Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a way to resolve a personal or commercial legal dispute without having to go to court.
Ending a marriage is a huge decision and can be an emotional time for all parties involved, this means that you need expert advice on how to properly proceed to get the best outcome without further emotional turmoil.
It is always important to have the right contract in place for any business transaction however even if you have an outstanding previous relationship with the other parties, sometimes a breach in the contract cannot be stopped.
Professional negligence is something which all businesses and owners dread but luckily these claims can be largely avoided if you take the necessary precautions.
Legal fees are not one size fits all. Your legal fees will be dependant on your individual solicitor and services. When in doubt, you should always ask your solicitor to understand the legalities of your case.
I have put together a non-exhaustive list of the words and phrases to help (1) non-lawyers to understand legal words/phrases, and (2) other lawyers to explain legal phrases to their own clients.
Picture this: you are suffering a legal issue, you need to instruct a legal professional, but which do you need? A solicitor? A lawyer? A barrister? There are many forms of legal personnel and it is crucial to understand the importance of each role in a legal dispute.
Whether you are a well-established large business, a small business, or somewhere in between, sooner or later your company is likely to enter some form of legal dispute. However, this is not inevitable, and many business disputes can be prevented easily.
For most people, the need to instruct a professional is inevitable. You will, hopefully, conduct sufficient research to find a capable and trustworthy professional to eliminate the risk of professional negligence however this is not fool proof.