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Anywhere I can approach for legal advice?

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    Anywhere I can approach for legal advice?

    Hi there,
    I am looking for some legal advice as a contractor who has been placed in a company by an agency.
    The agency has promised something (to the company where I am contracted to and me) but has not delivered on the promises. The promises is documented over email to both the company and myself.
    Apologies as I am unable to provide additional context due to confidentiality reasons.

    #2
    Originally posted by charred123 View Post
    Hi there,
    I am looking for some legal advice as a contractor who has been placed in a company by an agency.
    The agency has promised something (to the company where I am contracted to and me) but has not delivered on the promises. The promises is documented over email to both the company and myself.
    Apologies as I am unable to provide additional context due to confidentiality reasons.
    Your best place for legal advice would be to contact solicitors who understand corporate contracts. It will cost you quite a bit of money (£200-400 per hour), but they are the ones who can help.
    …Maybe we ain’t that young anymore

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      #3
      https://www.google.co.uk/search?rlz=....0.Oh1qIt-9WfY

      - Here - let me google "Contract Lawyer" for you.

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        #4
        On the assumption that you're an IPSE member, then ring the legal advice helpline.

        The phone number is on the member's dashboard.

        I'd also look at the business interruption insurance because if the contract isn't as described then you may be able to make a claim on that.
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          #5
          I've a feeling that legal advice isn't going to help you. You won't be able to claim any losses if you quit the contract. You'll get paid for what you work, you might get your notice paid and that's it. If you have a 3 month gig and you bin the contract 3 weeks in you can't claim for the full three months.

          I expect if you can tell us what's wrong we have probably seen it before.
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            #6
            If they promised something to the company, do they want to sue them too?

            Quite alot of posters on CUK do not respond to first post questions as most of the salient facts tend to be left out.

            If you just wanted the name of a lawyer, why post the rest?

            I have a couple of friends(yes really!) who have used Louise Skehan before. I did take a case to her - she talked me out of pursuing it. Alot of solicitors will go for the cash,

            Of course, you have no idea if the recommendations here are worthwhile. I suppose at least from my I do have the highest reputation on CUK.....

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              #7
              Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
              I've a feeling that legal advice isn't going to help you. You won't be able to claim any losses if you quit the contract. You'll get paid for what you work, you might get your notice paid and that's it. If you have a 3 month gig and you bin the contract 3 weeks in you can't claim for the full three months.

              I expect if you can tell us what's wrong we have probably seen it before.
              thanks, I will PM you with additional details

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                #8
                Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post
                On the assumption that you're an IPSE member, then ring the legal advice helpline.

                The phone number is on the member's dashboard.

                I'd also look at the business interruption insurance because if the contract isn't as described then you may be able to make a claim on that.
                Ooo this association does look really good! wish I knew it's existence beforehand. Unfortunately I am not a member

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
                  If they promised something to the company, do they want to sue them too?

                  Quite alot of posters on CUK do not respond to first post questions. As most of the salient facts tend to be left out.

                  If you just wanted the name of a lawyer, why post the rest?

                  I have a couple of friends(yes really!) who have used Louise Skehan before. I did take a case to her - she talked me out of pursuing it. Alot of solicitors will go for the cash,

                  Of course, you have no idea if the recommendations here are worthwhile. I suppose at least from my I do have the highest reputation on CUK.....
                  Thanks so much, I hope to carry on conversation with you privately

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by charred123 View Post
                    Ooo this association does look really good! wish I knew it's existence beforehand. Unfortunately I am not a member
                    So join. Benefits start when you do.
                    Blog? What blog...?

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