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Children Law

Solicitors who have our Children Law Accreditation are specialists in dealing with legal issues related to children, such as:

• adoption
• child protection
• arrangements for children following family breakdown

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.

Personal Injury

Our Personal Injury Accreditation is the quality mark for legal experts that shows a law firm has special expertise in handling personal injury cases. These are legal cases where someone has been injured, whether physically or emotionally, and is seeking compensation.

Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme

When making a will it’s vital that you get advice you can rely on. Our Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS) is the recognised quality mark for legal experts in drafting wills and dealing with someone’s estate after they die.

Association of Lawyers for Children

The ALC exists to promote and secure justice for children and young people within the legal system in England and Wales. Within that framework, its aim is to develop and improve the practice of lawyers in meeting the needs of children who become involved in legal processes by promoting standards of best practice and interdisciplinary training. The ALC has an outstanding reputation for promoting the voice of the child.

The ALC is active in

lobbying in favour of establishing properly funded legal mechanisms to enable all children and young people to have access to justice;

lobbying against the diminution of such mechanisms in particular, against any reduction in standards of representation for children;

campaigning and advocating against any form of discrimination which may affect children within the family justice system;

intervening in cases where the wider issues under consideration are relevant to our membership’s aims and interests;

providing high quality legal training, focusing on the needs of lawyers concerned with cases relating to the rights, welfare, health and development of children;

developing a network of childcare lawyers across the country, providing a forum for the provision and exchange of information and views on the development of the law in relation to children and young people;

being a reference point for members of the profession, governmental organisations and pressure groups interested in children law and practice;

funding or co-funding research where we perceive gaps in knowledge or evidence relating to changes in policy and practice in children proceedings; and

responding to consultations issued by both Government and non-Governmental organisations on diverse issues arising for children and young people.

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.

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.