ABOUT THE TEAM

Lewis Nedas Law is an award-winning, modern London based law firm, highly rated and ranked in Chambers UK, the Legal 500, and Super Lawyers UK. If you are a legal professional, you can recommend us for 

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We are proud to state that we enjoy a reputation of offering exceptional client care and services across all of our departments.

Our mature and experienced teams have both the breadth and depth of knowledge to assist you, which has been acknowledged by a variety of legal ranking directories and a variety of financial and legal publications.

We are regularly asked to comment on legal issues in print and on television and radio.

About Lewis Nedas Law

Founded in 1982

5 Offices

50 people in their team


Practice areas
Business
Criminal Defense
Employment & Labor
Family
Immigration
Lawsuits & Disputes
Real Estate
Elder Law

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Practice areas

Business

COMMERCIAL LAWYERS LONDON

Lewis Nedas has a new Commercial and Litigation Department as part of our aim to offer our clients a more comprehensive all round service.

WHAT WE DO

Below is a brief list of recent and ongoing matters to give a flavour of the types of cases the Department has been dealing with. 

Commercial

  • Acting for Company in relation to £600K worth of new Investment
  • Acting for Company in relation to issue of new shares and shareholder agreement
  • Acting for Company in relation to the Sale of its business
  • Acting for Company in Joint Venture and Option Agreement
  • Advising Company in relation to Employment documentation
  • Advising Company in FCA Application

Litigation

  • Advising Investor in £1m Ponzi Claim
  • Representing a firm of Solicitors at the SDT
  • Representing a Solicitor who is appealing against an Intervention
  • Representing an alleged “Shadow Director” in Company Director Disqualification Proceedings involving over £1m
  • Representing a Director who is being investigated by the Liquidator in relation to £100K claim
  • Representing Defendant in Personal Injury appeal to Court of Appeal
  • Representing Director in a Company Dispute to the value of £500K
  • Representing Company in debt claim to recover over £100K of unpaid invoices
  • Representing Lender in debt claim to recover £300K loan
  • Representing Owner in relation to urgent delivery up of a luxury Sports Car
  • Representing Landlord in Accelerated Possession Proceedings
  • Representing Landlord in breach of covenant claim in the First Tier Property Tribunal
  • Representing Property Owner in relation to Boundary Dispute
  • Representing Property Owner in Squatter Proceedings
  • Representing Property Sellers against a claim for misrepresentation
  • Representing Tenant in relation to Residential Possession Proceedings
  • Advising Company in relation to Company Voluntary Arrangement
  • Representing Company in Winding Up Proceedings
  • Advising Company in relation to Redundancy Procedure and Compromise Agreement
  • Representing Employee in relation to breach of Restrictive Covenant Claim

COSTS & CHARGE OUT RATES

The Departments costs and charge-out rates vary from matter to matter.  It is not unusual for the Department to charge the client a fixed fee to take them to a certain point in a transaction.  For instance, in litigation work, we might charge to read the papers, meet with the client and to prepare a letter before claim. We might then request further payments to prepare the claim and issue proceedings at court or deal with any defence; to deal with the collation and disclosure of documents; to prepare witness statements; to instruct counsel, to represent the client at a hearing and so on and so forth.  In short, we often find that a commercial approach is necessary in order to achieve transparency and to ensure that the client feels happy in the service we are providing, as it allows us and the client to keep a running eye on costs in the case.

That aside, we do reserve the right to charge at our hourly rates where appropriate. In general, the hourly rate charged will depend on a number of circumstances, including: the type of work, the value of the claim, and the urgency.

