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Every year, the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) holds their annual Excellence Awards, celebrating the highest achieving individuals gaining STEP qualifications around the world. STEP is a global...
Throughout the lockdown, Fraser Dawbarns have found innovative ways to help our clients during these difficult and unusual times. Whether our staff have been in the office or working from...
Justine graduated with a Law degree in 2014, before joining Fraser Dawbarns as a paralegal in January 2017. Justine’s first role at the firm was working with one of the...
Iain Grimes has been elected managing partner of Fraser Dawbarns. Iain succeeds Melinda Smith who will be remaining at the firm and working in the Family Law department. As head...
At Fraser Dawbarns, our priority has always been providing the highest standards of client care and we are delighted that our clients consider that we achieve this. When monitoring our...
We often call ourselves a nation of animal lovers, but our devotion to our four legged friends can lead to emotional and expensive disputes if a marriage or relationship breaks...
As of 17 April 2020 On 20 March 2020 the government announced the Coronovirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) which allows employers to claim a grant from the government of up...
Please note that the information contained on this page has now been superseded by more recent information. We are receiving many enquiries from both employers and employees about the issues...
Dear All, Fraser Dawbarns are closely monitoring the daily updates from the government regarding best practices to handle the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. Our current position is that we will...
Despite the disruption across the country caused by COVID-19, it is business as usual at Fraser Dawbarns. Anyone visiting our offices over the last few days will have noticed that...
Congratulations to Kieren Cross who celebrates 20 years at Fraser Dawbarns this month. Kieren started at Frasers in 2000 as an assistant to Patrick Land who, at the time, was...
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...
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