Hylton-Potts – Free Legal Advice, Divorce Lawyer, Beneft Fraud & Motoring Offences

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Hylton-Potts Legal Consultants was set up in 1999 as a better and cheaper service than solicitors. We are based in London. Our business and clients regularly take us all over the country and abroad. If you’re looking for a divorce or litigation lawyer, specialists in benefit fraud, tax credit overpayments, employment law or motoring offences, then we can help.

Meet The Team…

Rodney Hylton-Potts

Rodney Hylton-Potts was a leading London solicitor for 25 years and is a Member of the International Bar Association, American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association and New York Bar. He did not get his nickname “The Rottweiler” by being touchy feely. He is a recognized expert in divorce, family work, litigation, benefit fraud, tax credit fraud, company work and insolvency. He is very experienced at arbitrations. There is no substitute for experience, coupled with speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Maud Bergvelt

Maud Bergvelt speaks English and Dutch, and is an expert in family, criminal and international arbitration law. In divorce cases she deals with the dreaded “Form E”, and will tell you what each party should really be spending! She will represent you at police station interviews, and will be with you at court appearances every step of the way. She is authorized by the Ministry of Justice to handle personal injury, criminal injuries compensation, probate and employment matters.

Sophie Fry

Her main interests are criminal work including benefit fraud, tax credit overpayment, litigation, motoring offences and divorce. She also has experience in Wills and Probate. Sophie is training to be a solicitor.

Tessa Parkes

Her main interests are benefit fraud, tax credit fraud, family and divorce law. She also has experience in motoring offences, business law and insolvency.

Simone Barton

Simone Barton specialises in tax credit and benefit fraud, divorce/family employment and crime.

Emma Elversson

Emma Elversson speaks English and Swedish. She specialises in benefit fraud, family and criminal law.

Emma also has a background in business and EU law.

Our team also consists of various other professionals, including barristers, solicitors, accountants, ex-police officers, insolvency experts, architects, surveyors and expert witnesses such as GP’s, surgeons and psychiatrists.

About Us

Welcome to HPLC, a leading law firm devoted to providing a professional and affordable service on a comprehensive range of legal services.

HPLC is an innovative firm, evolving with the ever changing law and adapting to business and commercial pressures, as well as sensitively dealing with private matters. We are committed to providing appropriate solutions and excellent customer service, for fair and reasonable fees.

The HPLC Guarantee

• Low cost fixed fees, with no hidden extras
• Outstanding client service
• Direct contact with your appointed Lawyer
• Open from 9am-5:30pm Monday-Friday
• Technologically advanced
• Nationwide coverage, including benefit/ tax credit fraud enquiries and CSA work Hylton Potts in Scotland.

HPLC – a firm you can trust

At HPLC we value you as a client and put your needs first, delivering a high quality service. We understand your concerns, and you will be appointed your own personal Lawyer to see you through from the start of the matter to the end of the matter. Our core values are strongly focused on providing an efficient and professional service tailored to meet your needs without being burdened by excessive costs.

Practical solutions at low cost fees

We pride ourselves on our transparent and competitive fees which is why our clients continue to return to us. We apply low cost fixed fees to the majority of our services and all charges are unambiguous and clearly stated. Our expert teams work efficiently and effectively to avoid unnecessary spiralling costs, saving you time and money. At HPLC we let you take control of your legal spend, putting your mind at rest.

For you, your family and your business

Our Lawyers are experienced individuals with a wealth of knowledge enabling them to cater for your every need. Regardless of how complex or straightforward your matter may be, HPLC understand the importance of using a Lawyer whom you can trust and rely on for having the relevant expertise to provide thorough, practical and pragmatic legal advice.

Our Firm is proud of its relationship with its private clients, and we also continue to serve some international corporate clients in matters ranging from routine work to high value cases.

Our expertise is second to none, as our team comprises of experienced Lawyers and:

Whatever your concerns contact us today on 020 7381-8111 for a friendly and personal approach to your legal needs

Our services include:

• Benefit fraud
• Tax credit fraud
• Criminal
• Probate Work
• Will Writing
• Probate
• Tax Planning and Trusts
• Commercial Property
• Company and Commercial
• Litigation
• Employment
• Family
• Power of Attorney/ Affidavits
• Court of Protection Work
• Severance of a Joint Tenancy

We are particularly interested to hear about referral or outsourcing requirements you may have.

Examples of the work we do include:

• Full estate administration
• Full trust administration
• Preparing the Oath and extracting the Grant
• IHT forms
• Tracing beneficiaries, assets, Wills, other documents
• Estate Accounts
• Trust Accounts
• Inheritance tax planning
• Tax Returns / Trust & Estate Tax Returns
• Applying for tax clearance

Depending on the type of organisation you are we can at LOW COST structure the arrangement to suit.

