Petherbridge Bassra - We're On Your Side

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Petherbridge Bassra is a Bradford firm helping clients with cases close tohome, nationally and internationally. These pages will tell you what we do andhow we do it and naturally we will highlight what we consider to be ourvirtues. But beyond that, the staff of Petherbridge Bassra take pride in theirwork and care about their clients’ cases and the reputation of the firm. As aresult, others know to take this firm seriously and more importantly toconsider your case seriously, because they know- we mean business.

You have our assurance that we will give you the best that we can give andtreat you openly and with respect and compassion.

Lawyers can be human too.

We are in it together.

Alan Petherbridge

Welcome


FamilyLaw

PersonalInjury

Road TrafficOffences

CriminalLaw

Business &Complex Crime

EmploymentLaw

CivilLitigation

SportsLaw


Family Law



Our team of experienced Family Law Solicitors deal with a wide range ofmatters relating to relationship breakdown, children and ensuring thevulnerable are protected and have a voice within the justice system.

The Divorce packages we offer are highly tailored to meet individual

needs, starting at just £250+VAT. An initial consultation is FREE of charge.

Areas of specialism:

• Divorce• Separation• Children – Custody/Access• Financial Matters• Property• Assets & Businesses• Domestic Violence• Forced Marriage• Care Proceedings/Social Services

Family problems can take a huge emotional and

financial toll on every member of the family.


Employment Law


for Employees


We take people through Employment Law in a straightforward way to ascertainwhether they have been treated unfairly and ensure the situation is redressed.

We have a 96% success rate for employees at tribunal. An initial consultationwith one our Employment Law team is free of charge and we operate on a nowin, no fee basis.

Areas of specialism:

• Unfair treatment • Dismissal• Redundancy• Discrimination (including maternity discrimination)• Non-payment of wages• Representation at a disciplinary hearing or employment tribunal• Changes to contracts/terms of Employment• Being asked to do things that aren't 'right'• Unsafe working conditions• Injuries at work• Compromise/Settlement Agreements

Problems at work can be incredibly stressful,

especially in today’s climate where jobs can be

hard to come by.


Employment Law


for Business Owners & HR Professionals


You might also be interested to know that we can offer insurance policies that cover allyour legal costs in the event of you being taken to a tribunal or becoming involved inlengthy legal proceedings.

Everything we do is tailored to your business, minimising risk and uncertainy andensuring compliance at all times.

We offer advice and representation in all of the following areas:

• Contracts• Terms & Conditions – Including revisions to Terms & Conditions• Redundancies• Dismissals• Disciplinary matters• Grievances• Maternity Leave/Absence• Employment Tribunals• Compromise & Settlement Agreements• Re-structuring, particularly where staff roles/responsibilities and pay need to be revised

Our in-depth knowledge of Employment Law comes

in handy for many businesses of all sizes, endeavoring

to make sure that they are getting things right in their

workplaces when it comes to HR matters.


Criminal Law



We give FREE and confidential advice and personal representation at any Police Stationthroughout the UK, any time of the day or night, 365 days a year.

Our Criminal Law Department covers the following areas:

• Arson• ASBO• Assault• Blackmail• Burglary• Criminal Damage• Deception• Drug Possession• Drug Supply• Firearms• Fraud• Handling• Human Rights• Kidnapping

Petherbridge Bassra has one of the largest criminal

defence teams in the North of England.

• Licence Recall• Manslaughter• Murder• Offensive Weapon• Perjury• Perverting The Course of Justice• Public Order Offences• Robbery• Sexual Offences• Youth Court• Magistrates Court• Crown Court• Appeal Court


Road Traffic Offences



The Specialist Road Traffic Team at Petherbridge Bassra is pro-active in fightingclient cases whether conducting a case to trial and mounting a challenge totechnical evidence or offering the best possible arguments to the Court to avoidfines, points or disqualification.

Our Road Traffic Law Department covers the following areas:

• Careless Driving• Construction and Use• Dangerous Driving• Death by Dangerous Driving• Drink Driving• Driving Disqualified• Driver Identification• Driver's Hours• Drunk in Charge• Failing to Stop/Report

Driving is an essential part of everyday life. Road

Traffic Law is increasingly complex and difficult

and carries with it significant penalties.

