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LINK Commercial Retainer Commercial Contracts. Clear Advice. Complete Confidence. Every business relies on strong commercial agreements. LINK is Chadwick Lawrence’s flexible commercial retainer, giving businesses ongoing access to experienced commercial lawyers with predictable costs and tailored support. Rather than a one-size-fits-all solution, LINK is designed around your business. We take the time to understand how you operate, providing practical, commercially focused advice that helps protect your interests, reduce risk and support long-term growth.
Why Choose LINK?
Supporting Your Business
With LINK, you benefit from:
Our commercial team advises on a wide range of agreements, including:
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A bespoke commercial retainer tailored to your business
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Terms and conditions
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Predictable monthly or annual costs
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Supply and purchasing agreements
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Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
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Consultancy and service agreements
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Unlimited telephone advice on commercial contract matters
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Confidentiality agreements (NDAs)
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Practical, decisive legal advice that balances risk with commercial
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Collaboration and subcontractor agreements
reality
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Online trading terms
Access to specialist support across employment, corporate and other
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Sponsorship and IT contracts
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legal services when required
Meet some of our experts
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Leanne Franks
Gaia Hinchliffe
Kyrran Dearnley
Bethan Brooke
leannefranks@chadlaw.co.uk
gaiahinchliffe@chadlaw.co.uk
kyrrandearnley@chadlaw.co.uk
bethanbrooke@chadlaw.co.uk
About Us For Business For You For over 170 Years We don’t make bold claims about being a “revolutionary” law firm. We don’t say “we’re not like other law firms”. We are. We do law, to the high standards we set for ourselves. We take pride in what we do and we care.
Each and every one of us at Chadwick Lawrence takes pride in: Our environment Our work Our approach As a Firm, we’re proud of: What we’ve built Our relationships Our people Our communities and the diversity of the people we serve
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Vision and Values We have created a way of working which we call The Chadwick Lawrence Way. We all commit to our vision and values which are at the heart of everything we do. Our Vision We want to be recognised as the best legal practise in the North of England. We employ colleagues with personality, who are approachable, understand our business needs and those of our clients – people who are capable of conversing in plain English, but are skilled in their profession and confident in their approach. A people culture made up of those who will do what they say they will do, within a timescale that they agree.
Our Values
Our values are at the heart of what we do. We recognise that we are different and celebrate our differences. Whatever our
Trust
Respect
Inclusion
Curious, Courageous & Adventurous
Happiness & Kindness
Humour & Fun
background, our values foster a creative and innovative culture and a sense of community and wellbeing, where we look after each other and collectively contribute to a happy and enjoyable place to work.
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Corporate & Commercial
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Court of Protection
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Employment Law
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Family Law
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Dispute Resolution
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Clinical Negligence
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Personal Injury
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Property
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Real Estate
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Regulatory & Crime
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Sports Law
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Wills & Probate
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Corporate & Commercial We have a team of experienced, dedicated Corporate and Commercial lawyers who have the specialist skills to provide you with the quality advice and assistance you require, whenever you require it. We have a track record of serving a diverse range of clients across various sectors, whether you are a large corporation or a small business, our specialists offer tailored advice to suit your unique needs.
