Insights
Earlier this year, consumer champions Which?, quoting research from the Office for National Statistics and the University of Manchester, reported on the ongoing issue of Divorcing couples ignoring pensions when...
Each year Fraser Dawbarns LLP dedicate all their fundraising to a chosen charity. The firm recognise the importance of supporting the community through both donating and raising awareness for a...
One of the phrases that is often uttered on building sites is “always remember the next man”. Whichever trade is coming in hopes that the previous trade has left the...
With the withdrawal of farm subsidies, farmers are having to look at alternative sources of income, and as part of that process farmers are considering diversification and in particular renewable...
During April 2022, the Government ceased providing free lateral flow tests to individuals or employers. However, what if employers still require coronavirus testing? If the employer has no leftover later...
Fraser Dawbarns are delighted to welcome Associate Solicitor, Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin to the firm. Joshua will be working in the Civil Litigation department based at both the King’s Lynn and Ely...
“If we have both agreed to ‘fairly’ split the house 50/50 upon divorce, then why do we need to pay for a solicitor?” Rebecca Woodley, family law specialist at Fraser...
A local client suffered soft tissue injures to their neck, often referred to as whiplash, when their car was hit from behind. They were in considerable discomfort and required physiotherapy...
Divorce laws have had their first overhaul in over 50 years. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 is now in force introducing no-fault divorces for the first time in...
There are several ways of having a Will written. The main thing to consider when choosing a method of Will writing is, is it going to be valid? Whilst most...
Neil John, a personal injury specialist solicitor at Fraser Dawbarns, has obtained a settlement of a little over £20,000 for a local client who suffered injuries to his shoulder during...
The Law is clear that whilst education is compulsory, school attendance is not, and the State should only intervene where there is evidence that a child is not receiving “suitable”...
Personal injury claim specialist Neil John has obtained a £12,500 settlement for a man who was concussed after a shop sign fell on his head in Cambridgeshire. The client also...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
It is quite well known that journalists can attend Criminal Court hearings to report on cases, whether it be theft of a can of beans from the local supermarket or...
Fraser Dawbarns are pleased to welcome Seema Solanki as a Wills and Estates specialist solicitor and the newest Partner to the law firm, where she will be taking on new...
During the last 18 months of living with Covid, elements of our lives have been put on hold, whilst our personal circumstances may have been changed forever. As we go into...
On behalf of all the team at Fraser Dawbarns we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Our offices will be closing at 12:30pm on...
One of the questions we are regularly asked by clients is whether they can/should transfer their property to others (most commonly, their children) or alternatively, into a trust, as a...
Going through a Divorce and trying to negotiate a financial settlement can be a very stressful time, but if grandparents are also living in the family home, or in an...
Fraser Dawbarns has successfully brought a personal injury claim for a local man, after he fell and fractured his ankle in a Norfolk leisure venue caused by a stairway being...
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