Local law firm Fraser Dawbarns LLP have the pleasure of celebrating Maggie Bennett’s 50 years of service at the firm. Maggie joined the firm in 1972 as a secretary at the Wisbech office located on York Row, where she still works in the Private Client department. At the time, the firm was called Dawbarns Barr […]
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Endometriosis is an often-silent condition where cells similar to the cells found in the lining of the womb are found elsewhere in the body. Endometriosis can affect women and those assigned female at birth from puberty to menopause, and can cause devastating effects. Symptoms can include chronic pain, fatigue, depression, fertility issues and difficulty in […]
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Personal injury specialist Neil John, who heads the Civil Litigation team at Fraser Dawbarns, has successfully settled a claim for a local woman in her 20s who suffered a fall at work, resulting in injuries to her face. Neil says: “Whatever the nature of someone’s injury, we will always stress the importance of getting the […]
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Since October 2008, it is a legal requirement for rental properties in England and Wales to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This is carried out by a registered energy assessor and is simply an assessment of your property’s energy efficiency. Your assessor will look at things such as windows, roofs, walls, insulation, and any […]
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Last week, a video went viral on social media showing West Ham star Kurt Zouma subjecting his pet cat to abuse. There has been significant backlash, including sponsors of West Ham United withdrawing from sponsorship deals. In the wider world, there are growing concerns about the impact of social media on businesses and employees alike. […]
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On 31 January 2022, Sue Gray released her initial report into allegations of lockdown socialising in government buildings. The report identified 16 events that took place between May 2020 and April 2021. In the much-anticipated report, Sue Gray highlighted a particular concern about whistleblowing, stating: “Some staff wanted to raise concerns about behaviours they witnessed […]
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Neil John, a personal injury specialist at Fraser Dawbarns has successfully settled a claim for £900,000 for a local client injured in a car accident. The claimant was a front seat passenger in a hatchback when the vehicle crossed the carriageway and collided head on with a large saloon car. The Claimant, who was 19 […]
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On Saturday 29 January 2022, the Highway Code was amended to improve road safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Over 50 rules have been added or amended, including guidance that motorists are expected to give way to people crossing at a junction and a new rule that motorists should give priority to cyclists, horse riders and […]
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Solar Farms have an ever-increasing role to play in the governments ambition for the UK to reach its target for net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Last year the climate change committee issued a report which set a target of 85 gigawatts of Solar by 2050. With there being so much appetite for solar energy, […]
New Year, New Changes – as of 26th January 2022, the probate application fee will be increased to £273. This will be a flat fee applied to professional and personal applications for England and Wales, under the amendment to the Non-Contentious Probate Fees Order 2001 published in December 2021. The Ministry of Justice have highlighted […]
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