Latest legal news from Fraser Dawbarns expert lawyers

Visit our new Military Law web page - 30th November 2012

Fraser Dawbarns LLP is a member of the Forces Law network. Forces Law offer a wide range of services to meet the legal needs of serving personnel and their families, as well as retired service men and women.

Snakes and Property Ladders - 19th November 2012

RICHARD BARR wonders whether solicitors have missed a trick when it comes to conveyancing.

Turnover up in another highly successful year - 28th September 2012

Last year proved to be another highly successful one for Fraser Dawbarns, with the firm achieving a 10pc rise in turnover from the previous year, and confirming its position as one of the leading practices in Fenland and west Norfolk.

Rebecca Woodley qualifies as a Collaborative Lawyer - 4th September 2012

Rebecca Woodley has recently trained as a Collaborative Lawyer and Fraser Dawbarns LLP are pleased to announce they are now able to offer this exciting new service.

Looking to reclaim care home fees? - 26th July 2012

Many of you will have seen reports in the national media recently urging those who believe they have wrongly paid care home fees to take immediate action. This is because the Department of Health (in England) has recently announced a deadline for the submission of such claims.

King's Lynn office move - 20th July 2012

New Online Employment Law & HR Service - 22nd June 2012

We are excited to announce that we will shortly be launching a new online Employment Law & HR Service.

Planning specialist joins Wisbech office - 20th June 2012

A specialist planning lawyer has joined the busy residential conveyancing team at leading Fenland and West Norfolk law firm, Fraser Dawbarns LLP.

How the RTA Portal works - By Janet Norris, 25th May 2012

In 2009 the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) announced reforms that were to streamline the compensation system for low cost RTA personal injury claims (those valued between £1,000 and £10,000). The reforms were hailed as playing an important role in reducing the time taken for compensation to get to the injured party and were formally introduced in 2010.

You’ve heard about pension auto-enrolment. But what does it all mean? - 30th April 2012

From 1 October 2012, employers will be under a duty to designate a qualifying pension scheme into which all of their “eligible jobholders” must be automatically enrolled. Employers, as well as the eligible jobholders themselves, will have to make a minimum contribution to those pensions. Auto-enrolment has been referred to as the biggest headache to hit businesses in the UK in recent years. Our advice? Get advice and plan early.

West Norfolk lawyers work together for families - 26th April 2012

On 15th May Rebecca Woodley will be going to Bristol to train as a collaborative lawyer. She will then become a member of the Norfolk Collaborative Family Law Group. The launch of the NCFLG for lawyers who practice in West Norfolk, will take place on Friday 4th May.

New solicitor joins litigation team in Kings Lynn - 19th April 2012

Judgement: R&R Plant Hire v Bailey - 4th April 2012

Downham Market Youth Awards - 26th March 2012

Firm supports local youth awards ceremony.

Court of Appeal hearing in R&R Plant Hire v Bailey - 9th March 2012

On 7th March the Court of Appeal heard the matter of R&R Plant Hire v Bailey. Our Head of Litigation, Stephen McGregor, attended in support of our client, R&R Plant Hire (Peterborough) Ltd.

Lovely Lawyers to take part in London Charity Event - 2nd March 2012

Two local lawyers from Fraser Dawbarns solicitors have secured places in a high profile charity event in London to raise funds for breast cancer.

Catherine Spencer and Sarah Lamb have entered as the Lovely Lawyers team in The MoonWalk in London which starts at midnight on 12th May.

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Fraser Dawbarns LLP Secures Law Societys New Quality Mark - 8th December 2011

Fraser Dawbarns LLP in Kings Lynn, Wisbech, Downham Market and March has secured membership to the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) - the mark of excellence for the home buying process.

Can You Decide How You Want Your Life to End? - By Liz Morris, 30th November 2011

Not many people are aware of this, but there are two legal documents that people can use to make their wishes known and give clear instructions to the medical profession about what could happen if they are in a situation which might be described as end of life.

A Worrying Precedent - By Kim Hurley, 21st November 2011

The Court of Appeal will soon be asked to decide how far an employer has to go in order to comply with its duty to inform an employee that they have a legal right. The case of R v R Plant Hire (Peterborough) Ltd v Bailey has worrying implications for solicitors.

Proposed Cuts to Subsidies for Investors in Solar Energy - By Kim Hurley, 15th November 2011

Agency Worker Regulations Now in Force - By Kim Hurley, 19th October 2011

Firms Special Luncheon Raises Funds for Cancer Charity - 10th October 2011

EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE: Minimum Wage Increase - By Kim Hurley, 5th October 2011

Solicitors welcome Government proposal to ban referral fees for Personal Injury Claims... - 9th September 2011

Local Solicitors in Charity Motorcycle Ride - 23rd August 2011

Fraser Dawbarns Joins Elite Group of Conveyancing Firms - 20th July 2011

DIY Probate Runs Risk - By Sarah Gregory, 24th June 2011

New Solicitor Joins the Wisbech Litigation Team - 24th June 2011

The Importance of a Shareholder Agreement - By Daniel Ball, 21st June 2011

BAILEY v R&R PLANT HIRE (UKEAT/0370/10/ZT) - By Kim Hurley, 1st June 2011

Super-Injunctions and Life in the Non-Celebrity World - By Kim Hurley, 19th May 2011