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Corporate
Corporate Advisory
Mergers & Acquisitions
There is no “one size fits all” solution and your business should be
Whether buying, selling, or merging businesses, our advisors ensure
structured and organised to meet your needs. Corporate Advisory
smooth transactions:
requirements might include: •
Negotiation of heads of agreement
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Shareholders’ Agreements
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The sale or purchase of shares or assets
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Tailored articles of association
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Mergers, consolidations, and acquisitions
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Restructure of share capital, “alphabet” shares, redeemable shares,
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Existing management teams in MBO, MBI, VAMBO, VIMBO
capitalisation of loans
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Structured or “two-tier” buyouts
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Sub-division, consolidation and re-denomination of shares
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Investment by venture capitalists
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Creation of different classes of shares
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Appointment and instruction of corporate finance brokers
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Shareholder and directorship issues, nominees, alternates,
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The creation of Joint Ventures
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An international dimension
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LLP and partnership agreements
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Succession planning and exit strategies
Banking & Finance
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Employee and management incentive schemes, EMI, EIS,
Partner with our legal specialists in M&A, corporate recovery, insolvency,
“phantom” share schemes
commercial property, and banking litigation to ensure a seamless and
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Incorporation and registration of limited companies and LLPs’
efficient process for your deal. We offer expert assistance in all aspects
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Organising, running or arranging representation at company
of finance and banking, including:
meetings •
A professional company secretarial service
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Advising on pro forma bank documents
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Group consolidations through “hive ups, hive downs” or share
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Negotiating facility letters
swaps
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Putting in place security, from real estate to asset-backed finance
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Owners loan agreements, personal guarantees and security issues
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Companies purchasing their own shares
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Commercial
Commercial Contracts
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Contracts are the backbone of any business. Our emphasis on effective and clearly written contracts prevents costly disputes and protects your
Trademarks – registering and protecting brand names, logos, slogans
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interests. We specialise in:
Restrictive Covenants – these are a vital way to protect your business. They must be carefully drafted to be enforceable, our services include drafting, enforcing, defending, and reviewing
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Standard terms and conditions for the supply of goods and/or
restrictive covenants. We specialise in the following types:
services
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Confidentiality to protect sensitive information
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Standard purchasing terms
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Geographical to prevent former employees working in
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Terms and conditions for online sales
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Introducer agreements
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Consultancy agreements
former employees contacting customers or suppliers to
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Collaboration agreements
entice them away
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Lease/hire agreements
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Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
enticing existing employees to join them in their new
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Subcontractor agreements
business ventures
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Sponsorship agreements
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IT contracts
competition 3.
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Non-Solicitation and No Contact Covenants to prevent
Enticement Covenants for preventing former employees
Intellectual Property Protecting your intellectual property is crucial for business success.
Commercial Retainer
Our services include:
With our comprehensive service, you can confidently focus on managing your business while we handle the legal complexities.
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Contract and Licenses – assisting with IP sales, transfers, and
The commercial retainer may include:
licensing
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Design Rights – determining and registering design protections
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A review of your commercial contracts
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Enforcement – if you believe someone is infringing on your
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Drafting/amending commercial contracts
intellectual property or brand, we can take action, defending you
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Commercial review of your terms and conditions
in court and before the Intellectual Property Office
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Unlimited telephone advice relating to your commercial contracts
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Court of Protection Our Court of Protection team can provide expert advice and assistance when an individual or their loved one has lost capacity to manage their finances. This may be due to a diagnosis of dementia, a learning disability, or an acquired brain injury. We work closely with our clients and their loved ones to support them to achieve their goals and to ensure that their needs are met. Recognising the uniqueness of each client’s circumstances, we tailor our services to meet their specific needs.
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Professional Deputyships
Personal Injury Trusts
At Chadwick Lawrence we offer a full professional deputyship service
If you are due to receive damages in connection with a personal injury
which includes the following:
you may wish to consider setting up a personal injury trust for the following reasons:
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Acting as property and affairs deputy for clients of all ages
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Providing expert witness evidence on the costs of having a
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To protect entitlement to means tested benefits
professional deputyship in place
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To protect entitlement to funding from the local authority towards
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Working alongside litigators to manage sums awarded during a personal injury or clinical negligence claim
care needs •
To reduce the risk of financial exploitation
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Obtaining investment and tax advice
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Working closely with case managers, support workers and
Our team can provide assistance with the execution of a personal injury
therapists to meet rehabilitation goals
trust and the appointment/retirement of trustees. We can also act as
Managing the purchase and adaptation of suitable
professional trustee for both adults and children.
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Providing advice on entitlement to state benefits and local
In all our services, we prioritise a personalised approach, ensuring that
authority funding
each client’s unique needs and circumstances are fully understood and addressed. Our dedicated team is committed to providing the highest
Lay Deputyship Services
level of support and guidance, making complex legal processes as
We also work closely with family members who have been or wish to
straightforward and stress-free as possible for our clients and their
be appointed as deputy for their loved ones to provide the following
families.
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Obtaining and reviewing capacity evidence to determine whether a power of attorney, trust or deputyship is most appropriate in the circumstances
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Drafting applications for lifetime gifts, the sale and purchase of properties and high value property adaptations
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Advising on and assisting with health and welfare deputyship applications
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Completing annual deputyship reports and responding to queries from the Office of the Public Guardian
Providing expert witness reports on deputyship and trustee costs.