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION LAWYERS LONDON

We can advise on all aspects of corporate and commercial law, from starting the company to bringing its affairs to an end and everything in between. Contact us for advice on:

  • Asset Sales and Acquisition
  • Bribery & Corruption Compliance & Investigations
  • Business Dispute Resolution
  • Business Investigations (Criminal & Regulatory)
  • Cartels, Competition & Anti-Trust
  • Civil Asset Recovery & Forfeiture
  • Company Administration
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Company Formation & Constitution
  • Corporate Finance
  • Corporate Governance
  • Directors
  • Directors' Duties & Disqualification
  • Employee Fraud
  • HGV Regulatory Services
  • Insolvency Lawyers
  • Joint Ventures
  • Lawyers for Business
  • Licensing
  • Management Buy-Outs & Buy-Ins
  • Partnership Disputes
  • Partnerships, Limited Liability Partnerships & Limited Partnerships
  • Professional Negligence
  • Regulatory, Compliance & Professional Disciplinary Matters
  • Restructuring & Re-Organisation including Corporate Recovery & Insolvency
  • Sales, Purchases & Mergers/Demergers of Companies & Businesses
  • Shareholders Agreements & Shareholders Disputes
  • Share Capital: Structure, Allotment and Transfers
  • Shareholder Rights and Remedies
  • Terms & Conditions

CONTACT OUR BUSINESS LAWYERS IN CENTRAL LONDON

To speak to one of our solicitors, please telephone us on 020 3811 5937 or complete our online enquiry form.

With offices in Camden and Mayfair, we represent and advise businesses in Central London, West London, North London and across the UK.

Banking & Finance
Business Registration
Contract
Employer
Franchising
Investment
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation

Criminal Defense

CRIMINAL DEFENCE SOLICITORS, LONDON

 

Have you been accused of a criminal offence? If you have been arrested, questioned or asked to attend an interview with the police or fear you might be, you need the help of a criminal defence solicitor. Our criminal law defence team is among the most highly rated in London, and we defend people accused of crimes in the Crown Court, Magistrates Court and High Court daily.

There is not a criminal charge we have not provided legal representation against. From general crime to public order offences, to sexual offences such as sexual assault, to business crime to road traffic offences. We have been involved in every type of criminal case in every court. No matter your legal needs, we can assist.

We can provide immediate specialist criminal legal advice and criminal defence representation at every stage of the criminal law process. If you need a criminal lawyer, contact Lewis Nedas today. From your first interview at the police station to legal representation by a criminal defence lawyer in court, we will be by your side.

CRIMINAL LAWYERS LONDON

No matter the offence, our team will have a criminal law solicitor who can help. Our criminal defence team is one of the best in the UK and has extensive experience appearing in criminal trials. We can help you with any of the following:

CORPORATE CRIME & WHITE COLLAR CRIME DEFENCE

  • Account Freezing Order (AFO) and Account Forfeiture Orders (AFOO)
  • Bribery & Corruption Compliance & Investigations
  • Deferred Prosecution Agreements
  • Employee Fraud
  • Environmental Crime
  • Extradition, Mutual Legal Assistance & International Investigations
  • FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft) Prosecutions
  • FCA Investigations & Prosecutions
  • Fraud Defence
  • Health & Safety Prosecutions
  • Insider Dealing & Market Manipulation/Abuse
  • Money Laundering
  • SFO Investigations & Prosecutions

MOTORING OFFENCES & ROAD TRAFFIC LAWYERS LONDON

  • Careless and Dangerous Driving
  • Death by Dangerous Driving
  • Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs
  • Driving Whilst Disqualified
  • Driving With a Foreign Licence
  • Driving Without Insurance or Driver's Licence
  • Speeding
  • Tachograph offences

SEXUAL OFFENCES DEFENCE SOLICITORS

  • Cold Case or Historic Allegations Defence
  • Cyber/Computer Crime (Pornography) & Fraud
  • Sexual Offences

WE CAN ALSO HELP YOU WITH:

  • Contempt Proceedings
  • Cybercrime and Online Offences
  • Firearms Law
  • Serious Crime
  • Tax & VAT Prosecutions & Investigations
  • Violent Crime
  • Youth Crime

We have been defending clients against criminal charges for over 35 years. If you need legal advice or criminal defence representation, contact us as soon as possible. See our main criminal defence page for more information on our criminal defence lawyers based in central London.

