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Wollens welcomes three new Partner promotions!
We are delighted to announce the promotion of three team members to Partners this autumn. Marco Floreale, Elizabeth Larner, and Craig Smith have all been appointed Partners. Each brings a wealth of experience and specialist expertise to their respective areas of law.
Holistic Wealth Protection for Farmers Post-IHT Budget 2024: Essential Advice from Your Solicitor
The 2024 UK Budget brought significant changes to inheritance tax (IHT) and wealth management that impact farming families directly. With potential shifts in tax allowances, business property relief, and agricultural property relief, now more than ever, a robust and holistic approach to wealth protection is essential.
Legal Placement Programme with Wollens and Exeter City Football Club
As part of the legal partnership between Wollens and Exeter City Football Club, which was announced earlier this year, Wollens are pleased to reveal an exciting new sports law placement for a current law student.
Cosmetic Surgery Claims FAQs
Hannah Goodman has reached a settlement of £6,000 on behalf of a client who suffered negligent treatment of cosmetic dental work.
Understanding Farming and Divorce
Narcissistic individuals often display grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy. These traits can make the divorce process particularly draining. They might manipulate, lie, and create conflict to maintain control.
A Guide to Cosmetic Surgery Claims: Eligibility and Compensation
Hannah Goodman has reached a settlement of £6,000 on behalf of a client who suffered negligent treatment of cosmetic dental work.
Handling disciplinary hearings where the employee goes off sick
A recent investigation that uncovered instances of modern slavery involving workers at McDonald’s outlets and at a supplier to major supermarkets has flagged the urgent need for employers to remain vigilant against such practices.
Bereavement leave: where are we now and where are we going?
A recent investigation that uncovered instances of modern slavery involving workers at McDonald’s outlets and at a supplier to major supermarkets has flagged the urgent need for employers to remain vigilant against such practices.
Common Law Marriages – Where are we now?
At the moment, couples who are not married do not have the same rights as married couples/civil partners following separation, regardless of how long they have been together
Understanding the Narcissistic Spouse
Narcissistic individuals often display grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy. These traits can make the divorce process particularly draining. They might manipulate, lie, and create conflict to maintain control.
Care homes in crisis – when might you have a legal claim?
Elizabeth Larner has reached a settlement of £110,000 on behalf of a gentleman in relation to a case arising from a hospital Trust’s failure to administer antibiotics during appendectomy/umbilical hernia repair surgery.
As a result of the surgical wound not healing properly, he was diagnosed with mass septic shock.
Care home negligence : protecting resident’s rights
Elizabeth Larner has reached a settlement of £110,000 on behalf of a gentleman in relation to a case arising from a hospital Trust’s failure to administer antibiotics during appendectomy/umbilical hernia repair surgery.
As a result of the surgical wound not healing properly, he was diagnosed with mass septic shock.
Packaging – is your supply contract tightly packed?
Our company and commercial solicitors outline the common pitfalls you may face with packaging contracts, how to anticipate the issues and have confidence and be prepared to protect yourself
Logistics issues for commercial premises – keeping goods moving
Our commercial property solicitors outline the key legal points to consider in regard to the distribution logistics when looking at a new commercial property.
Associate Solicitor Promotions at Wollens
Wollens welcomes new Associate solicitors