Davis Blank Furniss is growing its core team following the appointment of two new solicitors; Charlotte Fielding will be focussing on dispute resolution work, whilst Laura Johnson is in the private client department. Both appointments follow the successful completions of their respective training contracts at the firm. Charlotte studied Law at the University of Manchester... Read the rest of this entry →
Kate Oldfield – our managing partner and head of personal injury – was invited onto the BBC Radio Manchester Claire Mooney & Jacqueline Hughes-Lundy Show on Sunday 13th October to discuss her recent (and once in a lifetime!) trip to South East Asia with her family. The interview was part of the show’s focus on... Read the rest of this entry →
The Cost of Tribunal Claims Former winner of ‘The Apprentice” Stella English has successfully defended Lord Sugar’s claim for legal costs of £50,000 after she failed in her claim of constructive dismissal against the business mogul. This was despite the fact the original tribunal stated that the case should never have been brought. The panel... Read the rest of this entry →
Clinical negligence is a specialist area of personal injury law and it’s one that we – as a firm – feel very passionately about. When someone is injured at the hands of a medical professional the outcome can be very significant with lives being changed forever. Different clients have different motivations when pursuing a claim... Read the rest of this entry →
The Law Society has recently warned that celebrity divorces are giving ordinary couples an unrealistic view about what to expect when going through a divorce. Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi’s recent divorce seemed to be dealt with very quickly, which is becoming a more common trend for celebrities who can afford to walk away from... Read the rest of this entry →
Buying a property is likely to be the biggest investment you will ever make. As such, it is important to take advice and make the right choices throughout the process. One choice you will need to make is which type of survey to have carried out on the property. It should be remembered that the... Read the rest of this entry →
When I moved to work in Glossop, a place where I live with my husband and children, I very much felt that I didn’t want to sit behind my desk, shuffling papers all day, but that I really wanted to get out into the community and build a really good network of local contacts. I... Read the rest of this entry →
Wills & Business Owners Do you have an interest in a business? If so, it is important that you ensure your Will makes full use of the exemptions that are available in order to reduce your family’s inheritance tax (IHT) liability. Each individual has an IHT threshold of £325,000 and anything over this is taxed... Read the rest of this entry →
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With the new financial year starting next week, Lewis Thompson – Associate Solicitor in our Private Client team – discusses the changes to the Wills and the Inheritance Tax rules
Ameliah McLaren-Parker – Private Client Solicitor – A reminder of the importance of making a Lasting Power of Attorney
Gregory Carr – Property Solicitor – answers: What can I do if I cannot pay rent under a commercial lease during the coronavirus pandemic?
Kirsty Morbey – Partner in our Family Law department – Collaborative Law Q&A
