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What does a solicitor do?

At Wainwright and Cummins LLP, we get asked a lot of questions about what we do. Here are some of the top questions we get daily. What is the difference between a solicitor and a barrister? Solicitors commonly advise clients, prepare legal documents,...

A disagreement can escalate in seconds. One minute, two people are exchanging angry words. The next, someone has been threatened, people are running away and the police are being called. When violence or the threat of violence becomes part of the incident,...

A heated argument outside a pub may feel like nothing more than a drunken disagreement. However, if an argument involves threatening or abusive behaviour, causes distress to other people, or develops into violence, it can potentially become a Public Order...

Professor Jason Arday was sadly found dead at his home in Battersea, South London, on Friday 14 August 2026. His death followed weeks of intense public scrutiny, media attention and an investigation into his academic qualifications. He was 41. Arday was a...

At Wainwright & Cummins Solicitors LLP, we understand that behind every legal case is a person whose life, home and future may depend on the outcome. A recent success for our Housing and Litigation team perfectly demonstrates the difference experienced...

Getting arrested is a stressful and often overwhelming experience. But one thing is certain: you have the right to legal representation the moment you ask for it. This right is fundamental, ensuring that you are treated fairly and that your side of the...

At Wainwright & Cummins Solicitors LLP, we are proud to announce that we have successfully completed our first Annual Maintenance Visit (AMV1) We have retained our Lexcel Accreditation , the Law Society's recognised legal practice quality mark....

We are delighted and incredibly proud to announce that Wainwright & Cummins Solicitors LLP has been awarded Full-Service Law Firm of the Year 2026/27 . This prestigious accolade recognises our firm's longstanding commitment to delivering...

What the Proposed Changes Could Mean for You The way criminal cases are handled in England and Wales might be changing soon. This could have a big huge impact on people who are accused of committing a crimes. The government is currently thinking about...