Legal Guides

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Mis-sold Financial Products: How to Claim Compensation

Banks and financial advisers have a duty to recommend suitable products. This guide explains mis-selling, how to identify if you have been mis-sold, and how to use the Financial Ombudsman Service.

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Second-hand Car Disputes: Your Rights When a Car Is Not as Described

Buying a car that turns out to be faulty, clocked, or not as described is more common than it should be. This guide explains your rights against dealers and private sellers, and how to get your money back.

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Unfair Contract Terms: Your Rights as a Consumer

Businesses cannot use contract terms to take away your statutory rights. This guide explains unfair contract terms under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, what makes a term unfair, and how to challenge one.

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Package Holiday Complaints: Your Rights When Things Go Wrong

When a package holiday does not deliver what was promised, you have strong legal rights. This guide explains the Package Travel Regulations 2018, what you can claim, and how to complain effectively.

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Employment Contracts and Your Rights as an Employer

Getting employment contracts right protects your business. This guide explains what must be included, key clauses to consider, restrictive covenants, and what happens when an employee breaches their contract.

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Shareholders’ Agreements: Why Every Business Needs One

A shareholders' agreement protects the interests of all shareholders in a company. This guide explains what it covers, what happens without one, and why it is essential to have one in place from the start.

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Estate Administration: A Step-by-Step Guide for Executors

Being named as an executor is an honour but comes with serious legal responsibilities. This guide explains what you must do as an executor, in what order, and the personal liability you take on.

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Contested Probate: Challenging a Will or an Executor

Disputes over wills and estate administration are more common than many people realise. This guide explains the grounds on which a will can be challenged, how to remove an executor, and the time limits that apply.

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Lasting Power of Attorney: A Complete Guide

A Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity. This guide explains the two types of LPA, how to set one up, and why acting early matters.

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Youth Justice: What Happens When a Young Person Is Arrested

When a child or young person is arrested, a different set of rules applies. This guide explains the youth justice system in England and Wales, the role of the appropriate adult, and the outcomes available to the youth court.