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The Speakeasy offers a free legal service, from an initial client interview through to case conclusion, if necessary including court or tribunal representation.
Our main activities include:
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Delivering free, high quality legal advice on debt and welfare benefits
- Acting on behalf of clients, dealing with their creditors, negotiating payment of loans
- Helping clients manage their finances better
- Challenging unfair decisions made by the DWP and local authorities
- Providing benefit checks to ensure clients are claiming all appropriate benefits
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Representing clients in court and at tribunals
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Defending possession proceedings
The Speakeasy seeks to work in partnership with other local organisations (Community First offices, the Credit Unions, Shelter Cymru, Citizens Advice Bureaux and local support workers) so as to offer best-fit solutions for the community. Clients are often referred to us from these organisations. In turn, the Speakeasy signposts people to those organisations that provide services outside our specialist areas.
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