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  Forbes Solicitors For You
  
  We understand that for some, the prospect of seeking legal guidance and advice can be a daunting one. Rest assured you'll find our Solicitors understanding and approachable. We pride ourselves on providing clear and straightforward advice no matter what the circumstance. At Forbes our expert Solicitors will guide you through, every step of the way.
- Buying and selling your home >
  
  Buying and selling a house can be a stressful time. Forbes Solicitors will eliminate the stress and ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible. Our team of specialist conveyancing lawyers will guide you through the process, delivering a first class conveyancing service.
  
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  Buying and Selling Your Home
  
  Residential Property Sales
  
  Residential Property Purchases
  
  Buying Repossessed Property
  
  First Time Buyers
  
  Equity Release
  
  Shared Ownership
  
  Remortgages
- Clinical Negligence >
  
  We offer the very highest standards of Clinical Negligence advice and because of this we hold a Legal Aid Agency Clinical Negligence Franchise. Delivering help to the victims of medical and clinical negligence allows them to secure the right compensation to rebuild their lives.
  
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  Clinical Negligence
  
  Cosmetic Surgery Claims
  
  Medical Misdiagnosis
  
  Dental Negligence
  
  Brain Injuries
  
  Spinal Injuries
  
  Birth Injuries
  
  Cerebral Palsy
- Contesting a Will >
  
  If you're unhappy with the outcome of a Will after a person's death, you may have grounds to contest it. The death of a loved one can be a difficult and stressful time, sometimes heightened if there has been complications with a Will. At Forbes Solicitors, our team of specialist Dispute Resolution solicitors are able to provide expert advice and assist with a legal dispute.
  
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  Defending a Will
  
  Inheritance Tax Claims
  
  Invalid Wills
  
  Statutory Wills
- Crime >
  
  We have a large team of highly committed criminal lawyers who have extensive expertise in the full range of criminal matters from motoring offences to murder trials. We are pro-active, determined and through our progressive approach offer you the best chance of success.
  
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  Crime
  
  Youth Crime
  
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  Serious and complex cases
  
  Business Crime
- Elderly Client Services >
  
  Our team of solicitors are highly experienced in helping Elderly Clients and their families. We can help you plan ahead by making Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney. We can also assist you with planning for Long Term Care and advise you on other matters such as Living Wills.
  
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  Elderly Client Services
  
  Powers of Attorney
  
  Court of Protection
  
  Planning for Long Term Care
  
  Family trusts and asset protection
  
  Local Authority and NHS funding of Care
  
  Living Wills and Welfare Attorneys
  
  Safeguarding for vulnerable adults
- Family/Divorce >
  
  We are specialists in Family and Divorce law, offering sympathetic and compassionate legal advice in what can be a very tough time. Our expert family law team offer clients the support and knowledge they need to help you find the best course of action for yourself and your family.
  
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  Family and Divorce Law
  
  Separation agreements
  
  Cohabitation agreements
  
  Financial implications of divorce
  
  Prenuptial agreements
  
  Divorce law
  
  Children law
  
  Domestic violence
- Financial Services >
  
  When it comes to dealing with finances, we could all benefit from some help in order to manage our money more effectively. Our aim is to give you expert independent financial advice that will enable you to make well-informed decisions to make the most of your money.
  
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  Financial Services
  
  Savings & Investments
  
  Pensions
  
  Income Protection
  
  Life Assurance & Family protection
  
  Critical Illness Cover
  
  Inheritance Tax planning
  
  Financial Services FAQs
- Personal Injury >
  
  Here at Forbes our team of expert personal injury solicitors handle all types of accident and personal injury claims including cases on a No Win No Fee basis. If you have been in an accident we offer a free consultation and will be able to provide you with the advice you need.
  
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  Personal Injury
  
  Accidents at Work
  
  Industrial Disease Claims
  
  Accidents Abroad
  
  Car and Road Traffic Accidents
  
  Accidents in a Public Place
  
  Serious Injury Claims
  
  Other Accident and Illness Claims
- Wills, Probate, Tax & Trusts >
  
  Our specialist team of Wills, Probate, Tax and Trusts Lawyers will work to ensure the smooth transfer of wealth from one generation to the next and to safeguard your family's financial security. We cater for your individual needs providing sensitive and thorough legal advice.
  
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  Wills, Probate, Tax and Trusts
  
  Making a Will in the UK
  
  UK Inheritance Tax
  
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  Probate Solicitors
  
  Powers of Attorney in the UK
  
  Family Trusts and Asset Protection
  
  Living Wills and Welfare Attorneys
Forbes For Business
- Forbes Solicitors For Business
  
  Forbes Solicitors For Business
  
  We have a reputation for providing practical, straightforward legal advice with a focus on the commercial objectives of your organisation.
  
  Building relationships at the outset is central to the way we work. Our clients are integral to everything we do. We see our role not only as your lawyers but an intrinsic part of your organisation that can benefit your overall business proposition/operation. Put simply we work with you not for you.
  
  We always go the extra mile which makes us different from other law firms and why clients come back to us over and over again.
- Corporate >
  
  Our Corporate team represent a wide range of clients from 'start up' companies to long established family owned and managed businesses to brand name plc's. No matter what industry you operate in, if you are buying or selling a business, starting a new venture or restructuring your current venture, our corporate solicitors can provide all the help you need.
  
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  Corporate
  
  Banking
  
  Corporate FAQs
  
  Fixed Fee Services
- Commercial >
  
  The Commercial team work with clients across the private and public sectors with a wide range of legal issues including contracts, compliance and governance. We also regularly advise clients on the application of the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.
  
