Commercial Law
What is the role of the Financial Ombudsman Service?
Published: 11/28/2012 by FindLaw UK in Commercial Law
If you have a problem with a financial services company, you could seek help from the Financial S...
How can I block a takeover?
Published: 10/24/2012 by FindLaw UK in Commercial Law
Read this article to learn about how a takeover can legally be blocked.
Who has control over my company if I enter into a joint venture?
Published: 10/24/2012 by FindLaw UK in Commercial Law
If you enter a joint venture, do you know who will have legal control over your company? Read thi...
What do businesses need to know about intellectual property law?
Published: 10/23/2012 by FindLaw UK in Commercial Law
Businesses creating brands and products need to be aware of intellectual property law to ensure t...
Criminal Law
When might non compos mentis be applicable?
Published: 11/23/2012 by FindLaw UK in Criminal Law
Read this article to learn about non compos mentis and when it can be used in law.
Why do we have different courts in the UK?
Published: 11/23/2012 by FindLaw UK in Criminal Law
There are a number of different courts in the UK, but why and what do they do? Read this article ...
Do you lose your licence for drink driving offences?
Published: 07/31/2012 by FindLaw UK in Criminal Law
If you are caught drink driving, will you automatically lose your driving licence? Read this arti...
Should you be legally represented for a drink driving offence?
Published: 07/31/2012 by FindLaw UK in Criminal Law
You may need to be represented by a motoring solicitor if you face a motoring offence as it could...
When can the police pull you over for a breath test?
Published: 07/30/2012 by FindLaw UK in Criminal Law
Can the police pull you over in your car at any time and give you a breath test? Read this articl...
Can you get out of a driving ban for drink driving if you need your licence?
Published: 07/27/2012 by FindLaw UK in Criminal Law
If you have been charged for drink-driving it's possible that you have been banned from driving. ...
When can you be criminally liable for personal injury caused in a road accident?
Published: 07/26/2012 by FindLaw UK in Criminal Law
Is it possible to face criminal charges after being involved in a road traffic accident? Read thi...
Drink driving limits and penalties
Published: 04/26/2012 by FindLaw UK in Criminal Law
Want to know what the legal alcohol limit is for driving or what punishments you might face if ca...
Debt and insolvency
What is the role of an insolvency practitioner?
Published: 11/30/2012 by FindLaw UK in Debt and insolvency
Do you know what an insolvency practitioner is and what they do? Find out by reading this article.
What is a debt relief order?
Published: 07/26/2012 by FindLaw UK in Debt and insolvency
Get your questions about debt relief orders answered here.
Do I need a solicitor if I want to apply for bankruptcy?
Published: 07/25/2012 by FindLaw UK in Debt and insolvency
If you're considering applying for bankruptcy, you may need help doing so. Read this article to f...
Can I obtain credit as a bankrupt?
Published: 07/24/2012 by FindLaw UK in Debt and insolvency
If you are made bankrupt, will you be able to get credit in the future? Read this article to find...
Can I make a debtor bankrupt?
Published: 07/20/2012 by FindLaw UK in Debt and insolvency
If someone owes you money, can you make them bankrupt? Read this article to find out.
Can I be disqualified as a director because of bankruptcy?
Published: 07/19/2012 by FindLaw UK in Debt and insolvency
If you are a company directory and are facing bankruptcy, will you be able to retain your positio...
Can the Financial Ombudsman Service help me keep my home?
Published: 07/09/2012 by FindLaw UK in Debt and insolvency
If you have fallen behind with your payments on your mortgage, and your mortgage lender begins le...
What rights do I have against creditors harassing me?
Published: 05/29/2012 by FindLaw UK in Debt and insolvency
Are creditors trying to harass you to pay up? Read this article to find out how you are protected...
What is the process for recovering money owed to me?
Published: 05/29/2012 by FindLaw UK in Debt and insolvency
Does someone owe you money? Read this article to find out the process of claiming that money back.
What are the implications of being a guarantor under a loan?
Published: 05/28/2012 by FindLaw UK in Debt and insolvency
If you are thinking of being a guarantor for someone getting a loan, read this article first to d...
Will I have to pay court costs in repossession proceedings?
Published: 05/21/2012 by FindLaw UK in Debt and insolvency
If your house is repossessed, will you have to pay the court costs involved? Read this article to...
Five questions on Repossession
Published: 05/16/2012 by FindLaw UK in Debt and insolvency
Are you facing repossession? Do you have questions about the process? Read this article for answers.
Disputes Law
What is the difference between ADR and civil litigation?
Published: 11/29/2012 by FindLaw UK in Disputes Law
You may have heard of the terms civil litigation and ADR but what do they mean and how do they di...
Why should you always risk assess a CFA or a no-win, no-fee offer
Published: 11/22/2012 by FindLaw UK in Disputes Law
A no-win, no fee offer may sound like a great deal for someone who cannot afford to pay for a sol...
