How to find legal advice for your business
If someone makes a claim against you, it's important to seek
professional advice as soon as possible so you can be sure you have
done all you can to resolve the dispute as quickly as possible.
This guide will explain how to decide which route to take.
- Resolving a dispute without a hearing
- Finding a solicitor
- What to expect from your solicitor
Resolving a dispute without a hearing
If you feel you can resolve the claim against you without having
to resort to a hearing, get in touch with the Advisory,
Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas). The service offers a
faster, cheaper alternative to an employment tribunal with an
independent arbitrator, and will deliver a legally binding
agreement.
- Contact Acas
- Faster and cheaper than a tribunal
- Will deliver a legally binding agreement
Finding a solicitor
If the dispute can't be resolved without resorting to a tribunal
hearing, you will need to find a solicitor. The Law Society has a
'Lawyers for your Business' scheme which will put you in touch with
solicitors near you or who specialise in your industry. If you
belong to an employers' or trade association, they may be able to
advise you on a solicitor who can help you with the claim.
What to expect from your solicitor
Maintaining a good relationship with your solicitor is essential
if you want to make sure you are getting the right amount of
advice. Monitor how useful you feel the advice they have given is,
and how much you feel the solicitor has acted in your best
interest, and keep an eye on their competitors - how similar are
their rates?
- Monitor how useful your solicitors' advice is
- How much has the solicitor acted in your best interests?
- Keep an eye on the competition
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