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1 first class legal services Business Law Commercial Property Company Law Commercial Contracts Employment Law Business Defence Commercial Litigation Insolvency Business Mediation Health & Safety Charities & Education Personal Law Residential Conveyancing Wills, Trusts & Probate Employment Law Family Family Mediation Crime & Defence Motoring Offences Mental Health Issues Personal Injury Dispute Resolution PETERBOROUGH HUNTINGDON OUNDLE

2 LEGAL SERVICES FOR GROWTH LEGAL ADVICE FOR THE WAY AHEAD Peterborough Cathedral & City Centre Barnwell Mill, Oundle LEGAL SUPPORT FOR THE FUTURE LEGAL HELP THROUGH INNOVATION Huntingdon Bridge Shanks Millennium Bridge Peterborough

3 What makes us different Hunt & Coombs offer the most comprehensive range of legal services in the region. We pride ourselves in providing the best quality advice for businesses, charities, families and individuals. Established in 1934, our clients can always rely on us to be there for them whenever they need our advice. With offices in Peterborough, Oundle, and Huntingdon, our regional presence means we are in touch with your local area. Founder, Jack Hunt, originally opened Hunt & Coombs in Peterborough. He provided court representation free at a time when there was no legal aid for those that needed it most. He also passionately endorsed education which is why Jack Hunt school in Peterborough was named after him. Putting back into the community remains important to Hunt & Coombs. We were the first legal firm in the country to achieve the Investors in Environment Green award, an award that credits us for our commitment to the environment. In recognition of our legal expertise and the first class legal service we provide, we have received and maintained the following accreditations and memberships: Please see our website for a full list of members.

4 BUSINESS LAW When in business, getting legal matters right is of the utmost importance. We provide a comprehensive range of business legal services, so whether you have a quick legal question or something more in depth, we can help. hcsolicitors.co.uk

5 Commercial Property We work closely with you, and other parties such as surveyors, accountants and estate agents, to make sure your property transactions are seamless. Get professional advice on: 4 Commercial property transactions 4 Preparing leases and contracts 4 Landlord and tenant issues 4 The sale and purchase of property or land for commercial or residential development 4 Environmental and planning issues 4 Charitable land transactions Business Contracts & Company Law Whether you are a start up or a mature business, you can rely on our team of commercial lawyers to cover your legal needs. Our experts can advise on: 4 Sole Traders, Limited Companies, PLCs, Partnerships and Co-operatives 4 Company mergers and acquisitions 4 Commercial contracts confidentiality agreements, heads of terms, contract management, due diligence, warranties and intellectual property defence 4 Governance and company secretarial services Insolvency The changing face of the economy means that it is common practice to review cash flow. Our experts can help you to ensure that your interests are protected. We provide advice to companies and individuals facing insolvency: 4 Protect against risk with credit and sales agreements 4 Recover sums due from breach of contract through negotiation, mediation or court proceedings 4 Resolve employment issues 4 Address corporate and individual insolvency Commercial Litigation At some point in the life of your business, you are likely to encounter a dispute, be it with a shareholder, supplier, landlord, tenant or simply a connection in business. We specialise in: 4 Contractual disputes 4 Professional negligence 4 Shareholder or partnership disputes 4 Property litigation 4 European enforcements Business Defence & Prosecution Our technical expertise, broad commercial awareness and higher court advocates make us stand out from the rest. Our experienced team can advise on: 4 Fraud matters 4 Corporate manslaughter 4 Fatal accidents 4 Health & Safety 4 Trading Standards 4 Customs & Excise 4 Cash seizures 4 Tax/VAT 4 All Regulatory investigations 4 Licensing 4 Road traffic Employment Law Our employment experts can help protect your business: 4 Employment and service contracts and restrictive covenants 4 Policies and procedures 4 Managing sickness, absence, poor performance and misconduct 4 Handling grievances and disciplinaries 4 Redundancy and TUPE 4 Discrimination, harassment and bullying 4 Defending tribunal and county court claims 4 Equal opportunities training 4 Health Check a review of all your contracts, policies and procedures Contact us for details of our Employer Protection Package Intellectual Property We will protect your interests by defending and enforcing your trademarks, copyright and intellectual property. We can advise on: 4 Intellectual property protection 4 Trademark/Copyright infringement 4 Passing off 4 Licencing 4 Confidentiality agreements 05

6 PERSONAL LAW When you and your family need legal help, you need to know that you are getting the best possible advice, experienced representation and a friendly, approachable lawyer who understands your situation and concerns. hcsolicitors.co.uk

7 Wills, Trusts & Probate If you have been putting off writing a Will, you are not alone. Our professional team will help you write a Will which will protect your assets and loved ones when you are gone. If you don t make a Will, the law decides for you and your assets may not always go to who you want to have them. Our lawyers are trusted advisors and can guide you through: 4 Writing a Will 4 Managing an estate when someone dies 4 Inheritance and estate tax planning 4 Preparation of trusts 4 Funding for long term care 4 Creating powers of attorney and protecting vulnerable people Family Law We are experts in family law and can help you face difficulties such as divorce and separation. We also offer services to help with pre-nuptial or cohabitation agreements. We will do everything we can to protect you and your family when you need it. Rely on us to give support and always put you first. 4 Separation 4 Divorce 4 Dissolution of Civil Partnerships 4 Mediation 4 Arrangements for children 4 Financial arrangements 4 Child protection matters 4 Pre-nuptial or cohabitation agreements 4 Validating marriages made abroad Conveyancing If you are buying or selling your home, we will manage the process as quickly and smoothly as possible. We will guide you through the entire process step by step and make sure you know what s involved. Assistance with: 4 Buying or selling your home 4 Leases, tenancy agreements and contracts 4 Remortgaging and equity transfers 4 Deeds of gift 4 Equity release Mental Health We lead the way in providing legal representation for complicated cases where mental health needs to be considered. We will help with: 4 Advice regarding detention/treatment 4 Hospital manager meetings 4 Mental health tribunals 4 Advice on community care Employment Law Know your rights and what you are entitled to. We will guide you through all issues. Guidance when you need it: 4 Employment contracts and restrictive covenants 4 Grievances and disciplinaries 4 Discrimination, bullying and harassment 4 Tribunal representation 4 Redundancy and unfair dismissal 4 Breach of contract 4 Unpaid wages Personal Injury We can provide help if you have suffered a personal injury due to someone else s negligence, and you have good reason to claim. We are also experts in claims for damages against you. Our experienced personal injury lawyers can help with: 4 Accidents at work 4 Road traffic accidents 4 Medical negligence 4 Defending claims Dispute Resolution We can take your disputes in hand and help you resolve them by negotiation, or if necessary, court action. We are experienced in resolving disputes with: 4 Landlords and tenants 4 Neighbours 4 Your employer 4 Consumer disputes 4 Taking claims to court Motoring We offer specialist advice if you are at risk of losing your licence following prosecution. We have a proven track record of preserving drivers licences in court. Our experienced team can advise on all motoring offences including: 4 Dangerous Driving 4 Driving without Due Care & Attention 4 Speeding 4 Using a mobile phone 4 Drink driving offences 4 Document offences (Insurance etc) 07

8 35 Thorpe Road, Peterborough PE3 6AG Call a High St, Huntingdon PE29 3DN Call New Street, Oundle PE8 4ED Call [email protected] hcsolicitors.co.uk