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1 LEGAL SUPPORT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY QualitySolicitors Burroughs Day

2 Thank you for such a pleasant and easy service. I will certainly be recommending you and wouldn t hesitate to use your services again. Conveyancing client LEGAL SUPPORT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Whatever life brings, we are here to support and advise you. PERSONAL SERVICE Our lawyers will take an interest in you and your family and have your best interests in mind. We guarantee a personal service and will support you through whatever life brings. FREE FIRST ADVICE Whatever legal issue you have, our initial advice is always free. Contacting us won t cost you a thing and we will be clear about any services that incur a cost. ASK THE LEGAL EXPERT FOR 99 If you ve got questions or concerns about how the law applies to your situation or problem, our Ask the Legal Expert service provides up to 45 minutes of one-to-one legal advice with a specialist lawyer. This service is available across all areas of law excluding personal injury which is usually on a no win no fee basis. CLEAR PRICE GUARANTEE Your fees will always be transparent. You will receive your cost estimates in advance and there will be no unpleasant surprises when you do receive your bill.

3 YOUR PROPERTY Buying, selling or managing property can be stressful; our property teams are here to support you. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY Our experienced and qualified conveyancing team will guide you through the home-moving process, right from the start to the point of completion. With our fixed-fee packages and clear breakdown of costs and timescales, you will have peace of mind that your property transaction will proceed as smoothly as possible. We ll keep you regularly informed and guide you through each step. Services include: Conveyancing Buy-to-Let Properties Equity Release Schemes Remortgaging PROPERTY DISPUTES If problems arise, we will help you resolve them with minimal disruption to your life. Our team of property specialists advise on all aspects of property disputes: Rights of way Easements and covenants Boundary disputes Party Wall Act issues Nuisance If you have any disputes or potential disputes concerning properties or other matters, please call us for an early and straightforward evaluation of your options and rights. FIXED FEE LANDLORD SERVICES If you are a landlord you will appreciate how frustrating it is when tenants refuse to leave a property or fail to pay rent. Our two possession services are available to all residential landlords who want to reclaim their property or any unpaid rent. Our fixed-fee services are broken down into steps. This means you can use us for a complete service or just when you particularly need us. Our expertise is not limited to the services covered by our fixed fees. Please contact us and we ll advise on how we can help. LANDLORD CARE SERVICE Our landlord clients (including buy to let clients) are entitled to receive our landlord care service. This service supports you with your property portfolio, keeping you up to date with landlord and tenant law as well as providing helpful advice about how to handle rent arrears and tenant disputes.

4 My family lawyer helped me through a very stressful time and got me the outcome that I wanted. Family client YOUR FAMILY Whether you are starting a new relationship, separating or divorcing, our specialist Family Team will provide advice and support to help you resolve family matters as quickly and amicably as possible. DIVORCE AND SEPARATION We know that separating from your wife, husband or partner can be difficult and stressful; this is why having the right legal advice is so important. Our family law specialists will work closely with you and guide you in making the decisions that are best for your family. Our dedicated and caring team will deliver an efficient and professional service with continued support and advice. Our competitive fixed fees also mean you know where you stand when it comes to the costs involved. CHILDREN MATTERS Your children will be one of the biggest concerns if you are a parent who is separating. You may need advice and guidance about important issues such as where and with whom your child should live, who they should have contact with as well as when and how often. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS When a relationship breaks down, financial issues need to be resolved. The tailored advice you receive from us will depend on whether you cohabit, are married or are in a civil partnership. Financial matters can be difficult to deal with and can cause animosity and stress. We will help you achieve fair and workable solutions and guide you through each stage of the process, whether matters are sorted through discussions, mediation or through the court. You may be in agreement about your financial matters; we can help you ensure the agreement you have reached is fair and reasonable and ensure it is made into a binding agreement between you both. Our specialist Family Team can also support you with: Injunctions Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements Civil Partnerships We also know that specialist advice may be needed for more complex matters such as changing a child s name, receiving medical treatment, moving or travelling abroad and choosing or changing schools.

5 PROBLEMS AT WORK If you re having problems at work, you need a legal expert on your side. Workplace issues can leave you feeling frustrated, angry and upset. At times like this, you need a legal expert to explain your rights and communicate with your employer on your behalf to get you the best possible outcome. We provide clear, helpful advice and representation to professionals, employees, directors and workers in all types of work. We deal with a full range of employment problems including discrimination, disciplinaries, dismissals, grievances and contractual issues. Services for employees include: Negotiating Settlement Agreements Making a claim at Tribunal Supporting you through your redundancy Advice for directors and professionals Disciplinaries and dismissal guidance Pay problem support Advising you on your parental rights Reviewing your employment contract Advising on whistle blowing Guiding you through your flexible working application DISCRIMINATION AT WORK We will support you if you are being bullied, harassed or victimised in the workplace, or if you have been dismissed for no good reason. The right not to be discriminated against applies to job applicants, employees, workers and partners. Discrimination means being treated less favourably than others because of a protected characteristic. These are: Age Disability Marriage or civil partnership Pregnancy or maternity Race/colour/nationality/ethnicity Religion or belief Sex Sexual orientation Gender reassignment If you ve suffered discrimination in the workplace, contact our experts for support. We understand the pressures you are likely to be under and will guide you through each stage of the legal process, providing straightforward, practical and costeffective advice. My lawyer supported me through a very difficult time - some excellent advice was provided which considered all the potential options and possible outcomes. Employment client

