Is Hiring a Lawyer Considered Aggressive?

17th August 2026

Employment law, Newbury, Berkshire.

Worried that instructing a solicitor will make you look like you're going in all guns blazing? You're not the only one.

Worried that instructing a solicitor will make you look like you're going in all guns blazing? You're not the only one.

In this episode of A Moment With..., Simon Fenton sits down with Chris Sutton, Head of Family Law at Fenton Elliott, to talk about whether hiring a lawyer is really the aggressive move people assume it to be.

Chris explains why taking legal advice is simply good sense rather than a declaration of war, how a resolution focused approach can keep costs down for everyone involved, and what to do if you're worried about how your ex partner will react.

Whether it's a family matter or a workplace issue, taking advice early rarely does any harm. It can save a lot of stress, and money, down the line.

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