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How Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd Compares

Value for money

This firm - 92%
National Average
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 0%
Overpriced 23%
About Right 76%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 94%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 94%
No 6%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 93%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 93%
No 7%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.7/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    1285
  • Very Good

    86
  • Average

    7
  • Poor

    5
  • Awful

    145

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Manal

Matter Type:

Family law

Manal

October 15, 2024

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Excellent solicitor

Syma Tayyab I thank you so much for helping me in all the situations I have been in, your support has been incredibly received, appreciative and grateful. Your service has been excellent and rewarding may Allah bless.   thank you for helping me alot and I wish you the best I'm happy for you helping me all year thank you for your support. May Allah bless you and your family,

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Bzunesh

Matter Type:

Children Act proceedings

Bzunesh

September 03, 2024

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Tobi is an amazing solicitor

I'm so happy to have a solicitor like Tobi. She been helping me by bing so honest and understanding .she's really kind and always happy to help and solve my case ,she bing helped me almost 3years and I'm know secsesful with everything. I would like to say big thank you and I will recommend Tobi to other.

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Kelly

Matter Type:

Child Custody

Kelly

August 14, 2024

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Excellent support and advice.

Rupinder Jagdev and team were very supportive and helpful with my case. Would recommend.

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Patrick

Matter Type:

Applications to extend leave to remain or for settlement

Patrick

July 21, 2024

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Thank you Amrit Raindi

I have used the services of Duncan Lewis Solicitors to support my wife's leave to enter, leave to remain and indefinite leave to remain spouse visa applications, the latter two with the support of immigration solicitor Mr Amrit Raindi. I am very grateful to Amrit for all his help and expertise. Amrit was always very patient, polite, helpful and listened to and answered all questions that I asked. He made me feel reassured during what is quite a daunting experience. Best wishes Amrit
Patrick S

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Amoin

Matter Type:

Immigration Law

Amoin

June 21, 2024

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Mr Amrit Raindi is very friendly for me he's the best lawyer

I have the best experience with my lawyer

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Navreet

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Applications for British citizenship

Navreet

June 07, 2024

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Exceptional Support: Navigating British Citizenship

I recently worked with Amrit Raindi from Duncan Lewis Solicitors to navigate the British citizenship application process. He reviewed my application form and supporting documents meticulously, ensuring everything was correctly completed. His insights and attention to detail gave me confidence throughout the process.
I highly recommend Amrit for anyone seeking assistance with British citizenship applications. He made a complex process feel manageable, and I’m now proud to be a British citizen.
Thank you, Amrit for your outstanding support!

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Cronix

Cronix

June 01, 2024

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Excellent!

Had the pleasure of speaking to Amrit after coming across his profile on my search for an immigration solicitor. I had spoken to many other solicitors who gave me conflicting advice and some wanted money up front to a yes or no question. Amrit took his time out in guiding me in the right way and informed me that I should wait to apply for my British nationality (as I wouldn’t meet the rules yet) whereas others had told me to go ahead now and I would have wasted my money and time. I’m grateful to Amrit and I would definitely come back and use Duncan Lewis.

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fsb

Matter Type:

Immigration Law

fsb

May 27, 2024

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Great support

Amrita Sandhu was of great assistance in helping me prepare my legal application. She provided very useful legal advice and instructions, made very specific suggestions, helped me prepare a lot of documentation which she then painstakingly reviewed in several stages and promptly answered all my emails. When urgency, and effort were required, these were all provided. The process was quite demanding and over a considerable period of time, but the quality of the assistance provided never dropped in intensity. I was assisted through every step of my application.

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Dharpin

Dharpin

September 09, 2023

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Nina, you need to find a new career

Nina Joshi is a hostile, angry, vicious and fraudulent hedgehog shape of a woman who unfortunately for you and any complaint against her business will expend every penny in her coffers and every man hour in absolutely pummeling your complaint ... when she could of just ensured quality service delivery in1% of the time and energy spent on the complaint.

