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Fox Williams

Website of London-based law firm Fox Williams. The site has information about the work of the company and staff profiles. Includes articles, news, webinars and podcasts focusing on aspects of commerce and technology, financial services, dispute resolution, employment law and other areas.

Register of Expert Witnesses

An online directory of chartered psychologists in the UK who are qualified to act as expert witnesses, provided by the British Psychological Society. The register, which is intended for courts and legal professionals, can be searched by area of expertise, geographical location, language spoken and/or other criteria.

Property Law

Property law site created by barrister Gary Webber, for lawyers, surveyors and others. Now run by IQ Legal Training Ltd, with most content restricted to subscribers, it includes articles, news and webinars.

Council for Licensed Conveyancers

The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) is responsible for regulating, training and issuing annual licences to licensed conveyancers (specialist property lawyers) in England and Wales. Its website has searchable directories of CLC lawyers and probate practitioners, guidance on using a licensed conveyancer, a guide to professional conduct, rules and practice notes and details of the CLC's complaints procedure. There is also information about qualifying as a licensed conveyancer, details of courses, examinations and practical training.

Property Litigation Association

Membership organisation for solicitors, legal executives and barristers specialising in property litigation. The website includes a library of articles, news updates, podcasts and blogs on aspects of property law and litigation from 2005 to the present. There are also details of training and other events, together with information about the PLA's law reform work.

Garden Law

Website of Garden Law written by Richard Smithies who is a partner with Bearders Solicitors in West Yorkshire. The site provides guidance to the law relating to gardens. There are sections covering trees, roots, walls, boundaries, bonfires and garden burial. Each section provides guidance to the law and links to judgements and legislation. There is also a discussion forum on garden law, a page of links and recommended books. A search facility using Google is embedded in the site.

Help with Boundary Problems

Website maintained by British chartered surveyor Jon Maynard FRICS, who specialises in boundary disputes between property owners. Provides free guidance on the law relating to boundaries, rights of way and problems with neighbours. Advice given on the site includes suggestions on where you can go for help with solving boundary disputes, what the costs are likely to be, and how to avoid problems arising in the first place. The site includes a news section, a glossary of terms and links to other websites.

Weblaw

Weblaw is the website of the technology law department at London-based law firm, Simons Muirhead & Burton LLP. Describes the range of services offered and provides articles, news, blogs and videos on legal tech, internet, data protection and e-commerce topics.

Pinsent Masons

The website of international law firm, Pinsent Masons. Its 'Outlaw' service, launched in 2000, provides news, forecasts, reports, guides and analysis regarding the firm's practice areas, which include energy and utilities; financial services and insurance; government and the public sector; infrastructure and construction services; retail and consumer law; manufacturing and engineering; real property; life sciences and healthcare; science and technology; and sport and hospitality. It is possible to sign up for a weekly digest of news and analysis.
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