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Petherbridge Bassra Your Local Solicitors
We’re on your side…
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Welcome Petherbridge Bassra is a Bradford firm helping clients with cases close to home, nationally and internationally. These pages will tell you what we do and how we do it and naturally we will highlight what we consider to be our virtues. But beyond that, the staff of Petherbridge Bassra take pride in their work and care about their clients’ cases and the reputation of the firm. As a result, others know to take this firm seriously and more importantly to consider your case seriously, because they know- we mean business. You have our assurance that we will give you the best that we can give and treat you openly and with respect and compassion. Lawyers can be human too. We are in it together.
Alan Petherbridge
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Family Law
Personal Injury
Civil Litigation
Sports Law
Road Traffic Offences
Criminal Law
Business & Complex Crime
Employment Law
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Family Law Petherbridge Bassra Your Local Solicitors
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Family problems can take a huge emotional and financial toll on every member of the family. Our team of experienced Family Law Solicitors deal with a wide range of matters relating to relationship breakdown, children and ensuring the vulnerable are protected and have a voice within the justice system. The Divorce packages we offer are highly tailored to meet individual needs, starting at just £250+VAT. An initial consultation is FREE of charge. Areas of specialism: • Divorce • Separation • Children – Custody/Access • Financial Matters • Property • Assets & Businesses • Domestic Violence • Forced Marriage • Care Proceedings/Social Services
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Employment Law for Employees Petherbridge Bassra Your Local Solicitors
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Problems at work can be incredibly stressful, especially in today’s climate where jobs can be hard to come by. We take people through Employment Law in a straightforward way to ascertain whether they have been treated unfairly and ensure the situation is redressed. We have a 96% success rate for employees at tribunal. An initial consultation with one our Employment Law team is free of charge and we operate on a no win, no fee basis. Areas of specialism: • Unfair treatment • Dismissal • Redundancy • Discrimination (including maternity discrimination) • Non-payment of wages • Representation at a disciplinary hearing or employment tribunal • Changes to contracts/terms of Employment • Being asked to do things that aren't 'right' • Unsafe working conditions • Injuries at work • Compromise/Settlement Agreements
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Employment Law for Business Owners & HR Professionals Petherbridge Bassra Your Local Solicitors
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Our in-depth knowledge of Employment Law comes in handy for many businesses of all sizes, endeavoring to make sure that they are getting things right in their workplaces when it comes to HR matters. We offer advice and representation in all of the following areas: • Contracts • Terms & Conditions – Including revisions to Terms & Conditions • Redundancies • Dismissals • Disciplinary matters • Grievances • Maternity Leave/Absence • Employment Tribunals • Compromise & Settlement Agreements • Re-structuring, particularly where staff roles/responsibilities and pay need to be revised You might also be interested to know that we can offer insurance policies that cover all your legal costs in the event of you being taken to a tribunal or becoming involved in lengthy legal proceedings. Everything we do is tailored to your business, minimising risk and uncertainy and ensuring compliance at all times.
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Criminal Law Petherbridge Bassra Your Local Solicitors
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Petherbridge Bassra has one of the largest criminal defence teams in the North of England. We give FREE and confidential advice and personal representation at any Police Station throughout the UK, any time of the day or night, 365 days a year. Our Criminal Law Department covers the following areas: • Arson • ASBO • Licence Recall • Assault • Manslaughter • Blackmail • Murder • Burglary • Offensive Weapon • Perjury • Criminal Damage • Perverting The Course of Justice • Deception • Public Order Offences • Drug Possession • Robbery • Drug Supply • Sexual Offences • Firearms • Youth Court • Fraud • Magistrates Court • Handling • Crown Court • Human Rights • Appeal Court • Kidnapping
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Road Traffic Offences Petherbridge Bassra Your Local Solicitors
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Driving is an essential part of everyday life. Road Traffic Law is increasingly complex and difficult and carries with it significant penalties. The Specialist Road Traffic Team at Petherbridge Bassra is pro-active in fighting client cases whether conducting a case to trial and mounting a challenge to technical evidence or offering the best possible arguments to the Court to avoid fines, points or disqualification.