For example, Nina encouragd at-will contract changes on the days of hearings and, in some minor criminal matters, changed pleas without client consent to suit her legal aid funding. There is no question that Nina is a wolf dressed as a sheep. She undermined everything in our case and we ultimately lost because she is too lazy to be a proper lawyer and prefers to sort everything administratively irrespective of costs to client.

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Lena

Lena

June 08, 2019

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Divorce proceedings

I instructed the solicitor in this firm to file for divorce and I did receive good help at the start. However I then received a very confusing letter of advice, which was not clarified to me when I asked the solicitor to explain in plain language. This resulted in unnecessary waste of time and money. I should have used this as a sign not to proceed with the matter for the children or finances, however he convinced me that it was a good idea to instruct him as he already was familiar with the case. I did not receive the necessary guidance in the case for the children. It is difficult for me to judge if he made mistakes at the hearing or simply did not take interest in the matter. In the end I completely lost my case. I was running out of money and he agreed to work on the basis of what I said I could pay - on a monthly basis. But then contrary to what we agreed, he would demand payments he was aware I could not make in advance. He would show me different paper files (not always from my case) to demonstrate how much work he was doing on my case. It is in a way lucky that I ran out of money. I managed to get a pro bono barrister for the finances final hearing and I got exactly what I was asking for and there was no way I would achieve the same with Duncan Lewis solicitor.

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Prince

Matter Type:

Child Custody

Prince

August 06, 2024

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Prince

I am delighted to share my experience working with Miss Oluwatobi Akinwade, who recently assisted me in securing full custody of my son. Throughout the entire process, Miss Akinwade demonstrated unwavering professionalism, dedication, and expertise, which ultimately led to a successful outcome in my case.
1. **Case Handling**: Miss Akinwade handled my case with the utmost care, attention to detail, and strategic planning. Her approach was methodical and thorough, ensuring that every aspect of my case was meticulously addressed.
2. **Emotional Support**: Miss Akinwade not only provided exceptional legal counsel but also made me feel supported and reassured throughout the entire process. Her empathy, compassion, and understanding truly set her apart as a remarkable advocate for her clients.
3. **Communication**: The quality of communication from Miss Akinwade was outstanding. She was prompt in responding to phone calls, emails, and letters, keeping me informed at every stage of the legal proceedings. Her clear and concise communication style made it easy for me to understand complex legal matters.
4. **Service and Availability**: Miss Akinwade's commitment to her clients is exemplary. She was always available to address my concerns, answer my questions, and provide guidance whenever needed. Her dedication to ensuring the best possible outcome for my case was truly impressive.
5. **Professionalism and Legal Knowledge**: Miss Akinwade's professionalism and legal knowledge are truly commendable. Her expertise in family law, coupled with her attention to detail and strategic approach, instilled confidence in me throughout the entire process. I felt secure knowing that my case was in capable hands.
In conclusion, I can commend Miss Oluwatobi Akinwade highly enough for anyone in need of legal representation, especially in family law matters. Her exceptional skills, unwavering dedication, and genuine concern for her clients make her a standout solicitor in her field. I am immensely grateful for her support and guidance in achieving a successful outcome in my case. Thank you, Miss Akinwade, for your outstanding service and professionalism.

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Anni

Matter Type:

Family law

Anni

June 06, 2024

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Anni

Throughout the whole process I have felt at ease knowing my case has been handled professionally and promptly. Since the very beginning, Syma Tayyab has always fully explained the process and has always responded quickly and thoroughly to any questions I have raised. She has gone the extra mile to make sure that my case has been handled in a very compassionate yet professional and efficient manner. I have always been kept up to date with any progress without delay, either via email or phone and I am always fully aware of the next steps. I have never had to wait long for correspondence, which in such difficult times has been extremely reassuring. I would and have recommended Duncan Lewis to others in my position as I feel that their professionalism and knowledge is outstanding.

