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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Another repeat of sexism and the city?
Merrill Lynch, already defending a £7.5 million action, is now facing new discrimination claims.
The investment bank defending a £75 million sex discrimination claim is facing fresh allegations over the conduct of senior male executives.
The Times has learnt that a second woman is suing Merrell Lynch for sex discrimination, victimisation and constructive dismissal. Elizabeth Weston, a 29 year old solicitor will claim that a senior lawyer at the firm made lewd comments to her at a Christmas lunch.
The American firm is already fighting a multimillion-pound sex discrimination claim brought by another female executive, Stephanie Villalba. She is seeking record damages for sex discrimination, victimisation, unfair dismissal and unequal pay. If she is successful the payout would be the biggest given by a tribunal for sex discrimination. Merrill Lynch denies her claims.
The case will highlight concerns that sexism is on the rise again in the Square Mile. Mrs Weston is the latest in a string of aggrieved women who claim to have fallen victim to the City’s macho culture….
“The Times”: 18 June 2004
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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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