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Compensation-itis!
A beginner's guide to the complex world of the Law firm
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How to select the correct oxfordshire solicitor for your legal case
Most UK legal firms cover the majority of issues that you or your business will need advice about. But if your needs are more complex the Law Society can help you find a specialist in the areas you want.
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 good idea to make sure your prospective solicitor has a certificate as it guarantees the solicitor is qualified and has professional insurance to protect you if anything goes wrong.
It's a good idea to ask for quotes from several 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 first interview free of charge. 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 given spending limit so that you don't go over budget.
You
should get your invoice within a reasonable time after your legal advisor has finished
the work they have done for you, and it is frequently made up of three elements: disbursements,
VAT and fees.
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