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Lockdown update April 2021
The current level of restriction means that any client meetings in our offices must be pre-booked with the lawyer dealing with your matter. In addition to meetings at offices (where possible), our lawyers can offer a variety of methods of communication including home...
Wollens success at Devon & Somerset Law Society Legal Awards !
The presentation of the Devon & Somerset Law Society Legal Awards for 2020 took place last night (September 23rd) in a digital ceremony after several attempts to hold the Dinner originally planned for April 2020 were postponed for COVID reasons. Hosted by the...
Could Lasting Power of Attorneys move to digital?
A more straightforward digital system to set up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) could come into play, but experts say that it is vital that sufficient safeguards are in place to protect elderly and vulnerable people from abuse. In this article, we look at how the...
South Devon Cricket club Colts Presentation night 2021
Wollens are pleased to be a sponsor at South Devon Cricket Club, recognising the importance of local sport in the community. Once again young talent has been recognised through the Colts presentation night where Practice Director Clive Meredith presented the players...
Companies House rejects 800 company names: Guide to naming your business
When it comes to starting a business, one of the most challenging but interesting tasks you must carry out is finding the right name. However, many people do not realise that there are restrictions on what you can name your business. In the last two years, Companies...
Landlord’s options if a tenant breaches repair obligations.
Making sure a commercial property is well maintained is one of a landlord’s key priorities, and it is almost as important as getting in the rent. Under a full repairing and insuring lease the tenant is obliged to keep the property in a good state of repair – but what...
Recovery of debts as Covid restrictions are lifted
Our commercial litigation team looks at debt recovery options for creditors as Covid restrictions are lifted. Many businesses have suffered financially during the Covid crisis, and creditors have been urged to show restraint to avoid sending otherwise viable entities...
Sophie graduates with first class honours.
Sophie Rew is a paralegal within the Family Team at Wollens. Sophie's work is predominantly dealing with care proceedings, particularly where Social Services are involved or there are allegations of non-accidental injury by a parent. She works closely with Rachel...
Your rights where commercially sensitive information is used or disclosed without your consent
Every business has information that it wants to keep private, whether this is customer lists, pricing strategies, the ingredients to a secret recipe or even the steps involved in a new and novel industrial process. But what happens where your privacy is breached, for...
Settlement following negligent care provision by residential care home staff.
Clinical Negligence Lawyer, Elizabeth Larner Case study Elizabeth Larner reached a settlement with a residential care home who failed to provide adequate care for a resident who, as a result of the lack of care, fell and suffered inoperable fractures. The care home...
Getting to the root of the problem in boundary disputes
Householders spending more time at home and in their gardens during the Covid-19 pandemic is fuelling a rise in boundary disputes as infrequent niggles have translated into nagging complaints, with overhanging branches, encroaching tree roots and towering hedges...
What next for Covid-19 commercial rent arrears?
Many commercial tenants, particularly in the hospitality and retail sectors, have accrued significant rent arrears during the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the availability of government grants, many businesses have been simply unable to meet all of their outgoings in...
Where can you Legally use Electric Scooters, Micro Bikes, and Quad Bikes?
With the UK experiencing great summer weather, many people want to use this opportunity to get outside in new and exciting ways. If you own an electric scooter, quad bike or similar mode of transportation, it’s important to understand the rules and your obligations....
Business checklist for admitting a new partner
Our company solicitors explain the steps you need to take in preparation for admitting a new member to a partnership. Business checklist for admitting a new partner If you have decided that the time has come to admit a new member to your partnership, then there are a...
Probate and overseas assets
Born in Greece and educated in France and Germany before coming to the UK, at his death in April of this year Prince Philip reportedly left a multi-million-pound estate which includes assets overseas. The administration of those assets, and therefore his estate, is...