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Criminal Litigation

If you’ve been charged with a criminal offence, you’ll want the best possible representation. Our Criminal Litigation Accreditation shows that solicitors are committed to treating you fairly and providing a high standard of service in criminal law.

Cyber Essentials Certified

Our Cyber Essentials Certified Accreditation is the quality mark for legal experts that shows a law firm has taken steps to protect its systems and data from cyber threats, such as hacking or data breaches.

The Law Society

Our vision is to promote, protect and support solicitors, the rule of law and justice in England and Wales. The Law Society is the professional body for solicitors and a place where you can connect, grow and thrive. We're here to support you at every stage of your career, from qualification through to retirement, and to advocate on the issues solicitors have told us matter most.

Lexcel

Law firms that have our Lexcel Accreditation must follow rules and guidelines that help raise standards and promote a high-quality approach to practice management and client care. The Lexcel quality mark gives you peace of mind when choosing a provider of legal services.

Conveyancing Quality Scheme

Our Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accreditation is the quality mark for legal experts that shows a law firm is highly skilled and trustworthy when it comes to handling property transactions, such as buying or selling homes.

Resolution Specialist

Resolution’s Specialist Accreditation Scheme recognises members who demonstrate skilled expertise in specific areas of family law or family finances, and follow our Code of Practice. Resolution’s specialist accreditation is a mark of excellence in practice, recognised by the public, fellow professionals, the judiciary and the Legal Aid Agency.

Accredited specialists can be easily identified on our member search directory and can promote their specialist status with our accreditation logo and client leaflet.

Resolution holds two rounds of Specialist Accreditation each year. The spring round is open to family lawyers and the Autumn round is for both lawyers and financial professionals.

Gaining specialist accreditation is a rigorous two-part process assessed by skilled Resolution experts. Candidates must demonstrate how they meet the competencies, whilst embedding Resolution’s code of Practice. Assessment involves:

A core assignment set over a specific weekend. Assessing your ability to fulfil required competencies.

A portfolio of evidence demonstrating expertise in two areas of practice. You have approximately eight weeks to complete the portfolio.

The Association of Lifetime Lawyers

A Lifetime Lawyer is a member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers. They are the gold standard when it comes to supporting vulnerable and older people with legal advice.

Lifetime Lawyers are experts in delivering the best outcomes for clients of all ages who are facing important life decisions, including those with complex needs and who may need extra support.

STEP

STEP is a global professional body for practitioners specialising in inheritance, succession, and estate planning, which sets ethical standards, provides professional education, and influences public policy. Its 23,000+ members, including lawyers and trustees, assist families with wills, trusts, and cross-border tax compliance.

ACTAPS (The Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists

ACTAPS (The Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists) is a UK-based professional organisation for lawyers and legal executives specialising in estate, trust, and will disputes. They facilitate training, offer a specialised two-year accreditation course, and publish a code of conduct for resolving inheritance disagreements