Counsel for business and private clients
Careful legal work, explained in terms you can act on.
Halloway & Reed advises companies and individuals across corporate transactions, commercial disputes, property, employment, estate planning and intellectual property.
Assessment before action
Every matter begins with a review of the documents and a written view of the position, including where it is weak.
Plain explanation
Advice is written to be understood by the person making the decision, not only by other lawyers.
Cost set out in advance
The scope of work and the basis of charging are agreed in writing before an engagement begins.
Practice areas
Where the firm works
Six areas of practice, each handled with the same structure: review the documents, explain the options, agree the scope, then do the work.
Business & Corporate
Formation, governance, contracts and transactions for companies at every stage.
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Commercial Litigation
Dispute assessment, negotiation, alternative resolution and courtroom advocacy.
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Real Estate & Land Use
Acquisitions, leasing, development approvals and title matters.
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Employment & Labour
Workplace policy, contracts, investigations and dispute resolution.
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Estate Planning & Probate
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney and estate administration.
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Intellectual Property
Brand protection, registrations, licensing and enforcement.
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How an engagement begins
A structured first conversation
- 01
Enquiry
You outline the matter through the enquiry form. Only a short summary is needed at this stage.
- 02
Conflict check and consultation
A conflict check is completed, then a consultation is arranged to discuss the facts and the objective.
- 03
Written scope
If the firm is able to act, you receive an engagement letter setting out the work, the responsibilities of each party and the basis of charging.
Discuss a matter with the firm
Send a short outline of the issue and a member of the firm will respond to arrange a consultation.