Legal Guides
Most people need legal advice at some point in their lives. Whether you are buying a house, running a business or going through a divorce, navigating the law can feel like a minefield. Before going straight to a solicitor, in some cases it is good to do some legal research to help get a better understanding of the legal issue you are going through, and how a solicitor can help. So if you are looking for free legal advice, our legal guides section is a great place to start. Here you will find legal guides on a whole host of different topics, all designed to give you straight forward advice on legal issues and processes.
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Family LAW
Family law covers domestic and relationship legal matters including marriage, divorce, child cases and personal financial matters.
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Criminal LAW
Criminal law covers crime and the protection of society, and ranges from anti-social behaviour and theft, to sexual offences and murder.
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Conveyancing & Property LAW
Conveyancing is the legal process of purchasing and selling property, and can also cover tenancy agreements between landlords and tenants.
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Immigration LAW
Immigration laws govern who has the right to live, travel and work within the UK on a temporary and permanent basis.
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Education LAW
Education law covers all aspects of the educational system, from admissions and attendance through to special education and discrimination in schools.
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Children LAW
Children law or child law refers to a multitude of legal matters that centre around the welfare and maintenance of children.
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Libel & Defamation LAW
Defamation is the act of damaging a person or company's reputation or character. It can be written statements, which is called libel, or spoken, which is called slander.
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Human Rights LAW
Human rights are the fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to every person and are protected by law
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Personal Finance & Tax LAW
Personal finance and tax laws cover everything from bankruptcy and IVAs through to capital gains and inheritance tax.
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Employment LAW
Employment law covers the relationship between employer and employee and ensures that the legal rights of both parties are honoured.
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Personal Injury LAW
Personal injury claims allow victims of accidents to recover compensation from those at blame through the support of a solicitor.
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Wills, Probate & Trusts LAW
Wills, probate and trusts covers the law of estate planning and helping to ensure established wishes are enforced after death.
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Company & Commercial LAW
Company and commercial law cover the legal rights and responsibilities of businesses engaged in commerce, trade and sales.
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Mental Health LAW
Mental health law protects the rights of individuals with mental health problems and determines how decisions can be made on behalf of people who lack mental capacity.
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Consumer LAW
Consumer law covers transactions made between consumers and businesses when buying goods or services.
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Intellectual Property LAW
Intellectual property (IP) laws give protection to the creators of original work and includes copyrights, trademarks and patents.
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Corporate Finance LAW
Corporate finance laws cover all financial aspects of business, including the setup, management and debt of companies.
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