OUR SPECIALIST CRIMINAL LAWYERS

Our team of expert solicitors in this area includes: Jeffrey Lewis, Unan Choudhury, Fiona Grandy, Miles Herman,Paul Mason, Tony Meisels, Penny Muir, James Reilly, Sean Reilly, Laura Saunsbury, Keith Wood.

CONTACT OUR CRIMINAL LAWYERS IN CENTRAL LONDON

If you are the subject of a criminal investigation, contact us today. To speak to one of our solicitors, please telephone us on 020 3811 5937 or complete our online enquiry form.

With offices in Camden and Mayfair, we represent and advise businesses in Central London, West London, North London and across the UK.

Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Employment & Labor

EMPLOYMENT LAW

In the current climate, employment law issues are high on everyone’s agenda. Whether it is redundancy or workplace disputes, you need a lawyer you can trust.

EMPLOYMENT LAW SOLICITORS LONDON

At Lewis Nedas Law, we have experience of acting for both employees and employers in all aspects of employment law, every kind of employment dispute, and any workplace-related action. We can advise on a wide range of employment law issues including:

  • Age & Disability Discrimination
  • Bullying & Harassment
  • Civil Litigation
  • Collective Consultation
  • Constructive Dismissal
  • Contractual Disputes
  • Contracts of Employment
  • Discrimination in the Workplace
  • Drafting Of Employment Contracts
  • Employee Fraud
  • Employee Rights During Pregnancy and Maternity Leave
  • FCA Regulatory Issues
  • Gender Pay Gap Reporting Obligations 2018
  • Grievance Procedure for Employers
  • Guide to Employment Status
  • Guide to Workplace Monitoring
  • Human Rights in the Workplace
  • Maternity & Paternity Issues
  • Part-Time Workers’ Rights
  • Professional Regulatory/Disciplinary
  • Redundancy
  • Regulatory, Compliance & Professional Disciplinary Matters
  • Settlement Agreements
  • Sex Discrimination
  • Tribunal Representation
  • TUPE & Collective Redundancy
  • Types of Workplace Discrimination
  • Unfair Dismissal
  • What to expect at an Employment Tribunal
  • Whistle-Blowing
  • Working Time Regulations

We also recognise that, sometimes, it’s best not to go to court. Our employment solicitors in London are experts in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. We can help you get the result you want without the stress and expense of going to court.

We understand how sensitive workplace disputes can be and suggest following a mediatory approach initially and where possible. However if that approach breaks down then we are fully equipped to engage in litigation.

We instruct leading employment specialist advocates and barristers and offer concise, prompt advice and a personally tailored service by top quality lawyers at reasonable prices.

OUR SPECIALIST LAWYERS

Our team of expert solicitors in this area includes: Jeffrey Lewis.

CONTACT EMPLOYMENT LAW SOLICITORS LONDON, UK

With offices in Camden and Mayfair, we advise and represent businesses throughout London and across the UK. For further information or to speak directly to an employment solicitor please telephone us on 020 3811 5937 or complete our online enquiry form.

 

ABOLITION OF EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL FEES: WHAT IS IT LIKELY TO MEAN FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES ALIKE?

The Supreme Court decision in R (on application of Unison) v Lord Chancellor (2017) UK SC 51 (26/07/2017) ruled unanimously that the Employment Tribunal fees brought in by government in 2013 are unlawful, deny the fundamental right of access to justice and contrary to both common and EU law. Additionally, the Supreme Court also ruled that these fees discriminate against women.

Unison persisted with their claim despite numerous rejections and set backs from the lower courts.

This has to be one of the most momentous recent decisions in Employment law and the ramifications of this ruling are going to be enormous and complex.

The number of claims in the Employment Tribunal dropped from 7,000 to 1,000 (a reduction of nearly 70%) after the imposition of those fees, and it's highly unlikely that future numbers of claims will reach 7,000 again. This is largely because of the mandatory ACAC early conciliation process.