Our Road Traffic Law Department covers the following areas: • Careless Driving • Construction and Use • Insurance • Dangerous Driving • Speeding • Death by Dangerous Driving • Speed Camera/Radar • Drink Driving • Tachographs • Driving Disqualified • Taxi Drivers • Driver Identification • Totting Up • Driver's Hours • Traffic Signs • Drunk in Charge • Exceptional Hardship • Failing to Stop/Report • Special Reasons
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Petherbridge Bassra provides representation & Legal Advice for Clubs, Professional and SemiProfessional sportspeople and those involved in the Sporting Industry across the UK.
Sports Law Petherbridge Bassra Your Local Solicitors
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Petherbridge Bassra has a specialist, niche Sports Law department which deals with all aspects of sporting law. • Contracts • Representation at Official Appeal Hearings • Disciplinary Matters • Transfer Negotiations
• Settlement/Release Agreements • Loans of Players • Employment Law • Broadcasting Rights
When acting for individual sportspeople we have an in-depth understanding of the importance of protecting image, privacy and maximising earning potential throughout a career and beyond. The key areas in which we give legal support and advice to sporting professionals include:
Contracts, Reviews & Negotiations Tribunals & Hearings Disciplinary Matters High Value Medical Negligence - Mis-diagnosis, inappropriate or delayed treatment, harmful or aggressive physio; • Sponsorship Deals • Protecting Privacy/Preventing Press Intrusion • Personal legal matters such as Divorce, Separation,Custody/Access, Protecting Assets.
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We are an official partner to Bradford City FC and notable successes include the re-instatement of the Club into the FA Cup in 2012 on appeal.
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Business & Regulatory Crime Petherbridge Bassra Your Local Solicitors
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Opus Law is the specialist department at Petherbridge Bassra Solicitors dealing with all business, regulatory and serious and complex crime. Opus Law was one of the founding members of the Specialist Fraud Panel which was established by the Legal Services Commission to undertake serious fraud cases. Opus Law is also a member of the Legal Services Commission's Very High Cost Case Panel. For further information about the services Opus Law can provide please call 0845 2003219. The Opus Law website is available at www.opuslaw.co.uk. We have the resources and legal expertise to effectively advise on and defend prosecutions brought by: • Serious Fraud Office • UK Dept for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS) • Revenue & Customs Prosecution Office
• Serious Organised Crime Agency • CPS Complex Crime Unit • Health and Safety Executive
All areas of complex crime are covered including: • Terrorism • Money Laundering • Banking and Mortgage Fraud • Confiscation Proceedings • Tax Investigations • Property Freezing Orders and Civil Recovery
• Restraint Proceedings • Freezing Orders • Proceeds of Crime • Internet Fraud • VAT Fraud and Diversion Fraud
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Personal Injury We assist individuals who have been involved in accidents to secure swift compensation to make up for factors such as loss of earnings, medical treatments and the physical and emotional trauma sustained.
Petherbridge Bassra Your Local Solicitors
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We are skilled in securing the best settlements possible for our clients, and deal in many Personal Injury cases a year involving, amongst others, the following situations. • Road Traffic Accidents (whether as a driver, passenger, pedestrian or cyclist – also including accidents on public transport) • Medical, Clinical or Dental Negligence (including mis-diagnosis or mis-treatment of a condition/incorrect prescribing of medication) • Injuries or scarring sustained from a hair or beauty treatment • Complications following cosmetic surgery • Injuries from faulty/defective products or equipment • Visitors/tourists injured whilst on holiday or studying in Britain (non-British nationals) • Pavement trips • Damp/sub-standard rented Housing or Accommodation, leading to ill-health
Work/Occupation Related Cases • Accidents in the workplace • Lack of training/lack of protective safety equipment provisions, resulting in an accident/injury • Industrial Injuries/Diseases related to the nature of employment eg industrial deafness, vibration white finger, certain cancers • Military Personal Injury Claims for those involved in an accident or injured whilst serving with the Armed Forces whilst stationed in the UK or abroad We work on a No-Win, No-Fee basis and offer an individual, caring and sensitive approach when dealing with Personal Injury matters.
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Petherbridge Bassra Your Local Solicitors
Vintry House, 18-24 Piccadilly, Bradford, BD1 3LS Tel: 01274 724114 Fax: 01274 724161 mail@petherbridgebassra.com www.petherbridgebassra.com
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