What are the remedies for a breach of contract?
Published: 10/16/2012 by FindLaw UK in Disputes Law
These are the courses of action that can be taken to remedy a breach of contract.
Is it expensive to sue for breach of contract?
Published: 10/16/2012 in Disputes Law
What costs might be involved in taking legal action for a breach of contract? Read this article f...
When can you sue for breach of contract?
Published: 10/16/2012 by FindLaw UK in Disputes Law
Under what circumstances can you sue for a breach of contract? Read this article to find out.
What can I do about noisy neighbours?
Published: 08/10/2012 by FindLaw UK in Disputes Law
Do you live next door to noisy neighbours? Are they making your life unbearable? Read this articl...
Why is alternative dispute resolution so important?
Published: 08/09/2012 by FindLaw UK in Disputes Law
What is alternative dispute resolution? Why is it important and how can it work for you? Find the...
Do I need a solicitor for mediation?
Published: 08/08/2012 by FindLaw UK in Disputes Law
If you are involved in a dispute at work, you may be able to resolve the problem through mediatio...
What is an injunction and what can it be used for?
Published: 08/08/2012 by FindLaw UK in Disputes Law
An injunction is an equitable remedy granted by civil courts in the form of a court order. They a...
What sort of disputes is mediation suitable for?
Published: 08/08/2012 by FindLaw UK in Disputes Law
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution which tries to facilitate negotiation betwe...
Can I represent myself in arbitration proceedings?
Published: 05/30/2012 by FindLaw UK in Disputes Law
Do you need a solicitor to represent you in arbitration proceedings or can you represent yourself...
Can I refuse to participate in arbitration?
Published: 05/29/2012 by FindLaw UK in Disputes Law
Are you being forced into arbitration by your employer? Read this article to find out your options.
Employment Law
What is the law regarding age discrimination in the UK?
Published: 10/23/2012 by FindLaw UK in Employment Law
Read age discrimination in employment law in this article.
FAQs: Apprenticeships
Published: 10/22/2012 by FindLaw UK in Employment Law
This article explains what apprenticeships are and what legal rights they are entitled to.
When might redundancy constitute unfair dismissal?
Published: 10/12/2012 by FindLaw UK in Employment Law
Are you being made redundant but think perhaps it might be a case of unfair dismissal? Find out f...
Do I need legal representation to make an unfair dismissal claim?
Published: 07/10/2012 by FindLaw UK in Employment Law
Thinking of making a claim for unfair dismissal but not sure whether you should be represented by...
Do I need legal advice if I've been fired because I am disabled?
Published: 07/09/2012 by FindLaw UK in Employment Law
If you have been fired because you are disabled you may be able to claim automatic unfair dismiss...
Can I sue my employer if he fires me without giving me notice?
Published: 07/06/2012 by FindLaw UK in Employment Law
Been fired without being given notice and not sure if it's legal? Read this article to find out y...
How can union membership benefit me?
Published: 05/24/2012 by FindLaw UK in Employment Law
Read this article to find out about the benefits of becoming a member of a trade union.
Benefits for those on low salary or unemployed
Published: 05/23/2012 by FindLaw UK in Employment Law
What benefits are available to those on a low salary or unemployed? Read this article to find out.
Can my employer prevent me from taking consecutive weeks of holiday?
Published: 05/23/2012 by FindLaw UK in Employment Law
If you want to take a two-week holiday or longer, is your employer allowed to stop you from doing...
Annual leave
Published: 05/22/2012 by FindLaw UK in Employment Law
What are the laws regarding holidays for workers? Read this article to find out.
What should an employer know about pregnant workers and new-parent employees?
Published: 05/03/2012 by FindLaw UK in Employment Law
What rights are pregnant workers and new-parent employees entitled to? Find out in this article.
What is the difference between direct and indirect discrimination in employment?
Published: 05/02/2012 by FindLaw UK in Employment Law
Have you been discriminated against at work? Do you want to know the difference between direct an...
What is the difference between an employment tribunal reinstating and re-engaging an employee?
Published: 05/01/2012 by FindLaw UK in Employment Law
When you take your employer to an employment tribunal, what kind of compensation can you expect? ...
What do you need to prove for a wrongful dismissal claim?
Published: 04/30/2012 by FindLaw UK in Employment Law
Do you think you have been wrongfully dismissed? Read this article to find out what you'll need t...
What does 'constructive dismissal' mean?
Published: 04/30/2012 by FindLaw UK in Employment Law
Do you know what constructive dismissal means? Read this article to learn about this area of empl...
Employment law: Can I be fired for using Facebook or other social networking sites at work?
Published: 04/23/2012 by FindLaw UK in Employment Law
Can an employer fire you under UK employment law for using social networking sites while you are ...