Apparently, government are considering whether or not to reintroduce fees at lower levels and in a lawful manner, but even if they decide to do this it will take a great deal of time.

In the first instance, the most likely effect is to cause further strain and delays within the severely underfunded Employment Tribunal system.

Fees paid by claimants since 2013 will fave to be refunded, and those employers who settled or paid compensation (including the tribunal fee element) will also have to be refunded.

It may be possible for employees now to bring claims out if time, but this very much depends upon the type of claim (i.e. unfair dismissal or discrimination). Each of these claims have individual tests that must be satisfied, e.g. Whether it was 'not reasonably practicable' or if it is 'just and equitable' to bring a claim, respectively.

This could lead to huge difficulties for those seeking to bring or defend older claims, particularly if documentation and records have been destroyed or lost.

The Employment Tribunal has made a recent case management order dealing with the consequences of this Supreme Court ruling:

1) The stay on those claims relying upon this judegement is to be lifted immediately;

2) Reimbursement of fees are to be made, following administrative arrangements made by both the MOJ and HMCTS;

3) Reinstatement of claims rejected on the basis of non payment of fees shall be made pursuant to administrative arrangements produced by the MOJ and HMCTS;

4) Remainder of claims brought upon reliance of the Unison judgement should be brought in the usual way to the regional Employment Judge for each ET region.

EMPLOYMENT LAW - INFORMATION ON FEES

For information on fees and funding relating to Employment Law cases, please see our information page.

 

CONTACT OUR EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS FOR LEGAL ADVICE TODAY

Contact Lewis Nedas Law today Call us on 020 3811 6784 or complete our online enquiry form

Hiring & Firing
Employment Rights
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Wrongful Termination
Pension

Family

FAMILY LAWYERS LONDON

Dealing with legal issues relating to family relationships and change in circumstances can be very stressful and emotional. The increasing complexity of modern relationships means that many people are likely to need legal assistance about a family law issue during their lifetime. 

Our specialist solicitors will follow a conciliatory approach that ensures the best outcome for you and your family. By using a lawyer to assist with any changes in a relationship, many issues of conflict can be avoided or reduced to ensure the most effective outcome. We understand that every relationship is different; therefore, our advice will be tailored to your specific issues and needs. We will ensure that you are kept fully informed on the process so that you know what to expect and are prepared for what is going to happen every step of the way.  Get in touch with our team today, call us on 020 3993 0959 or complete our online enquiry form.

OUR FAMILY LAW SERVICES

Family law is used to assist during complicated changes in relationships.  This can be a new relationship, such as a marriage, a child coming into the family, or the end of a relationship and the issues this creates.

There are usually various elements involved, including often difficult issues around children and this can leave you feeling uncertain with a lot of questions. Decisions often need to be made that will impact the whole family for years to come. Our specialist family law team recognise this and will do their best to support you sensitively during these times.

The team can advise and represent you across a whole range of family law issues, including:

  • Divorce
  • No-fault divorce
  • Financial arrangements on divorce
  • Parents going through a divorce or separation
  • How divorce might affect your pension
  • How financial settlements in divorce could be affected by proceeds of crime
  • Arrangements relating to children, including social services
  • Adoption
  • Unmarried and cohabiting couples
  • Prenuptial / Postnuptial partnership agreements
  • Prenuptial or pre-civil partnership agreements
  • Mediation
  • International family law

A TAILORED APPROACH FROM LEWIS NEDAS LAW

Just as every relationship is unique, so are the issues that arise from them. We recognise that we live in a very diverse society and so will tailor our advice to suit your precise needs. Our expert family solicitors can advise you on the best approach and discuss the steps that need to be taken. There can be a degree of urgency with some situations, especially those relating to children, and this is why it is strongly advisable to get expert representation as soon as an issue arises.

It is generally better for family law issues to be resolved using a non-confrontational approach where possible to avoid matters having to go through the courts. It is usually cheaper and quicker but also tends to result in a fair agreement more amicably. Our family law team can advise you on the best approach depending on your particular circumstances and the most effective way to proceed with your case.

