The Practice
The practice was founded in 1982 and was one of the first
practices to move offices to the suburbs, for client's
convenience. A broad based general practice the firm
has particular specialities in the fields of property
law, litigation and injury claims, Wills and Probate,
Family Law and in the area of business law.
Property
Whether the client is private or corporate, and whether
the property is residential or commercial the firm can
meet all a client's needs. Sale, purchases, lettings
or re-mortgages and issues involving title are all dealt
with by specialist personnel. Whether you are moving
to the home of your dreams or building up an investment
property portfolio your case will be handled in an efficient
and speedy manner. Costs can be agreed at an initial
consultation.
Litigation
and Injury Claims
Again whether a commercial dispute or a road traffic
accident you claim will be handled sensitively and efficiently
to protect your rights. Specialist personnel who handle
nothing but compensation claims work in teams to ensure
maximum compensation and generally costs can be recovered
from the offending party.
Wills
& Probate
Everybody who owns property or has children should have
a Will, and a Will needs reviewed regularly to ensure
that it continues to reflect your circumstances and needs.
Whether it is a straight forward Will or an Estate that
needs careful Inheritance Tax planning we can help, if
necessary working with your own Accountant and Financial
Advisers in a holistic, comprehensive manner.
Family
Law
This is one of the most sensitive aspects of law as there
is considerable distress associated with marital and
partnership breakdown. We aim to deal with this situation
in a sensitive, sympathetic and sensible way - negotiation
and discussion will always be used as an alternative
to litigation which may aggravate rather than resolve
matters. We advise on the various options available including
separations, divorce, adoption, custody and access disputes
and voluntary or private separation agreements not involving
Court appearances. Also if there has been violence involved
we will seek to obtain orders for your protection.
Business
Law & Advice
Whether moving offices, dealing with staff issues, drafting
specialist agreements with commercial partners, buying
a business or selling your own business, Margaret will
talk you through the issues and actively involve herself
and her staff in negotiating terms if that is necessary.
The field of intellectual property is also handled, whether
protecting design rights or litigating to protect your
rights of ownership.
