The Importance of Shareholder Agreements
The horrors of shareholder disputes cost eye-watering sums of money, destroy relationships, and destroy businesses. That is why, unless you are the only shareholder in a business, you should invest in a shareholder agreement. In this blog post, Walker Foster...
Why We Support Skipton Tennis Centre
At Walker Foster Solicitors, our local communities are at the heart of what we do – providing legal services which have been trusted by generations since 1919. Since 2012, we have sponsored Skipton Tennis Centre, which is located near our...
Investing In Our Future… Introducing Our Trainee Solicitors
In the fast-paced world of law, nurturing the next generation of legal talent is not just a priority; it’s a commitment to shaping the future of our profession. Here at Walker Foster Solicitors, we take immense pride in investing in...
Contesting the Validity of a Will: A Brief Guide (Part 3)
In last week’s blog, we considered what some of the less common grounds were that one may rely upon to contest the validity of a Will and we also considered some factual examples that would support one being able to...
Contesting the Validity of a Will: A Brief Guide (Part 2)
Over the series of the few weeks, Walker Foster shall be releasing a bite sized blog each Monday that seeks to answer some of the most commonly asked questions our litigation department are asked to advise upon in a contested...
Contesting the Validity of a Will: A Brief Guide
Over the series of the few weeks, Walker Foster shall be releasing a bite sized blog each Monday that seeks to answer some of the most commonly asked questions our litigation department are asked to advise upon in a contested...
10th October: World Mental Health Day
Supporting a good cause can help achieve a great sense of wellbeing, and improve team morale. It’s simple; when we give back, we feel good. Given that today is World Mental Health Day, we wanted to share some of the...
Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accreditation
Walker Foster is delighted to have been awarded the Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accreditation for the twelfth year running. The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) is a recognised standard for residential conveyancing practices, ensuring its recipient meets the high standards of expertise...
Exam success for Walker Foster apprentices
Congratulations to two of our current apprentices, Emily Throup and Lily Holmes (Legal Assistants in our Conveyancing Team) who have recently passed assignments in the English Legal System and Contract Law, meaning they are part way through their Level 4...
Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements – Are they worth it?
Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements – Are they worth it? In short yes they are. You and your partner are able to establish in advance how your assets will be shared should you separate or subsequently divorce. In the recent case...