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We’ve raised £18,000 for charities

March 8, 2013
During November we drew up more than 90 wills in exchange for a donation to Will Aid, which supports nine of the UK’s best-loved charities including the British Red Cross, Age UK, Christian Aid and the NSPCC. We raised £5,385...
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Appeal Against Landmark ‘Cheat’s Charter’ Decision

March 5, 2013
The Supreme Court, the country’s highest Court, is today being asked to make a ruling on whether divorcing couples can protect assets by citing company law. Towards the end of last year, the Court of Appeal made a controversial landmark...
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What is a Commercial Litigator?

February 9, 2013
Commerce = Business  & Litigation = Court Proceedings Solicitors described as ‘Commercial litigators’ look after businesses in dispute. The term ‘litigator’ inadequately describes the role. A Commercial Litigator will have experience beyond court proceedings....
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Divorce – Consequences of non compliance with Order

January 25, 2013
The enforcement powers of the Court for non compliance of an Order were brought to the fore in a recent high profile divorce. Scot Young, the former property tycoon was committed to prison on 16 January for 6 months, for...
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Bailiffs Proposed changes

January 24, 2013
Following recent consultation the government is proposing to change the law governing the actions of bailiffs If new laws proposed by the government today are passed they would mean: – Bailiffs will be banned from entering homes at night or...
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New year, new start

January 9, 2013
Christmas is a very busy time and although it is usually a time for family and celebration, it can also be very stressful for relationships under strain.  Often, it can spell the end to a troubled marriage. There are a...
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Contact at Christmas

December 14, 2012
As the countdown to Christmas begins, most families await with anticipation the Christmas celebrations, but for many children, Christmas can become more about dispute than celebration. With less than 2 weeks to go before the big day, putting the children first...
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Employment Law

December 11, 2012
Amounts payable for some Employment Tribunal awards and other sums due under Employment Legislation will increase from 1 February 2013.  The main amendments are:- 1. A week’s pay for the purposes of calculating statutory redundancy payments and the basic award for...
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Our high standards rewarded

November 26, 2012
I received a letter today from the Law Society of England and Wales confirming that all five of our offices are accredited with the Lexcel practice management standard. The Lexcel practice management standard is only awarded to solicitors who meet...
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Pensions and divorce

November 26, 2012
The Scottish Widows’ Women and Pensions Report 2012 examines the growing gap between the amount that men and women are saving for retirement. The report also highlights the fact that of the divorced women surveyed, just 15% stated that pensions were...
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