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Find solicitors who specialise in your type of legal matter. Whether you need help with family issues, property transactions, or business disputes, we can connect you with the right expert.

1,250 firms
Family solicitors help with divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, financial settlements, prenuptial agreements, and domestic abuse protection.
DivorceChild CustodyFinancial Settlements+2 more
1,890 firms
Conveyancing solicitors handle the legal aspects of buying and selling property, including searches, contracts, and transfers of ownership.
BuyingSellingRemortgages+2 more
1,450 firms
Wills and probate solicitors help with writing wills, administering estates after death, lasting powers of attorney, and inheritance disputes.
Will WritingProbateEstate Administration+2 more
780 firms
Criminal defence solicitors represent clients accused of crimes, from police station interviews through to magistrates and crown court proceedings.
Police Station RepresentationMagistrates CourtCrown Court+2 more
650 firms
Personal injury solicitors help people who have been injured due to someone else's negligence, including road accidents, workplace injuries, and medical negligence claims.
Road AccidentsWorkplace InjuriesMedical Negligence+2 more
520 firms
Employment solicitors advise on workplace issues including unfair dismissal, discrimination, settlement agreements, and employment contracts.
Unfair DismissalDiscriminationSettlement Agreements+2 more
420 firms
Immigration solicitors help with visa applications, citizenship, asylum claims, deportation defence, and immigration appeals.
Work VisasFamily VisasCitizenship+2 more
890 firms
Commercial solicitors advise businesses on contracts, disputes, company formation, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance.
Commercial ContractsCompany LawPartnerships+2 more
720 firms
Litigation solicitors handle civil disputes, debt recovery, professional negligence claims, and alternative dispute resolution.
Civil DisputesDebt RecoveryProfessional Negligence+2 more
680 firms
Property solicitors handle commercial property transactions, landlord and tenant disputes, lease negotiations, and property development.
Commercial LeasesLandlord DisputesTenant Rights+2 more

Understanding Legal Practice Areas

Legal practice areas are specialised fields of law that solicitors focus on. While some solicitors are generalists who handle a variety of legal matters, many choose to specialise in specific areas where they develop deep expertise.

Choosing a solicitor who specialises in your type of legal matter is important because they will have the most relevant experience and knowledge to handle your case effectively. They'll be familiar with the latest legal developments, common pitfalls, and best practices in their field.

How to Choose the Right Specialist

  • Consider your specific needs: Different areas have subspecialties - for example, family law includes divorce, child custody, and adoption
  • Check accreditations: Many practice areas have specialist accreditations from the Law Society
  • Read reviews: Look for solicitors with positive reviews from clients with similar matters
  • Ask about experience: Find out how many similar cases they've handled
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