CONTACT OUR FAMILY LAW SOLICITORS, LONDON

Our solicitors have extensive experience in handling matters relating to all aspects of family law, including divorce, financial arrangements, adoption and cohabitation, Our team will work closely with you to make sure that they find the best approach to move your case forward and get the best result in the circumstances. We can handle a wide range of family law issues and can give our clients impartial and practical advice and guidance. We know how difficult legal issues relating to your family can be and our team will support you through the whole process.

Contact our specialist Family Lawyers today on 020 3993 0959 or complete our online enquiry form.

Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Marriage

Immigration

IMMIGRATION SOLICITORS IN LONDON

At Lewis Nedas Law we can help those who looking to live or work in the UK.

Many non-EU nationals, and now EU citizens who had not applied to the EU Settlement Scheme by 30 June 2021, will be required to apply for permission to be able to work in the UK.

Migrating to the UK can be a difficult and confusing process with ever changing rules and regulations the process has many pitfalls. The law is ever changing and sometimes changes are quickly brought in and difficult to keep up to date with.

Our specialist immigration services are designed to support you and your business with visa applications, as well as being available to individuals and families. 

We can advise on a wide range of Immigration law issues including:

  • Business Support/Sponsor Licence
  • Tier 2 - Skilled Workers
  • Tier 2 - Intra Company Transfer Visa
  • Tier 5 - Temporary workers
  • Business Visitor Visa
  • Spouse Visa
  • Naturalisation
  • Indefinite Leave to Remain
  • Refusals and Appeals

By instructing us, your specialist immigration solicitor will discuss the various visa options with you, taking into account the outcome you are looking to achieve. Your immigration solicitor will be friendly and professional and support you throughout the immigration process; making sure you understand what is happening at every stage of the process.

We have many years of knowledge and experience in advising on immigration law and successfully submitting applications to the Home Office.

If you have had an application refused, we can also assist and will be able to support you with appeals to the Home Office and/or with Judicial Reviews.

BUSINESS SUPPORT

The Tier 1 Investor visa offered UK residency for between two to five years, depending on the size of investment into shares or loans in UK registered companies and was a popular route for some high net worth individuals that wanted to settle in the UK. Due to the government sudden withdrawal of this route the visa is no longer available but there are other options that may be available.

Some other alternatives for high net worth individuals include:

  • Innovator visa – This is available to migrants planning to launch a new ‘innovative’ business in the UK that delivers new products or services into the market. The scheme grants a three year visa which can be extended for another three years.
  • Global talent visa – This available to leaders in the fields of academia and research, arts and culture or digital technologies. This scheme requires an endorsement from an approved organisation and grants a five year visa which can be extended each time it expires.

The government will release information from time to time on new schemes but potential applicant should contact Lewis Nedas Law for specific advice and any replacement scheme for the Investor Visa

SPONSOR LICENCE

In order to recruit and retain Skilled Workers in the UK, employers now need a sponsor licence. 

Obtaining a sponsor licence is an involved process where you are required to demonstrate eligibility and suitability requirements. 

For employers with a sponsor licence it is vital to maintain full compliance with the regulations given that EU and non-EU citizens now need to be sponsored in order to work in the UK.

Once you have been granted a sponsor licence, you will be able to recruit Skilled Workers from outside the UK. 

We will be able to assist your business with its application for a sponsor licence and to help you maintain your sponsor licence.

If you are faced with or have experienced a revocation or suspension of your sponsor licence, we will be on hand to work with you to seek its re-instatement.

TIER 2 - SKILLED WORKERS

In order to meet the definition of “Skilled Worker”, the person must meet certain conditions and requirements, which often change and evolve but generally require a certain level of qualification, such as, NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent). Other conditions need to be met, which we can explain and help navigate.

As the employer, you will need to hold a Sponsor Licence, along with meeting all the other necessary criteria. The process is complex but for those who meet the requirements, this can be the easiest way to employ a foreign national.

