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Practice Areas

We provide clear, considered advocacy and advice across a broad range of legal matters. Whatever your situation, you will work with a barrister who understands it in detail and is committed to the outcome that matters to you.

01

Corporate & Commercial

Our corporate and commercial work supports businesses at every stage, from formation and shareholder arrangements to complex transactions and everyday trading. We give clear, commercial advice that helps you make confident decisions and manage risk.

We advise on
  • Company formation, structures, and governance
  • Shareholder and partnership agreements
  • Commercial contracts and terms of business
  • Mergers, acquisitions, and disposals
  • Directors' duties and corporate governance
  • Corporate and shareholder disputes
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02

Litigation & Disputes

When disputes arise, we act decisively to protect your position. We advise on strategy from the first letter of claim through negotiation and alternative dispute resolution, and, where necessary, to trial and appeal.

We advise on
  • Commercial and contractual disputes
  • Debt recovery and enforcement
  • Arbitration and mediation
  • Injunctions and urgent relief
  • Professional negligence claims
  • Appeals
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03

Real Estate & Property

We handle the full range of residential and commercial property matters with diligence and attention to detail, protecting your interests at every step of the transaction.

We advise on
  • Sales, purchases, and conveyancing
  • Commercial and residential leases
  • Landlord and tenant disputes
  • Development and planning
  • Property finance and security
  • Boundary and possession matters
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04

Family & Private Client

We provide sensitive, discreet guidance on family and personal legal matters, always mindful of the people and relationships involved, and focused on constructive outcomes.

We advise on
  • Divorce, separation, and financial settlements
  • Arrangements for children
  • Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
  • Cohabitation and civil partnership matters
  • Domestic abuse and protective orders
  • Private client and personal affairs
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05

Employment

We advise both employers and individuals on the full range of workplace issues, offering practical solutions that balance legal risk with commercial and personal priorities.

We advise on
  • Contracts of employment and workplace policies
  • Unfair and wrongful dismissal
  • Discrimination and harassment claims
  • Settlement agreements
  • Restructuring and redundancy
  • Employment tribunal representation
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06

Wills, Trusts & Probate

We help clients plan for the future and manage estates with care, making sure your wishes are properly recorded and your family is protected.

We advise on
  • Wills and estate planning
  • Creation and administration of trusts
  • Probate and estate administration
  • Lasting powers of attorney
  • Inheritance and estate disputes
  • Succession planning
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