The Hylton-Potts Mission statement

Our ten commandments

We

1. Uphold the rule of law and the proper administration of justice;
2. Act with integrity;
3. Do not allow our independence to be compromised;
4. Act in the best interests of each client;
5. Provide a proper standard of service to your clients;
6. Behave in a way that maintains the trust the public places in you and in the provision of legal services;
7. Comply with our legal obligations in an open, timely and cooperative manner;
8. Run our business or carry out our role in the business effectively, and in accordance with proper governance and sound financial and risk management principles;
9. Run your business or carry out your role in the business in a way that encourages equality of opportunity and respect for diversity; and
10. Protect client money and assets.”

To learn more consult the experts – For more information or a free legal opinion telephone 020-7381-8111 (24 hour service) or email law@rhplaw.co.uk.

Our Company

With offices in London we are at the heart of the community offering expertise on a wide range of legal services in a friendly and approachable manner.

Our main objective is to provide a jargon free legal service that is both accessible to clients and affordable. We apply low cost fixed fees to the majority of our services and all charges are unambiguous and clearly stated.

The Barristers we work with

	Robert Grey Qualifications BA (Hons.) Lancaster Dip. in Law (London) Robert Grey specialises in criminal law with an emphasis on sex, drugs and fraud cases. Robert is also a specialist in confiscation and proceeds of crime.
	Samuel Parrish Qualifications LLB (Hons) Sam Parrish is a criminal law specialist with extensive experience. He has particular expertise in benefit tax and other fraud, including computer crime.
	Rupert Higgins After a Landlord and Tenant pupillage and 10 years in a specialist commercial and construction set of chambers, Rupert now deals with all aspects of property and commercial litigation with a large element- of professional negligence work.
	Richard Buswell Richard is a specialist in divorce and family law, inheritance related disputes and professional negligence. He has a particular interest in the tracing and disclosure of information for use in court proceedings.
	Robert Leonard Robert’s practice covers a wide range of contractual and professional negligence claims. The contractual side includes agency, bailment, sale of goods, supply of services, exclusion and limitation of liability clauses, guarantees and indemnities, misrepresentation, quasi contract and restitution and conflict of laws.
	Simon Buckhaven Simon specialises in a range of areas including matrimonial finance, co-habitation and property disputes, securities and guarantees, wills and inheritance and professional negligence Simon has appeared in the House of Lords as well as in several leading cases in the Court of Appeal. He appears regularly in the High Court and has represented clients before Disciplinary Tribunals; Law Society, University and Sporting Tribunals.
	Jonathan Edwards In 30 years at the Bar, Jonathan Edwards has experience of all aspects of criminal law, and of a wide range of civil cases. He is expert in Judicial Review and other aspects of Public and Regulatory Law.
	Paul Dipré Paul’s Practice focuses on commercial, property and family law disputes Paul has done substantial amounts of civil fraud work Paul is bilingual in Italian and has done work on cross-border disputes involving Italy
	Johanne Enright Johanne has specialised in all family matters (excluding financial remedies) since being called to the Bar in 1996. She works for both mothers and fathers in residence, contact, prohibited steps and specific issue order cases.

What do Barristers say about us?

“Having Hylton-Potts as an intermediary works extremely well. Cases are always beautifully presented and the preparation of bundles is particularly helpful.”

“Their approach keeps costs down and is a big boost towards getting the best result for the client.”

Counsel / Barristers

Through the public access scheme we can arrange for you to obtain an opinion from counsel or have legal documents drafted in a cost-effective way, saving large amounts of money. Intermediaries get better prices and service from counsel. We arrange Skype or other conference video or audio calls.

We use Queen’s Counsel (QCs) where necessary, and specialist Counsel in divorce and family, litigation and criminal work. So if you’re looking for a London lawyer then give us a call.

We provide advice on: Civil Partnerships; Employment harassment and bullying legislation; Discrimination; Divorce settlements and  Criminal matters including benefit fraud and tax credit fraud.

More Information

We offer a fast and efficient service, and always strive to give good value for money.

All phone calls, emails and letters are dealt with the same day.

We accept cheques, cash, debit cards, credit cards and Paypal

Solicitors are criticised for two main reasons:

1. They are expensive.
2. They are slow.

We are faster, and cheaper than solicitors. Every phone call, letter and e-mail is dealt with the same day.

We offer highly competitive, often fixed, fees.

For more information or a free legal opinion telephone 020-7381-8111 (24 hour service) or email law@rhplaw.co.uk.

We offer a fast and efficient service and are committed to a high level of client satisfaction.

Harley Street or the Local NHS GP

Here at Hylton-Potts we offer a Harley Street service at local GP, National Health prices.

Using cutting edge technology, we have business and clients all over the country, and have cost effective solutions to your problems.

We have Rolls Royce service at Ford prices – Try us – you will not be disappointed

Consult the Experts - For more information or a free legal opinion telephone 020-7381-8111 (24 hour service) or email law@rhplaw.co.uk.

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