Useful Links

Law Society - www.lawsociety.org.uk/home.law

Represents Solicitors in England and Wales. Features a database to help you find a solicitor, advice on what to expect, guides to common legal problems and what to do if things go wrong.

Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) - www.sra.org.uk

Organisation whose purpose is it protect the public by ensuring that solicitors meet high standards, and by acting when risks are identified.

Employment Lawyers Association - www.elaweb.org.uk

A national membership association of over 5,000 lawyers who specialise in employment law. Diverse membership services include high quality training, commentary, analysis and up-dates on employment law developments.

Professional Negligence Lawyers Association - www.pnla.org.uk/pnla.htm

To promote specialist dispute resolution skills in acting for claimants (individuals and organisations) in disputes between them and their professional advisors arising because of negligent or inadequate service.

Property Litigation Association - www.pla.org.uk

Specialises in all aspects of property litigation including commercial, residential and agricultural property law.

Institute of Credit Management - www.icm.org.uk

Represents the credit profession across trade, consumer and export credit, as well as in related activities such as collections, credit reporting, credit insurance and insolvency.

The Courts Service - www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk

Government body whose remit is to deliver justice effectively and efficiently to the public. Responsible for managing the Magistrates' Courts, the Crown Court, County Courts, the High Court and Court of Appeal in England and Wales.

British Property Federation - www.bpf.org.uk

Represents the interests of all those involved in property ownership and investment. The aim is to create the conditions in which the commercial property industry can grow and thrive, for the benefit of members and of the economy as a whole.

Leasehold Advisory Service - www.lease-advice.org

A government-funded body to provide free advice on the law affecting residential leasehold and commonhold property in England and Wales. Also offer a mediation service.

Association of Residential Managing Agents - www.arma.org.uk

The only body in England and Wales to focus exclusively on matters relating to the management of residential leasehold blocks of flats.