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Employment Law We act for both Companies and Individuals on a wide range of employment law issues on both contentious and non-contentious matters. Our business employment service is primarily delivered under our BOX HR banner. We have delivered support to hundreds of businesses across the region and nationally for nearly 20 years. We know what you want from your provider, but we also know no two businesses are the same. We are trusted to provide commercial, decisive advice. Our Tribunal Litigation team is proud of our expertise and commercial acumen. Our approach considers not only the merits of your claim, but also the commercial context to the situation. Such is the range of clients we act for; we appreciate that the objectives can vary greatly, particularly considering cost, time, personnel and commercial sensitivities.
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Box HR –Additional Services We build our services around your needs. In addition to our employment law support, box up your additional HR services to include: Your people can be your greatest asset; they can be your competitive advantage. You want to attract and retain the best; you want to motivate them to perform to the best of their potential. The foundations for achieving this depend on the way you manage this resource, from before the relationship has begun right through the employment cycle. We understand that, with the wealth of management challenges businesses have, you may need external support in certain areas. Employment Law Support Our primary support function is delivered through our Employment Law Supporting offering. We have been supporting clients for 20 years by offering unlimited day-to-day employment support, delivered by qualified lawyers. Under our retainer scheme we provide unlimited employment law support assisting clients with a myriad of issues including:
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Contract and Handbook Reviews
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Advice on disciplinary matters
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Suspension of employees
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Conducting grievances
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Sickness absence management
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Performance management
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Virtual HR department
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HR Software
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Legal expenses insurance
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Training
Employment Tribunal Support
Employee Services
No matter what the dispute is, we use our expertise and resources to
Employment problems or disputes can be resolved informally, but not
represent you in the best way possible. We take control of your claim at
always. Which is why you need to know what your employment rights
the outset, leaving you to concentrate on your priorities.
are, and how to achieve the best result.
We have represented clients in every conceivable claim in the
We also understand the devastating impact an Employment Dispute can
Employment Tribunal but commonly advise clients in issuing and
have on your everyday life, and are here to guide you through it, and
defending claims in:
help resolve it as quickly as possible.
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Unfair Dismissal
We advise employees on a range of employment law issues including:
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Wrongful Dismissal
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Discrimination
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Disciplinary
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Breach of Contract
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Exit Packages
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Unlawful deductions of wages
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Grievance Advice
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Equal Pay Claims
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Restrictive Covenants
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Settlement Agreements
We offer our clients a range of fee options to suit every circumstance. These include: DiversiTest •
Insurance
A diverse and inclusive workforce can reap meaningful rewards for
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Fixed Fees
businesses and employees. Our DiversiTest team assist businesses to
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Hourly Rates
meet their commitments to diversity and inclusion through:
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Conditional Fee and Damaged Based Agreements
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An audit and benchmarking assessment
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Policy, process and change recommendations
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Assistance and advice on implementation of a pathway which leads to meaningful progress towards a more diverse and inclusive workplace
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Family Law We are specialists in all area of Divorce and Family Law. Our experienced Team is recognised for the high quality service we provide with much of our work coming from recommendations from for clients. Our depth of experience is recognised through our inclusion in Legal 500. Wherever possible we try to resolve cases without needing to involve the Court in an effort to supporting our client to reaching amicable and cost effective agreements. However, when Court Proceedings are unavoidable our broad range of experience ensures our clients have high quality and robust representation, no matter what area of Family Law you require help with.
The areas of work we advise on are as follows:
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Divorce
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Children Law Disputes
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Civil Partnerships
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Mediation
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Financial Settlements on Divorce
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Collaborative Law
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Separation Agreements
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Grandparents Rights
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Matters affecting unmarried couples
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Financial Provision for Children
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Pre-Nuptial and Post Nuptial Agreements
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Dispute Resolution The Dispute Resolution Department assist commercial and individual clients to resolve disputes across a comprehensive range of specialist areas of law. We provide our clients with a clear path to achieve their objectives with a commitment to adding value to every client. We stand out because of our commitment to our clients. We provide informed, pragmatic and commercial advice across each of our specialist teams. The Dispute Resolution Department consists of the following specialist teams:
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Commercial and Personal Litigation Complete Property Solutions - Property Litigation Insolvency and Corporate Recovery Contentious Probate Construction Disputes Acclaim Credit Management and Recovery Media and Reputation DiversiTest Social Housing Litigation
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Mediation A practical, cost-effective approach to resolving disputes At Chadwick Lawrence, mediation is a core part of our Dispute Resolution offering, providing clients with an efficient and commercially focused alternative to court proceedings. It enables parties to resolve disputes more quickly, reduce costs and retain control over the outcome, often achieving settlement without the need for litigation. Our mediation services are delivered by experienced solicitors who understand both the legal issues and the wider commercial or personal considerations behind every dispute. The Partner leading this is Peter Harling, an accredited mediator and senior member of our Dispute Resolution Team.