TIER 2 - INTRA COMPANY TRANSFER VISA

Those working for multi-national businesses may be allowed to work in the UK where their employment transfers to the UK. The role/position needs to be a skilled one and the individual will need to secure a Tier 2 – Intra Company Transfer Visa before they relocate.

As the employer, you will need to have a UK branch or subsidiary (Limited Company or LLP) and it must have a certificate of sponsorship. If secured, the visa will allow the individual to work for a named employer in a specific role.

There are additional requirements here that do not apply to a Tier 1 – Skilled Worker visa, in that, the individual needs to meet and demonstrate additional requirements around, for example, their finances and ability to speak English.

TIER 5 - TEMPORARY WORKERS

There are various types of temporary worker visas that allow people to work in the UK. In order for these to apply, you, as the employer, will need a Sponsorship Licence.

There are various options when looking at Temporary worker visas and specialist guidance and support should be obtained from our specialist team.

BUSINESS VISITOR VISA

We are able to advise businesses and individuals on the extent to which they can rely on the visitor category, which might prove an easier / quicker option than other options.

With a Business visitor visa, there are limitations on how long you can remain in the UK (typically, 6 months in any 12 month period) and there are some strict conditions that apply to this category, which need to be respected and which we can explain, if this is the best option for you.

We will advise you on whether the visitor category is suitable for your intended trip to the UK. We will ensure you have a clear understanding of what can and cannot be done when staying in the UK under the business visitor visa.

ADVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS

SPOUSE VISA

This type of visa will allow you or your spouse /partner to live in the UK for 30 months. Non-EU citizens may apply for a UK Spouse Visa if they are already married to a UK citizen, UK refugee or a person with ‘settled status’ in the UK.

Obtaining a Spouse Visa is often the first step towards permanent settlement status in the UK, as holding a Spouse Visa should lead to you being able to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain.

The main requirements for obtaining a Spouse Visa are that the relationship is genuine and subsisting. Proof of marriage is required and one or either of you need to have a certain level of annual income.

There are set criteria that need to be met and we can guide you on the process. It is best to get advice to ensure you are clear as to the requirements and process.

NATURALISATION

If you have held Permanent Residence or Indefinite Leave to Remain for a minimum of 12-months and have lived in the UK for over 5 years, you can apply for Naturalisation as a citizen of the UK.

If you are married to a British citizen and have Indefinite Leave to Remain and have resided in the UK for, at least, 3 years, then you also meet the criteria needed to start the application process for Naturalisation.

Becoming a British citizen allows you to work and live anywhere in the UK without immigration control constraints.

Naturalisation is a process that individuals must complete if they wish to become a British citizen. Once secured, a Naturalisation certificate is issued; allowing you to apply for a British passport.

We can help you through the application process for Naturalisation as a British citizen with the best chances of getting the positive outcome desired.

INDEFINITE LEAVE TO REMAIN

Those who have secured Indefinite Leave to Remain and/or Indefinite Leave to Enter no longer have any time constraints on their ability to stay in the UK.

There are various routes to Indefinite leave to remain and not all routes can lead to indefinite leave therefore it's best to seek expert advice. From time to time the rules will change and the law updated. Our specialist immigration lawyer has obtained indefinite leave for countless numbers of applicants.

REFUSALS AND APPEALS

If you or a family member have had an immigration application refused, we are here to help.

We have extensive knowledge and experience in all immigration matters, including Appeals Administrative reviews, Bail Applications, Deportation Orders and Judicial Review Challenges.

Please do note that you can only appeal if you have the legal right to do so and you will usually be told whether or not you have the right in your decision letter.

There are strict time limits that apply to appeals. Time is of the essence, so please contact us urgently in the event your application is refused.

If you do not have a right of appeal, our immigration solicitors are experienced in advising on Administrative Review and Judicial Review challenges against refusal decisions, as an alternative option. 

