{"id":15,"date":"2023-09-21T22:42:30","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T21:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theilacompany.live-website.com\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2026-07-15T00:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T23:00:18","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theilacompany.co.uk\/staging1\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light hestia-clear-top-padding\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-text-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What is Independent Legal Advice (ILA)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.938), 1.5rem);\">Independent legal advice is required in England to ensure that individuals fully understand the legal implications and consequences of their decisions, especially in complex legal matters such as contracts, wills, or property transactions. It helps safeguard against potential conflicts of interest and assures that individuals make informed choices that protect their legal rights and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-text-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Services We Offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center container has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.938), 1.5rem);\">Here at The ILA Company we can arrange a broad range of services to cover the majority of client requirements. If you require a service that is not listed, please <a href=\"https:\/\/theilacompany.co.uk\/staging1\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"16\">contact us<\/a> as we can likely arrange it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theilacompany.co.uk\/staging1\/services\/personal-guarantee\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/theilacompany.live-website.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icons8-businessman-64.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-475\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.836), 22px);\">Personal Guarantees<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.591), 1.2rem);\">A legally binding promise made by an individual to assume responsibility for another person&#8217;s or a business&#8217;s debt or obligations if they fail to meet them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theilacompany.co.uk\/staging1\/services\/redundancy-settlement-agreement\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/theilacompany.live-website.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icons8-woman-at-computer-64.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-483\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.836), 22px);\">Redundancy Agreement<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.591), 1.2rem);\">A legally binding contract between an employer and an employee, often offered in the context of redundancy, where the employee agrees to waive their right to bring certain claims against the employer in exchange for a specified compensation package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theilacompany.co.uk\/staging1\/services\/occupier-consent\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/theilacompany.live-website.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icons8-person-at-home-64.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-480\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.836), 22px);\">Occupier consent<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.591), 1.2rem);\">The formal permission granted by the person or entity legally in control or occupying a property for a specific action, such as conducting repairs, renovations, or inspections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theilacompany.co.uk\/staging1\/services\/joint-borrower-sole-proprietor\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/theilacompany.live-website.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icons8-team-64.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-481\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.836), 22px);\">Joint Borrower Sole Proprietor<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.591), 1.2rem);\">A legally binding contract for individuals seeking to jointly secure a mortgage while only one person owns the property, we can provide the requisite advice to the non-owner individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theilacompany.co.uk\/staging1\/services\/transferring-a-property\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/theilacompany.live-website.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icons8-exchange-64.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-478\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.836), 22px);\">Transferring a property<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.591), 1.2rem);\">Unrepresented individuals may need advice before signing a transfer deed or Land Registry confirmation &#8211; we can assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theilacompany.co.uk\/staging1\/services\/equity-release\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/theilacompany.live-website.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icons8-foreclosure-64.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-497\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.836), 22px);\">Equity Release<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.591), 1.2rem);\">Equity release lenders often require the borrower to obtain clarification from their own lawyer before drawing down funds &#8211; we can help fulfil the lenders\u2019 obligations with our swift ILA service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why Choose Us?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/theilacompany.live-website.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icons8-today-64.