Peter Harling Partner & Accredited Mediator
Our Approach
Peter Harling is a Partner at Chadwick Lawrence and an accredited mediator, based across our Leeds City Centre, Wakefield and
Chadwick Lawrence’s approach to mediation is
Huddersfield offices. He plays a key role in delivering the firm’s
solution-driven and client-focused. Our mediators:
mediation services, particularly in complex commercial, contractual and insolvency-related disputes.
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Act impartially and independently
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Provide clear, practical and commercial
Practical, organised and commercially focused, Peter works closely
guidance
with clients and their advisors to facilitate constructive discussions
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Keep matters progressing efficiently
and achieve workable, lasting resolutions.
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Create a confidential space for constructive dialogue
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Empower parties to reach resolution on their own terms
Peter became an accredited mediator after seeing first-hand how effective mediation can be in resolving disputes early and successfully.
Why Mediation? Court litigation can be costly, lengthy and uncertain. Mediation offers: •
A quicker and more cost-effective process
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Confidentiality and flexibility
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A high likelihood of settlement
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Reduced stress and disruption
To find out more about mediation or our wider Dispute Resolution services, please contact our team.
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As a firm, Chadwick Lawrence encourages clients to consider mediation at an early stage wherever appropriate, as a means of avoiding unnecessary escalation.
Commercial and Personal Litigation
Commercial Property and Development
Business Clients
Business Clients and Personal Clients
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Banking and Finance
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Contractual Disputes
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Directors and Shareholder Disputes
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Judicial Review
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Professional Negligence
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Claims against Property Professionals
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Defendant Personal Injury
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Residential Landlord and Tenant Disputes
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Insurance
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Judicial Review
Business Clients
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Mediation
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Breaches of Leases, Rent & Service Charge Issues
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Intellectual Property
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Lease Renewals, Termination and Dilapidations
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Data Protection and GDPR
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Post Termination Restrictions
Personal Clients •
Contractual Disputes
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Professional Negligence
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Data Protection and GDPR
Media & Reputation Law Business Clients and Personal Clients •
Pre Publication
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After Publication
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Online Reputation & Presence
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Defamation
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Harassment
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Privacy and Confidence
Boundary Disputes, Land Ownership Rights, Breach of Contract, Misrepresentation and Damage to Property
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Administration
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Administrative Receivership
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Company Restoration
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Company Voluntary Arrangements
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Fraudulent Trading
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Liquidation
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Preferences
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Statutory Demands
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Transactions at an Undervalue
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Validation Orders
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Winding – Up Petitions
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Wrongful Trading
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Bankruptcy
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Director Disqualification
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Individual Voluntary Arrangements
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Contentious Probate
Construction Disputes
We act for executors, beneficiaries, trustees and charities involved in
Our team are specialists in dispute risk management of construction
disputes over land and money which arise following a death.
and engineering projects of all shapes and sizes. We align our strategic approach to your aims, objectives and industry sector requirements, to
Navigating the complexities of family estates and trusts can be
alleviate risk and provide a cost effective commercial resolution.
challenging. Our team deliver strategic, empathetic and jargon free advice to clients, combining expert legal knowledge with common sense
We support our clients no matter what stage the project is at, including
and understanding.
an early risk evaluation and strategic guidance to enable you to make the right commercial decisions.
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The interpretation of trust deeds and wills
We typically provide advice in relation to:
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Correcting mistakes in trust deeds and wills
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Payment disputes
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The removal and replacement of executors and trustees
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Contract disputes
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Challenges to the validity of wills
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Professional Negligence
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The enforcement after a death of promises made before
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Expert Determination
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Claims for financial provision on death
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ADR and Enforcement
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Disputes over the ownership of land
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Trust Disputes
DiversiTest A diverse and inclusive workforce can reap meaningful rewards for businesses and employees. Our DiversiTest team assist businesses to meet their commitments to diversity and inclusion through •
An audit and benchmarking assessment
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Policy, process and change recommendations
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Assistance and advice on implementation of a pathway which leads to meaningful progress towards a more diverse and inclusive workplace
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Social Housing Litigation
Our team is particularly well known for its client-focussed and commercial approach across all aspects of housing litigation.
