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ABOUT CCH SOLICITORS

East London's trustedlocal solicitors

Cartwright Cunningham Haselgrove & Co, incorporating Romain Coleman Solicitors, has served generations of East London families and businesses. We translate complex legal issues into plain language so you can make confident decisions.

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OUR SERVICES

Practical legal advice forfamilies and businesses

Family, commercial, employment and litigation advice, plus wills, probate and residential property, in clear and practical terms.

Family Law

Family Law Solicitors Family disputes are personal and emotionally demanding. Whether you are separating, making arrangements for children, or resolving finances after divorce, sensitive and clear legal advice helps you move forward with confidence. Our family solicitors focus on practical outcomes that protect your interests and, where children are involved, prioritise their welfare. How We Can Help Divorce and civil partnership dissolution Financial settlements and consent orders Child arrangements and parental responsibility Domestic abuse injunctions and protection orders Cohabitation and separation agreements Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements Mediation support and court representation Children and Parenting Arrangements We help parents resolve disputes about where a child lives, how time is spent, and key decisions about education and welfare — aiming for workable arrangements and escalating to court only where necessary. Finances on Separation We advise on disclosure, negotiation, and fair division of assets, pensions, and income. Where agreement cannot be reached, we represent you in financial remedy proceedings. Speak to Our Team If you need family law advice, contact us for a confidential discussion. We will explain your options clearly and help you decide the best next step.

Commercial Law

Commercial Law Solicitors Strong commercial advice helps businesses grow, manage risk, and resolve disputes without unnecessary disruption. We support companies, directors, and entrepreneurs with clear, commercially focused legal guidance. Our commercial solicitors draft and negotiate contracts, advise on business structures and transactions, and act when commercial relationships break down. How We Can Help Commercial contracts and terms of business Shareholder and partnership agreements Company formation and corporate governance Business sales, purchases, and investment Commercial dispute resolution Agency, distribution, and supply arrangements Directors’ duties and shareholder disputes Contracts and Transactions Well-drafted agreements reduce ambiguity and protect your position. We prepare and review commercial documents so your rights, obligations, and exit routes are clear before problems arise. Commercial Disputes When disagreements escalate, we advise on strategy, negotiation, mediation, and litigation — always weighing cost, risk, and commercial objectives. Speak to Our Team Whether you need a contract reviewed, a deal completed, or a dispute resolved, contact us for practical commercial law support tailored to your business.

Employment Law

Employment Law Solicitors Whether you are an employee facing unfair treatment at work or an employer managing workplace issues, clear employment law advice can make a decisive difference. Our solicitors advise on rights, obligations, and practical next steps under UK employment legislation. We support clients through disputes, negotiations, and formal proceedings — helping you protect your position while aiming for a proportionate and commercially sensible outcome. How We Can Help Unfair and constructive dismissal claims Discrimination, harassment, and whistleblowing Settlement agreements and exit negotiations Contracts, policies, and workplace handbooks Redundancy and restructuring advice Restrictive covenants and confidential information Employment Tribunal representation For Employees If you have been dismissed, sidelined, or treated unfairly, we will assess the strength of your claim, explain your options, and help you pursue the right remedy — from negotiated settlement to Tribunal proceedings where needed. For Employers We help businesses manage risk, handle difficult workforce decisions correctly, and resolve disputes early. Timely advice often prevents costly litigation and protects your reputation. Speak to Our Team Contact us for practical employment law advice tailored to your circumstances. We will explain your position clearly and recommend a strategy focused on your objectives.

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OUR TEAM

Meet our committedteam of solicitors

20+ years

Bernard Klingher

Director & Senior immigration advisor

Bernard Klingher is the Director and Senior Immigration Advisor at CCH Solicitors. With more than 20 years’ experience in UK immigration law, Bernard Klingher provides clear, practical advice and representation across visas, settlement, nationality, human rights and complex casework.

As an OISC-regulated immigration adviser, Bernard Klingher undertakes specialist casework and advocacy — including Immigration Tribunal appeals and administrative reviews — and is known for combining professional expertise with genuine care for clients and their families.

Whether you need help with a family or work visa, settlement, nationality, sponsor licensing, or a refused application, Bernard Klingher and the team at CCH Solicitors will guide you from first instruction through to completion.

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TESTIMONIALS

What our clientssay about our service

5.0

“CCH Solicitors guided us through our spouse visa application from start to finish. They explained every step clearly, kept us updated throughout, and our visa was approved without any issues. Highly professional, responsive and genuinely caring — we would recommend CCH Solicitors to anyone.”

5.0

“CCH Solicitors was a beacon of hope for my wife and me when my immigration process became too difficult for us to handle. Not only did they meticulously help us through every step of the process, their professionalism, patience and follow ups offered emotional support to both my wife and me. We are eternally grateful for their service and recommend CCH Solicitors without reservation.”

5.0

“I am writing to thank CCH Solicitors for their services as I found them excellent with my wife's Further Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain and British Citizenship. I found them easy to contact if I had any questions or worries and their rates were very reasonable. I will be very happy to recommend CCH Solicitors to anyone who asks.”

5.0

“CCH Solicitors was a great help when it came to renewing my residency permit. They kept me up to date with everything that was going on and any correspondence with the Home Office. The service I received was great and much appreciated and their constant communication with me made me feel at ease. I will definitely be using CCH Solicitors again when I have to renew my visa.”

5.0

“The school were put in touch with CCH Solicitors to help with the process involved in granting a Tier 2 (General) sponsorship for a member of staff. I cannot recommend them more highly in their approach. They were extremely professional, calm and patient! They went out of their way to explain the process step by step.”

5.0

“We were lucky to have found CCH Solicitors. The team was very helpful with our immigration process and their efforts and professionalism helped us achieve our most important goal, which was being together and building a future as a family. We always felt they were at our side every step of the way.”

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