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Family Law
Divorce, children & domestic matters
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How to Prepare for Your First Meeting with a Divorce Barrister
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How Long Does a Divorce Take in England and Wales?
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What Documents Do I Need for Financial Remedy Proceedings?
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How Is Property Divided in Divorce in England?
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What Is a No-Fault Divorce and How Does It Work?
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Signs Your Divorce Financial Settlement Is Unfair and What to Do
Employment Law
Dismissal, discrimination & tribunal claims
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What Is Indirect Discrimination at Work and How Do You Prove It?
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What to Do If Your Employer Announces Your Role Is at Risk of Redundancy
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How to Challenge a Performance Improvement Plan at Work
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How to Assess the Strength of a Discrimination Claim Before You File
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What Counts as a Day One Employment Right in the UK
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How Raising a Formal Grievance Affects a Later Employment Tribunal Claim
Property & Landlord Law
Possession proceedings, eviction & disputes
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What Is an Easement and How Can It Affect Your Property?
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What Is a Dilapidations Claim and How Do You Dispute One?
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How to Handle a Right of Way Dispute with a Neighbour
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How to Evict a Tenant for Rent Arrears: A Step-by-Step Guide
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What Is a Section 21 Notice and How Does It Work?
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What to Do When a Planning Permission Decision Goes Against You
Probate
Wills, estates & inheritance disputes
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How Long Does Probate Litigation Take in UK Courts?
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Early Advice on an Estate Dispute Before Grant of Probate
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What to Do If an Executor Refuses to Distribute an Estate
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How much does it cost to contest a will with a direct access barrister
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Inheritance Tax: Reliefs and Redemptions
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What Are Intestacy Rules? UK Law on Dying Without a Will
Commercial Law
Contracts, business disputes & claims
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Boundary Disputes Explained: What Are Your Legal Options?
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What evidence do you need at a possession hearing for rent arrears
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How does adverse possession work in England and Wales
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How to Complete a Section 8 Notice: A Guide for Landlords (2025)
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How to Complete a Section 21 Notice: A Guide for Landlords (2025)
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How to Claim Adverse Possession: A Step-by-Step Guide
Direct Access
Hiring a barrister directly without a solicitor
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Why Early Legal Advice From a Direct Access Barrister Can Save You Thousands
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What Types of Cases Are Not Suitable for Direct Access?
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Is a Direct Access Barrister Cheaper Than a Solicitor?
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What Can a Direct Access Barrister Do That a Solicitor Cannot?
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What Is a Litigant in Person and What Help Can I Get in Family Court?
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Can I Use a McKenzie Friend in the Family Court?
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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.
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
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.