from various lobby groups to make changes to the legislation and regulations relating to child support, children’s issues, prenuptial and cohabitation agreements, superannuation, tax, the involvement Continue Reading