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- Commercial Property >
  
  The commercial property team at Forbes Solicitors offer practical and expert legal advice on commercial property issues. Through our legal expertise you will receive straightforward and low cost effective advice which ensures we serve the same satisfied clients again and again.
  
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- Dispute Resolution >
  
  Our expert team have garnered a reputation throughout the UK as leaders in the dispute resolution field and we litigate successfully in all forums including the County Court and the High Court, dealing with cases at all levels, from small claims to multi million pound claims.
  
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  Dispute Resolution
  
  Environmental
  
  Insurance claims
  
  Land and Building disputes
  
  Company & Partnership Disputes
  
  Professional Negligence
  
  Intellectual Property Disputes
- Education >
  
  Forbes has developed a specialism in Education Law, one of the few firms who excel in this field. Members of the education law team are regularly instructed by professional organisation members, educational establishments and LEAs in relation to a wide-ranging area of work.
  
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  Education Law
  
  Academy Conversions
  
  Dispute Resolution
  
  Crisis Management
  
  Commercial, Corporate and Charity Law
  
  Employment and Education Law
  
  Exclusions, Appeals and Admissions
  
  Governance
- Employment & HR >
  
  Our specialist employment solicitors can provide you with advice and assistance in relation to all aspects of employment law in a clear, straightforward manner. We aim to resolve any employment-related issues in the most practical, cost-effective and favourable manner possible.
  
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  Employment Law
  
  Discrimination
  
  Disciplinary and grievance procedures
  
  Employment Tribunal Advocacy
  
  Dismissals
  
  Equal Pay
  
  Redundancies
  
  TUPE
- Debt Recovery >
  
  Our specialist, solicitor led, debt recovery team will help you recover your commercial debts as efficiently and easily as possible. Our service is innovative and efficient and is designed to maximise your recoveries. By offering a 'no recovery, no fee' service we are invested in the successful recovery of your debts and will work tirelessly on your behalf to achieve that end.
  
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  Debt Recovery Guide for SMEs
  
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- Housing & Regeneration >
  
  Our dedicated housing and regeneration team are renowned for their high quality, innovative work and their straightforward approach. We offer a full range of innovative and pro-active legal solutions aimed at achieving the objectives of public sector housing organisations.
  
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  Housing Management and Tenancy Enforcement
  
  Development, Regeneration and Home Ownership
  
  Corporate, Governance and Procurement
  
  Employment and HR
- Insurance >
  
  Forbes has over 40 years' experience in handling insurance claims. We currently represent in excess of 40 local authority Clients, 90 Registered Providers nationally, a number of national supermarket chains and the UKs largest fashion retailer. In addition we act for emergency services, LEAs, schools, universities and colleges. We also have long-standing relationships with major Insurers.
  
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  Casualty Claims
  
  Complex Claims
  
  Disease
  
  Anti Fraud Unit
  
  Housing Claims
  
  Retail
  
  Social Services
  
  Public Sector
- Regulatory >
  
  The Regulatory Team at Forbes draws together specialists from a number of departments who understand the financial and reputational damage a regulatory investigation can bring. Our team, with over 50 years of experience, can help on all aspects of regulatory law.
  
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  Regulatory Law
  
  Regulatory Law - Our people
  
  Regulatory Law - News
- Retail >
  
  Our retail team acts for major retail organisations on a national basis with a particular emphasis on their claims operations. We understand the needs of the Retail Sector; we are passionate about your business and deliver a service tailored to your commercial needs.
  
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Housing and Regeneration Lawyers and Specialists at Forbes Solicitors

Paralegal
Housing & Regeneration

Solicitor
Housing & Regeneration

Associate
Housing & Regeneration

Associate
Employment & HR, Housing & Regeneration

Paralegal
Housing & Regeneration

Catherine Kennedy

Associate
Housing & Regeneration

Charlene Hamilton

Paralegal
Housing & Regeneration

Solicitor
Housing & Regeneration

Partner, Head of Commercial, Housing & Regeneration

Head of Housing Consultancy Service
Housing & Regeneration

Elizabeth Bower

Partner
Insurance, Housing & Regeneration

Paralegal
Housing & Regeneration

Solicitor
Housing & Regeneration

Emma-Louise Fox

Paralegal
Housing & Regeneration

Francesca James

Associate
Housing & Regeneration

Jennifer Hankinson

Associate
Housing & Regeneration

Head of the Administration Team
Housing & Regeneration

Solicitor
Housing & Regeneration

John Pickervance

Associate
Commercial, Housing & Regeneration

Jonathan Holden

Partner & Head of Employment & Education
Employment & HR, Housing & Regeneration

Jonny Hutchings

Paralegal
Housing & Regeneration

Justine Hunkins

Partner
Housing & Regeneration

Paralegal
Housing & Regeneration

Senior ASB Caseworker
Housing & Regeneration

Partner
Housing & Regeneration

Head of Home Ownership
Housing & Regeneration

Associate Solicitor- Higher Court Advocate (Civil)
Housing & Regeneration

Partner and Head of Housing and Regeneration

Trainee Solicitor
Housing & Regeneration

Solicitor
Housing & Regeneration

Paralegal
Housing & Regeneration

Solicitor
Housing & Regeneration

Ruth Rule-Mullen

Partner
Employment & HR, Housing & Regeneration

Solicitor
Housing & Regeneration

Associate
Housing & Regeneration

Samuel Hodkinson

Paralegal
Housing & Regeneration

Associate
Housing & Regeneration

Shirley Faragher

Partner
Housing & Regeneration

Stuart Penswick

Partner and Head of Housing, Preston

Tim Hollingsworth

Partner
Commercial Property, Housing and Regeneration, Public Sector

09 Oct 2018

Housing & Regeneration

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