{"id":3,"date":"2020-02-25T19:18:45","date_gmt":"2020-02-25T19:18:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.civil2legal.com\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2020-03-14T15:09:37","modified_gmt":"2020-03-14T15:09:37","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.civil2legal.com\/?page_id=3","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who we are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our website address is: https:\/\/www.civil2legal.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIMS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A breach of\ncontract can come in different forms but no matter how it happens, there is\nsomething you can do about it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Contracts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are various\nways a contract can be made between parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A contract can be\nmade in writing or verbally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A contract can also\nbe made by a person taking action which would indicate their agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contracts can also\nbe made by the sale or supply of goods and\/or services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contracts occur in\nevery business. It might be as simple as the agreement with your milkman to\ndeliver the milk and your obligation to pay for it or it might be an order you\nmade with a major supplier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is a Contract is breached?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A contract is\nbreached when a party fails to perform their obligations under a contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples of\nbreaches are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A company failing\nto delivery goods after you\u2019ve paid for them<\/li><li>A company failing\nto provide services or failing to provide services to an agreed standard<\/li><li>A company selling a\nproduct that is not fit for purpose<\/li><li>A customer failing\nto pay an invoice or bill<\/li><li>A party failing to\nfulfil his obligations within a reasonable amount of time<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to do when a contract is breached?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A breach could have\nvarying effects on you or your business. A breach may result in loss of\nbusiness or cash flow issues. A breach could have a more serious effect in that\nit could cause harm, injury or even death. The action you take to remedy the\nbreach will depend on the type and effect of the breach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result of a\nbreach you may decide to not perform your obligations under the contract.\nHowever, in some cases, you may have already performed your obligations and\ntherefore you may therefore take legal action for compensation (damages) caused\nby the breach or instead of compensation, you could obtain an Court order\nenforcing the other party to perform their obligations under the contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CONSUMER RIGHTS \/ SALE OF GOODS \/ SUPPLY OF\nSERVICES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Consumer Rights\nAct 2015 (CRA) provides consumers with protection when making purchases for\ngoods and services. It replaced The Sale of Goods Act 1979 (SoGa) and the\nSupply of Goods and Services Act 1982 (SoGSA) in relation to consumer matters.\nThe SoGA and SoGSA still exist for goods and services in relation to business\nto business transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Consumer Rights Act 2015<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it be over\nthe internet, over the phone, via a shopping channel, by mail order or on the\nhigh street, the CRA provides protection to the consumer. It also does not\nmatter how small or big the goods are, i.e. they could be as small as a keyring\nor as large as a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consumers cannot\nalways rely on retailers to behave in a lawful or honourable way. It is\ntherefore important that you understand the rights that the CRA provides and\nwhat remedies there are to resolve problems when buying goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Essentially, any\ngoods that are sold must be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>of satisfactory\nquality; and<\/li><li>fit for a\nparticular purpose; and<\/li><li>as described.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the\nabove, any pre-contract information that you have been advised of and relied\nupon also forms part of the contract. This includes statements made verbally or\nin writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the goods do not\nconform to the CRA then you as the consumer do have rights under the act. You\ncan either have the goods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&nbsp;<ul><li>repaired or;<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>replaced or;<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>a refund given or;<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>a combination of\nthe above<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CRA now also\napplies to digital content which also must be satisfactory quality, fit for\nparticular purpose and as described. Consumer have similar remedies to that of\ngoods with the additional remedy that if digital content causes damage to a\ndevice or other content then the consumer has the right to have the damaged\nitems repaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CRA also has\nprovision for a consumer contract for services. A service could be as simple as\na window cleaner cleaning windows to a builder doing extensive repairs on a\nhouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supplier\nproviding a service must provide the service:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>with care and skill\nand;<\/li><li>within a reasonable\namount of time and;<\/li><li>at a reasonable\nprice<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again like the\nprovisions about goods, pre-contract information is also binding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there is a\nfailure under this part of the act then you as the consumer can seek remedy by\nseeking an order for repeat performance or a price reduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Sale of Goods Act 1979 &amp; The Supply of Goods and Services Act\n1982<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SoGA and SoGSA\nstill apply to business to business transactions in the same way as they did\nbefore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Essentially, any\ngoods that are sold must be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>of satisfactory\nquality and;<\/li><li>as described.