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Wollens announced as new Legal Partner for Torquay United Football Club
Wollens is delighted to have been appointed as the preferred legal services partner to Torquay United Football Club.
The ‘right to switch off’
The Labour Manifesto included a pledge to introduce a ‘right to switch off’ in the UK. Government sources recently told the BBC that ministers are looking into how such a right will be framed. One proposal under consideration is the creation of a code of practice on...
Guide to Non-Court Dispute Resolution Options (Family Law)
What is Non-Court Dispute Resolution? – It is often abbreviated to ‘NCDR’. It has been broadened to encompass various methods of resolution beyond traditional court processes.
HMRC held liable for harassment for sending one of its employees a birthday card
The Times Online have reported that HMRC has been held liable for harassment for sending one of its employees a birthday card! You would hope that something as seemingly innocent as sending a card to an employee, wishing them a ‘happy birthday’, could not fall foul of...
New law on allocation of tips and accompanying Code of Practice in force from 1st October 2024
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the Tips Act) and its accompanying statutory Code of Practice will come into force on 1st October 2024. This was confirmed by commencement regulations for the Act and Code of Practice which were laid before Parliament in...
That’s my doggie – the pet-nups protecting fur-ever friends
Love may conquer all, but sometimes life gets messy: especially when it comes to finances, children and, increasingly, our furry family members. For those going for the long haul, whether married or not, being proactive from the start can save a lot of heartache down the line.
Sports Sponsorship V Partnership
You may have seen in recent weeks that we have become the Preferred Legal Partner to a host of sporting clubs here in the Southwest and read that we are also a sponsor to the same clubs, and perhaps you thought ‘What is the difference? Or is it the same difference?’.
What is a Flying Freehold?
Leaving a valid will where you have appointed an executor is the best way to ensure that your wishes and your estate is dealt with as you would want after you have died.
How to help your executor – The First Few Stages of Estate Administration
Leaving a valid will where you have appointed an executor is the best way to ensure that your wishes and your estate is dealt with as you would want after you have died.
Right to Buy guide to a council property
Right to Buy was introduced to give eligible tenants an opportunity to buy their council property at a discounted price. This article will explain how you can buy a council property, if you have right to buy, what discount you could get and the timeframe for the process.
Dealing with the change of name for a child
If you are considering making a change of name for your child then read our Q&A below for some useful tips.
Wollens announced as new Legal Partner for Torquay United Football Club
Wollens is delighted to have been appointed as the preferred legal services partner to Torquay United Football Club.
Kieran Wins Gold at ITF European Championships
Wollens Trainee Solicitor Kieran McDermott Wins Gold at ITF European Championships
Negotiating funding for your management buyout (MBO)
Are you an executor facing the complexities of managing a rental property with a tenant in it as part of a deceased estate? Read our latest article by Liz Crawford who offers some very useful guidance on this subject.
Wollens announced as Legal Services Partner for Exeter City Football Club
Wollens is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Exeter City Football Club who have appointed them as the club’s official Legal Services Partner.