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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.

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.

Family/matrimonial

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

Housing/landlord & tenant

Insolvency/restructuring

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

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.

Professional negligence

Lawyers specialising in professional negligence disputes will handle claims ranging from the relatively low-value to the absolutely enormous.