Practice areas
Our firm combines knowledge of family law, employment law and personal injury law. That lets us see a case in its full breadth.
Family law
From divorce and maintenance to parental responsibility, recognition and name changes. We guide you through a period in which personal and business interests are intertwined.
02Employment law
Advice and litigation for employees and employers. From employment contracts and restrictive covenants to wage claims and reorganisations.
03Dismissal
Dismissal affects your income and your future. We review your settlement agreement, defend you and negotiate fair compensation.
04Personal injury
After an accident, your recovery and full compensation are what matter. We hold the liable party to account and guide you through the whole process.
05Children law
With supervision orders, children taken into care or decisions about responsibility, your child's position is at stake. We stand up for the family.
06Criminal law
Suspicion, arrest or a summons. We stand by you from the first interview to the hearing, with a strategy tailored to your case.
07Public law
Objections and appeals against decisions of the council, benefits agencies or other public bodies. Deadlines are short, so acting in time is decisive.
08Housing law
Disputes about rent, defects, maintenance or eviction, for tenants and landlords of residential and business premises.
09Commercial law
Contracts, breach of contract, debt recovery and liability between businesses. Businesslike where possible, litigating where necessary.
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When private life and business meet
A divorce involving a business calls for more than family law alone. Valuing shares, settlement clauses and the continuity of the company all play a part at the same time.
We guide company directors and business owners through a divorce in which the assets are not easy to divide. We also advise on prenuptial agreements, settlement clauses and dividing shares in a private company.
Clear, knowledgeable and committed. My spousal maintenance case was handled quickly and well by Mr Okafor. You can tell he has been doing this for years. I would recommend this firm to anyone.
After a difficult process around our prenuptial agreement and the business, I was helped really well here. James Hartley is a pleasant solicitor to work with. Everything is now settled fairly and professionally. That is one big worry less.
I am very pleased with how Sophie Carrow helped with our parenting plan. The focus was on what was good for the children. Talks with the other side went smoothly but firmly, so we never had to go to court.
My experience with Mr Hartley has been extremely positive. He is skilled, committed and really thinks along with you. He is also easy to reach and responds quickly, which gives peace of mind in a legal situation. Highly recommended.
Not a standard talk, but a solicitor who really listens. My divorce was complicated by property abroad, but James Hartley knew exactly how to approach it. I felt well supported during the hearing. Thank you!
A human approach from this solicitor eased the tension during the hearing, and he made it clear he was standing up for you all the way. Thank you, Mr Hartley, we are happy with the outcome!
During the difficult period of my divorce, Ms Marsh gave me a lot of calm. She explained everything simply and was always easy to reach. Dividing the house and the pension was hard, but the result is good. A very professional team.
To divide our assets and amend our prenuptial agreement I wanted a firm that knew its business. James Hartley understood my interests as a business owner immediately and handled them very discreetly. His help brought calm in a turbulent time.
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