• Insurance• Speeding• Speed Camera/Radar• Tachographs• Taxi Drivers• Totting Up• Traffic Signs• Exceptional Hardship• Special Reasons


Sports Law


Petherbridge Bassra provides representation &

Legal Advice for Clubs, Professional and Semi-

Professional sportspeople and those involved in

the Sporting Industry across the UK.


Petherbridge Bassra has a specialist, niche Sports Law department which dealswith all aspects of sporting law.

• Contracts• Representation at Official Appeal Hearings• Disciplinary Matters• Transfer Negotiations

• Settlement/Release Agreements• Loans of Players• Employment Law• Broadcasting Rights

When acting for individual sportspeople we have an in-depth understanding of theimportance of protecting image, privacy and maximising earning potentialthroughout a career and beyond. The key areas in which we give legal support andadvice to sporting professionals include:

• Contracts, Reviews & Negotiations• Tribunals & Hearings• Disciplinary Matters• High Value Medical Negligence - Mis-diagnosis, inappropriate or delayed treatment,

harmful or aggressive physio;• Sponsorship Deals• Protecting Privacy/Preventing Press Intrusion• Personal legal matters such as Divorce, Separation,Custody/Access, Protecting Assets.

We are an official partner to Bradford City FC and notable successesinclude the re-instatement of the Club into the FA Cup in 2012 on appeal.


Business & Regulatory Crime



Opus Law was one of the founding members of the Specialist Fraud Panel whichwas established by the Legal Services Commission to undertake serious fraudcases. Opus Law is also a member of the Legal Services Commission's Very HighCost Case Panel. For further information about the services Opus Law can provideplease call 0845 2003219. The Opus Law website is available at www.opuslaw.co.uk.

• Serious Fraud Office• UK Dept for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS)• Revenue & Customs Prosecution Office

Opus Law is the specialist department at Petherbridge

Bassra Solicitors dealing with all business, regulatory

and serious and complex crime.

We have the resources and legal expertise to effectively advise on and defend

prosecutions brought by:

• Terrorism• Money Laundering• Banking and Mortgage Fraud• Confiscation Proceedings• Tax Investigations• Property Freezing Orders and Civil Recovery

All areas of complex crime are covered including:

• Serious Organised Crime Agency• CPS Complex Crime Unit• Health and Safety Executive

• Restraint Proceedings• Freezing Orders• Proceeds of Crime• Internet Fraud• VAT Fraud and Diversion Fraud


We assist individuals who have been involved in

accidents to secure swift compensation to

make up for factors such as loss of earnings,

medical treatments and the physical and

emotional trauma sustained.

Personal Injury



We are skilled in securing the best settlements possible for our clients, and deal inmany Personal Injury cases a year involving, amongst others, the following situations.

• Road Traffic Accidents (whether as a driver, passenger, pedestrian or cyclist – also including accidents on public transport)

• Medical, Clinical or Dental Negligence (including mis-diagnosis or mis-treatment of a condition/incorrect prescribing of medication)

• Injuries or scarring sustained from a hair or beauty treatment• Complications following cosmetic surgery• Injuries from faulty/defective products or equipment• Visitors/tourists injured whilst on holiday or studying in Britain (non-British

nationals)• Pavement trips• Damp/sub-standard rented Housing or Accommodation, leading to ill-health

• Accidents in the workplace• Lack of training/lack of protective safety equipment provisions, resulting in an

accident/injury• Industrial Injuries/Diseases related to the nature of employment eg industrial

deafness, vibration white finger, certain cancers• Military Personal Injury Claims for those involved in an accident or injured whilst

serving with the Armed Forces whilst stationed in the UK or abroad

We work on a No-Win, No-Fee basis and offer an individual, caring and sensitiveapproach when dealing with Personal Injury matters.

Work/Occupation Related Cases


Vintry House, 18-24 Piccadilly, Bradford, BD1 3LSTel: 01274 724114 Fax: 01274 [email protected]

Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority: REGIS ID 613817


Call us now…01274 724 114

Email us now…[email protected]

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