Legal advice

We offer free, expert legal advice for anyone working behind the scenes in film, TV, and cinema. 

If you would like to access this, please call us on 0800 054 0000.

Whether you’re a researcher or a writer, in casting or production, editing or sales, distribution or exhibition, one of our friendly team members will be able to help you. 

As with all of our services, our legal advice is free and confidential. 

Through the Support Line you can get immediate advice on the following areas: 

• Family law – Divorce process, childcare arrangements, cohabitation rights, mediation, parental responsibility. 
• Employment law – Informal processes, mediation, grievances, appeals. 
• Housing – Landlord and tenant disputes, leasehold and freehold liabilities, evictions, bailiffs, disputes with local authorities and housing associations. 
• Wills and probate – Will writing information (we do not provide a will writing service, but we can talk through different options available), contesting a will and understanding legal will terminology. 
• Civil litigation – Disputes between individuals, small, fast track and multi-track claims. 
• Consumer law – Rights and obligations after purchasing products or services. 
• Company law – Rights and liabilities for companies and individual company owners. 
• Criminal law – Rights following arrest, understanding potential offence sanctions and court processes. 
• Motoring – Insurance disputes, parking fines including private and council, speeding fines, DVLA requirements. 
• Medical negligence – Duty of care, breach of duty, causation, damages, court action. 
• Personal injury – Vicarious liability, elements for a valid personal injury claim, court action. 
• Education – School admissions, appeals, complaints, nursery fees. 
• Healthcare and eldercare – Power of attorney, deputyship, care fees, choosing a care home. 
• Debt – Dealing with creditors, debtors, bailiffs, CCJs. 
• Finance – Legislation regarding credit protection, ISAs, and Tax information