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Life can be a rollercoaster and civil disputes are often unpredicted. Our accredited and experienced civil litigation time can assist with all kinds of civil disputes from commercial, defending unexpected claims to workplace settlements. Resorting to court is not always necessary and our legal team will look to find the most effective resolution for your case, minimising stress, costs and time. Civil disputes can leave you feeling overwhelmed, take a breath they are often not as complicated as they seem. Book a call today to chat to our experienced legal team to put your mind at rest and move towards resolving your matter so you can get back to the more enjoyable things in life.

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Our costs reflect the best legal advice at the most competitive prices. Civil matters vary and many require a bespoke service. Whilst some of our legal services come with fixed fees – every case is different. We provide a detailed breakdown of anticipated costs after your initial free call. matters vary and many require a bespoke service. Whilst some of our legal services come with fixed fees – every case is different. We provide a detailed breakdown of anticipated costs after your initial free call.

FAQ'S

Will I need to go to court?
Not all civil matters resort in court, in fact quite often they can be resolved by mediation which your lawyer can advise you on.
How much will civil litigation cost?
Your matter will normally be billed based on the time spent, your lawyer will aim to minimise the costs and give you a clear estimate of the time it will take at the outset.
Can I recover the costs of a claim?
Yes in some cases if costs exceed a certain amount you will be able to recover costs.
What is the better option than going to court?
Alternative dispute resolution includes mediation which is often an effective solution for civil matters. Speak to your lawyer today to discuss what would be best for your case.
How long does it take to resolve a civil matter?
The time it takes depends on the complexity of your case and whether it involves restoring to court. When going to court it can take longer as it is dependent on the waiting time for court hearings, your lawyer can discuss the expected time frame after learning more about your case.

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SDLT UPDATE

Our conveyancing solicitors are dedicated to completing your transactions as quickly as possible before 31 March, 2025 (SDLT increase deadline). However, because of the involvement of multiple parties in your transactions that are beyond our control, we are unable to guarantee completion. Therefore, if completion does not take place by 31 March, 2025, we will not be responsible for any increase in SDLT payable. In the event that your matters are not completed before 1 April, 2025, please make sure you have sufficient funds to cover the additional SDLT.

Please note the following changes:

1. The threshold (being the amount of the purchase price that will be free from Stamp Duty) is currently £250,000. This will be reduced to £125,000.

2. The threshold for First-time Buyers Relief over which SDLT will be payable is currently £425,000. This will be reduced to £300,000.

3. The maximum purchase price for which First-Time Buyers Relief (as above) can be claimed at all is currently £625,000. This will be reduced to the previous level of £500,000.

If you are purchasing a property, and are in any doubt please visit the governments stamp duty calculator at https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/calculate-stamp-duty-land-tax/#!/intron. Where possible we will have given you advice on the different amounts payable before and after the change but if you have any further queries, then please do let us know.

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