6 PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE Regardless of your marital status or the size of your personal assets, planning for your future and ensuring you are protecting yourself as well as those closest to you is something everyone should do. We can help you make the process of planning for your future cost-effective and straightforward. My solicitor was very friendly, putting me at ease and guiding me whilst writing my Will. I would recommend her to friends and most certainly use QualitySolicitors Burroughs Day again. Wills and Tax Planning client Our specialist Wills and Tax Planning Team is dedicated to helping you protect your assets both during your lifetime and after your death. We provide personalised advice that suits your circumstances and addresses concerns you have regarding your own well-being and affairs or those of your intended beneficiaries. Our services include: Deeds of Variation to an estate Inheritance Tax advice Lasting Powers of Attorney Living Wills Planning for later years Probate Registration of Enduring Powers of Attorney Statutory Will applications Trusts and Tax Planning Will writing services including: - Protecting assets from care fees through a Will - Death Bed Wills - Discretionary Trust Wills - Wills to protect a vulnerable beneficiary - Wills with a foreign element The service offered was excellent. It was an emotional period and my lawyer was sensitive and very helpful at all times. All aspects were covered clearly, regular updates were given and communication was excellent. Probate client

7 INJURY CLAIMS MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS If you have been injured as a result of someone else s negligence or fault then we can help. Our friendly and approachable team can support you with your compensation claim and assist your rehabilitation where appropriate. We will make sure you are seen by independent medical experts where necessary and provide advice about any treatment that may be required. We will work hard to get the best possible compensation for your claim and negotiate with you and your family s best interests in mind. PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS Many types of accident can lead to a successful personal injury claim: Accidents at work Road traffic accidents Slips, trips or falls Motorcycle accidents Bicycle accidents Pedestrian accidents Product liability Industrial disease Our highly skilled and experienced team will support you through your injury claim every step of the way. Whether you recover quickly or suffer life-changing injuries we are dedicated to helping victims like you achieve the best results from your claim. If you have suffered injury as a result of negligent advice or treatment from a GP, hospital doctor, dentist or any other clinician, we can help. Our Medical Negligence Team has dealt with compensation claims arising from a wide variety of medical areas: Failure to refer/diagnose by a GP A&E failure to refer/diagnose bone fractures Birth injuries Organ damage during hysterectomy Delayed diagnosis of cancer Dental negligence Failure to diagnose and treat kidney disease When an acceptable standard of care is not provided by medical specialists, the results can be devastating and lead to months, if not years, of chronic pain and suffering. If you were previously in work, your injury may cause an on-going loss of income and the need for long term care and assistance from friends and family. We will guide you through each step of the medical negligence claim process and give clear, well informed advice throughout. It was a pleasure to talk to my lawyer. He was always professional, No Win, No Fee yet friendly and I felt my case was as The vast majority of our personal injury clients work important to him as it was to with us on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that if you choose to instruct us we won t charge you a Personal Injury client penny until we successfully settle your case and recover financial compensation on your behalf. Medical Negligence client me. The team were extremely sensitive to my distress, they worded things clearly and were very helpful. I can t thank them enough.

8 LEGAL SUPPORT FOR YOUR BUSINESS As well as supporting you and your family, we can provide a full range of legal services for your business. Very quick, did not baffle us with legal jargon. Clear and concise. Did not protract the matter. Overall, a refreshing experience. Clare Berkely, Bristol & Avon Waste Management Our business services lawyers are here to support and understand your business. We actively take an interest in who you are and what you want your business to achieve. By having a firm that understands your needs, you can be confident in receiving practical and effective advice at all times. Whether you re a family run businesses, partnership or large multi-national company, our full service business offering can support you now, and as your business evolves. Buying & Selling a Business Commercial Property Commercial Litigation Corporate & Commercial Debt Recovery HR & Employment Law Advice Lasting Powers of Attorney Safeguarding your Business Start-up Business Support Training for Businesses

9 If you would like to speak to one of our lawyers contact us for Free First Advice. Bristol Office Portishead Office QualitySolicitors Burroughs QualitySolicitors Burroughs Day QualitySolicitors Burroughs Day