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Wollens win national ESG initiative award!
Wollens were delighted to be awarded the ESG Initiative Award at the LawNet Ltd annual awards.
At Wollens we believe that sustainability is fundamental to the long-term success of our business and the communities we are a part of. We actively engage and demonstrate our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint. There were two specific identifiers which helped us prioritise ESG as firm. The first was the 2050 net zero target set by the government, and secondly the feedback from our staff survey which indicated that this was an issue for many of them.
Powers of Attorney vs Deputyship
Most people are keen to make a will to ensure that their estate is dealt with in line with their wishes once they are gone, however, there is a common theme of ignoring that same estate within the lifetime
Succession and tax planning for high-net-worth families
Our wills and probate solicitors can provide bespoke advice for your high-net-worth estate and your individual family circumstances.
Disposing of a lease: A Quick Guide
Our commercial property solicitors highlight the importance of thorough due diligence on a commercial property acquisition
Delays and knowledge gap hit hard for splitting couples
Mandatory mediation has been dropped by the government following consultation, but for those going through a divorce long delays and lack of awareness of rights and legal process are stringing out the heartache.
What are pre-contract searches for?
When you are purchasing a property, as part of the initial stage of the transaction your solicitor will ask what searches you would like them to raise on your behalf.
Obtaining a child arrangements order when you can’t agree
If you and your child’s other parent are separating or divorcing, you will generally need to put in place new arrangements in respect of how you will parent your child.
Wollens involved in £75million solar initiative
Wollens are delighted to be working with Eden Sustainable who have announced a £75m Solar Facility with Thrive Renewables.
Calculating ‘loss of profit’ in a business dispute
Our dispute resolution solicitors provide guidance on what factors the court will look at when considering a loss of profit claim, to ensure you claim for all losses suffered
10 top tips for handling underperforming employees
Employers need their employees to perform effectively and productively in their roles. A functioning workforce is key to business success. What should you do if you have an employee who is underperforming? Here are our top tips: Make sure the employee knows what is...
5 things every employer should know about pregnant employees
Employment law recognises that pregnant employees have a unique position in the workplace and need unique protection as a result. Here are 5 things every employer should know about pregnant employees: Risk assessment – Under Regulation 16(2) Management of Health and...
Wollens announced as preferred legal partner for Somerset County Cricket Club
We are delighted that Wollens have this week signed a new partnership with Somerset County Cricket Club. The new agreement will see Wollens become one of the Club’s Preferred Legal Partners.
Due diligence on a commercial property acquisition
Our commercial property solicitors highlight the importance of thorough due diligence on a commercial property acquisition
Do we need an alternative dispute resolution clause in this contract?
Our company and commercial solicitors outline why dispute resolution clauses should not be overlooked in commercial contracts
What happens if someone hides assets during a divorce?
If you are going through a divorce, you and your spouse will need to fully disclose all of your assets to each other. If your spouse tries to hide assets, there are a number of ways to deal with this. We take a look at what can be done and the penalties they could face.