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The Judge in this case ordered indemnity costs against a party who refused to agree a very short extension for service of a Statement of Case. In my opinion a pragmatic approach has been taken by the Judge rather than...

The latest Walker Foster newsletter is now available. This addition features some excellent advice for first time buyers, an interesting community related article and much more useful legal information. Please follow the link below to take a look. If you...

We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary for our Ilkley office.  A full time role is available immediately. Send a cv and covering letter to lb@walkerfoster.com...

Part 36 of the Civil Procedure Rules (the rules of procedure used by the courts) is designed to encourage parties to settle by making offers. Part of the encouragement is the prescribed costs consequences if an offer is not accepted...

It is 800 years to the day that the Magna Carta was sealed.  King John was surrounded on the battlefield at Runnymede by England’s most powerful barons who demanded royal recognition for certain liberties and legal procedures.    Interestingly, although...

We are seeking an experienced Conveyancer or Solicitor to join our busy team. This is a full-time position for an experienced Residential Conveyancer with excellent communication and IT skills.   Suitable for a self motivated, enthusiastic person capable of managing files from instruction...

The government is in the process of rolling out the new Fit for Work Service. Currently employers and employees in South Yorkshire and parts of Wales can use the service and it is being rolled out across the country over...

Walker Foster solicitors require an apprentice to work in their busy Skipton office.  You will attend Craven College one day per week, term-time, and spend the remainder of the time answering the telephone, meeting clients, opening and closing files, sending and...

Walker Foster Solicitors and Corporate & Commercial Credit Solutions Limited are holding a joint seminar on credit control and debt recovery. The seminar will start at 8am on the 12th of May @ Utopia, Broughton Hall Estate. There will be...

There appear to be increasing numbers of challenges to Wills.  The most common challenges are based upon allegations of lack of testamentary capacity at the time that the instructions were given for the Will and undue influence.  There are other...