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Miss

Miss

April 06, 2023

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Miss

If you are looking for legal representation for family law - this is most definitely the firm to contact!.

Jaya is an absolute gem!. She’s super super thorough with emails, phone calls and she is literally on the ball! Every single time ! ! She is a grafter and really listens and advises well!. I’m so glad I’ve come across Jaya - couldn’t have asked for a better solicitor !

Gurveet - what can I say ?. Don’t let that pretty smile fool you .. she is super concise, knowledgable, on the mark and a fantastic all round solicitor ! She made me feel so at ease and how she handled my case - Wow! Absolutely amazing !!!

Both Gurveet and Jaya are an asset to this firm!. You want clear communication, advice, great representation, your desired outcome - then give this firm a call !

Thank you so much for everything. Family Law/cases around children are very very sensitive ! it’s long winded and can become challenging !

This firm has always gone above and beyond!. Jaya has always been there when I needed advice, a chat etc !!

You will be disappointed if you go elsewhere. pick up the phone and give this firm a call to see how they can help you too.

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Beautiful

Beautiful

November 29, 2022

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I am very happy for the quality service from Duncan Lewis Birmingham 👏 👍

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Ashley

Ashley

February 22, 2022

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Excellent service 👏

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About this branch

Description

At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we proudly serve corporate and private clients in over 25 areas of law. Our headquarters in the heart of London and offices in major cities across England and Wales give us a broad national presence. Recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK as a top-tier law firm, we’re described as “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients.” We’re also honoured to be listed among The Times 200 Best Law Firms. As a multi-award-winning law firm, we recently earned the prestigious title of Law Firm of the Year at the LexisNexis Awards 2024, after also winning the same accolade at the Modern Law Awards 2023. In that same year, we were recognised for our outstanding work in Diversity and Inclusion. Our motto, 'give people a voice,' underpins everything we do. We strive for exceptional outcomes through high-quality legal representation, advocating fiercely for our clients. Beyond our private-client work, we are the UK’s largest provider of legal aid services, dedicated to representing society's most vulnerable. We care deeply about your wellbeing and are committed to offering the best possible service with empathy and understanding.

Practice areas

We have specialist solicitors in Actions against Public Authorities, Commercial & Company, Child Care, Civil Liberties & Human Rights, Civil Litigation, Clinical Negligence, Court of Protection, Crime, Cross-Border Disputes, Education Law, Employment, Family, High Net-Worth Divorce, Housing, Immigration, Personal Injury and Public Law and Wills & Probate.

