UK law, explained.
Plain-English guides to every major area of UK law. From divorce to debt, employment to probate, court forms to tenancy rights — everything you need to know what to do next.
Personal law.
Everything in your personal life that touches the law — from disputes with a shop, to divorce, to writing a will.
Consumer RightsRefunds, faulty goods, services not delivered, small claims court.Family & DivorceNo-fault divorce, financial orders, children, separation.Personal InjuryAccidents at work, road traffic, medical negligence, time limits.Wills & ProbateWriting a will, LPAs, probate, intestacy, inheritance.Road TrafficSpeeding, points, parking, insurance, fixed penalty notices.Will DisputesContested wills, Inheritance Act claims, disputed estates.Probate GuideApplying for probate, valuing an estate, paying debts and distributing.Ombudsman ComplaintsEscalating complaints — financial, property, energy and public-service ombudsmen. Business law.
Law for people running businesses, managing companies, or handling commercial matters.
Commercial DisputesContract disputes, late payment, partnership rows, enforcement.Corporate LawShareholders, directors, M&A basics, corporate governance.ConstructionBuilding contracts, payment disputes, JCT, CIS, adjudication.EnergyRegulation, renewables, licensing, investment, trading.Charity & NFPSetting up, governance, fundraising rules, Charity Commission.IP RightsTrademarks, copyright, patents, design rights, IP disputes.Employment LawContracts, dismissal, redundancy, discrimination, settlement agreements.Professional NegligenceClaims against solicitors, accountants, surveyors and other professionals.Farming & AgricultureAgricultural tenancies, land, subsidies, rural business and succession.Legal Costs & ATEAfter-the-event insurance, costs orders, funding litigation and risk. Property & tenancy.
Everything property — from renting a flat to buying a commercial building to disputing a boundary.
Landlord & TenantTenancy agreements, Section 21, deposits, eviction, repairs.Commercial PropertyBusiness leases, rent reviews, break clauses, assignments.Property DisputesBoundary disputes, easements, neighbour issues, right to light.ConveyancingBuying, selling, remortgaging, searches, exchange, completion. Can’t find what you’re looking for?
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