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Beightons Solicitors adds new Commercial Lawyer

Beightons Solicitors has been strengthened by the appointment of Antony Ussher, who has been appointed to head up the new Commercial Department at the firm. He joins them from a Large London City Firm and brings with him extensive experience in Commercial law.

Mr Ussher said: “I am delighted to be joining Beightons Solicitors at a time when local businesses really need the help and assistance of a legal department that understands their needs and can provide crucial assistance through these difficult economic times. It has been such a difficult time particularly for small and medium sized businesses and therefore I look forward to being able to ensure that local businesses are properly protected and provide assistance to them when creditors default.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How much does it cost to get legal advice from Beightons Solicitors?

Answer: We offer all clients free initial advice (maximum duration 30 minutes) on any legal matter

Question: Do I need an appointment?

Answer: Appointments are not always needed. We offer a legal surgery, whereby we aim under normal circumstances to have someone available to see clients between 12 noon and 2pm, Monday to Friday. Appointments, including home visits are available at all other times. To arrange an appointment, please call our office on 01332 - 346430.

Question: If I require legal advice in an area of law not mentioned within your website, where can I obtain advice and representation?

Answer: Here. Our free initial consultation covers any area of law. If we do not specialise in the field you require help in we shall endeavour to refer you to another specialist Solicitor, at no cost.

Question: I'm buying a house, why do I need a Solicitor?

Answer: The law provides that only certain qualified Lawyers can deal with property transactions. Our fees start at £299 plus VAT. Ring us for the most competitive quotation in the area. And you will be surprised at the excellent service that you will receive.

Question: Why should I make a Will?

Answer: Some of the main reasons to make a will are as follows: To leave your estate to the person/people of your choice, for example; your spouse, partner, children, friends. To appoint guardians to look after your children. To save inheritance tax. To avoid your estate being used up paying for Care Fees. To avoid disputes.

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Professional Services Division

We have links with several experienced professionals in areas other than law, such as;

• Surveyors
• Structural Engineers
• Independent Financial Advisors
• Accountants
• Insolvency Practitioners
• Barristers
• Builders
• Insurance
• Architects
• Planning

As well as experts in particular areas of law which are outside of our areas of specialism, such as;

• Crime
• Road Traffic
• Mental Health
• Clinical Negligence

These links have been formed through our past working relationships with said professionals, during which time we have become satisfied with the excellent standards of service and competence which ourselves and/or our clients have received from them, and we are therefore happy to refer our client's to them, should the need arise.

We have an established a network of professionals, and therefore should you require the services of any of the above, we shall be pleased to discuss your needs with you, and arrange for a referral as appropriate.

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