In an ideal world, a good lawyer would use only plain English.
Simple language is easier to absorb and less likely to be misunderstood.
At Hobson Audley, we try to communicate in this way, even though it takes more effort. Unfortunately we have to make some concessions to jargon. Obscure legal phrases can be a barrier to communication between lawyer and client, but sometimes we have to use them because of their precise technical meaning. Also when working with you we are often on the receiving end of jargon from third parties. So here is our guide to the subject.