COMMITTAL PROCEEDINGS: LEGAL AID IS AVAILABLE WITHOUT ASSESSMENT OF MERITS OR MEANS: BUT WHERE DOES A RESPONDENT OBTAIN REPRESENTATION (LOOK HERE I HOPE)

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   S.A. Kelly · November 18, 2019 at 02:20:40 · →

   I’m quite happy to deal with contempt matters. I’ve never encountered problems getting legal aid for clients facing this type of matter either. I’m still a bit confused about why Mr McKay encountered problems. A CRM14 is all you need.

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   Sarah Magson · November 18, 2019 at 07:26:40 · →

   Hi Gordon, I assist with Committal/Contempt cases where Part 8 proceedings are issued (usually following PI claim). The Court at Teesside provide respondents with a list of local providers letter – giving them a choice of where to go. HHJ stated that where the LAA refuse to give a one off certificate (if the firm hasn’t a crime or civil contract) – the matter should be referred back to him – where he can refer case to High Court and grant legal aid subject section 9(1) of the senior courts Act.

   The problem we have is finding counsel to do the advocacy as it is such a hybrid area and the fees are so low. It would also be good to have a list of counsel willing to do this work at the specified rates.

   If the committal case arises out of ASBI or injunction breach then the Crime team can act with assistance of the housing team under Crim14 funding.

   Watson Woodhouse Limited are based in Middlesbrough with offices in Darlington; Northallerton; Harrogate; Redcar; Stockton and London – and can cover the North East (Teesside Court listings) for contempt cases.

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   Michael Barrett · November 18, 2019 at 09:14:36 · →

   Dear Gordon,
   I would be happy for our details to be included in the list of firms who are able to represent respondents in civil committal proceedings with Legal Aid funding (and have experience of doing so).
   Firm: Burke Niazi Solicitors
   Contact: Michael Barrett (michaelbarrett@burkeniazi.com)
   Web: http://www.burkeniazi.com/
   Area: London

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   Chris Topping · November 18, 2019 at 09:38:32 · →

   Name of firm – Broudie Jackson Canter
   Contact details – Nina Patel – 0151 227 1429
   Email – npatel@broudiejacksoncanter.co.uk
   Address – 3rd Floor Walker House, Exchange Flags, Liverpool, L2 3YL

   Link to firm’s website (if relevant) – http://www.broudiejacksoncanter.co.uk
   Geographical area covered – Liverpool, Manchester, North Wales

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   Patrick Sheedy · November 18, 2019 at 13:10:40 · →

   Hello,

   I would be happy for our details to be made available:

   Waldrons Solicitors
   01384 811811 and p.sheedy@waldrons.co.uk
   We cover the West Midlands, from Stoke down to Worcester and Coventry.

   Thanks,

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   Ben Taylor · November 18, 2019 at 17:01:46 · →

   Name of Firm: WTB Solicitors

   Contact Details: Ben Taylor

   Email: ben.taylor@wtbsolicitors.com

   Address: WTB Solcitors LLP, 601 Stockport Road, Longsight, Manchester M13 0RX

   Coverage: North West England

   Web: http://www.wtbsolicitors.com/

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   Ben Taylor · November 18, 2019 at 17:06:16 · →

   PS: Tel: 0161 224 3311

   Will cover whole of North of England at a push!

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