Our Social Housing Management Team has extensive experience of assisting Registered Providers of Social
We design and deliver bespoke housing conditions and disrepair claims
Housing in relation to:
handling packages. These packages have a proven track record of
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minimising costs, claim turn-around times, and the time clients must spend Housing conditions and disrepair claims
dealing with these cases.
Unlawful eviction and breach of covenant actions Discrimination claims
We have a range of free training courses for Registered Providers. These
Trusts issues
can be delivered in person or online. You can browse our free training
Homelessness and allocations
courses on our website or contact us if you would like us to design a
Judicial review
bespoke training course for your organisation.
Anti-social behaviour Possession claims Complaints Policy drafting Complex litigation
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Our award-winning credit management and debt recovery
Acclaim are proud to offer:
team provide debt recovery services in
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4 core areas:
A bespoke debt recovery solution tailored to your business
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Commercial Debt Recovery
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A Service Level Agreement with agreed response and
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Probate and Estate Collections
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Motor Trade Collections
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Fixed or Contingency Fees
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Veterinary Collections
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Cost neutral recovery with cost recovery from debtors
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Flexible reporting and management information
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Portal access to view progress
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Consultancy service to assist you to improve your internal
service promise
credit management processes
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Clinical Negligence Treatment by Doctors, Midwives, Nurses or other Practitioners occasionally goes wrong, causing pain, injury, disability and financial loss. Our specialist clinical negligence solicitors have the expertise to investigate clinical negligence claims and get you answers and the compensation and care package you deserve.
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Our expertise includes, but is not limited to: •
Accident & Emergency
The reputation of our highly experienced clinical negligence lawyers
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Amputations
comes from success. Our specialist team combine legal and clinical
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Birth Injuries
expertise with compassion, knowledge and understanding to
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Brain Injuries
successfully guide our client’s through clinical negligence claims.
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Cancer Cases
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Cardiology
Initial advice is free, whether in person, by telephone or by e-mail. We
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Ear, Nose & Throat
will advise on possible funding options, including a Conditional Fee
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Eye Conditions & Surgery
Agreement as “no-win, no-fee”, Legal Aid in the case of birth injuries.
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Gastroenterology
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General Practitioner (GP)
Our clinical negligence services encompass a wide range of areas,
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Genetics Conditions
ensuring we can address various types of medical errors and their
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Gynaecology
consequences.
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Neurology/Nerve Damage
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Orthopaedics & Rheumatology
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Paediatrics
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Respiratory Disorders
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Spinal Cord Injuries
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Surgery
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Urology & Renal
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Vascular Conditions & Vascular Surgery
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Personal Injury Unfortunately, accidents do happen, and if this is the case, you are certainly not alone. If you have been injured within the past three years and think you have good reason to seek compensation, do not hesitate to contact Chadwick Lawrence.
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Our skilled and experienced team will support you every step of the way,
Our services include:
helping you receive the maximum compensation you are entitled to. We
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Accident at Work Claims
offer a “no-win, no-fee” service, meaning you have nothing to pay should
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Animal-Related Injuries
your claim not be successful.
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Armed Forces Injury Claims
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Road Traffic Accident Claims
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Slip, Trip, or Fall Claims
With offices throughout Yorkshire and the North of England, we offer free initial consultations at any of our offices, at your home, place of work, or even in hospital. Chadwick Lawrence has a strong tradition in helping people injured in accidents of all kinds, and we have a specialist team dealing with serious injuries, including brain injuries and spinal injuries. Chadwick Lawrence also has a dedicated serious injury team that has achieved significant successes in recent years, including: •
Obtaining £6 million for a claimant who sustained serious injuries, including tetraplegia and a brain injury.
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Securing £4 million for a claimant who sustained a below-knee amputation in an accident at work.
No claim is too big or too small for our dedicated team of personal injury lawyers. We are committed to providing exceptional legal support and ensuring that you receive the compensation and care you need following an accident.
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Property Our skills and expertise within the property team at Chadwick Lawrence means we offer a complete service to business clients and individuals across all sections in respect of all property matters. Our breadth of experience and knowledge means we can tackle any project issue or development in a practical and effective manner. Supported by resources such as access to the latest and most up to date electronic precedents and legal information services, our Property team takes pride in the quality of our legal advice.
