This Slavery & Human Trafficking statement is made on behalf of Fort & Co Limited T/A Fort Solicitors (hereinafter referred to as “we”or “Fort Solicitors”) and the steps we are taking and will continue to take to make sure that Slavery and Human Trafficking does not take place in our business and supply chain. Whilst we are not legally required to set out a statement we consider it best practice to do so.
Our Organisation
Fort Solicitors is the trading name of Fort & Co Limited. Our registered office is 271 Farnham Road Slough Berkshire SL2 1HA. We have offices in Ealing at Saunders House 52 -53 The Mall Ealing London W5 3TA and Burnham at 32 High Street Burnham Buckinghamshire SL1 7JP. Our Solicitor’s Regulation Authority Number is 524639, Our Vat No: 825 5505 31
Our Policies
Fort Solicitors exercise a zero – tolerance approach to any form of Slavery & Human Trafficking. We endeavour to act in an ethical manner and have a number of internal policies to ensure we conduct business in a transparent manner.
These include:-
Our Suppliers
All of our suppliers are expected to comply with all applicable Slavery and Human Trafficking regulations and Laws. We are committed to systems and controls being in place to safeguard against any form of Slavery and Human Trafficking taking place within our supply chain.
Training
Members of staff will undergo appropriate training to help them be aware of any suspicious circumstances in our business or our supply chain which could amount to Slavery & Human Trafficking
Performance Indicators
As holder of the SQM (the Specialist Quality Mark) we continuously monitor our systems and controls
This statement has been approved by the Directors
Admitted as a Solicitor on 15th March 2017 Simeon has a keen interest in Family/Child Care cases.
He has achieved many positive outcomes when representing parents faced with Child Care Proceedings and is on the Law Society’s Children Panel.
In addition, Simeon is able to advise and assist with Private Law Family matters including Divorce, Financial (Ancillary) Relief, Child Arrangement Orders, Injunctions etc.
Simeon is based at our Slough Office
Admitted as a solicitor on 1st March 1980, James has substantial litigation experience, particularly in personal injury matters and disputes over wills. He also acts on probate matters.
James prides himself on the good relations he has with his clients and his perseverance in achieving the best results.
James is based at our Slough office.
Admitted as a Solicitor on 2nd November 1988
Marzena is an experienced Child Care/Family Solicitor of Polish background.
She has represented many parents from both Poland and the U.K. faced with Child Care Proceedings.
Marzena is able to advise on Private Family Law matters including Divorce, Financial (Ancillary) Relief, Child Arrangement Orders, Injunctions etc.
Marzena is based at our Ealing Office.
Yasmin assists with the day to day management of several case files with a focus on conveyancing matters.
She is a highly motivated individual with a focus on delivering the best client care.
In addition, Yasmin supervises the Legal Aid Billing Department.
Admitted as a solicitor on 15th November 1996, Bindar is a highly experienced accredited family lawyer.
Bindar is based at our Slough office.
Mr Ludlow is Head of our Personal Injury Services Department.
He has many years experience as a claimant lawyer, and manages our claimant only catastrophic and Personal Injury Department.
He has been a member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers since its inception.
Among his successful instructions, he has recently achieved six figure damages for a Clinical Negligence client, and also obtained substantial damages for claimants.
His cases have been reported on TV and in National newspapers.
Mr Ludlow is often successful with cases that have been turned down by other Personal Injury firms.
Christopher is based at our Slough office.
Admitted as a solicitor on 1st October 1991, Gurmeet joined Fort Solicitors (previously Fort & Co) in 1999 and went on to become a partner in 2002.
He is a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel since 1995 and is authorised to act for Children and Parents.
Founding member of the Slough Domestic Violence Forum.
Reported case Court of Appeal Re: NL (2014) EWHC 270 (Fam) Subsequently reported in the Times 20th February 2014, the Evening Standard 18th February 2014, the London Evening Standard on – line 20th February, the Mail On – Line 20th February 2014 and the Slough Observer 21st February 2014.
Gurmeet is the head of Conveyancing and CEO of the practice.
Gurmeet is based at our Slough office.
Admitted as a solicitor on 1st August 2011, Suki is a Childcare Solicitor who deals predominantly with childcare and family law matters.
She is also able to advise on divorce and financial relief matters.
As an accredited member of the Children’s Panel, Suki is able to represent not just parents, but also children, both directly and through their Children’s Guardian.
Known for her direct approach, Suki can assist with all aspects of your case, from providing initial advice to attending court hearings.
Suki is based at our Slough office.
Ann is the assistant to Christopher Ludlow and works out of our Personal Injury Department.
Ann is based at our Slough Office.