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A supplier\nproviding a service must provide the service:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>with care and skill\nand;<\/li><li>within a reasonable\namount of time and;<\/li><li>at a reasonable\nprice<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So if you require\nany further advice or assistance in this area of law, please do not hesitate to\ncontact us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DEBT\/MONEY CLAIMS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If\nyou someone owes you money then you may need to consider making a claim for the\ndebt via the County Court (or more commonly known as the Small Claims Court).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before Taking Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\nis advisable to give the debtor a chance to settle the debt before you incur\ncosts of taking legal action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quite\noften a strongly worded letter threatening legal action may produce a\nsettlement from the debtor. Settlement may be in the form of full payment or\nalternatively be in the case of a payment plan or reduced offer of payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\nis of course very important for credibility purposes to start chasing the debt\nas soon as it becomes overdue. You can do this by sending a Letter Before\nAction (LBA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\nLBA should set out the circumstances surrounding the debt; i.e. how the debt\ncame about; the amount owed and what action you are looking to take if the debt\nis unpaid. It may also be ideal at this stage to provide documentary evidence\nto prove how the debt came about and the amount owed. This should therefore\nremove any doubt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider the Costs of Taking Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chasing\nand taking action against bad debt can be very time consuming, tiring and\nsometimes very costly especially if you do not have the right tools and\nknowledge available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\nmay be ideal first to risk assess whether it is worth your time and money to\nchase the debt. You may wish to consider whether the debtor has the ability to\npay and whether any legal action will result in increased costs for very little\nor no gain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even\nif you do take legal action and you \u2018win\u2019 your claim there is no guarantee of\npayment and therefore in these circumstances, you will have incurred legal\ncosts and Court fees chasing debt for no return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DEED POLLS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you wish to\nchange your or your child\u2019s legal name then you can use our Deed Poll service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is a Deed Poll?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Deed Poll is a\nlegal document \u2013 not a certificate. It is a form of legal contract but it\ndiffers from legal contracts between two or more parties in that it only\nconcerns one person (and it is only signed by that person in the presence of a\nwitness). A Deed Poll legally binds the person who signs it to a particular\ncourse of action as detailed on the Deed Poll document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What does your Deed Poll contain?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Deed Poll for a\nchange of name contains three declarations and by executing the Deed Poll\n(signing, dating and having your signing witnessed) you are legally committing\nyourself to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Abandoning the use\nof your former name;<\/li><li>Using your new name\nonly at all times;<\/li><li>Requiring all\npersons to address you by your new name only.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is the purpose of a Deed Poll?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to\nchange your name and get all your official documents and records changed to\nshow your new name e.g. your UK passport, driving license, bank account, credit\ncard, medical records, etc, you will be asked to produce documentary evidence\nof your name change. A Deed Poll document is a formal statement that enables\nyou to prove to such record holders that you have changed your name and it\nprovides you with the required documentary evidence of the name by which you\nwish to be known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DIRECT ACCESS BARRISTERS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If\nyour legal matter requires the use of a Barrister then we can help you obtain a\nquote directly via&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/whitecollar.clerksroomdirect.com\/\">Clerksroom Direct<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If\nyou use Clerksroom Direct, you can compare quotes from over 1,000 Barristers in\nEngland and Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ABOUT CLERKSROOM DIRECT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clerksroom\nDirect is the&nbsp;<strong><em>only\nplace<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;where members of the public&nbsp;can search and\ninstruct a&nbsp;Barrister&nbsp;online, supported by our \u201cAsk Sam\u201d helpline. Our\nunique website offers over 1,000 Barristers from more than&nbsp;175 Barristers\nChambers&nbsp;that are regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). Clerksroom\nDirect provides&nbsp;information about Barristers in an easy-to-use portal.\nBarristers do not pay any fees to&nbsp;promote&nbsp;themselves through the\nClerksroom Direct portal. &nbsp;Our&nbsp;we aim is to bring you as much\ninformation as we can to enable you to make an informed choice. Obtaining a fee\nquote from a Barrister is completely free as you only pay for the service if\nyou proceed to instruct the Barrister directly.&nbsp;<strong>We help you<\/strong>&nbsp;get the\nbest value. You decide! You are in control every step of the way and you don\u2019t\npay anything until you wish to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IS YOUR SERVICE CONFIDENTIAL?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All\ninformation submitted to Clerksroom Direct Portal is confidential and highly\nsecure. You will recieve an automated email response to your enquiry asking you\nto verify your email address. Once confirmed, you will have a secure link to\nthe portal and only you and your chosen barrister will have access to the\ninformation provided.&nbsp;<strong>Your\ndetails will never be disclosed to a 3rd party without your prior\nagreement&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>nor will you recieve unsolicited\ncommunications from Clerksroom Direct. Clerksroom Direct holds a valid secure\nsite certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WHAT CAN A BARRISTER DO FOR ME?