The 33rd Guttmann Meeting was held at the Lion Quays Hotel, Oswestry recently, sponsored by Brethertons. This year the Midland Centre For Spinal Cord Injuries were hosting – celebrating 50 years as a specialist centre assisting people with spinal cord...
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PSC Register – what’s that? PSC stands for ‘persons of significant control’ and it represents changes in corporate law that affect your business. From 6 April 2016, almost every company operating in the UK is required to keep a...
Last weekend I was speaking at our Property Management Unwrapped conference about selling and buying businesses so this blog is a departure for me as it is a personal reflection on those processes. Someone can sell a business for a variety of reasons;...
As all of you Residential Property Managers and Landlords will be aware, as of course will some lessees and/or occupiers of residential leasehold properties, the above came into effect on the 1 June 2016. Effective management is key to successful...
Relief from Forfeiture can be successful after 14 months delay Forfeiture of commercial properties can seem far more straightforward than those of residential. In particular, the ability to use peaceable re-entry means that landlords can evict...
The Finish Written by Rosie ‘Rally Driver’ Gladden Monday 30th May 2016 Another early start after Sunday night’s party! Throughout the journey, we were reeling at a certain team member who lost some points in the previous days and were...
Le Weekend Written by Alistair ‘Awesome Navigator’’ Spencer and Steve ‘Stirling Moss’ Neasham Saturday 28th May 2016 The second day was the treasure hunt! This consisted of a 30 mile road trip around the countryside of Le...
The Off! Written by Dani ‘Demon Driver’ Green Friday 27th May 2016 It was a rather early start for the Brethertons 99ers as we headed off to Blenheim Palace in our pride and joy, Lexi the Lexus. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a...
Following separation it is often difficult to make arrangements for the children to spend time with both parents and is often the biggest disagreement that continues for years following. What is always important to consider is what is best for the...
The invaluable contribution made by carers cannot be underestimated. With the number of unpaid carers on the rise, it is essential that they receive help and support. The sandwich generation can find themselves not only looking after their children but also...
Author: Catherine Worrall Commercial Recoveries You might have heard that as of the 6th April the process for the Attachment of Earnings (AoE) and Charging Orders will be centralised, this being part of the 83rd update to the Civil Procedure Rules. ...
With many people relocating to different countries around the world and couples choosing to marry abroad now, this can sometimes cause confusion as to where people can legally start divorce proceedings if their marriage breaks down. It is not as simple as...
Don’t let your most valuable asset be affected We have recently moved into our new Bicester offices and our thoughts turn to how energy efficient our new home will be. Did you know that legislation is changing (as a result of the Energy Act 2011)...
A new case examines conveyancers’ duties to avoid fraudulent property sales. In August 2012 a solicitor Mr A’Court was approached by a man calling himself Mr Dawson, who instructed A’Court to act on his behalf in selling a property...
From the moment I saw the Twin Towns event, I knew it was something that I had to get involved in. I have always been a huge car fanatic, particularly classics, and grew up with Top Gear. How could a car enthusiast turn down the opportunity to drive round...
When – arguably - England’s greatest ever football striker, excellent TV football pundit and advertiser of a well known crisp company, Gary Lineker, speaks, people listen! His latest foray is an attack on the divorce system. Gary, having...
Newly qualified solicitor Nicole Romera, is adding to her skills by entering this year’s Strictly Banbury and she’s loving every minute of it. “It started off as a bit of fun” says Nicole “but I’m taking it more...
My dancing journey began with a brief discussion in the car with Brian Auld, one of the partners here at Brethertons. We were on our way to the Bicester office and Brian was raving about his time doing Strictly Banbury in 2014. Then whilst in the...
Author: Alison Bristow Most people think that a personal injury claim ends when an individual receives a large sum of money. This is not the case at all; the money needs to be used carefully to help support and fund future care and rehabilitation, often for...
An area that is often taken for granted in separating couples is the question of whether they are entitled to their spouse’s inheritance. The common theme seems to be that people assume they have an entitlement to anything held in their spouse’s...
Yes you have read that correctly, this week the Court fee to start Divorce Proceedings has increased from £410 to £550! This increase has been in discussions for a long time, with the Ministry of Justice running a consultation from 22nd July...
If you have recently separated from your partner, you may not know what your rights and responsibilities are in respect of your children . It is not just the day to day arrangements that need to be sorted out but also the school holidays. Holiday...
We have come a step closer to opening our brand-new offices in Franklins House, Bicester , with today’s acceptance of the keys to our new property. Partner Steven Neasham commented “I’m delighted to receive the keys to our stunning...
Alexander Edwards, Managing Director of The Cotswold Tailor has won the Brethertons Solicitors Business Person of the Year Award in the West Oxfordshire Business Awards 2016. The announcement was made at a Gala Dinner held on 18 March at the...
Author: Jade Reeve, Litigation Paralegal In the judgment passed down this week The Honourable Mrs Justice McGowan's decision in British Gas Trading Limited and Oak Cash and Carry Limited [2014] EWHC 4058 (QB) was upheld. Lord Justice...
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