LS Legal News Bulletin
Legal assistance in the UK for expats - how to find a solicitor?
Friday 3rd May 2024
🇬🇧 Moving to a new country comes with many questions, including legal ones. The British legal system might appear intricate to someone unfamiliar with it. In this post, we're informing expats in the UK about who can assist with legal matters and where to turn for help.
✔️ Legal consultation:
A solicitor is a legal professional authorised to advise various legal matters, prepare court documents, and represent your interests in court (to a limited extent).
Find a solicitor: https://www.sra.org.uk/consumers/register/
✔️ Court representation:
A barrister is a lawyer empowered to represent your interests in court. Typically, barristers work in conjunction with solicitors, but you can also approach them directly.
Find a barrister: https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/
✔️ Foreign law matters:
A foreign lawyer specialises in your country's legal issues and can offer consultation on its laws. In some cases, they can also represent you in court regarding matters of your country's law.
👉 In addition to paid legal services, there are free resources available to assist you:
Citizen's Advice - offers free legal consultations on a wide range of issues.
LawWorks - provides free legal assistance for individuals with low income.
Legal Aid - government financial assistance to cover legal expenses.
❗️ Important: the sooner you seek legal assistance, the better. We provide legal services in the UK and would be delighted to assist you.
