Nearest Law Firms & Services in Hackney

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Hackney Information:

The former owner of a law firm in west London has been jailed for more than three years for stealing £380,000 in stamp duty payments. A Freedom of Information (FoI) request to 47 councils by technology solutions provider Insight identified an average rise in cyberattacks of 213 percent in the period from March 2020 compared to the year before. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Scam Alerts in June 2021 reported a 125% increase from January 2020, with some recent high profile incidents also being widely reported in the media. Linda Hamilton, appointee chief, extortion examination administration at HMRC, said: "This was an intentional and supported assault on the expense framework. He had work never really put harm and sodden in his property, just for the work to create additional harm. Altogether, Mr Singh documented 52 deceitful re-visitations of HMRC between November 2010 and July 2015. ... [snippet] Read more here »

Using Solicitors, Barristers and Organisations:

Both professions are regulated to ensure high standards of competence and ethics, with solicitors governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and barristers by the Bar Standards Board. They are responsible for gathering facts, advising on legal rights and obligations, preparing documents, and negotiating settlements. They are known for their courtroom expertise, legal opinions, and ability to argue complex cases before judges. Online consultations, digital document management, and virtual hearings are becoming more common. Barristers undertake a law degree or conversion course, followed by the Bar Course and a year-long pupillage under the supervision of an experienced barrister. ... [snippet] Read more here »