Here at Fitz Solicitors, we’re proud to offer our services as both corporate and personal solicitors. That being said, to those unfamiliar with UK law, there may be some confusion about the specific meaning of these two terms. In the interests of clarity, we’d like to take the time today to go through some of these basic UK legal terms to help you find the best legal representation for your needs.
The Job Of A Solicitor
Before discussing the difference between corporate solicitors and personal solicitors, we should probably take a moment to talk about what a solicitor actually is. In the UK, a solicitor is a legal professional who offers advice, guidance, and representation to clients. Functionally, a UK solicitor is much the same as an American lawyer, although it’s worth noting that the UK also has barristers who are generally self-employed and specialise in court representation specifically.
Corporate Solicitors
The job of a corporate solicitor is to offer legal expertise to a company or companies. This can cover anything from the basics of tax law to property management to staff disputes. Corporate solicitors specialise in representing the interests of businesses and will have a detailed knowledge of the rights and obligations of a company under UK law. Whether you’re looking to set up a business or need help with legal complications, corporate solicitors are the best people to help you in this area.
Personal Solicitors
The major difference between corporate and personal solicitors is that personal solicitors represent individuals. This might seem like a small distinction, but in legal terms, it’s a very significant one. An individual has very different rights and responsibilities to a company and while there is much legal crossover between these two fields, there are areas unique to both.
For example, a personal solicitor will be able to help with issues of family law such as wills, divorces, and child custody. That being said, they’ll also be able to help you in your interactions with businesses.
Fitz Solicitors Can Offer The Best Of Both Worlds
As experts in both personal and corporate law, Fitz Solicitors are in the perfect place to help you as a client. This is because we understand the intricacies of both fields and can help to bridge some of the crossover points. We can represent parties in disputes between businesses and individuals far more effectively because we know what it’s like to sit on either side of that fence.
If you need personal or corporate representation, advice or expertise in the UK, then contact us today at 01753 592 000 for a free initial consultation. To get in touch via email, you can also fill out the contact us form on our website.