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Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 9 August 2026

1. About these terms

These terms govern your use of the S. Williams Professional McKenzie Friend website. By using this website, you agree to these terms.

2. Information on this website

Content is provided for general information only. It is not legal advice and does not replace advice from a regulated legal professional.

3. No solicitor-client relationship

Use of this website, including submitting an enquiry form, does not create a solicitor-client, barrister-client or formal legal representative relationship.

4. Role of a McKenzie Friend

A McKenzie Friend is not a solicitor or barrister and does not automatically have rights of audience or litigation conduct. Support offered is subject to court rules and judicial discretion.

5. Enquiries and communications

  • Enquiries are reviewed as soon as reasonably practical, but response times are not guaranteed.
  • You must not submit unlawful, threatening, abusive or misleading content through the website.
  • Do not use the contact form for urgent emergencies.

6. Fees and services

Any paid services, scope of work and fees are agreed separately and are not created solely by using this website.

7. Liability

Reasonable care is taken to keep website content accurate and available, but no guarantee is given that the site will be error-free, uninterrupted or always current.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, liability for indirect or consequential loss arising from use of this website is excluded.

8. External links

This website may include links to third-party websites. Those sites are outside control and are accessed at your own risk under their own terms and policies.

9. Intellectual property

Unless stated otherwise, website text, branding and design are owned by or licensed to S. Williams and may not be copied, republished or commercially reused without permission.

10. Privacy and cookies

Use of personal data and information about cookies is explained in the Privacy Policy.

11. Changes

These terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the website after updates means you accept the updated terms.

12. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Courts of England and Wales will have jurisdiction unless mandatory law requires otherwise.