Employment law: redundancy
Published: 01/05/2012 by FindLaw UK in Employment Law
Are you facing redundancy? Do you want to learn more about the redundancy process? Read on for in...
Estate Planning
When might a coroner order a post mortem?
Published: 11/07/2012 by FindLaw UK in Estate Planning
Do you know what a coroner does and why they order post mortems? Read this article to find out.
When might undue influence exist in the making of a will?
Published: 06/15/2012 by FindLaw UK in Estate Planning
Sometimes a will can be written under the influence of another who hopes to benefit from it. Read...
What is the difference between an executor and an administrator?
Published: 06/14/2012 by FindLaw UK in Estate Planning
Read this article to find out the difference between an executor and an administrator.
Family Law
What kinds of matters is family mediation suitable for?
Published: 10/02/2012 by FindLaw UK in Family Law
When is family mediation appropriate? This article outlines some situations when it can be useful.
What is unreasonable behaviour?
Published: 10/02/2012 by FindLaw UK in Family Law
One of the grounds for divorce is unreasonable behaviour, but what does this mean? Read this arti...
What is collaborative law?
Published: 08/22/2012 by FindLaw UK in Family Law
Read this article to find out about collaborative law and how it could work for you.
What is the legal effect of a marriage being annulled?
Published: 06/29/2012 by FindLaw UK in Family Law
When a marriage is annulled, what does this mean in terms of the law? Read this article to find out.
What is the process for getting an annulment?
Published: 06/29/2012 by FindLaw UK in Family Law
If you want to get your marriage annulled, what is the process involved? Read this article for mo...
I am recently married but looking to get divorced, what can I do and how long does that take?
Published: 06/29/2012 by FindLaw UK in Family Law
Want to know how to get divorced and what is involved? Read this article for answers.
What is the difference between pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements?
Published: 06/28/2012 by FindLaw UK in Family Law
Are you an unmarried cohabiting couple or about to get married? Not sure if you need a pre-nuptia...
What is the difference between entering into a cohabitation agreement and a separation agreement?
Published: 06/27/2012 by FindLaw UK in Family Law
When do you need a cohabitation agreement and when do you need a separation agreement? Read this ...
Disclosure in family law proceedings
Published: 05/08/2012 by FindLaw UK in Family Law
Can you keep documents about your financial situation secret during a divorce? Read this article ...
When can you get your marriage annulled?
Published: 04/25/2012 by FindLaw UK in Family Law
If a marriage is found to be not legally valid, rather than getting a divorce the marriage can be...
When should cohabiting couples enter into a cohabitation agreement?
Published: 04/25/2012 by FindLaw UK in Family Law
If you and your partner are cohabiting, you may not be entitled to the same rights as to couples ...
Is family mediation voluntary?
Published: 04/25/2012 by FindLaw UK in Family Law
How much do you know about family mediation? Read this article to learn more about the process an...
What questions should I ask a family law solicitor before instructing them?
Published: 04/24/2012 by FindLaw UK in Family Law
Are you thinking of hiring a family law solicitor? If so, read this article first to find out the...
What statutes are UK divorce law contained in?
Published: 04/24/2012 by FindLaw UK in Family Law
Which UK law covers the divorce process? Read this article to find out.
Human Rights
What are the sources of Human Rights in the UK?
Published: 11/23/2012 by FindLaw UK in Human Rights
Everyone is entitled to certain human rights according to the law, but where did these rights com...
When can human rights law be relevant for me
Published: 11/22/2012 by FindLaw UK in Human Rights
This article explains what your human rights are and why they are relevant to you.
Immigration Law
What is the main immigration legislation in the UK?
Published: 05/11/2012 by FindLaw UK in Immigration Law
The UK Borders Act 2007 and the Border, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 are the two main pie...
What laws govern asylum seekers?
Published: 05/11/2012 by FindLaw UK in Immigration Law
There are many laws and requirements which apply to people attempting to seek asylum in the UK. R...
What does the Borders Act 2007 provide?
Published: 05/09/2012 by FindLaw UK in Immigration Law
What does the Borders Act 2007 mean and what powers did it give the Border Agency? Read on to fin...
What is the law on obtaining British citizenship?
Published: 05/09/2012 by FindLaw UK in Immigration Law
There are many different types of British citizenship, but what are they and what are their requi...
How does the UK’s points-based immigration system work?
Published: 05/08/2012 by FindLaw UK in Immigration Law
How does the UK points-based immigration system work? Read this article to find out.
Personal Injury
What is public liability insurance?
Published: 07/17/2012 by FindLaw UK in Personal Injury
Read this article to find out about public liability insurance and how it can help you make a per...
What is whiplash compensation?
Published: 07/16/2012 by FindLaw UK in Personal Injury
If you have suffered a whiplash injury in an accident, you should speak to a personal injury soli...