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Barristers can:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>provide expert legal opinion and advise<\/li><li>draft legal documents<\/li><li>attend Court as your advocate<\/li><li>represent you at a mediation or arbitration<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barristers\nare experts in the law and provide a high level of skill when advocacy is\nrequired to present your case in a Court or Tribunal. Most barristers do\nnot&nbsp;conduct litigation but, if required, we are able to provide&nbsp;\nsome&nbsp;who are now approved to do so by the Bar Standards Board. We can\nadvise who is best placed to help you once we have reviewed your enquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF GOING DIRECT TO A BARRISTER RATHER THAN A\nSOLICITOR?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COST<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barristers\nare remarkably cost effective mainly due to their low overheads. Our barristers\nmainly work from home which helps to reduce costs further. Many&nbsp;people who\nhave instructed barristers directly have commented favourably regarding\nthe&nbsp;cost of doing so. There is no duplication of work, therefore costs are\nnot duplicated. Barristers fees are often 30% cheaper than solicitors\nfees.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.clerksroomdirect.com\/30-barristers-fees\">See Barristers fees tab<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FIXED FEES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most\nbarristers will be happy to provide&nbsp;a fixed fee quote or work to a budget\nas set by you. Please don\u2019t be afraid to ask if a piece of work can be\ncompleted for a set price. We welcome the challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EXPERTISE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barristers\nare legal experts&nbsp;who&nbsp;normally specialise&nbsp;in a limited range\nof&nbsp;areas of law. Using an expert means you have the right answer quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COMMUNICATION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\ndeal directly with the barrister and you will be able to discuss the matter by\nphone, email, Skype or any other agreed method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SPEED<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dealing\ndirect with a barrister tends to be much quicker as&nbsp;the only parties\ninvolved are you and your barrister. A normal turnaround time for advice is 7\ndays but it can be much quicker if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WHY WAS I NOT AWARE I COULD GO DIRECTLY TO A BARRISTER UNTIL\nNOW?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\nrules changed in 2004 to allow members of the public to instruct directly. Most\nbarristers do not want to deal with clients directly, preferring&nbsp;the\ntraditional route of working with solicitors. This has meant that little\nadvertising&nbsp;has been undertaken&nbsp;to market the service directly to\nprivate or business clients which has resulted in limited media\npublicity.&nbsp; We continue to work with approximately 20,000 solicitors in\nEngland &amp; Wales but we also welcome the opportunities provided by the\nPublic Access rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HOW DO I FIND OUT IF I QUALIFY FOR LEGAL AID?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal\naid can help pay for legal advice, family mediation or representation in court\nor at a tribunal. You\u2019ll be asked general questions about your legal problem\nand your financial situation.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/legal-aid-checker.justice.gov.uk\/\">Click here to check.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAN I GET CREDIT OR A PAYMENT PLAN TO COVER\nTHE COSTS OF MY CASE?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes.\nThere are now companies who provide finance for Barristers fees. One example is\n\u201cLegal Cost Finance\u201d \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/legalcostfinance.co.uk\/\">Click here to visit their\nwebsite and make an enquiry.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHERE DO I START?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact\nus by phone, email or&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/whitecollar.clerksroomdirect.com\/\">click here to create an enquiry<\/a>. We will help you to find\nthe right Barrister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LANDLORD &amp; TENANT DISPUTES\/CLAIMS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For\nLandlords and for Tenants, whatever your requirements, we can help you with\nyour legal needs, disputes or claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For\nLandlords and for Tenants, whatever your requirements, we can help you with\nyour legal needs, disputes or claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Landlords<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether\nyou need advice on the relevant laws applicable to you and your property;\nassistance in drafting your tenancy agreements, notices or other documents; or\nadvice and assistance regarding deposit schemes we can assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\ncan also assist you in recovery of rent arrears; evicting tenants; taking Court\naction and recovery of your property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Tenants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moving\nin to a new property can be a stressful experience just on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\ncan assist you in dealing with your tenancy agreements whether you require\nadvice on your obligations or whether you just need to know what it all means\nin clear and simple terms, we can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Problems\nmay also arise when living in your property, i.e. the boiler may break down or\nthere is damage to your property which has not been caused by you. We can\nassist you in presenting these problems to your landlord and provide advice and\nassistance should you have any claims to make against your Landlord regarding\nsuch repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When\nleaving your property, you may also have problems with getting your deposit\nback or a dispute regarding the state of the property. We can assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who we are Our website address is: https:\/\/www.civil2legal.com. BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIMS A breach of contract can come in different forms but no matter how it happens, there is something you can do about it Types of Contracts There are various ways a contract can be made between parties. 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