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Chattertons Strengthens Family Law Team

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Leading East Midlands law firm Chattertons has significantly strengthened its Family Law department with the promotion of Rachel MacLean to Head of Department. Rachel’s appointment follows a number of senior hires within the firm’s growing ...

Homeowners urged to get 'move ready' as pressure grows

Shilpa Miah
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In a housing market where mortgage rates can shift on global headlines and property chains remain painfully fragile, homeowners are being urged to get “move ready” before putting their property on the market or starting their property search. ...

Chattertons Welcomes New Partner Hire to Strengthen Dispute Resolution Team in Newark

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Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management is delighted to welcome Rachael Price as a Partner in the firm's Dispute Resolution team , based at its Newark office . Rachael joined the firm in April 2026 and brings extensive experience in dispute...

Workplace non-disclosure agreements: what they cover, what they cannot, and what is changing

Patricia Redfearn
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Few employment law topics have evolved as quickly in recent years as the non-disclosure agreement, or NDA. Once a quietly drafted provision in a settlement document, the NDA has become a focal point of public debate, parliamentary reform and regulatory...

Renters' Rights Act 2025: End of Section 21

Michelle Cox
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The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 marks a major overhaul of residential landlord and tenant law, most notably through the abolition of Section 21 “no fault” evictions. For landlords, this significantly changes the way possession is obtained and...

Double & Megson Joins Forces with Chattertons in Exciting New Chapter for Clients

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Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management, will become the successor practice to Double & Megson Solicitors from 1 July 2026, further strengthening our delivery of legal, wealth management, and tax advisory services across Lincolnshire and the East...

Grandparents and grandchildren: what the law says about contact

Elena         Metawea
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Grandparents often play a significant role in their grandchildren’s lives, offering support, continuity, and a different kind of love from that of a parent. When family life is settled, contact between the two generations usually takes care of itself....

Voluntary first registration: what you need to know

Adalma Keighron
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Ownership of property is evidenced by documents known as title deeds. The documents often include conveyances, transfers, assents, deeds of gift, mortgage deeds, leases, plans etc. Collectively, title deeds show the chain of ownership as well as any rights...

International Day of Families: How Family Law Services Can Support Your Family

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On 15 May each year, the International Day of Families highlights the importance of strong family relationships, and the support families may need during difficult times. Whether dealing with separation, divorce, arrangements for children or financial...

Whistleblowing

Ed McFarlane
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A recent decision from the Employment Appeal Tribunal 'EAT' on whistleblowing by a Sales Manager of a medical equipment provider gives a welcome perspective on the need for whistleblowers to provide specific information on the matters that they are...