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-482\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.836), 22px);\">Same Day Service<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.591), 1.2rem);\">We offer a same day arrangement service for those urgent ILA requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/theilacompany.live-website.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icons8-invoice-64.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-479\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.836), 22px);\">Fixed Fees<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.591), 1.2rem);\">We provide a transparent set of fixed fees, ensuring you are not left with any hidden extra costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/theilacompany.live-website.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/icons8-date-span-64.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-477\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.836), 22px);\">Evening appointments<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.591), 1.2rem);\">We are able to accommodate evening appointments when booked in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  .ila-process-wrap {\n    --ila-accent: #F6D33C;\n    --ila-text: #000000;\n    --ila-muted: #000000;\n    --ila-border: #e5e7eb;\n    --ila-bg-card: #f9fafb;\n    max-width: 1400px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 20px 16px;\n    color: var(--ila-text);\n    font-family: inherit;\n  }\n\n  .ila-process-title {\n    text-align: center;\n    font-size: 3rem;\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n  }\n\n  .ila-process-subtitle {\n    text-align: center;\n    color: var(--ila-muted);\n    margin-bottom: 40px;\n    font-size: 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font-size: 1.6rem;\n    margin: 0 0 8px;\n  }\n\n  .ila-needs-intro {\n    color: var(--ila-muted);\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n    margin: 0 0 20px;\n  }\n\n  .ila-needs-always {\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n    margin: 0 0 20px;\n    padding-bottom: 20px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ila-border);\n  }\n\n  .ila-needs-always strong {\n    display: block;\n    margin-bottom: 6px;\n  }\n\n  .ila-needs-always ul,\n  .ila-accordion-item ul {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding-left: 20px;\n  }\n\n  details.ila-accordion-item {\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ila-border);\n    padding: 14px 0;\n  }\n\n  details.ila-accordion-item:last-of-type {\n    border-bottom: none;\n  }\n\n  details.ila-accordion-item summary {\n    cursor: pointer;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n    list-style: none;\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    align-items: center;\n  }\n\n  details.ila-accordion-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  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x1=\"3\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"ila-step-number\">STEP 1<\/span>\n      <div class=\"ila-step-title\">Book online<\/div>\n      <p class=\"ila-step-text\">Book directly online in a few minutes. Next day appointments are available, alongside advance bookings. Can&#8217;t find a slot? <a href=\"https:\/\/theilacompany.co.uk\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> and we&#8217;ll assist.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"ila-step\">\n      <div class=\"ila-step-circle\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 2v6h6\"><\/path><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"><\/line><polyline points=\"9 15 12 12 15 15\"><\/polyline><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"ila-step-number\">STEP 2<\/span>\n      <div class=\"ila-step-title\">Send your documents<\/div>\n      <p class=\"ila-step-text\">Once booked, you&#8217;ll be asked to send across the documents relevant to your matter. Documents are needed at least 24 hours ahead of your meeting.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"ila-step\">\n      <div class=\"ila-step-circle\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><path d=\"M19.4 15a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 .33 1.82l.06.06a2 2 0 1 1-2.83 2.83l-.06-.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.82-.33 1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1 1.51V21a2 2 0 0 1-4 0v-.09A1.65 1.65 0 0 0 9 19.4a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.82.33l-.06.06a2 2 0 1 1-2.83-2.83l.06-.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 .33-1.82 1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.51-1H3a2 2 0 0 1 0-4h.09A1.65 1.65 0 0 0 4.6 9a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-.33-1.82l-.06-.06a2 2 0 1 1 2.83-2.83l.06.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1.82.33H9a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1-1.51V3a2 2 0 0 1 4 0v.09a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1 1.51 1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1.82-.33l.06-.06a2 2 0 1 1 2.83 2.83l-.06.06a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-.33 1.82V9a1.65 1.65 0 0 0 1.51 1H21a2 2 0 0 1 0 4h-.09a1.65 1.65 0 0 0-1.51 1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"ila-step-number\">STEP 3<\/span>\n      <div class=\"ila-step-title\">Case set-up<\/div>\n      <p class=\"ila-step-text\">Onboarding checks are completed ahead of the meeting. You will be notified if further action is required from you.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"ila-step\">\n      <div class=\"ila-step-circle\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"23 7 16 12 23 17 23 7\"><\/polygon><rect x=\"1\" y=\"5\" width=\"15\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"ila-step-number\">STEP 4<\/span>\n      <div class=\"ila-step-title\">Attend your meeting<\/div>\n      <p class=\"ila-step-text\">Join by laptop, tablet or phone with a working camera. The solicitor will guide you through the advice in full, checking that everything is understood before you&#8217;re asked to proceed. 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