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Why Has My Solicitor Asked Me To Provide Source Of Funds?

The aim of this blog is to provide you with a better understanding of why law firms complete Source of Funds checks and request Proof of Fun...

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Things to Watch Out for With New No-Fault Divorce – Part 2

Obviously, at the point of a final divorce order the parties are no longer married.  Therefore, if one party has a pension which provides f...

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Things to Watch Out for With New No-Fault Divorce - Part 1

Like all family solicitors we welcome the introduction of no-fault divorce which will be available from 6 April 2022.  This is the most sig...

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What is the Residence Nil-Rate Band Inheritance Tax?

It is certainly true that on death your Estate will be taxed 40% of the value of your Assets, exceeding any available tax free allowances. S...

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Changes to the Highway Code For 2022

As of Saturday 29 January 2022 there have been significant changes to the Highway Code with the aim of improving the safety of pedestrians, ...

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10 reasons to use an SFE accredited lawyer

The decisions and plans you make now will have a huge impact on your later life. Getting them right is essential. An SFE accredited lawyer ...

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Colchester lawyer receives national accredited award

James Bird of Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP in Colchester, Essex has been recognised with a national accredited award for expertise in supporti...

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Planning Consultancy Services continue to grow

Essex and London based solicitors Fisher Jones Greenwood continue to grow their planning consultancy team after appointing highly respected ...

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My week of work experience at FJG Colchester

Whilst I was completing my degree, I had always assumed that I would get to the end and provided I had achieved a good grade, that I would f...

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Fatal Injury Fencing Firm facing large fine

North Somerset Magistrates Court recently heard a very sad and distressing case following an investigation brought by the Health & Safet...

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Will my claim be affected by the 2021 Whiplash Reforms?

The long-awaited reforms for whiplash injuries, which were first proposed in 2015, came into force on 31 May 2021.   The reforms,...

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Update: The Commercial Rent Arrears Crisis: what can landlords do?

As mentioned in our previous blog (The Commercial Rent Arrears Crisis: What can Landlords do?) the government have introduced a new binding ...