Forbes Solicitors

More info

Applications to

Mrs Emma Fitzsimmons

Type of practice

see all 5 types of practice

Corporate & Commercial
General Commercial
General Practice
Legal Aid
Niche

Agriculture & rural issues

It is unsurprising that some of the country's strongest agricultural law practices are to be found in rural regions.

Charities

Charities lawyers advising the not-for-profit and social enterprise sector cover wills and trusts to commercial and real estate law.

Civil liberties & human rights

Human rights law broadly refers to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the Human Rights Act 1998.

Clinical negligence

Clinical negligence lawyers advise on instances of injury or death arising from incorrect or inadequate medical treatment or diagnosis.

Commercial property/real estate

Commercial property lawyers work on a wide range of transactions including offices, retail developments and infrastructure projects.

Company & commercial

Commercial lawyers focus on trade, from commercial agreements about supply, manufacture and distribution to identifying the best routes to market.

Competition & EU law

Competition and regulatory work includes merger control, regulatory and court proceedings, issues arising from sector-specific regulation and utility procurement issues.

Construction & engineering

Contentious construction work involves the resolution of disputes while non-contentious work involves drafting and negotiating contracts and advising on projects.

Corporate finance/mergers & acquisitions

Corporate finance lawyers advise companies on all aspects of the buying and selling of whole businesses or business assets.

Corporate tax

Corporate tax involves advising on the most tax-efficient means of acquiring, selling or restructuring assets.

Crime

Criminal solicitors advise and appear in court on behalf of both accused persons and the prosecution.

Dispute resolution

Commercial litigation involves the resolution of disputes in the corporate and commercial sphere.

Employment, pensions & incentives

Employment lawyers work across all areas of employment law, including handling discrimination, staff restructuring and whistleblowing issues.

Environment

Issues such as climate change and the need for alternative energy sources make environmental laws more important than ever.

Family/matrimonial

Family lawyers deal with diverse issues including marriage, civil partnerships, cohabitation, separation, divorce, financial claims and pre and post-nuptial agreements.

Financial services

This area of legal practice involves advising financial services clients on the myriad regulations that affect their sector.

Fraud

This is a fascinating field of practice suited to those with a nose for forensic detail.

Housing/landlord & tenant

Relationships between the owners and occupiers of properties, both residential and commercial, can be fraught with problems.

Insolvency/restructuring

Restructuring and insolvency lawyers are necessary when a company, individual or other organisation is in financial difficulties.

Insurance/reinsurance

Insurance and reinsurance is an integral part of commercial activity throughout the world.

Intellectual property

IP barristers advise on issues that range from commercial exploitation and infringement disputes to IP rights in large commercial transactions.

Personal injury

Personal injury law falls under the law of tort and involves civil claims brought to obtain compensation for injuries.

Private client

Private client solicitors looks after the affairs of individual clients and trustees, managing all aspects of their personal wealth.

Sports

Sports law involves the legal issues at play in the worlds of both amateur and professional sport.

Technology, media & telecommunications

Technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) is one of the fastest-developing sectors of the legal market.

Show all (25 practice areas) Show less

Extra info

Details

Learn more about Forbes Solicitors

73 Northgate, Blackburn, BB2 1AA
Phone: 01254 580000
Email: graduate.recruitment@forbessolicitors.co.uk

Work placement:	Yes
Number of work placements:	12
Minimum qualification:	2.1 degree
Start salary:	Competitive

Offices

View 6 locations

Manchester
Leeds
Preston
Blackburn
Chorley
Accrington

LawCareers.Net