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We are delighted to announce that Saiqa Aslam, who was previously a door tenant, joined Chartlands as a full member of Chambers on 1st January 2025. Saiqa brings with her almost 30 years of experience in Family Law, General Civil Law and Immigration Law. Saiqa has a...

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Navigating Family Court can feel daunting, especially when matters involve sensitive family issues like child custody or divorce settlements. But rest assured your case will be dealt with and listened to fairly with the main aim being to resolve disputes without confrontation to bring about...

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We are delighted to announce that as from 2nd October 2023 Gemma Stokes will be joining our Family Team. Gemma is a very experienced and highly respected family lawyer, having qualified as a solicitor is 2005 and transferred to the Bar in 2013. Gemma undertakes all areas of Child...

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Northampton Crown, County, and Family Court serves as a crucial institution in the legal system, providing justice, resolving disputes, and upholding the rule of law in the Northampton area. Whether you are involved in a legal matter or simply interested in learning more about these...

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Exploring the Distinct Roles of Barristers and Solicitors in the Legal Landscape In the complex world of legal representation, the distinction between barristers and solicitors plays a vital role in ensuring justice prevails. While both professionals are essential components of the legal machinery, their roles, responsibilities,...

The solicitor is the legal professional who directs the office operations of judicial systems and various cases.

In a criminal case, the solicitor has the responsibility of assigning attorneys to the case while acting as their advisor. The role of a solicitor is an important one in the legal profession. Solicitors work in various areas of law, including criminal, civil, and commercial. In criminal cases, solicitors play a critical role in ensuring that prosecutions are processed in a timely manner while providing legal advice to clients.

It is estimated that there are over three million people are injured in an accident each year. This can be at home, in their own car, at work or even outdoors. Most of the time, these accidents are someone else’s fault. This leaves the accident victims with the right to claim compensation. But how should you do this? What is the process of a personal injury claim? Read on to find out.

Immigration lawyers have a fairly unique role in comparison to other types of lawyers. These lawyers will help interpret the immigration law and help you analyse your rights, and strategies, and help you through the steps of the immigration process.  All legal matters relating to immigration...