CIVIL LITIGATION SERVICES

TRADITIONAL VALUES - MODERN APPROACH

w: www.lambandholmes.com e: info@lamb-holmes.co.uk

Kettering

Corby

West Street, Kettering, NN16 0AZt: 01536 513195 f: 01536 410191

DX 12803 Kettering

Uppingham House, Headway Business Park,5 Saxon Way West, Corby, Northamptonshire NN18 9EZ

t: 01536 745168 f: 01536 746603DX 12902 Corby

Employment Law & Settlement Agreements For most of us, work is key to our sense of identity and self-worth. If things go wrong, it can have a devastating effect on us both financially and emotionally. Our Civil Litigation team understands how important someone’s career is to them and how important it is to give realistic, practical and jargon-free advice on Employment Law.

Settlement Agreements If negotiated properly, a Settlement Agreement can be a very effective way to ensure that the employee is adequately compensated for the termination of their employment. It also provides an employer with the reassurance that no formal claim will or can be brought against them.

Whether you are the employee or employer we can help ensure that the Settlement Agreement is fully understood by both parties involved. We offer fixed rates for Settlement Agreements. This means that we are competitively priced and professionally written, providing you with peace of mind that the Settlement Agreement in place will benefit both parties.

Landlord adviceBuying and renting out properties can be a good way to invest your hard earned money and make additional income. However, when a tenant discovers a problem with the property, they stop paying their rent, or refuse to vacate when the landlord requires possession back, this is when disputes begin.

We provide a high-quality personal service to our clients. We work hard to get to know our clients’ and their businesses. We learn to understand their needs and ensure we always work with them to resolve any disputes or legal issues they may have in a timely and cost effective manner.

Whether you are a landlord or a property management company our Civil Litigation team will provide you with the advice and solution you are looking for including service of notices and issuing possession proceedings.

Tenant advice

Lamb & Holmes Solicitors have a wealth of experience acting for Tenants and providing legal advice on the legal challenges they face. If you are concerned that your landlord is infringing upon your rights we can help.

As well as being experienced in helping clients resolve challenges they face with their landlord, we can also help with matter relating to Anti- Social behaviour, neighbour disputes, and Rent Deposit Scheme disputes. Est.1813

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Lamb & Holmes Solicitors specialise in Civil Litigation. We have been providing expert legal advice on civil matters for over 200 years.

Civil Litigation is a term used to encompass legal issues which usually involve a dispute between two or more parties. Regardless of the matter in dispute, it is crucial to seek advice at an early stage.

We have all the necessary skills to identify key issues, define objectives and work with you to provide you with the very best legal advice.

We provide a complete service from the start of the dispute to the end, including any court process that is needed. Our advice will include the best methods available to help resolve the dispute.

We can help with the following:

• Personal injury claims including Clinical Negligence

• Debt Recovery, both personal and commercial

• Disputing a Will

• Neighbour and Boundary Disputes

• Building and other Contractual Disputes

• Consumer Protection issues including Sale of Goods and Commercial products

• Landlord and Tenant dispute both personal and commercial

• Professional Negligence disputes

• Claims involving members of the armed forces including Personal Injury and Administration claims

• Mediation and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution process.

We can offer an initial fixed fee consultation service. This will enable you to obtain advice as to whether your claim should be pursued and an idea of the cost that may be involved. Details of our initial fixed fee consultation are available on request.

Debt RecoveryOur Debt Recovery Department provides expert legal advice and assistance to our clients who require our help to recover outstanding debts from individuals and third party companies.

Debt recovery can be challenging and time-consuming when you are not familiar with the process.

We provide a clear and structured approach in assisting clients to recoup debts. We understand the difficulties that can arise where debts are contested, and we will be able to help you if matters are taken to court. We offer a personal, single-point contact service which minimises both hassle and confusion, which maximises achieving success within a reduced timeframe.

We have a proven track record in recovering outstanding debts in a firm but fair manner. Whether you are an individual or a business seeking assistance with debt recovery, our Debt Recovery Department offers a ‘fixed fee’ for the first consultation.

If you have suffered an injury from an accident caused wholly or partly by someone else’s action or inaction, then you may be able to bring a claim against them for compensation. We have a wealth of experience in advising on road traffic accidents, accidents at work and those in shops or in public places. We have particular expertise in handling cases involving complex and multiple injuries and where liability issues are complicated.

We pride ourselves in being able to provide a client focused service. We try to make an early assessment of every potential claim and agree with the client a course of action that sets out the steps to be taken in detail. As every case is different, we take the time to get to know our clients personally so that we understand your injuries, your needs, and your objectives. This ‘personal service’ means that we are more than just a name at the end of a call from a call centre who are dealing with your claim.

We are experienced in negotiating with Insurance Companies and their solicitors to ensure the best outcome for our clients.

Dealing with a dispute Our Civil Litigation Department specialises in Dispute Resolution. Disputes come in many forms, in the workplace, with a friend, a neighbour, a family member, or in relation to a product or service. Our experienced Solicitors and Legal Advisors have a wealth of experience helping clients resolve their disputes. We will provide you with the legal advice and support necessary to ensure your dispute is resolved in a cost effective manner.

There are many ways to solve a dispute. Where possible, we will negotiate on your behalf to resolve the dispute, trying to avoid the additional cost and the stress of going to Court. Court proceedings should only be considered as a last resort but sometimes they cannot be avoided. In these circumstances, we will fight tirelessly to protect your best interests and ensure the dispute is resolved to your satisfaction.

We understand that each dispute is different. We promise to keep in regular contact with you throughout the process so that you know exactly what is happening each step of the way.

Personal Injury & Medical Negligence

Helen Townsend our Civil Litigation Solicitor

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