Approach to costs
Solicitors at Humphreys & Co. always aim to approach
legal work in a financially-disciplined way. We offer
competitive rates. Our charging approach is both transparent
and geared to the options open to our clients. Our
solicitors generally charge by reference to time spent but
we can often agree fixed fees for specific work or in some
cases risk-adjusted funding structures.
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Property litigation on the rise
Commercial property disputes in the high court are soaring as the economic downturn bites.
Landlords and tenants rowing over subletting, service charges,
dilapidations and other property-related issues were responsible for 40
cases in the high court in 2009, up from 28 in 2008.
Sweet & Maxwell, which obtained the figures, said companies were
trying to cut their overheads by shedding excess office and retail
space and this often put the landlord at a disadvantage, leading to a
dispute and then litigation.
Subletting is a common source of friction where landlords may fear
sub-market sublets will have a detrimental effect on future rent
reviews and on the overall investment value of the property. Disputes
often arise over service charges, which can be particularly high in the
retail sector, as tenants will scrutinise their contracts during
difficult economic times.
“New Law Journal” 25.2.11
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Accessibility
We take instructions from UK & international clients. Our independent lawyers are available by email, telephone & fax. With central Bristol offices we are just 90 minutes from London by road or rail and 15 minutes from Bristol International Airport. We can travel to meetings if required.
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Independent approach
We are an independent professional law firm here, not a legal factory turning out mass-produced products. In our experience, determined case-handling is more likely to produce effective results.
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Turnaround time
Solicitors at Humphreys & Co. look to input not only
careful legal work and precision but also the determination
to keep matters moving. They aim to work in clients' real
interests with energy and pragmatism.
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Communication skills
Solicitors at Humphreys & Co. always try to open up the
legal process by giving advice and explaining options to
clients in a concise and straightforward way, identifying
clear courses of action whatever the technical or legal
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