Wolferstans

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

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.

Clinical Negligence

Our Clinical Negligence Accreditation is the quality mark for legal experts who can help when a healthcare professional (for example a doctor, surgeon, nurse, therapist, or dentist) has provided care that was below an acceptable standard.

Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care

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.

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.

Resolution Collaborative Family Lawyer

Resolution's members follow a Code of Practice that promotes a constructive approach to family issues and considers the needs of the whole family. The adoption of the Code has fundamentally changed the way family law is practised.

Lawnet

LawNet has been supporting independent law firms for over 35 years.

Mutual and member-owned, LawNet is innovative and passionate about seeing its firms succeed and has developed a wide range of services and initiatives to help members stay ahead of their competition, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and profitability.

LawNet does not seek to profit from its members, only see them retain their independence, grow and be successful in their individual markets. The network delivers a range of powerful benefits for its members and their clients.

For members, services include:

The legal market's largest PII scheme, delivering unbeatable terms that often cover the cost of the annual membership fee

Group purchasing power, enabling exclusive member discounts with a vast array of professional service providers

Accreditation to the internationally recognised LawNet ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard

Over 50 free CPD training events each year and 28 specialist groups with their own bespoke training programmes and discussion forums

Publications and marketing support, providing professional, branded materials to use in local markets

An annual conference addressing key strategic issues in the legal and business market

For clients, it ensures:

Ease of access to quality-assured legal practitioners in every area of expertise with UK coverage

A commitment to delivering excellent service, based on a real understanding of what clients want

Clear, practical advice and effective action at the right price

Lawnet Approved Firm Quality and Service Accredited

LawNet has been supporting independent law firms for over 35 years.

Mutual and member-owned, LawNet is innovative and passionate about seeing its firms succeed and has developed a wide range of services and initiatives to help members stay ahead of their competition, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and profitability.

LawNet does not seek to profit from its members, only see them retain their independence, grow and be successful in their individual markets. The network delivers a range of powerful benefits for its members and their clients.

For members, services include:

The legal market's largest PII scheme, delivering unbeatable terms that often cover the cost of the annual membership fee

Group purchasing power, enabling exclusive member discounts with a vast array of professional service providers

Accreditation to the internationally recognised LawNet ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard

Over 50 free CPD training events each year and 28 specialist groups with their own bespoke training programmes and discussion forums

Publications and marketing support, providing professional, branded materials to use in local markets

An annual conference addressing key strategic issues in the legal and business market

For clients, it ensures:

Ease of access to quality-assured legal practitioners in every area of expertise with UK coverage

A commitment to delivering excellent service, based on a real understanding of what clients want

Clear, practical advice and effective action at the right price

Resolution First for Family Law

Resolution's members follow a Code of Practice that promotes a constructive approach to family issues and considers the needs of the whole family. The adoption of the Code has fundamentally changed the way family law is practised.

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.