CONTACT OUR IMMIGRATION LAW SOLICITORS IN LONDON

To speak to our Immigration lawyers today please telephone us on 020 3131 5326 or complete our online enquiry form.

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Our specialist lawyer, Vinod Sharma charges out at £350.00+ vat per hour and where possible can offer fixed fees per case. He will be happy to discuss this.

Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit

Lawsuits & Disputes

CIVIL DISPUTES & LITIGATION

If you or your company are contemplating civil litigation, it is usually as a last resort, and means that all attempts to settle or ADR (alternative dispute resolution) have failed.

You will need to instruct a specialist team of civil litigators with strong, broad, highly honed negotiation/litigation skills, lengthy experience, commercial acumen, and a successful track record. Thankfully, you have found such a team.

Our specialist civil litigation team (all of whom are City firm trained) punches well above its weight and acts for a whole range of individuals and companies both in the UK and abroad.

We understand just how stressful and frustrating litigation can be, and we offer a personal, supportive service led by directors and senior specialist lawyers. We pride ourselves upon our fast, honest, direct, responses; our availability to our clients; our cost-aware, time-efficient approach; and our highly effective and successful Letters before Action.

We specialise in the following:

  • Advocacy
  • Asset tracing
  • Asset freezing
  • Business Dispute Resolution
  • Civil Asset Recovery for Victims of Crime
  • Commercial/contractual disputes
  • Company/shareholder disputes
  • Construction disputes
  • Contentious tax
  • Defamation and libel (including internet libel and defamation)
  • Debt Recovery
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Disputed Wills/Probate
  • Early Neutral Evaluation
  • Employment
  • Fraud Recovery
  • Injunctions (including Mareva) and other urgent remedies
  • Injunctive Relief (Freezing Orders and Search and Seizure Orders)
  • Insolvency Litigation
  • International commercial disputes
  • Jurisdiction and Cross-Border
  • Limitation
  • Partnership disputes
  • Passing off
  • Pre-Action Conduct
  • Property Litigation
  • Responding to a Claim
  • Security for Costs
  • Starting a Claim
  • Suing professionals in negligence/breach of contract

A major consideration for any client concerns the issue of funding litigation. Sometimes the recoverable costs involved outweigh the sum in dispute.

There are, thankfully, a whole raft of alternative funding schemes available e.g. director's legal insurance, CFAs (conditional fee arrangements), discounted CFAs, legal expenses insurance (often covered in household insurance and company insurance schemes), fixed fee, or third party funding.

You will find that our fees are highly competitive and reasonable in any event.

If you are involved in a dispute or have been threatened with legal action, you need expert advice. Our solicitors have decades of experience advising and representing clients across the full spectrum of legal areas. See the links below for more.

  • Advocacy
  • Business Dispute Resolution
  • Civil Asset Recovery & Forfeiture

OUR SPECIALIST LAWYERS

Our team of expert solicitors in this area includes: Ian Coupland, Adam Creasey.

CONTACT OUR COURT LAWYERS IN CENTRAL LONDON, NORTH LONDON

With offices in Camden and Mayfair, we represent and advise businesses in Central London, West London, North London and across the UK.

Contact Jeffrey Lewis or Ian Coupland for advice and assistance. Please telephone us on 020 3811 5937 or complete our online enquiry form here.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
Litigation

Real Estate

PROPERTY

It is vital to take expert legal advice on property-related matters, whether it is buying or selling your home, leasing property for business or buying property as an investment. Our award-winning property solicitors advise on:

  • Residential Conveyancing
  • Commercial Conveyancing
  • Leasehold Extensions, Enfranchisement & Right To Manage
  • Buy to Let (for both novice & experienced property investors)
  • First Time Buyers
  • Developers
  • Right to Buy
  • Shared Ownership Schemes

In a tough property market, you need property lawyers you can trust. At Lewis Nedas Law, we have over 35 yearsexperience in conveyancing, both residential and commercial.

PROPERTY SOLICITORS IN LONDON

We offer a first class, bespoke, highly personalised service by mature, specialist fully qualified property law solicitors.

