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Smith Partnership Solicitors serve the
commercial and private client with sound judgement, formidable negotiating skills and expert
advocacy.
Established in Burton for over 20 years the firm also has
offices in Derby, Leicester, Stoke on Trent and Swadlincote. In this time Smith Partnership has
evolved and is now a market leader in many specialist fields including:
Advocacy / Court Work
Go to any local court and you will be sure to see at least
one Smith Partnership solicitor advocate.
Many of their solicitors are higher rights advocates,
entitled to appear before higher courts on more complex issues and assures continuity of first
class representation throughout the case.
If you are due in court speak to one of the expert advocates
and be assured of the very best representation available locally.
Children / Family/ Matrimonial
No other local firm can match the strength and depth of the
Smith Partnership family team. Many of the solicitors are on the Law Society Family Panel
(Advanced), the Law Society Children Panel (which allows them to represent children) and
Accredited Specialists with Resolution (formerly the Solicitors Family Law Association). This
quality mark is your guarantee that the solicitors are genuine specialists and experts in
family law.
If you prefer a less adversarial approach Smith Partnership
have solicitor mediators and collaborative lawyers.
Commercial Property
Property can be one of the biggest assets of a business but
at the same time a liability. The need to comply with restrictive covenants, contractual
obligations, planning regulations and the like can lead to unexpected and sometimes significant
costs and possibly a reduction in property asset values.
Smith Partnership has a large commercial property department
who will use their recognise expertise to guide you through the commercial property
minefield.
Residential Property
From the sale or purchase of your property, to a remortgage
or the transfer of equity, you can be assured that the staff at Smith Partnership will carry
out your instructions with efficiency, speed and accuracy.
Since 14 December 2007, all homes put on the market have been required to
have a Home Information Pack (HIP). We have the expertise to provide your HIP for you.
Compensation
If you have been involved in an accident which was not your
fault contact Smith Partnership for a free no obligation appraisal of your potential claim. A
no win no fee scheme is available.
Medical negligence is another issue. Smith Partnership have
an expert in medical negligence on the team dealing exclusively with medical
malpractice.
Crime
The Smith Partnership criminal team deal with cases ranging
from motoring offences and white collar crime to murder. The right representation could make a
considerable difference to the eventual outcome of the case. Smith Partnership are well
established, accomplished advocates able to assist you before the court.
Employment
Whether you have recently been made redundant or have been
wrongfully or unfairly dismissed, the specialist Employment team at Smith Partnership
can provide advice to ensure the best outcome for you. Contracts of employment or
service agreements can also be reviewed, and advice given on the effect and enforceability of
restrictive covenants. Smith Partnership also has particular expertise in the field of
discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and has gained a strong track record
representing clients at employment tribunals. The team has also developed considerable
knowledge advising on Compromise Agreements.
In addition to advising on a wealth of personal Employment
matters, Smith Partnership also acts for many of the leading companies in the region. The
team act for companies with regard to Employment Tribunal proceedings; preparation of Contracts
of Employment and employment policies and procedures; advise on restructuring,
TUPE, conducting disciplinary and grievance procedures along with many other areas of
commercial employment law.
Litigation
Business disputes need to be resolved in a speedy, cost
effective manner. Smith Partnership will consider the facts, explain your options and take an
aggressive or measured approach as appropriate.
Smith Partnership can litigate on all kind of commercial
contractual disputes including property, construction, contentious trusts and estates and
fraud.
The debt recovery system utilises cutting edge technology
enabling you to chart the progress of your case my remote access, keeping you fully up to date
24 hours a day.
Wills and Probate
Whatever your financial position you owe it to yourself to
put your affairs in good order and minimise the impact of tax on the next generation. The team
at Smith Partnership can help with personal tax and estate planning, will writing, inheritance
tax advice, lifetime gifts and settlements, powers of attorney and the administration of
estates.
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