When facing legal challenges, one of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the right solicitor to represent you. Whether it's a family matter, business dispute, personal injury claim, or any other legal issue, the expertise, approach, and compatibility of your solicitor can have a significant impact on the outcome of your case.

Most of us are used to looking out for speed cameras when we’re driving, but did you know that some cameras on the road can now capture you using your mobile phone?

If you’ve been found guilty of committing a crime such as fraud, money laundering, or corruption, you might be given a confiscation order. That means that the authorities will seize some of your money and / or assets.

Dubai and the United Arab Emirates have often been seen as countries that are a ‘safe haven’ for fugitives. The laws on extradition have been fairly lax, and criminal gangs have seen these places as less risky jurisdictions in which to launder cash, and conceal the proceeds of crime.

There has been a soaring increase in passengers smuggling large quantities of cannabis to the UK through airport luggage. At the end of August 2024, 378 suspects had been detained for this crime, compared to 136 suspects in 2023, according to the National Crime Agency. That’s almost a threefold increase.

If you believe your conviction was unjust due to legal errors, you have the right to appeal. An appeal is a formal request for a higher court to review your case for any mistakes that may have occurred during the trial.

The police have the power to seize property if they think it will aid an ongoing investigation, or if they suspect it has been acquired through criminal activity. But how does it work for cryptocurrency?

Smart contracts have been a theoretical possibility since the 1990s, but it’s only recently that their practical application is gaining traction. We look at how smart contracts function, and how they can be used in business today.

Interpol is shorthand for the International Criminal Police Organisation. They have 196 member countries who share data on crimes and criminals and work together to find and arrest criminals, wherever they are in the world.

A European Arrest Warrant (EAW) is a tool for extraditing a person from one European country to another. If you’ve been subject to an EAW, it is possible to challenge it and we give you a few ways to do that in this blog.

It’s understandable that you might feel a little nervous about attending an extradition hearing. To help you feel calmer about it, we explain what you can expect. In this blog, we look at what happens during an extradition hearing, and how you can prepare if you’re asked to attend.

First, let’s explain what an extradition request is, and the process that you’ll go through.

Certain authorities have the power to carry out raids on a premises if they suspect that assets have been acquired through unlawful conduct, or if they have reason to believe that documents on the premises will help an investigation.

A solicitor is a legal professional who offers expert advice, guidance, and representation to clients on various legal matters.

What should you do if you are issued a section 172 notice? Harewood Law has explained everything you need to know below.

Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offence that can have life changing consequences. At Harewood Law, we have detailed the most common queries we hear when providing advice on drink driving offences.

If you’ve been called in for a voluntary police interview, we’ll explain why it’s a good idea to attend and to make sure you have legal representation.