Local and foreign clients can benefit from a wide range of legal services in Manchester, depending on their needs. Our lawyer in Manchester can offer legal services to natural clients and legal entities alike, and you must know that our team can also represent institutions and non-profit organizations.
| Our Main Legal Services | |
|---|---|
| Types of services | Our legal services in Manchester cover various branches pertaining to civil, commercial and criminal laws. |
Types of solicitors | Our lawyers are specialized in: – family law, – medical negligence, – inheritance and wills, – property law, – opening companies, – construction law, – drawing contracts, etc. |
Immigration services | We can assist foreigners in the process of obtaining visas and residency in the UK. Foreigners can also rely on us in citizenship matters. We can offer our legal services to foreigners, regardless of the reason of their relocation (work, business, study, humanitarian, etc.). |
| Assistance in employment matters | We also offer services related to: – payroll, – signing employment contracts, – legal assistance in settlements, disciplinary issues, maternity leave, etc. We can also assist foreign employees interested in working here. |
| Property legal services | Our clients can receive assistance on: – due diligence, – drafting a sale/purchase agreement, – registering the new ownership after the sale, – receiving information on the property taxes, etc. |
| Sign settlement agreements | Disputes between employers and employees can be settled through settlement agreements, as an out-of-court measure. Our team can draft such contacts and represent the interests of our clients. Please mind that, in this case, an employee needs to receive independent legal advice from settlement agreement solicitors prior to signing any contact, as per the applicable law. |
| Legal services for the construction sector | – drafting contracts, – offering advice on the construction law, – representing individuals and companies, – maintaining the connection with third parties (authorities, other companies), – legal representation in the Technology and Construction Court, etc. |
| Fraud-related services | Legal assistance in any type of fraud (financial, minor offences, identity theft, criminal, etc.). Our team offers assistance to individuals held in police custody, in front of competent court and in connection to any other institution. We also represent foreigners involved in fraud cases. |
| Obtaining legal aid | Legal aid is available for a wide range of cases brought in front of courts and it is a service through which clients can be exempt from paying their lawyers and the costs associated with a trial, provided that they do not have the financial means to pay such services. |
| Medical negligence legal services | Clients can address us if they have suffered physical and/ or mental issues after receiving medical treatment from any type of medical specialist or staff, regardless of the type of medical unit where the event took place. |
| No win no fee policy | It applies in several types of cases held in courts, such as for road traffic accidents, personal injury cases, medical negligence. |
| Legal services for personal injury cases | Our legal services in Manchester include: personalized legal advice based on the coordinates provided by the client, assistance in claiming compensation, preparing the necessary paperwork, legal representation in court. |
| Writing wills | Our solicitors will advise individuals interested in this service on the applicable law, the provisions that must be included in the document and the rights granted to heirs, based on their family tie with the testator. |
| Open a business | We can help clients in selecting a legal entity, finding a suitable business address, obtaining business permits and licenses, registering the legal entity for taxation, assisting in employing workforce, etc. |
| Criminal law assistance | Individuals accused under criminal law allegations can address us from the moment when they have been charged. We offer assistance in front of police authorities, in courts and in appeal cases. |
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What are the main legal services in Manchester for foreign individuals?
Individuals can be in need of many types of legal services, depending on their circumstances and whether they are in the country or outside of it. Our clients who are not residents or who have not yet arrived in Manchestercan benefit from the following:
- assistance on the visa scheme currently available in the United Kingdom (UK);
- legal representation during the visa formalities conducted through embassies and consulates;
- advice on the procedural steps to follow for the issuance of a residence permit;
- legal representation in visa denials, appeals, etc.
- any other legal issue arising from immigration law.
Of course, our legal services in Manchester can also be accessed by persons who are seeking humanitarian assistance (such as refugees). Please mind that persons who do not have the necessary financial means can still obtain legal services by applying for legal aid.
Our Manchester solicitorscan help you navigate through the system imposed for legal aid (a financial assistance granted by the British authorities to persons who need legal representation, but can’t afford it).
What legal services in Manchester are available for residents?
If you have been living in Manchester for at least 90 days, you are considered to be a resident, even though you are a temporary one. If you live here on a temporary, long-term or permanent basis, you can face various situations that can require legal assistance.
For example, you may require legal assistance on the employment legislation, your rights as an employee or employer, the types of employment contracts available here, breach of contracts and many others.
At times, you may require medical services for minor or major medical conditions and in the case you consider that you did not receive the necessary medical assistance, support or treatment or you have been the victim of a clear medical negligence case, our Manchester law firm remains at your service.
You can also rely on our lawyer in Manchester if you need assistance on any legal matter arising from family law procedures (marriage, divorce, child custody, the division of assets and others). Our team has in-depth legal experience in dealing with wills and inheritance law as well.
What is the value of the legal services industry in the UK?
The UK and implicitly, Manchester, has a very well developed legal services industry, with reputable law firms registered across the entire territory. There are many Manchester law firms that are known at a national level for their quality services.
In the list below, you can discover few highlights of this industry:
- the value of the industry, at a national level, was of GBP 43.9 billion in 2022;
- the largest branch is the one addressed to the commercial/business sector, accounting for 48% of the entire industry in 2022;
- the branch dealing with legal matters for individuals/consumers registered a value of GBP 17 billion;
- in this segment, the largest share was observed for the legal services on personal injury, medical negligence, work accidents, accidents, which accounted for GBP 4 billion;
- in 2022, the industry increased by 6.3% compared to the values of 2021 and the estimates for 2023 expect a similar market growth.
Our legal services in Manchester are designed for business purposes as well. Our lawyer in Manchester can help foreign and local businessmen set up a company, obtain business permits and comply with any tax/reporting rules. We invite you to contact us for more details on our full list of services.
