Legal Services

We offer a comprehensive range of legal and advice services.

Residential Property

We pride ourselves in having helped generations of people in Leighton Buzzard and surrounding areas to move house. Our aim is to make your move as trouble free as possible, allowing you to concentrate on the essentials of moving your family and possessions. Your home is probably the biggest financial investment you will ever make. We provide quality legal advice, combined with conveyancing that is efficient and at a competitive price. At Ray Nixon Brown we have a vast knowledge of the local area, which assists us in assisting you by knowing what steps we need to make to ensure you get the home you want. Because we are local you can come and see us to discuss your concerns face to face.

Commercial Property

We can help your business to buy or sell its premises whether they are freehold or leasehold. We can also help you with the renewal of existing Leases when they run out. If you are a landlord we can assist in the preparing of new leases, the renewal of the existing Leases and negotiations regarding subsidiary matters such as rent reviews.

Tenancy Agreements

If you are a tenant taking on new premises we can help you with advice about your rights as a tenant and about the terms of the Tenancy Agreement. As a landlord we can give you the benefit of many years of experience in dealing with rented premises and can prepare Tenancy Agreements for you.

Company and Commercial Law

For our business clients we can offer advice and services upon the management and administration of your business affairs whether you trade as a limited company, in partnership or on your own account.

Divorce and Family

At Ray Nixon Brown we undertake all areas of Matrimonial law and can advise and assist you in relation to each aspect of divorce including maintenance, property and pension provision together with the law relating to children including any local authority social services involvement.

Wills and Probate

When a loved one dies it is never easy to cope. Even though you may not feel up to dealing with their affairs it is something that has to be done. At Ray Nixon Brown we have an experienced team to help lift that burden, providing you with support at a difficult time. If someone has died without leaving a Will, complicated legal rules may apply as to who receives the Estate. You need the facts. To avoid complications for your loved ones, making a Will provides peace of mind. It is the only way to ensure that your possessions and investments go to who you want. We will help you to put your wishes into effect. Inheritance Tax is a problem which affects an increasing number of people. We can advise on this and often suggest ways in which this tax can be mitigated. We can also help in dealing with the preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney or with Applications to the Court of Protection for the appointment of a Deputy where a person can no longer look after his or her own affairs.

Personal Injury

If you are unlucky enough to suffer injury at work or in a road accident, you may be able to claim damages or compensation. We offer a wide and comprehensive service for handling personal compensation claims, wither through direct negotiation with insurance companies or through the Courts.

Employment

Any employer should seek legal advice before making any decisions on reducing his workforce or dismissing an employee. A wrong decision can be very costly. As an employee, you may feel that you have been dismissed unfairly or without being told of your redundancy entitlement. We can help at every stage: from the preparation of the claim forms to representing you at an Employment Tribunal. Among our wide range of services for companies, we also prepare contracts of employment.

Civil Litigation and Disputes

If you become involved in a dispute with someone that ultimately has to be resolved by a Court, you should take professional advice. You need a clear honest view on the prospects of success, and also guidance on your potential liability for costs, not only for yourself but also those of your opponent. Disputes can arise in all sorts of circumstances, help yourself by speaking to us.

Debt Collection and Insolvency

For most businesses Debt Recovery is an increasing problem. In order to combat this we will quickly establish the most viable financial options to pursue any such debts, including High Court, County Court and Insolvency Proceedings. We will advise you on various methods of obtaining and enforcing judgments to help you to realise the debt. We can handle one off debts or provide an ongoing service to advise and pursue all your outstanding debts on your behalf.

Liquor Licensing

Our specialist liquor licensing department offers a comprehensive service for the commercial client. The Licensing Act 2003 includes many changes, for example, a new Licensing Authority, Premises Licensing, Personal Licensing etc.