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Commercial Property
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Planning permissions
Whether you are a sole trader looking to renew a lease of business
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Section 106 Agreements together with Highways and Infrastructure
premises, an investor expanding their portfolio or a major PLC disposing
agreements
of a headquarters building, our commercial property solicitors will be
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Construction documentation and warranties
able to assist you. Supported by resources such as access to the latest
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Plot sales including the setting up of management companies for
and most up to date precedents and legal information services, our
leasehold developments.
commercial team takes pride in the quality of our legal product and the commercial approach we take in advising clients. This gives our solicitors
Commercial Development
a competitive edge which we will share with you in a cost effective
In respect of commercial development, our specialist team has the breath
manner.
and depth of knowledge necessary to understand the complexities of a new commercial property development, dealing with transactions of all
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sizes for all types of clients.
Leases – all aspects of property lease whether it be acting for a Landlord or Tenant.
We can assist with:
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Sales and Purchases of all kinds of commercial property
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Advising on site acquisitions
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Sales and Purchases of small businesses to include the transfer of
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Building construction and warranty documentation
assets and assignment of lease
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Planning permission and associated planning agreements
Refinancing at all levels – we can provide in depth advice and
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Agreements for Sale
assistance throughout your refinancing and we have substantial
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Agreements for Lease
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experience in acting for institutional banks, other lenders, and Property Litigation
borrowers in a wide range of different transactions.
We advise and represent clients in relation to all issues, problems, disputes and claims arising out of their ownership or occupation of all Development
types of property. We have an excellent record of achieving desired
Our specialist Development team can assist in all aspects of both
outcomes for our clients in a cost-effective manner.
residential development and commercial development. Our expert lawyers, who are all specialists, will be able to quickly grasp Residential Development
the issues that are relevant to their client’s case and give prompt and
Developing new housing estates can be a very complex business and
thorough advice at the outset. Thereafter they are able to represent
development should be sure to obtain specialist legal advice before
their clients skilfully in discussions and negotiations with the opponents
buying or building upon the land to avoid any unwelcome surprises
with the aim of achieving the client’s desired outcome. We cover the full
during the development. The Chadwick Lawrence development team has
range of property disputes but the work broadly falls into the following
an abundance of experience and all specialist knowledge you will need
categories:
to ensure that your project goes ahead without hitch from pre-planning to post completion.
We can assist with: •
Purchase and Sale of land
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Long Term Options and Conditional Contracts
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Strategic land purchases
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Business loans
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Land/Building disputes relating to commercial property contracts
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Professional negligence claims arising out of property transactions
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Overage disputes on behalf of landlords
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Real Estate We act for both individuals and companies on all types of work relating to domestic property. Conveyancing describes the legal process of buying and selling houses in England and Wales. It is the means by which title or ownership to land is transferred between parties to a transaction. Our team of over 80 colleagues, based throughout our 8 sites, can handle instructions on all types of conveyancing, from leasehold to freehold seamlessly working together to ensure your instructions are carried out. Work takes place for repeat clients, local clients who want to call into an office and remote clients – those we never meet.
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Members of the Real Estate team, which incorporates a competent
Our work falls predominantly into three areas:
remortgage team, work on your file from inception to conclusion. You
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Selling and buying of houses
are not passed between colleagues in the department unless absolutely
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Remortgage work
necessary. You will be given a direct dial and individual email addresses
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Transfer of equity (with or without a remortgage)
for your legal team. Within the above areas there are several sub-categories which include, We run all of our files via our App which allows you to answer and ask
but are not limited to, Equity Release, Shared Ownership transactions,
questions, fill in documents, provide all your ID documentation, just a few
New Build purchases, Buy to Let and Holiday Let.
of the many useful, time-saving things the App brings to the process. We value the work we do and value all of our customers. Our friendly, The timeline of a matter looks like this:
approachable, straight-talking team members are on hand to guide you
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Quote, acceptance of quote, new file opened by a dedicated New
through what, for some, is the biggest financial decision and commitment
Business Team and thorough client onboarding, covering ID checks,
they will make in their lives.
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We’re not a removal company but we do remove the stress and hassle.
