London law firms

Law firms in London can handle any kind of case, but as London is a major financial centre, many of the law firms in London tend to specialise in an area of financial law. Good examples are insurance and tax law. As London is the base for many of the companies in the top 100 FTSE index and the headquarters of Lloyds of London there are many law firms in London that you could use.

The key to finding good law firms in London is to understand what kind of solicitor you will need. Solicitors can handle most cases except criminal trials, which will require a barrister. If you are involved in a criminal case, this may well be heard at the Central Criminal Court - more commonly known as the Old Bailey. Law firms in London can help you with some aspects of your case, and may even be able to put you in contact with a barrister, but your solicitor cannot represent you in court.

Solicitors and barristers have their own governing bodies. For solicitors this is the Law Society, which has a code of conduct that they must follow. For barristers this is the General Council of the Bar - more commonly known as the Bar Council. Check that the professionals at the law firms in London you have contacted are members of these organisations. This should ensure you receive a high level of service at all times.

As London is such a large city there are several civil and criminal courts. The main central criminal court is the Old Bailey. You can contact this court at:

Old Bailey
London
EC4M 7EH
Main switchboard:020 7248 3277

General cases will be heard by a county court. You can contact the county court in London at:

13 - 14 Park Crescent
London
W1B 1HT
Main switchboard:020 7248 3277

If you need general help and advice about the law before you formally contact a solicitor in London the Citizens Advice Bureau has many offices across the city. The City of London Citizens Advice Bureau can be found at 32 Ludgate Hill. Telephone:020 7248 3277.

If you would like help finding recommended solicitors local to London, Contact Law can put you in touch with a firm we work with free of charge. So, if you have any questions please call us on 020 7248 3277 or complete the web-form above.