We are a general legal practice and our solicitors are experienced in diverse areas of law. This enables us to undertake work in a wide range of matters. Our particular specialties are detailed here, but we are able to undertake many other types of work. Please contact us to discuss your particular requirements. On the rare occasion that we cannot help, we are happy to refer you to a suitable specialist. Wills & Probate Everyone should consider making a Will, no matter what the value of his or her Estate. Leaving a Will helps to ensure that your Estate goes to the people and organisations that you choose. A Will is a legal document and it is important to ensure that it is correctly drawn up and executed. We are happy to call on clients at home or in hospital on request. We are also able to assist the bereaved in obtaining a Grant of Probate and dealing with the administration of the Estate, including preparing Inheritance Tax returns. We can also advise on ways to reduce the liability to pay Inheritance Tax, such as varying the terms of an intended Will, or a post-death rearrangement, whereby a Will is effectively rewritten after death. In addition we provide advice and assistance in respect of Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection applications. Conveyancing We undertake both residential and commercial conveyancing and aim to provide a friendly and efficient service at a competitive price. By ensuring close contact between our clients and ourselves, we try to ensure that the process is as trouble-free as possible. All work is conducted by qualified solicitors with secretarial support. Please contact Chris Barron or Paul O'Donnell for a quote. When requesting a quote by e-mail, please include a contact telephone number as one of our conveyancing solictors will call you to ensure that the quote is tailored to your transaction. Family Matters Problems over relationships occur all too frequently and we recognise both the emotional and financial strains of dealing with these. With accredited and experienced members of both Children and Family Panels we deal sympathetically with the issues whilst protecting the client's interests, and do not hesitate to take a robust approach when necessary. Accident & Injury Over recent years the public has been bombarded with advertisements in this area, and many nationwide organisations have been set up to actively seek out business. As a local firm we provide qualified face-to-face legal advice from experienced and sympathetic solicitors, and offer a variety of funding options. At the outset we will provide an objective view of the merits and value of each claim, and advice on the most appropriate funding option in the circumstances. We offer no win, no fee arrangements and Legal Costs Insurance and will ensure that there are no unexpected costs deducted from any settlement. Business Matters We understand the daily pressures placed on local businesses having provided support for many business clients over the years. Whether it be a personal liquor licence, a company formation or a contractual dispute, we are able to offer an accessible and cost effective service. The key feature of this service is the fact that all fee earners have a working knowledge of the litigation system. This allows us to efficiently deal with matters when they become contested. Perhaps more importantly to our clients, it allows us to identify potential issues at an early stage which can often help avoid costly litigation. We also represent businesses in prosecutions for regulatory breaches. Property Disputes Our solicitors have a wealth of experience of both conveyancing and litigation. As a consquence, we are willing and able to take on those difficult cases involving disputes over property ownership and use.