Business Law

● Partnership and Business Agreements● Settlement Agreements for Employees Dowse & Co can offer help in the formation of business and professional partnerships, trading agreements, service contracts for directors and other employees. When problems arise in the conduct of business, we can provide a service in resolving contract disputes and the conduct of litigation. AmongContinue reading “Business Law”

Wills & Probate

We offer a free initial consultation, fixed fee options are available for some matters. We advise on: Wills Wills Many people fail to make a Will and that can lead to complications for their loved ones left behind. If you don’t make a Will your estate may pass to someone you had not intended itContinue reading “Wills & Probate”

Personal Injury Law

These are cases where our Personal Injury Team will be able to assist you to recover compensation. We will be able to: ● Tell you if you have a claim● Estimate the likely level of compensation for your injury● Identify other losses and expenses you may recover● Estimate how long your claim is likely toContinue reading “Personal Injury Law”

Family Law

Expertise ● Child Arrangements (See more…)● Divorce and Dissolution (See more…)● Finances (See more…)● Pre Nuptial Agreements (See more…)● Domestic Violence and Injunctions● Care and Supervision Proceedings Any issues relating to your family are stressful and these need to be resolved in an efficient, friendly, and practical way. Dowse & Co can offer expertise inContinue reading “Family Law”

Housing Law and Litigation

We are experts in actions against landlords for disrepair, unlawful eviction, defending possession proceedings for rent arrears and anti-social behaviour, applying to stay evictions and challenging local authorities in relation to homelessness applications. We act for leaseholders in disrepair claims and in applications to challenge service charges. Housing Litigation Expertise ● Tenant disrepair claims● PossessionContinue reading “Housing Law and Litigation”

Katherine Angel

Partner Email: ka@dowse.co.uk Katherine joined Dowse & Co in February 2020 as a senior solicitor having worked for 6 years at Hutchins & Co Solicitors in Hackney and for 19 years at Graham Bash Solicitors also in Hackney Katherine has handled numerous types of personal injury cases including: brain injuries, accidents at work, public liabilityContinue reading “Katherine Angel”

Arnolda Hunter

Associate Solicitor Arnolda Hunter is a dedicated Housing Law Solicitor with 25 years of experience who joined Dowse & Co in 2019 having worked in private practice in the North & East of London and in Essex. Arnolda has a passion for social housing law and is able to undertake all aspects. Her specialisation isContinue reading “Arnolda Hunter”

Paul Gilbert

Consultant Email: pg@dowse.co.uk Paul joined Dowse & Co in February 2020 as an independent consultant solicitor having previously worked for 35 years at Hutchins & Co Solicitors in Hackney as a partner and subsequently as a senior consultant. He qualified in 1986. Paul has extensive experience in drafting wills and acting in small and complexContinue reading “Paul Gilbert”

Bill Parry-Davies

Consultant Email: bpd@dowse.co.uk Bill graduated with Honours degree in Law. He began practising as a solicitor at Hackney Law Centre in 1982. In 1989 he moved to Dowse & Co where he was a partner from 1994 until 2018 and now practises as an independent consultant. Bill advises and acts for legally aided and privateContinue reading “Bill Parry-Davies”

Julie Armstrong

Associate Solicitor Email: ja@dowse.co.uk Julie has been a qualified solicitor since 1988. Julie leads the Family Law Department. She obtained a B.Sc in Neurobiology at Sussex University following which she gained a M.Sc. in Neuroanatomy at University College London. She then completed the College of Law exams with honours. She is a member of theContinue reading “Julie Armstrong”