File is then “live” and is passed to your lawyer who will work with their assistant with you throughout the legal process part of the matter
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Completion is handled by your lawyer and then the file is passed to the;
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Post Completion team who ensure all post-completion formalities take place, such as paying stamp duty and attending to updating your title deeds at the Land Registry
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Regulatory and Crime We are a small and personable team that acts for both individuals and companies on a wide range of regulatory and criminal issues. We pride ourselves on fast, practical and honest legal advice. Our client base includes individuals, medium sized businesses, as well as large multinational companies. We are also one of the few providers in the area who are able to offer the full ambit of Sports Law advice to both athletes and sporting organisations on regulatory and personal issues.
Individuals Services
Corporate Advice
We act for individuals facing various criminal charges, including serious
We assist businesses facing investigations by any regulator, including:
accusations. Our specialty is providing advice in motoring cases, such as:
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Health and Safety Executive
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Using a mobile phone whilst driving
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Financial Conduct Authority
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Speeding
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Care Quality Commission (CQC)
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Drink and drug driving
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Pleading exceptional hardship for those facing a driving ban
These agencies have the power to bring about prosecution, enforcement, and disciplinary proceedings. We guide businesses
We have acted for individuals accused of careless or dangerous driving,
through these difficult times, including any subsequent inspections and
including cases involving serious injury or death. Additionally, we
reviews. Our wide-ranging experience also includes:
represent individuals accused of more serious crimes, such as:
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Local Authority investigations
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Sexual crimes
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Trading Standards enforcement
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Serious assaults
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Licensing and Environmental Health investigations, enforcement,
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Fraud and theft
and prosecution
We do not take cases on a Legal Aid basis and only accept private paying instructions. Our services include regularly attending Interviews Under Caution by the police and other authorities such as:
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Rail Companies
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Sports Law Sports Law We are one of the few local providers capable of acting for both athletes and sports clubs, offering a full range of advice. Our experience includes: •
Representing athletes facing criminal charges and professional charges by bodies such as the Football Association, Rugby Football League, and Rugby Football Union
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Assisting clubs with day-to-day advice, representing professional football clubs, rugby league, and rugby union clubs, as well as netball franchises
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Acting for amateur athletes in grassroots sports
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Handling high-profile anti-doping cases
Non-Contentious Work Our team also deals with non-contentious business immigration work, advising companies on: •
Acquiring immigration licences
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Issuing visas
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Data protection matters
At Chadwick Lawrence, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal support across a broad spectrum of regulatory and criminal issues. Whether you are an individual, a business, or a sporting organisation, our dedicated team is here to provide the expertise and guidance you need.
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Wills All our highly approachable practitioners have extensive experience in advising on and preparing Wills. A Will is one of the most important documents you may ever make to ensure your loved ones are protected and your assets are dealt with in accordance with your wishes. It is essential that you review your Will regularly, particularly on any change in your financial or personal circumstances such as on marriage, entering a civil partnership, divorce or welcoming new additions to your family.
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Preparation of Wills
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Probate and Administration of Estates
We are also experts on inheritance tax and estate planning. We have team members who are accredited with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and Lifetime Lawyers and we are proud to be a Dementia Friendly firm.
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Lasting Powers of Attorney
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Estate and Inheritance Tax Planning
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Estates with an International Element
Lasting Powers of Attorney
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Living Wills/Advanced Directives
Our team are experienced in the preparation of these essential documents by which you can appoint one or more attorneys to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so for yourself. We can prepare LPAs to deal with both property and financial as well as health and welfare decisions.
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The Use of Trusts
There are other powers of attorney which exist that our team will be able to discuss with you such as Enduring Powers of Attorney and General Powers of Attorney.
Contentious Probate and Corporate Teams.
As an experienced team we also work closely with our colleagues in our Court of Protection,
Probate When there has been a death in the family or of someone else close to you, we appreciate that it is a sad and stressful time. Our highly trained team can help guide you through what is often an emotional minefield and help you understand what needs to be done. We aim to administer an estate as quickly and as efficiently as possible, explaining the process to you every step of the way. We can handle the complete process of full estate administration or, alternatively, deal with specific aspects of the administration process such as the application for Probate, helping you draft the complex inheritance tax forms or preparing a Deed of Variation. We are also able to apply for special grants such as, for double probate, limited and ad colligenda bona grants. Trusts Our practitioners can advise on the inclusion of trusts within the structure of Wills or, on the preparation of trusts in your lifetime. These are significant documents which can have an effect on inheritances and the tax position of individuals.
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