Please note that we are NOT a high volume, cut price conveyancing “bucket shop” practice, staffed by paralegals.

Instead, we pride ourselves upon our high standards of client care, efficiency, and accessibility, all at REASONABLE, REALISTIC pricing levels.

Though based primarily at our Camden Town head office, our conveyancing solicitors operate across the UK. 

This is a tough, but stable market (particularly in Central London) and you will need highly skilled, highly experienced lawyers to guide you through your transaction.

RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING

Our residential conveyancing team can assist you with the following:

  • Getting onto the property ladder - see our NEW first time buyer property guide here
  • Residential conveyancing including buying or selling a house in the UK
  • Financing and sale of properties across the complete housing sector – in particular, high value property transactions, new builds, and country properties.

Our housing solicitors and residential property lawyers also deal with:

  • Freehold and leasehold sales
  • Leasehold enfranchisement
  • Transfers of equity
  • Financing and re-mortgaging

Got a question about property or conveyancing? For our conveyancing FAQ page click here.

COMMERCIAL CONVEYANCING

Our commercial property solicitors based in London deal with the following:

  • Acquisitions
  • Leases
  • Sales (acting for both landlords and tenants)

We adopt the same entrepreneurial and commercial approach as that of our clients, and act for many large scale commercial landlords (including buy to let landlords - there is a huge boom in the buy-to-let market at the moment) and foreign investors dealing with:

  • Business set ups
  • Investment properties, restaurant and retail properties

We have longstanding repeat clients in both sectors – we are often recommended to clients by other professionals, who appreciate our:

  • Direct approach
  • Our ability to react quickly and to process the transaction efficiently – all with a friendly, accessible approach

Additionally, we have a wide range of languages between us and have a wide international clientele.

ESTAS 2021 CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD

Some of our award winning team of property lawyers at the ESTAS 2021, photographed with a certain well known TV personality and property professional, Phil Spencer.

Commercial Real Estate
Foreclosure
Housing, Construction & Development
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage

Elder Law

PRIVATE CLIENT (WILLS, TRUSTS & PROBATE)

While you may think you have a life plan in place, it can be difficult to predict the legal needs and challenges that may arise. If you have small children, you may be ready to create a will. As your parents grow older, they may need your help to manage their assets, their health care and other needs.

ESTATE PLANNING, ESTATE ADMINISTRATION AND MORE

At Lewis Nedas Law, we remind our clients that you really can't take it with you. It is extremely important to prepare for the unexpected by creating a proper, legal estate plan. Our lawyers will carefully evaluate your assets and your goals in order to provide customised solutions based on your unique estate. If you are a beneficiary, an executor or a family member, we can also assist you during probate and estate administration.

WILLS, TRUSTS AND PROBATE SOLICITORS LONDON, UK

Our department of wills and probate lawyers is headed by Richard McConnell, and we pride ourselves on the department’s high standards of thorough, professional will writing, estate planning and administration, and Trust advice.

We offer a personal sensitive service and can deal with any size of estate; lasting Powers of Attorney, can act either as sole or joint executor; prepare the grant application and the Revenue account; advice on Inheritance Tax and possible reliefs and advise beneficiaries and executors.

Our solicitors can deal with any size of estate and any estate matter, including:

  • Wills
  • Living wills
  • Sharia Compliant Islamic Wills
  • Contested wills and probate
  • IHT planning
  • Probate and administration of estates
  • Powers of attorney
  • Guardianship of minor children
  • Discretionary trusts
  • Rights of cohabiting couples
  • Care of older people

Our team will be by your side every step of the way, answering your questions and providing you with personalised service.

CONTACT OUR ELDERLY CARE SOLICITORS BASED IN CAMDEN, LONDON

For further information or to speak to our solicitors please telephone us on 020 3811 5937, complete our online enquiry form or contact Jeffrey Lewis or Richard McConnell.

Estate Planning
Will & Testament
Trusts
Probate