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We provide civil and criminal legal aid and advice in England and Wales to help people deal with their legal problems. LAA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .
Legal noise limits for on and off-road vehicles, and what to do if you're affected by road, rail or aircraft noise
An overview of the process by which bills become law.
Resources and guidance for high cost civil and crime work.
Fees, expenses, contractual terms and administrative procedures for panel counsel, clerks and their chambers.
Guidance on the obligations placed on expert witnesses in the criminal justice system in England and Wales.
When a civil case becomes more complex and expensive, you need to apply to the LAA for high cost case status.
Application form CH2: enter an obligation to make further advances.
If you are in a dispute with someone over the infringement or validity of a patent or SPC, you may request a non-binding opinion.
We handle disputes about buildings, engineering and surveying. Cases that we hear include: claims about services provided by engineers, architects, surveyors and other professionals in this sector claims about local authority duties relating to land and buildings environmental claims (eg...
Apply for a Very High Cost Case (VHCC) contract.
Disputes with neighbours - noisy neighbours, barking dogs, statutory nuisances, high hedges, mediation and when your council can step in
The Army Operational Legacy Branch provides help and support to those involved in inquests, investigations and other legal matters relating to past operational deployments.
We handle shipping and maritime disputes. Cases that we hear include: collisions between ships disputes over the transport of cargo salvage of a ship, cargo or crew disputes over goods supplied to a ship disputes over mortgages and other security...
What to do with the papers and documents to be used in a criminal case.
Using MI online, you can access, download and print financial statements either for your own office or for the whole firm.
This guidance outlines options to consider and who to contact if your child has been taken or kept abroad by their other parent or a relative without your permission.
Guidance for legal professionals about family law disputes involving the EU.
Use claim forms or claim online, eg using CCMS, to get paid for all aspects of legal aid work; find guidance and help with submissions.
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