General Litigation
Commercial disputes are an inevitable part of business life today. We act for a wide variety of businesses, both large and small, and have many years experience in dealing with business disputes of all kinds.

We always aim to achieve the best possible result for our clients. Often negotiation is the best and most cost effective way of achieving a satisfactory solution, and our approach is to ensure that this is from a position of strength. When Court action is necessary we take a firm and pro-active approach on the client’s behalf.

Divorce & Other Family Matters
We have a team of experienced family lawyers who provide an efficient personal and cost effective service. The family team contains members and accredited specialists of resolution. We deal with:

Divorce and separation proceedings
Financial disputes (including dealing with the Child Support Agency)
Issues involving children, including residence, contact (access), education, adoption and surname issues
Co-habitation and pre-nuptial agreements
Care cases

Public funding may be available depending on clients eligibility.
We encourage clients in suitable cases to settle disputes through Mediation as an alternative to going to court.

Housing & Landlord & Tenant Disputes
We act for landlords and tenants in connection with commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes.
Public funding maybe available for tenants in housing matters (subject to eligibility).

Employement & Unfair Dismissal
We deal with all aspects of employment law on behalf of both employers and employees including:

Contracts of employment
Unfair and wrongful dismissal
Discrimination
Representation in Court and Employment Tribunals

Professional Negligence
We have extensive experience dealing with professional negligence claims. We have conducted and defended cases against a wide range of professionals, including solicitors, accountants and surveyors. Derek Holland is a member of the Professional Negligence Lawyers Association.

Personal Injury
If you can prove that someone else has been negligent or was in breach of a specific law or regulation designed to protect you we may well be able to make a claim on your behalf. We deal with:

Accidents in public places
Accidents at work
Road accidents
Injuries incurred on other peoples property
Nervous shock injury