Many aspects of legal work can be completed without having to attend a court. However, you may find yourself involved in matters which can only be resolved by a formal hearing held in court. These issues will be either civil or criminal and you will need to obtain expert help and advice. In all instances this should be done as soon as possible, as the legal procedures involved in court work can be bewildering and difficult.

Civil cases may arise over a wide range of areas of life such as divorce, debt, industrial tribunals, unfair dismissal or you may perhaps be required to appear in someone else's action. It is our responsibility and privilege to provide expert knowledge and experience to those faced with such unfamiliar situations.

Criminal cases occur as a result of prosecution. The offence may have involved violence, theft, road traffic infringements, environmental damage such as oil spills or many other illegal acts. If you are involved as the accused in a criminal case, you will need not only expert advice but also experienced advocates to present your evidence and handle the various stages of the action, so that your interests are fully and individually represented.

Tait and Peterson have had many years of extensive experience on which to draw, in order to fulfil our responsibilities to our clients. In all areas of legal work we have established a professional reputation of which we are justifiably very proud.