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Wollens Solicitors, South Devon
The Torwood Street development, Torquay. Adaptability, that’s the key message for any business at the moment in these difficult COVID times. For Wollens it’s always been the mantra by which it has been managed and we’re delighted to announce the next phase of the...
The team at Devon law firm Wollens are celebrating after being recognised in not one but four prestigious awards.
CHRIS LINTON Partner christopher.linton@wollens.co.uk 01803 213251RACHEL CARTER Partner rachel.carter@wollens.co.uk 01626 332266Christopher Linton and Rachel Carter recognised Partner Chris Linton has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Law Society’s annual...
COVID-19 and the law: Can I take my child on holiday during term-time?
It has been a long and difficult year for most of us, with many considering finally taking a family holiday. With children having returned to school and travel plans frequently changing as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, taking children on holiday during term-time...
Business Interruption Insurance – judgment handed down
Simon Bean, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution at Wollens. Earlier today (15th September 2020), the judgement of the High Court was handed down in the test case brought by the FCA. The purpose of the case was to clarify whether the business interruption insurance...
Lights, camera, action… signing your will goes live
Experts are warning against self-directed videos following the announcement by the Government that legislation is to be introduced in September to allow wills to be signed remotely using a live video link. While the coronavirus pandemic continues to pose a challenge...
Wollens new office – taking shape.
Work is well underway in Torwood Street, with the office development fit out in full swing. Meeting room structures, cabling and even the kitchen is starting to take shape. The move date is set for early November and working with the various project teams on site,...
Misdiagnosis leads to unnecessary treatment and compensation awarded.
WOLLENS CASE STUDY A Devon woman was treated for Alzheimer’s and Parkinsons and even ended up in a care home – but she wasn’t suffering from the illnesses. Now Devon law firm Wollens has won significant compensation for her after the wrong hospital diagnosis which...
Longstanding partnership continues
When Western Storm took to the filed for the opening fixture in the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy recently there was a familiar name on the front of the player’s shirts. Wollens are pleased to be able to announce that they will be continuing the successful partnership...
My son is about to start university – do I still need to pay child support to my ex partner?
Sabina Smith, Family Law Consultant at Wollens advises: With students around the country about to set off for university this month, we have had a number of recent enquiries at Wollens about this particular issue. The short answer is that, in general terms, if...
Offices opening
Our services have not stopped during Lockdown with our Lawyers and support teams working efficiently from home. We are however pleased to be opening offices again & bringing teams back together.Please make an appointment with your usual contact if you need to come...
Remote family court hearings – how do they work?
The introduction of social distancing in response to the coronavirus outbreak has caused disruption to many vital services – including in the justice system. Many services that would typically have taken place face-to-face have been adapted to meet the challenges of...
Wollens Solicitors, South Devon
The Torwood Street development, Torquay. Adaptability, that’s the key message for any business at the moment in these difficult COVID times. For Wollens it’s always been the mantra by which it has been managed and we’re delighted to announce the next phase of the...
How to deal with an estate as an executor during the coronavirus pandemic
Adjusting to the challenges caused by coronavirus has been difficult for all of us. However, for those dealing with the death of a loved one, the onerous obligations placed on executors may seem overwhelming. In recent years there has been an increase in the number of...
Don’t miss out on moving home incentives….
With 2020 being such an unprecedented year with the global pandemic, the results on the economy and life in general cannot be overstated. That is why some creative thinking has been needed to get life going again and to stimulate the already bustling property sector....
What next for Tourism & Hospitality?
South Devon's tourism and hospitality sector has re-opened after more than three months of Lockdown which has cost businesses and the local economy millions of pounds. The government is recognising the damage being done to communities like the English Riviera and...