Told plainly where you stand
Legal help for people and small businesses, explained in ordinary words, with the cost set out before anything begins.
- Cost set out first
- Plain words
- Your options, honestly
Working with us
What happens after you first get in touch.
- 01
Tell us what happened
A short call, and an honest answer about whether it is something we deal with.
- 02
A first meeting
We look at the papers and tell you where you stand and what the deadlines are.
- 03
What it will cost
The fees and the likely steps, in writing, before any work starts.
- 04
We act
And tell you what has happened at each stage without you having to ask.
How we can help
- 01Buying and selling propertyContracts drawn and checked, the title confirmed, the taxes and registration dealt with, and the whole thing chased so it does not sit on somebody's desk.
- 02Wills and estatesWills, powers of attorney, and dealing with an estate after a death.
- 03FamilySeparation, children and finances, handled calmly and without making it worse.
- 04EmploymentDismissals, unpaid wages, contracts and settlements, from either side.
- 05BusinessContracts, company matters, partnerships and the disputes that come out of them.
- 06Debt and enforcementGetting a debt recognised and then actually collected, which are two different jobs.
- 07DisputesNegotiation first, court only when it is the right answer and the sums justify it.
- 08Landlord and tenantAgreements, deposits, repairs and possession.
- 09Documents and residenceApplications prepared carefully, with what is needed listed up front.
- 10One-off adviceAn hour to find out where you stand, with no obligation to go further.
What sets us apart
- Cost set out firstWhat it will cost and how it is charged, in writing, before you commit.
- Plain wordsThe position explained in language you can repeat to your family.
- Your options, honestlyIncluding the ones that do not involve paying us.
- Kept informedYou hear from us at each step rather than wondering what is happening.
The practice
The offices and the people you will be dealing with.
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Photo: kaboompics.com / PexelsThe practiceLegal problems belong to people, not files
Behind every matter is somebody who cannot sleep: a house purchase falling through, an employer behaving badly, a family trying to sort out an estate. Getting the law right matters, and so does telling you what is happening in a way you actually understand.
So you get one person who knows your matter, clear costs, and honest advice about whether pursuing something is worth it.
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Questions people ask
What will it cost?
You get that in writing before work starts — a fixed fee where one is possible, and a clear basis where it is not.
Does the first conversation cost anything?
Tell us what it is about and we will say what that first conversation costs, before it happens.
How long will it take?
It depends on the matter and on other people involved. We will give you a realistic range, not a hopeful one.
Is there a deadline I should know about?
Almost always, and it is the first thing we check. Tell us the dates on any letter you have received.
Can you promise a result?
No. Nobody can honestly promise an outcome, and you should be careful of anybody who does.
Will I deal with the same person?
Yes, one person is responsible for your matter and you will have their details.
Opening hours
If your matter is urgent, say so when you write — some things cannot wait.
- Monday to Friday
- 9am – 5:30pm
- Saturday
- by appointment
- Sunday
- closed
Where we are
The address is below, with parking and step-free access noted.
1 Example Street, Anytown