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The media has increasingly scrutinised modern employment practices over the last few years, for example featuring stories about the rise of the gig economy, the use of zero-hours contracts, the...
The UK population is ageing, and more people than ever will spend their later years in a care home. It is now more important than ever to seriously think about...
Fraser Dawbarns would like to wish everyone an enjoyable break over Christmas and New Year. Our offices will be closing at 12:30 on Monday 23rd December and we will reopen...
Buying property at auction has increased in popularity over the last few years, with dozens of auctions taking place every month. Many people are now choosing to buy their property...
In early November many people will be going to watch a fireworks display, either at a public event in their local town or at the house of a friend or...
There are new Senior Associates at Fraser Dawbarns as seven members of our team have recently been promoted in recognition of their hard work and expertise. The new Senior Associates...
Tenant’s Deposit Protection Tenant’s deposit protection should be in place within 30 days of receipt and the landlord must provide the tenant with prescribed information concerning the appropriate deposit scheme...
In October, when children are preparing their costumes and going out trick or treating, some solicitors will be facing a different kind of horror as they prepare for new standards...
Probate fees were due to increase next year, after the April 2019 introduction date was delayed. This reform intended to introduce a six-tiered sliding scale of fees, where higher value...
Fraser Dawbarns LLP are very pleased to announce that Alastair Young has completed his studies and his training contract and has been admitted to the Roll as a qualified solicitor....
Sports Connections Foundation, a Peterborough based charity were back in Downham Market this week to bring their ProKick Schools Challenge to Hillcrest Primary School in Downham Market. The ProKick Challenge...
The Importance of LPAs An important part of being fully prepared for later life is by making a Lasting Power of Attorney. This will nominate a trusted friend or family...
Fraser Dawbarns LLP are proud to support Sports Connections Foundation, our charity of the year, as they work to improve the lives of disadvantaged children at home and abroad. One...
The amount of people who do not have a Will is increasing. In 2018, it was reported that 60% of UK adults had not yet made a Will and are...
Rights of Forfeiture for Non-Payment of Rent and Other Breaches A right of forfeiture is a Landlord’s right to terminate a Lease early on account of a Tenant’s breach of...
Fraser Dawbarns held our seventh annual charity golf competition on Friday 9th August, with 16 teams competing to lift the John Aitken Memorial Trophy. We were delighted to see many...
The last thing a biker wants to hear… “Sorry mate I didn’t see you” is unfortunately something that bikers hear all too often after a motorcycle accident. Government statistics for...
With the dark winter months now behind us, many are likely to be planning for their summer holiday and possibly taking children abroad, but for separated parents, this can be...
On Saturday 11th May, Fraser Dawbarns went down to the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal Football Club for the first Sports Connections Foundation Charity Cup. SCF are our 2018-19 charity...
Fraser Dawbarns wish the best of luck to Junior McDougald and everyone at Sports Connections Foundation, our 2018-19 Charity of the year, as they hold their first ever Charity Cup,...
The Eel Weekend is one of the main events in Ely’s social calendar. with Eel day on the Saturday, followed by the Food and Drink Festival on the Sunday and...
The Ely Eel Weekend features the world eel throwing championship and as sponsors of the Eel Weekend Food and Drink Festival, we were invited to take part in the Business...
Fraser Dawbarns LLP is very pleased to announce that Justine Walker has passed her final exams with a merit and is now a Graduate Legal Executive. After studying Law at...
On Sunday 7th April, Several staff members from Fraser Dawbarns got together at Bank House to throw a retirement party for Lynn Wilkes. Lynn has been a secretary in the...
It took a long and hard fought campaign for same sex couples to be afforded the same legal rights and responsibilities as heterosexual couples. Civil partnerships were an important step...
Local law firm Fraser Dawbarns LLP is delighted to announce that Jenny Nolan has completed her training contract and qualified as a Solicitor. Jenny is now practising in the Private...
Fraser Dawbarns would like to congratulate Associate Amy Pettitt for passing the STEP Advanced Certificate in Trust Disputes with a distinction. Amy is already a full STEP member having passed...
Are you aware that there is a looming incapacity crisis? Have you prepared a Lasting Power of Attorney? You may feel that you don’t need to make an LPA while...
Clients are often surprised to hear that in England and Wales, it is not possible to obtain a Divorce on the basis of ‘irreconcilable differences’. Under the current law, it...
If you run your own business, many issues can give you sleepless nights especially those relating to employment law. One of the most common of these is a difficulty with...
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