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Compensation-itis!
An entry guide to the complex world of the Solicitor
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How to pick out the best in london solicitor for your purpose
Most UK legal firms cover the majority of issues that you or your business may need advice about. But if your needs are more complicated the Law Society can help you find a specialist in the areas you require.
You may wish to try to find a lawyer 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 organisation. It's a excellent idea to make sure your potential solicitor has a certificate as it guarantees the legal advisor is registered and has professional insurance to protect you if anything goes badly wrong.
It's a good idea to search for for quotes from a few solicitors - just as you would from any other service provider. Once you've assembled 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 free of charge. But make sure you're meeting the people who will actually be implementing 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 bill within a reasonable time after your legal advisor has finished
the work they have done for you, and it is normal practice for it to be made up of three elements: disbursements,
VAT and fees.
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