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Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Clinical Negligence
    • Accident and Emergency Claims
    • Amputation Negligence Claims
    • Anaesthetic Awareness Claims
    • Birth Defect and Wrongful Birth Claims
    • Birth Injury Claims
    • Birth Injury To Mother Claims
    • Blood Transfusion Claims
    • Bowel Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Breast Surgery Compensation Claims
    • C. Difficile Claims
    • Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Cauda Equina Syndrome Claims
    • Cerebral Palsy Claims
    • Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Clinical Negligence
    • Cochlear Implant Claims
    • Cosmetic Dentistry Claims
    • Cosmetic Surgery Claims
    • Defective Medical Device Claims
    • Dental Negligence
    • Dental Negligence Claims
    • Dermal Filler Compensation Claims
    • Diabetes Claims
    • Erb’s Palsy Compensation Claims
    • Eye Surgery Claims
    • Failed Sterilisation Claims
    • Fatal Medical Negligence Claims and Inquests
    • Faulty Defibrillator Claims
    • Fertility Negligence Claims
    • GP Negligence Claims
    • Group B Streptococcus Claims
    • Hospital Negligence Claims
    • Knee Replacement Claims
    • Laser Eye Surgery Claims
    • Laser Treatment Claims
    • Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • MRSA Claims
    • Medical Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Medical Negligence
    • Meningitis Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Metal-On-Metal Hip Replacement Claims
    • Misdiagnosed Miscarriage Claims
    • Nerve Damage Claims
    • Nerve Injury Claims
    • Ophthalmic Negligence Claims
    • Oral Cancer Claims
    • Orthopaedic Negligence Claims
    • Ovarian Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Pancreatic Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Periodontal Disease Claims
    • Pregnancy and Gynaecology Injury Claims
    • Pressure Sore Claims
    • Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Restorative Dentistry Claims
    • Sepsis Negligence Claims
    • Skin Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler Claims
    • Spinal Surgery Claims
    • Stillbirth Compensation Claims
    • Stroke Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Surgery Compensation Claims
    • Surgical and Transvaginal Mesh Claims
    • Testicular Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Consumer Rights
    • Dispute resolution - civil mediation
    • Libel and Defamation
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
    • Malicious falsehood
    • Pre-publication advice
    • Travel rights
  • Crime/ Criminal Defence
    • Assault
    • Business Crime
    • Criminal Damage
    • Criminal defence - All
    • Drugs offences
    • Fraud
    • Murder and Manslaughter
    • Professional Conduct
    • Regulatory Defence
    • Theft
  • Education
    • Education
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pension Law
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Law
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Legal aid
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
    • Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Housing Management
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Human rights
    • Human rights
    • Judicial review
  • Immigration
    • Administrative reviews, appeals and judicial reviews
    • Ancestry visas
    • Applications for British citizenship
    • Applications for discretionary leave
    • Applications to extend leave to remain or for settlement
    • Asylum and Deportation
    • Asylum applications and appeals
    • Citizenship
    • Deportation appeals
    • EEA Family Permits
    • EEA Registration Cards
    • EEA Residence Permits
    • Entry clearance applications and appeals
    • Family Based Visas
    • Family Reunion Applications / Appeals
    • Family Visit Visa Applications /Appeals
    • General Visit Visa Applications / Appeals
    • Human Rights
    • Illegal Workers and Civil Penalties
    • Immigration Law
    • Indefinite leave to remain applications
    • Marriage Applications/Appeals
    • Nationality, Citizenship, Registration application
    • Partner and family visas
    • Re-entry bans
    • Refugee Family Reunion
    • Settlement Applications and indefinite leave to remain appeals
    • Tier 1 (investors, entrepreneurs and exceptional talent)
    • Tier 2 (sponsored skilled workers)
    • Tier 4 (students)
    • Tier 5 (temporary workers)
    • UK ancestry
    • Visas
  • Money & Tax
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
    • HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Insolvency and bankruptcy
    • Property Holding Structures
    • Tax
    • Tax Advisory Services
    • Tax Compliance Services
    • Trusts
  • Notary
    • Notary
  • Personal Injury
    • Against The Council
    • Benefits Available To Asbestos Victims
    • Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme
    • Gym Injury Compensation
    • Personal Injury Law
    • Welfare Issues After Serious Injury
  • Professional Negligence
    • Barristers
    • Financial advisors
    • IT professionals
    • Insurance brokers
    • Professional Negligence
    • Professional trustees
    • Valuers
  • Welfare & Benefits
    • Benefits
    • Housing
    • Mental Health
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Company & Commercial
    • Agency agreements
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Credit Control
    • Data Protection
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Franchising
    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy
    • Intellectual Property
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Share option schemes
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Slander
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
    • Tax
    • Unfair Loan Charges
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
  • IT & Intellectual Property
    • Advertising and Marketing Compliance
    • Anti-Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy
    • Confidential Information, Know-How and Trade Secrets
    • Copyright
    • Dealing with intellectual property infringements
    • Design rights and product designs
    • Domain Names
    • Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
    • Patents
    • Personality and Image Rights
    • Trade Marks and Designs
  • Regulations
    • Health and Safety
    • Licensing