personal clients

Civil Disputes
Disputes can be stressful, irritating and expensive in time and money . At Coninghams we believe civil litigation should be a last resort preferring to use other ways of resolving disagreements (such as arbitration, mediation, conciliation and negotiation) which are cost-effective and can avoid long-term damage to business and personal relationships. Where court proceedings cannot be avoided, we use our expertise to ensure that your case is presented to the best advantage. The range of disputes we cover is extensive and includes :

• Property Disputes (including boundary disputes)
• Planning disputes
• Breach of Contract cases
• Landlord & Tenant disputes
• Company & Partnership disputes
• Debt Recovery
• Professional Negligence
• Inheritance Claims

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Wills and Estate Planning
Coninghams can provide expert legal assistance in every aspect of making a will or arranging your estate to ensure that your personal wishes are given effect and your tax liabilites minimised. We can even prepare deeds of variation post-death to save unnecessary tax. Our legal services include;

• Wills
• General inheritance and tax planning
• Trusts
• Applications to the Court of Protection
• Administration of estates
• Enduring powers of attorney

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Employment
Your contact: Julian Coningham

In recent years there have been significant changes in UK employment law and the relationship between employers and employees. We can advise on:

Employment contracts
Advising; drafting; negotiating.

Termination
Advice; drafting & negotiating severance agreements

Redundancy
Selection; consultation.

Discrimination
Sex; race; disability.

Dismissal
Unfair; wrongful; constructive.

Maternity/paternity
Leave; pay

Transfer of undertakings
Advice; due diligence.

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Family
Your contact: Julian Coningham

We can advise on :

• Divorce, separation & breakdown of relationship
• Domestic Violence & emergency injunctions
• Children's issues including care proceedings, residence, contact, parental responsibility, change of name and adoption
• Financial implications of divorce & the breakdown of relationships, including maintenance and property

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Crime
Your contact: Julian Coningham

Funding
Public funding is available if the case merits it - irrespective of an individuals ability to pay.

Anyone involved in a fraud or criminal case needs to feel confident that the legal team are experienced specialists committed to their defence. Our solicitors are experienced and dedicated professionals.

Our Clients range from those who have committed the most serious offences dealt with in the Crown Courts, to those who may only have committed minor motoring offences which are dealt with in the Magistrates Court. Whatever the severity of the alleged offence, our Clients receive the same high level of service.

We have solicitors who are accredited members of the Court Duty Solicitor Scheme, and we offer a 24 Hour emergency call out service.

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Judicial Review
Your contact: Julian Coningham

All our lives are greatly affected by the decisions of public bodies. We are experts in the growing field of challenging decisions of public authorities;where they have exceeded or abused their powers.

We have brought a number of successful actions in the Administrative Court. See "News"section for links to recent cases.

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Human Rights
Your contact: Julian Coningham

We have an excellent track record of challenging human rights violations with successes at all levels of the court system from the Magistrates' Court to the House of Lords. If you or your family have been mistreated at the hands of a government or other public body we can ensure that this wrongdoing is challenged and an appropriate remedy obtained. We have particular expertise in the following:

• Assisting families whose loved one has died in police or state custody
• The rights of prisoners and their families
• Civil actions for compensation for those mistreated in detention
• Public law challenges to policies which offend the Human Rights Act

Legal aid may be available for this type of work. Julian Coningham who is a higher court advocate has particular experience in presenting such cases.

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