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This area concerns defending civil claims in England and Wales, where a solicitor will respond to a claimant’s allegations, draft a defence, and gather evidence to challenge liability or damages. They review pleadings, manage disclosure, instruct and cross-examine witnesses, prepare for case management conferences, and negotiate settlements or pursue or resist interlocutory applications. The solicitor represents the client in court and at pre-trial steps, aiming to protect the client’s position and control the progression and costs of the claim.

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They draft defences and replies, coordinate disclosure, instruct experts, prepare witness statements, and present arguments at hearings. They handle case management trials, injunctions, disposal of preliminary issues, and settlement negotiations, ensuring compliance with CPR and court deadlines. The role requires strategic assessment of liability, damages, and costs exposure, along with proactive risk management to avoid adverse orders or unnecessary litigation length.

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Slater Heelis

4.9 2,033 Reviews

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Anthony Le

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I cannot thank Anthony Le enough! I had a matter where I had a dispute with my previous solicitors (over costs....) and they came up with a Court judgement against me, served me a statutory demand, and was going for bankruptcy petition against me. I contacted Slater Heelis and Anthony Le took on the matter. He thoroughly went through the whole case pointing out things that were not right in the way the said judgment was obtained in the first place, and the way the statutory demand was served, etc. Anthony worked tirelessly day and night in the matter, as I sometimes received emails after the usual work hours. Long story short, we had two hearings. One was only 15 minutes due to the Court not having enough time. The second and final hearing the Judge commended Anthony Le's argument saying it was a very good argument! He also stated that Anthony had given his client (me) a Rolls-Royce Service. The Judge then ordered that the judgment should be set aside, the claim struck out, the bankruptcy petition be dismissed, and Statutory demand set aside. And he ordered the order side to pay 75% of my total cost. What a win!! I cannot thank Anthony Le enough!

Review left by Daisy Aikman

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Forbes Solicitors LLP

5.0 33 Reviews

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Bilal Rasool

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"I cannot speak highly enough of Bilal Rasool. He is, without a doubt, the jewel of the crown at Forbes Solicitors. Bilal recently handled a complex legal matter for us, and his competency was nothing short of brilliant. ​From the start, his professional approach and prompt responses gave us complete confidence. He took the time to explain every legal detail clearly, ensuring we felt supported throughout. What truly sets Bilal apart is his high level of integrity and friendly behavior; he treats his clients with genuine empathy and respect. ​The outcome he achieved—getting all proceedings withdrawn—was excellent. To top it off, his generosity regarding fees after being denied legal aid was a gesture we will never forget. If you are looking for a solicitor who combines world-class legal expertise with a truly human touch, Bilal Rasool is the best in the field. Highly recommended!" ​

Review left by Nasir

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Gaby Hardwicke

4.8 799 Reviews

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Pepperells Ltd

4.4 24 Reviews

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Wollens

4.8 2,290 Reviews

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Paris Smith LLP

4.8 686 Reviews

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Chris Holliss

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Christina & Chris have given us impactful and balanced advice, dealing with a very difficult client, which has allowed us to distance ourselves and not get embroiled in the situation. Christina's correspondence has been first class and dealt with many twists and turns with ultimate rigour and professionalism

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Poole Alcock LLP

4.3 22 Reviews

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James Williams

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I have used Poole Alcock on several different legal matters and no matter what the issue they have always been friendly, knowledgable and extremely professional.

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Richard Nelson LLP

4.9 1,384 Reviews

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Ian Cranefield

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Mr Ian Cranefield, was very honest and helpful, he had to deal with a narcissistic person. Ian was very professional in dealing with this person to get the results that I wanted. I would highly recommend this company.

Review left by George

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mfg Solicitors LLP

4.8 2,472 Reviews

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Sweeney Miller LLP

4.9 1,445 Reviews

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Damien Todd

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Damien Todd. This is your guy. You may not realize it yet, but you need him. Excellent communication with quick response time, superior client service skills, breaks legal jargon down into understandable bites. You will not be disappointed.

Review left by Suruchi

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Hewitts

4.8 1,064 Reviews

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Ben Green

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I had some personal matters that needed to be resolved and I engaged Hewitts as recommended by a family member. Ben Green dealt with me from start to finish, gave me great advice, maintained a good level of communications, was available when needed and dealt with the situation professionally and quickly.

Review left by Andrew Lister

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Elite Law Solicitors Limited

4.9 1,759 Reviews

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I'm an estate agent, and I therefore deal with countless solicitors who are invariably below-par. What a breath of fresh air the team at Elite Law are! Sonia Balrai has just pushed through one of the most difficult transactions that I've been involved with for many years; without her tenacity, responsiveness, hard work and determination the chain would have certainly collapsed. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor, you should look no further; this team are at the top of their game.

Review left by Adam Seymour-Davies

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Ashtons Legal LLP

4.8 2,029 Reviews

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Leah Newcombe

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The support we received from Ashtons in chasing up payment for some very overdue invoices was brilliant. Leah guided us through each step of the debt recovery process and took care of all the paperwork for us. We are delighted to have received payment in full and wouldn't hesitate to engage their services again in the future.

Review left by Simon

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Rothera Bray Solicitors

4.9 1,498 Reviews

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Emma Adcock

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Great service at a difficult time. My needs and concerns were understood and a positive outcome was achieved. A special thank you to Emma Adcock.

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