Services at Macalister White LLP Solicitors
Civil Litigation
Civil litigation is a process for resolving public and private legal disputes on civil matters through negotiation or through the courts. We are often used as the first port of call for clients who need advice on matters that might become contentious.
Commercial Law
Commercial law covers the wide range of legal issues affecting businesses from company law to employment law, from tax law to health and safety. We will provide what you require, from a single page document to an all embracing comprehensive business agreement.
Commercial Property
Commercial conveyancing is the process by which interests in commercial property are created and transferred. Whether you are developing, purchasing, selling or leasing commercial premises, or seeking to raise finance or negotiating a joint venture we will secure your commercial property as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
Company Law
We will assist you in providing the legal framework for your business to operate.
Consumer Law
If you have purchased a product or services, but then need to enforce your rights through negotiation or through the courts, then call us without delay.
Conveyancing - Residential
Buying or selling a property is one of the most important transactions that you will countenance. Therefore, it is important that from the very outset you seek proper legal advice. We aim to ensure that your move proceeds with the minimum of delay and anxiety. We are able and willing to provide a written quotation for legal and other costs and disbursements at anytime.
Employment Law
There are often problems with relationships in the work place, and we shall provide advice and guidance to individuals or employers when required. From the negotiating and drafting of employment contracts to tribunal or court proceedings we will advise you accordingly.
Family Law
We appreciate that any relationship breakdown can be distressing and the aim of our friendly and approachable family team is to provide you with advice on the legal issues so that you can make informed decisions; we will then guide you through the procedures in a straightforward manner
Divorce
We deal with all areas of divorce, whether you are the person bringing the proceedings or the person against whom proceedings have been issued. We also deal with all issues surrounding the settlement of finances, eg savings, investments, pensions, property and issuing court proceedings in the event that we are unable to negotiate a settlement.
Separation
If you are unmarried and separating from your partner, then we can offer advice and assistance with regard to the terms of your separation, in particular where you have children and / or where you jointly own property or other assets.
Children
We also deal with all areas relating to disputes regarding children eg with whom the children are to live, what contact they are to have with the absent parent, parental responsibility, child maintenance and change of name deeds.
Mediation
We also offer a mediation service for clients who would prefer to try and reach an amicable agreement together rather than entering into what could become protracted litigation. Mediation is a constructive approach to resolving the conflicts which arise from a separation. It can be a very useful way for some couples to sort out practical things when they split up, such as:
- Whether or not to divorce
- With whom the children are to live
- Contact arrangements between the children and the absent parent
- How to divide the assets, including the family home
- How to arrange financial support for family members
Mediation can save time and money because is enables you to reach an agreement rather than having a court order imposed upon you.
Landlord and Tenant (Commercial and Residential)
Landlord or tenant? It doesn’t matter, it is vital that you are aware of your legal rights and obligations. The law protects both parties. It is important that the landlord or tenant fully understand their obligations. The Disability Discrimination Act, Sex Discrimination Act and Race Relations Act also apply to anyone letting, selling or managing premises. If you are in doubt about anything then contact us for advice.
Wills and Probate
Wills and probate deals with the processes of making a will before death, and the winding up of the affairs of a person after death. By making a Will you can ensure that your family and other chosen beneficiaries are taken care of, and reduce your liability to tax. The probate procedure can sometimes be time consuming and complex, but we will guide you and assist you throughout.
Sports Law (Football Association Lawyer)
We seek to advise individuals and organisations in respect of a wide range of sporting matters utilising contacts in Europe and Africa. We will provide the necessary advice from players transfer contracts through to image rights and sponsorship agreements.
