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Compensation-itis!
A beginner's guide to the complex world of the Legal advisor
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How to find the correct immigration solicitor for your legal case
Most UK legal firms cover most of of issues that you or your business may need advice about. But if your requirements are more complex the Law Society can help you find a specialist in the field you require.
You may wish to try to find a solicitor with a particular specialisation under the Lawyers For Your Business scheme on the Law Society website.
All solicitors must hold a practising certificate issued by the Law Society - unless they are employees of your firm. It's a excellent idea to make sure your prospective legal advisor has a certificate as it guarantees the lawyer is registered and has indemnity to protect you if anything goes wrong.
It's a good idea to ask for quotes from a number of solicitors - just as you would from any other service supplier. Once you've collected a shortlist of potential solicitors, it's well worth meeting them face-to-face to make sure they will be suitable for you.
Most solicitors offer an initial interview for free. But ensure you're meeting the person who will actually be executing the work for you.
Solicitors usually charge on an hourly rate,
but it is possible to agree a specified spending limit so that you don't go over budget.
You
should get your account within a reasonable time after your solicitor has finished
the work they have done for you, and it is normally made up of three elements: disbursements,
VAT and fees.
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