Employment Law
What Is Constructive Dismissal and Do You Have a Claim?
Constructive dismissal is one of the most commonly misunderstood areas of employment law. Many people believe that if their employer makes their life difficult enough, they can ...
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Direct Access
Direct Access Barristers for Landlord and Tenant Disputes: A Practical Guide
Landlord and tenant disputes are one of the areas of law most frequently handled through the Direct Access scheme. The ...
Wills and Probate
What Is a Grant of Probate and When Do You Need One?
A grant of probate is a legal document issued by the Probate Registry that gives the executor of a will the authority ...
Property Law
What Is a Service Charge Dispute and How Do Leaseholders Challenge One?
Service charges are amounts paid by leaseholders to their landlord or management company toward the cost of ...
Employment Law
What Is Whistleblowing and What Protection Does the Law Offer?
Whistleblowing protection in the UK is provided by the Employment Rights Act 1996, as amended by the Public Interest ...
Employment Law
Can I Use a Direct Access Barrister for an Employment Tribunal Instead of a Solicitor?
Employment tribunal cases are one of the most common areas where people use the Direct Access scheme to instruct a ...
Direct Access
The Direct Access Scheme Explained: History, Regulation, and How It Protects You
The Direct Access scheme, formally known as the Public Access scheme, did not come about overnight. It was the result ...
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Hiring a barrister directly without a solicitorWhat is Direct Access and can I instruct a barrister without a solicitor?
Most people do not know they can hire a barrister directly. This guide explains what Direct Access is and when it makes sense to use it.
Barrister vs solicitor: what is the difference and when do you need each?
They are both qualified lawyers but they do different things. This guide breaks down the distinction in plain English.
How much does a barrister cost and how are fees calculated?
Pricing is the most common question we receive. This guide gives honest, indicative cost ranges by case type and hearing.