Shensmith Barristers

Secured our client, delivery of a brand new car, excess of £80,000 from a major brand. Without the need to go to court. The original car possessed serious faults.

Another speedy and successful resolution for a separated family struggling to agree to child contact arrangements.

When the world begins to crumble around you. It may seem like there are not many options around you. It is so troublesome to feel alone in your financial woes. Has an official receiver been appointed? You had your assests been frozen? Bankruptcy petitions? Winding up petitions? Debt Recovery? If you are at the point of no return. You can see personal insolvencies or business insolvencies approaching. [ 501 more words ]
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As a self employed business owner, the benefits outweigh the challenges. But with anything, regardless of how challenging it is. The ability to rely on experienced advice, to walk you through problems whenever you may face them. Lawyers (Barristers) are there to advise you. Any businesses such as a Wholesalers, Recruitment firms, IT consulting firms, Stationery distributors, Medical suppliers, Transport companies, Logistic companies, Art dealers, Garden centres, Entertainment companies, Publishers, Catering companies, Insurers, E-commerce owners, eBay sellers, and Amazon sellers. [ 425 more words ]
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Getting divorced from someone you have shared a portion of your life with is very difficult and tough. Especially when there are children involved. Child custody becomes a matter immediately. One parent may become the resident parent for the child, be it Mum or Dad. It is a long process to actually being divorced, when considering husband and wife can quickly become estranged. [ 789 more words ]
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If you bought a second car, it is very likely you had dealings with a sales person. When it comes to cars, it can become challenging to verify the details given by a second hand car seller. However it is important the information not misleading. As a second hand car buyer the misrepresentation act may help you avoid getting tricked or ripped-off. [ 129 more words ]
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If you are convicted of drinking and driving the penalties can be severe. Depending upon the concentration of alcohol found to be in your breath, blood or urine, you can be sent to prison for up to 6 months or ordered to undertake a community penalty such as community service or ordered to pay a fine (with no maximum set). Coupled with the above penalties will be a mandatory driving ban of at least 12 months. [ 541 more words ]
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A barrister will advise you on the lengthy immigration process. Our barristers provide legal advice. We have barristers with over 20 years of experience in the immigration process. Choosing which route to take can be a difficult process, our barristers will help identify from the many immigration Visa steps that exist from Tier 1 (entrepreneur), Tier 2 & Tier 3 to find the most suitable one for you. [ 145 more words ]
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When preparing a will, it is necessary that it is created with clear and direct instructions. In 2002, Mrs Jackson wrote a will, she intended her wealth to be given to charities, such as BBC Benevolent Fund, RSPCA and Blue Cross. Her estranged daughter who married at the age of 17 was informed by Mrs Jackson, she should not expect any inheritance from her. [ 318 more words ]
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Magistrates (Criminal) The magistrates is primarily for criminal matters. Crimes are generally under three categories: Summary Indictable Triable either way (Offences) Summary offences are trialled in a Magistrates courts. Other crimes even though they are not summary offences are still possible to be trialled in Magistrates. Magistrates (Family Matters) The magistrates can hear civil cases if they fall under the following: [ 31 more words ]
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Our barristers are vastly experienced practitioners who deal with criminal matters of all varieties. If you have been a victim of crime or have been suspected of committing a crime, It is really important that you speak to a barrister in a conference as soon as possible. Speaking to a barrister will help you to asses your matter effectively and quickly. [ 129 more words ]
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Right of Appeal All Defendants have an automatic right of appeal to the Crown Court, if they pleaded ‚ÄėNot Guilty‚Äô against conviction and / or sentence, and if they pleaded ‚ÄėGuilty‚Äô against sentence only. There is a time limit of 21 days from the date of sentence within which to appeal (although very often the Crown Court will retrospectively extend the time if asked). [ 437 more words ]
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There is no legal requirement for anyone charged with a road traffic offence to engage the services of a lawyer. An accused is perfectly entitled to research the law, prepare his case and then represent himself in court. If the allegation is of having committed a minor offence which is not endorsable with penalty points you might well form the view that the costs of instructing a lawyer are disproportionately high. [ 1,001 more word ]
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Introduction You stand accused of having committed a road traffic offence. It is essential that you maximise your chances of saving your driving licence. You are looking for the lawyer, barrister or solicitor, who will give you the best chance of doing so. You Google ‚Äėsuccess rates motor offence solicitors‚Äô and find a whole series of solicitors‚Äô websites boasting success rates of between 95-100%. [ 652 more words ]
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