Services

At your service

Whether your background is Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force, as a Regular or Reservist, you and your family have access to a wide range of independent legal services and advice through Forces Law. We can also provide services for Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel and immigration law services for Afghan Interpreters.

Our services do not stop when you stop serving. Our services extend to our Veteran community and include legal matters relating to non-service matters too.

For more information on specific services, click on the links below.

Military Sexual Trauma

If you have been sexually assaulted, it is important to remember, it is not your fault. Don’t be afraid to get help.

Disputes and Litigation

When disputes arise, we can advise on the litigation process in a cost-effective way, helping resolve disputes quickly and reduce the impact on you, your family or your business

Business and Commercial

Commercial Solutions tailored for the individual legal needs of our Armed Forces Community outside of service.

Mental Health & Mental Capacity

Helping individuals requiring mental health legal advice and representation.

Immigration

Immigration Law advice including settlement applications, Citizenship registration and Limited Leave to Remain.

Court of Protection & Deputyship

Court of Protection solicitors provide advice and assistance to help you in the initial stages of the Deputyship or acting as an Attorney.

Lasting Power of Attorney

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a way of giving someone you trust, your attorney, the legal authority to make decisions on your behalf.

Wills

Failure to make a Will means your Estate will pass under the rules of intestacy and those who you would like to benefit, may in fact not benefit at all.

Fatal Accident

If a loved one has been fatally injured in an accident, you may be able to claim compensation.

Psychiatric Injury

Recognised psychiatric injuries can include Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety Disorder or mood or depressive disorder to name but a few.

Family Law – Children

Arrangements for children including contact, living arrangements and social services.

Family Law – Divorce

Family matters including prenuptial agreements, guardianship consent, overseas accompanied assignments and divorce.

Harassment

Harassment is not permitted by either military or civilian law and can have serious consequences on your health.

AFCS and War Pension Schemes

If you have suffered an injury as a result of your service, then you may have a claim for compensation.

Medical Negligence

Unfortunately, even if you have been treated in the best military or civilian medical centres, mistakes do happen.

Personal Injury

If you have suffered an injury you may be entitled to compensation, even if your injury was as a result of your service.

Service Complaints

Military employment law is very complex, particularly in respect of time limits and procedure.

Employment Law

Employment Law regulates the civilian employer employee relationship and imposes rights and responsibilities on both the employer and the employee.

Forces Help to Buy Scheme (FHTB)

From conducting searches, through drawing up and exchanging contracts to completion, Forces Law members can handle the whole conveyancing process for you, and help make getting the keys to a home of your own a reality.

Property and Housing

Whether you are a first-time buyer or a landlord, we can advise you on all manner of issues relating to property.

Criminal and Courts Martial

Any person, regardless of Service, rank or income, is entitled to a lawyer free of charge at any RMP, SIB or civilian Police interview. It is a fundamental and very important right.

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We are able to offer legal advice on all matters, from civilian issues to courts martial, calling on our members wealth of experience, in every matter relating to forces life.

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