Welfare Benefits And Business Rate Services
At Advantage Solicitors, we offer specialist legal services through our dedicated Welfare Benefits and Business Rates departments. Our teams are led by Berivan Keskin, who brings over 25 years of experience in the field and is passionate about achieving the best outcomes for individuals and businesses alike.
Welfare Benefit Solicitors
Our Welfare Benefits team provides expert advice and representation across all eligible UK welfare benefits. We support clients with initial applications, mandatory reconsiderations, and Tribunal appeals. We also assist with council housing applications and support related to welfare entitlements.
We cover the full range of benefits, including:
- Universal Credit (UC)
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income Support
- Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Housing Benefit
- Council Tax Reduction
- Attendance Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
- Child Benefit
- Child Tax Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- State Pension and Pension Credit
- Severe Disability Premium
- Bereavement Support Payment
- Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
- Maternity Allowance
- Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
- Statutory Maternity/Paternity/Shared Parental Pay
- Free School Meals and School Clothing Grants (where applicable)
- Local Welfare Assistance Schemes (subject to local authority)
Business Rates Services
In the UK, immigrants are entitled to distinct rights and benefits depending on their immigration
status. Including right to education, work, social welfare where required and access healthcare
through the National Health Services (NHS). It is always advisable for immigrants to gain sufficient
knowledge and understanding of immigration laws and regulations to ensure they are aware of their
entitlements and responsibilities as an immigrant in the United Kingdom.
- Valuation Challenges and Rateable Value Appeals
- Small Business Rate Relief
- Empty Property Relief
- Hardship Relief
- Charitable and Discretionary Relief
- Transitional Relief
- Section 44A Relief (Partially Occupied Premises)
- Backdated Claims and Refund Recovery
- Appeals to the Valuation Tribunal
We can help you.
Here at Advantage Solicitors we can help. We have a team who can assist you with your welfare benefits matter. We can assist you with completing your application form, chasing the DWP for a decision, advising on a refusal, over/under payments. For help and assistance therefore with your welfare benefits matter please contact us.
Contact us today
Our team provides clear, practical advice and assistance with a wide range of welfare benefit issues, helping you understand your eligibility, appeal unfair decisions, and access the vital support you need.