Conveyancing

Buying a home is the biggest financial transaction most people will ever make and at Harrison Drury we have the expertise to guide you through the legal maze of buying, selling or re-mortgaging a property.

We pride ourselves on providing our clients with a professional, friendly and effective service which results in a high percentage of our work being repeat business or recommendations.

Our conveyancing department offers the following services:

• Buying and selling properties
• Re-mortgages and further advances
• Tenancy agreements
• Advising on compulsory purchase
• Planning applications

Divorce and family law

A marriage or relationship breakdown, whether amicable or not, can be time-consuming and costly, both in terms of finances and emotions.

Harrison Drury's family law team works alongside a number of professionals to provide the highest level of support and personal service in a friendly and sensitive manner.

We are qualified to advise on the legal implications of a relationship breakdown including:

• Divorce
• Separation agreements
• Cohabitation disputes
• Civil partnerships
• Finance
• Maintenance and child support
• Disputes relating to children

We offer a preliminary consultation to discuss your family law cases for a nominal fixed fee.

Please note: Harrison Drury does not operate public financing from the Legal Services Commission (formerly legal aid).

Employment problems

Employment disputes can arise in even the best-run businesses, and when they do occur, it is important that you can access legal advice without jeopardising your relationship with your employer.

We offer confidential advice on claims in the following areas and many more:

• Redundancy
• Wrongful or unfair dismissal
• Grievance and disciplinary procedures
• Discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, religious or sexual orientation
• Breach of contract
• Wage deductions
• Misconduct
• Working hours and holiday entitlement
• Parental leave and time off for dependants
• Victimisation and bullying

Personal Injury

If you have suffered an accident which was not your fault, Harrison Drury can help you gain the compensation you deserve. We will talk you through the claims process step-by-step and will advise you on whether it is worth pursuing a claim. We can help you pursue a claim for accidents including:

• Slips and trips
• Sporting accidents
• Accidents on holiday, including abroad
• Accidents in the street
• Victims of assault
• Criminal injuries

Wills & probate

Many people fail to make a will, but it is essential to ensure that your property and possessions pass to those who you wish to benefit from them.

Other important reasons for making a will include:

• Appointing executors and trustees to look after your estate
• Nominating guardians and making financial provision for children under 16
• Prevent your family from paying unnecessary inheritance tax at the time of your death by making appropriate provision in your will
• Reducing the risk of claims from people you do not want to benefit

Harrison Drury provides an efficient, cost effective will-drafting service which is combined with practical advice concerning issues which are raised whilst discussing your wishes.

Probate

It is unfortunately inevitable that at some point in your life you will have to cope with losing someone close to you.

During this difficult time, Harrison Drury can provide you with initial advice on the steps needed to be taken after someone's death and guide you through the necessary processes for administering their estate.

We can help you with the following:

• Obtaining probate/letters of administration
• Establishing what assets exist and what liabilities are outstanding
• Gather in assets and discharge any liabilities
• Establish who is entitled to what under the will or intestacy rules
• Distribute the proceeds of the estate
• Liaise with the Inland Revenue to deal with payments of inheritance tax and Completion of tax returns