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Guide to Starting Your Own Law Firm: Steps 5-8

5 January 2021

This blog is based on our ’15-Step Guide to Starting Your Own Law Firm’ webinar from 12 November 2020. When I set up my first business 20-or-so years ago, I was very nervous but also very excited. I had lots of questions but didn’t always know who to ask them to.That’s why we created this guide to help you pursue your dreams and set up your own law practice – the right way, with the right tools, and with the right mindset.


We don’t stop at search, we start with service

5 January 2021

Thames Water Property Searches always start with service that is second to none. That’s because our customers’ happiness always comes first. The busy individuals who use Thames Water Property Searches know that they are more than just a number. With us, you are guaranteed a professional service with a personal touch, through bespoke residential and commercial property search packages precisely tailored to your specific needs.


LAWFUSION – Updated with new legal aid fees including sending hearings

23 December 2020

LAWFUSION is up-to-date with all the recent Legal Aid Fee changes from the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).


Victoria Coulson joins Hudgell Solicitors in Head of Operations role

22 December 2020

Ms Coulson has been appointed as Head of Operations and Strategic Delivery and will start in her new role at the Hull-based firm in the first week of 2021


My step-parent has made a new Will after my parent died which has disinherited me. What can I do?

22 December 2020

A scenario that we frequently encounter as contentious probate practitioners is where a step-child finds themselves in a situation where their step-parent has changed their Will following the death of their spouse who was the parent of the step-child.


SOS acquired by PracticeEvolve

22 December 2020

Solicitors Own Software (SOS) have announced the sale of the business to PracticeEvolve Group to continue to provide the market with progressive technology, supported by strong service and support.


Don’t risk incorrect estate distribution, conduct a Certainty Will Search

21 December 2020

Taking a client’s word that no Will exists or that there is no later Will of the deceased poses a risk that the estate will be distributed incorrectly either as an intestacy or by using an invalid Will. This not only prevents the deceased’s wishes from being carried out but also means that it opens the possibility of claims against the estate arising in the future.


Title Research launches a new guide on administering an estate with US assets

21 December 2020

Title Research’s newest guide explains the complexities of administering an estate with US assets.


The dirty air of Dartford

21 December 2020

The town of Dartford on the edge of London has served as a gateway to Kent and routes to the European continent for centuries. While trade and especially logistics has flourished, spurred on by the tunnel and bridge over the Thames, it has come at a huge cost to its residents as air pollution levels are among some of the worst in the south.


Terrafirma’s 2021 climate pledge

21 December 2020

As a team of geoscientists, engineers, and property professionals, Terrafirma recognise the increasing damage that our changing climate is having on property, land and infrastructure.

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Alternative dispute resolution comes to credit hire

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