Reply to: Anywhere I can approach for legal advice?

[malvolio]

Absolutely - advice is one thing - exposure is another

Their advice could well be - "Sounds interesting and you probably have a case but we can't help (except on a T&M hourly rates basis) because you didn't have membership at the time of the issue"

No. They will advise on points of law, which is what the OP is looking for. They cannot advise on individual contracts on the basis that (a) they have no visibility of the overall contractual nexus and (b) they cannot offer legally qualified opinion over the phone anyway.

In other words they give an expert view of the situation. What you do with it is up to you; it may of course include hiring a solicitor, but that would be an informed decision.

Also it's a membership service. Other than active cases (and even then there have been exceptions, such as Arctic Systems) IPSE have never said they won't handle pre-existing events.

[oilboil]

OP was looking for legal advice. That's always available. Nobody appears to be asking IPSE to 'take on a case'.

Absolutely - advice is one thing - exposure is another

Their advice could well be - "Sounds interesting and you probably have a case but we can't help (except on a T&M hourly rates basis) because you didn't have membership at the time of the issue"

[charred123]

So join. Benefits start when you do.

wow cool, let me investigated further. thanks so much!

[v8gaz]

Surely IPSE won’t take on pre-existing cases unless it’s of interest to them?

OP was looking for legal advice. That's always available. Nobody appears to be asking IPSE to 'take on a case'.

[eek]

So join. Benefits start when you do.

Surely IPSE won’t take on pre-existing cases unless it’s of interest to them?

[Scruff]

IPSE are there to help and provide assistance to its members. As a Contractor, there are numerous other benefits available to you, too.

[malvolio]

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.

[charred123]

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

[charred123]

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

[charred123]

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

[BrilloPad]

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.....

[northernladuk]

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.

[TheFaQQer]

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.

[mattfx]

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

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

[WTFH]

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.