Nearest Law Firms & Services in Hackney

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Hackney Information:

Local services on the Lea Valley Lines passed into London Overground on 31 May 2015. However, three London Overground lines serve Hackney: the North London Line crosses from west to east while the East London Line runs from Highbury & Islington and passes through Dalston Junction and on south through Haggerston, Hoxton, Shoreditch towards destinations south of the River Thames, including Clapham Junction, Crystal Palace, Croydon, and New Cross. It is suggested that Crossrail 2 will give Hackney its first underground station at Dalston with the capability of things to come 'eastern branch' with stops at Hackney Central and Hackney Wick. ... [snippet] Read more here »

Using Solicitors, Barristers and Organisations:

In recent years, the distinction between the two has blurred slightly, with some solicitors gaining rights of audience in higher courts and some barristers offering direct access services to clients without the need for a solicitor intermediary. Barristers, by contrast, are specialists in courtroom advocacy and legal argumentation, often instructed by solicitors to represent clients in higher courts such as the Crown Court, High Court, and Court of Appeal. Legal aid is available for eligible individuals, though access has become more limited in recent years. For straightforward legal tasks, a solicitor is often sufficient, but for serious litigation or appeals, a barrister's expertise can be invaluable. ... [snippet] Read more here »