Litigation

Litigation2021-06-30T10:22:39+00:00

Our litigation team consists of our Senior Partner Derek Holland, a qualified solicitor and an experienced Litigation Assistant. We aim to achieve the best possible results for our clients. Often negotiation is the best and most cost effective method of obtaining a satisfactory solution, and our approach is to ensure this is always from a position of strength.

We encourage clients to consider Mediation as a means of settlement; however, when Court action is necessary we take a firm and pro-active approach.

Derek is an Accredited Family Law  Specialist with “Resolution” in domestic abuse and family finance  cases, and regularly appears in court on behalf of clients.

We will discuss  with you the likely costs involved and may be able to offer a fixed price for  some work. “No Win No Fee” agreements may be available in certain cases. We are able to deal with most types of disputes. These include:-

Family Cases

We can deal with most aspects of Family Law including:-

  • Injunctions and domestic violence
  • Divorce separation and disputes between unmarried couples
  • Childcare and adoption
  • Financial issues following divorce or separation
  • Disputes regarding arrangements for children

We offer a fixed fee for straightforward uncontested divorce  as follows:

  • Petitioner: £420 (inclusive of VAT)
  • Respondent: £300 (inclusive of VAT)

Neither fee includes dealing with children or financial issues, or Court fees which are payable, however full or partial remission of court fees may be available depending on your circumstances. Evidence of means is required. We will be happy to assist you in all other matters and an estimate of costs can be provided on application.

Housing & Landlord & Tenant Disputes

We act for landlords and tenants in disputes involving commercial and residential properties, including rent, repairs, and service charges.

Employment

We advise on all aspects of employment law including settlement and compromise agreements.

Professional Negligence

We have extensive experience in conducting and defended claims against a wide range of professionals, including solicitors, accountants and surveyors.

Personal Injury

If you can prove that someone else has been negligent or was in breach of a specific law or regulation designed to protect you, we may be able to make a claim on your behalf. We deal with;-

  • Road accidents, involving cars, cyclists or pedestrians
  • Accidents in public places, such as tripping or slipping
  • Accidents at work
  • Injuries incurred on other peoples’ property

Education Law and Admission Appeals

Derek is an independent member of a School Appeals Panel. He has great experience of admission and exclusion appeals and can assist clients by offering fixed price advice on presenting cases in writing and at the panel hearing.