Why should I make a personal injury compensation claim?
Published: 07/12/2012 by FindLaw UK in Personal Injury
Have you suffered an injury as a result of an accident caused by someone else? Read this article ...
What's the maximum compensation I can receive for my back injury?
Published: 07/12/2012 by FindLaw UK in Personal Injury
If you have injured your back in an accident that was caused by someone else, you may be entitled...
Will personal injury compensation cover my loss of wages?
Published: 07/11/2012 by FindLaw UK in Personal Injury
Are you worries about loss of wages through an injury caused by an accident? Read this article to...
Personal injury: Slips, trips and falls
Published: 03/22/2012 by FindLaw UK in Personal Injury
If you suffer a personal injury through a slip, trip or fall as a result of somebody’s fault or n...
Do I need a solicitor to make a personal injury claim?
Published: 03/12/2012 by FindLaw UK in Personal Injury
If you have suffered an accident, you may need the help of a personal injury solicitor to make a ...
Property Law
What is the process of repossession after mortgage default?
Published: 09/28/2012 by FindLaw UK in Property Law
If you have defaulted on your mortgage, how will the repossession process take place? Rad this ar...
If your home is being repossessed and your bank has an eviction warrant, can you stop it?
Published: 09/28/2012 by FindLaw UK in Property Law
Once a repossession has gone as far as your bank issuing an eviction warrant, is it possible to s...
Is there any way you can stop your home being repossessed?
Published: 09/28/2012 by FindLaw UK in Property Law
You've defaulted on your mortgage and now your home may be repossessed. But is there anyway that ...
What is the process of entering into an equity release scheme?
Published: 08/21/2012 by FindLaw UK in Property Law
How do you access the value of your home without selling it? You can enter an equity release sche...
What specialist solicitor helps with equity release products?
Published: 08/21/2012 by FindLaw UK in Property Law
If you are interested in entering an equity release scheme, which solicitor can help you through ...
When might equity release schemes be suitable for your circumstances?
Published: 08/21/2012 by FindLaw UK in Property Law
If you are considering releasing the equity in your property, read this article first to ensure t...
What are the disadvantages of equity release schemes?
Published: 08/20/2012 by FindLaw UK in Property Law
Are you thinking of entering an equity release scheme? Before you do, read this article to learn ...
How do you know if equity release is right for you?
Published: 08/15/2012 by FindLaw UK in Property Law
What is equity release and is it right for you? Find out the answers to these questions in this a...
Why do I need a survey of a property before I buy it?
Published: 05/21/2012 by FindLaw UK in Property Law
When buying or selling a property, it's important to get a conveyancing solicitor to carry out a ...
Remedies for non-compliance with the tenancy deposit protection scheme
Published: 05/17/2012 by FindLaw UK in Property Law
What responsibilities does a landlord have concerning a tenant's deposit? What can a tenant do if...
Tax Law
Is tax avoidance the same thing as tax evasion?
Published: 09/24/2012 by FindLaw UK in Tax Law
Tax avoidance and tax evasion may sound similar but they are not the same. Read this article to f...
What is tax fraud?
Published: 09/24/2012 by FindLaw UK in Tax Law
What is tax fraud and what are the consequences of committing it? Find out in this article.
Is tax evasion illegal?
Published: 09/18/2012 by FindLaw UK in Tax Law
What is tax evasion and is it against the law? Find out in this article.
I am self-employed, what taxes do I have to pay?
Published: 09/14/2012 by FindLaw UK in Tax Law
If you are self-employed you may be uncertain about what income tax you will have to pay. This ar...
Do I have to pay stamp duty?
Published: 03/16/2012 by FindLaw UK in Tax Law
What is stamp duty and do you have to pay it? These questions are answered in the following article.
Uncategorised
What is the risk-assessment fee charged by no-win, no-fee employment lawyers?
Published: 11/29/2012 by FindLaw UK
No-win no-fee sounds like a great deal, but are you fully aware of all the potential costs involv...
Why do I need a solicitor?
Published: 03/15/2012 by FindLaw UK
Why should you find a solicitor? What do they do and how can they help you? Read this article to ...
How to find a solicitor
Published: 12/02/2011 by FindLaw UK
How to find a solicitor: are you already involved in a lawsuit or just considering getting some l...
Wills and probate
What if a will has been damaged?
Published: 06/18/2012 by FindLaw UK in Wills and probate
What makes a will legally valid and what happens if a will is damaged? Read this article for answ...
What is probate?
Published: 06/13/2012 by FindLaw UK in Wills and probate
What is probate and what does it mean to be an executor? Read this article to find out.
What is the difference between a grant of probate and letters of administration?
Published: 06/13/2012 by FindLaw UK in Wills and probate
If you are uncertain about the difference between the grant of probate and letters of administrat...