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Breach of Contract
Breach of Contract

What is a breach of contract and how do I make a claim in the UK

A breach of contract occurs when one party to a legally binding agreement fails to perform their obligations under it, without lawful excuse. Breach of contract is one of the most ...

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01 What Is a CAFCASS Safeguarding Check and What Does It Cover? 02 How to Prepare for Your First Meeting with a Divorce Barrister 03 How Long Does a Divorce Take in England and Wales? 04 What Documents Do I Need for Financial Remedy Proceedings? 05 How Is Property Divided in Divorce in England? 06 What Is a No-Fault Divorce and How Does It Work?

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01 What Is Constructive Dismissal and Do You Have a Claim? 02 What Is Whistleblowing and What Protection Does the Law Offer? 03 Can I Use a Direct Access Barrister for an Employment Tribunal Instead of a Solicitor? 04 What Is Indirect Discrimination at Work and How Do You Prove It? 05 What to Do If Your Employer Announces Your Role Is at Risk of Redundancy 06 How to Challenge a Performance Improvement Plan at Work

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01 What Is a Service Charge Dispute and How Do Leaseholders Challenge One? 02 What Is an Easement and How Can It Affect Your Property? 03 What Is a Dilapidations Claim and How Do You Dispute One? 04 How to Handle a Right of Way Dispute with a Neighbour 05 How to Evict a Tenant for Rent Arrears: A Step-by-Step Guide 06 What Is a Section 21 Notice and How Does It Work?

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Wills, estates & inheritance disputes
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01 How Long Does Probate Litigation Take in UK Courts? 02 Early Advice on an Estate Dispute Before Grant of Probate 03 What to Do If an Executor Refuses to Distribute an Estate 04 How much does it cost to contest a will with a direct access barrister 05 Inheritance Tax: Reliefs and Redemptions 06 What Are Intestacy Rules? UK Law on Dying Without a Will

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01 Boundary Disputes Explained: What Are Your Legal Options? 02 What evidence do you need at a possession hearing for rent arrears 03 How does adverse possession work in England and Wales 04 How to Complete a Section 8 Notice: A Guide for Landlords (2025) 05 How to Complete a Section 21 Notice: A Guide for Landlords (2025) 06 How to Claim Adverse Possession: A Step-by-Step Guide

Direct Access

Hiring a barrister directly without a solicitor
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01 How Direct Access Barristers Help Landlords Save on Legal Costs 02 Direct Access Barristers for Landlord and Tenant Disputes: A Practical Guide 03 What Is Whistleblowing and What Protection Does the Law Offer? 04 Can I Use a Direct Access Barrister for an Employment Tribunal Instead of a Solicitor? 05 The Direct Access Scheme Explained: History, Regulation, and How It Protects You 06 Why Early Legal Advice From a Direct Access Barrister Can Save You Thousands
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Direct Access
Direct Access

What 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.

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Direct Access
Direct Access

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.

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Direct Access
Direct Access

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.

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