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Many of you will know already about the death of our colleague and friend, Sophie Attfield. Sophie passed away on Sunday 27th September after a long illness. Sophie joined the Firm on 1 October 2005 as a specialist employment solicitor,...
Since 1st October 2008, landlords have been legally required to provide copies of an Energy Performance Certificate to potential tenants. An EPC tells a landlord and prospective tenants how energy efficient a rental property is on a scale of A-G, with A...
From 1st October 2015, residential tenants must be given additional information. Landlords who fail to comply could face serious sanctions. The Assured Shorthold Tenancy Notices and Prescribed Requirements (England) Regulations 2015 were laid before...
A unique F1 Experience Evening and Charity Auction raised £7,275.00 for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice on Friday. The event was held at the Dower House Hotel in Woodhall Spa and was organised by Chattertons Solicitors. The evening started with a...
We are pleased to announce that we have raised £7,275.00 for our 'Charity of the Year' St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice. Our thanks go to auctioneer Colin Young from Golding Young & Mawer, Melvyn Prior, Stuart Wilde Photography and everyone...
Bidding is open – spend a night in this amazing luxury motorhome which once belonged to Jenson Button. The motorhome will be taken to Langar Hall in Nottinghamshire, where, as part of your package you will...
To bid for this amazing prize please go to Golding Young & Mawer and place your bid before 12 noon on Friday. No 15 out of 100. ...
To bid for any of these fantastic prizes click here Framed polo shirt signed by reigning F1 world champion, Lewis Hamilton A signed Jenson Button limited edition helmet (no 15 out of 100) with showcase VIP Tour of Red Bull Racing facilities for...
After qualifying as a solicitor in 2008, Dan practised at a firm in Nottingham for 6 years before joining the Wills, Trusts and Probate team at Chattertons in 2015. He specialises in estate administration, inheritance tax planning, advice for the elderly,...
Nick qualified as a solicitor in 2008. He deals with a wide range of Family matters including divorce and financial disputes, pre-nuptial agreements, Schedule 1 applications, child custody disputes as well as advising cohabitees on relationship breakdown and...
The number of people seeking financial orders to obtain more money from their ex-spouses after divorce has more than doubled in a year. Records reveal that the number of claims rose from 14,690 in 2013 to 29,060 in 2014. The high profile case of Wyatt v...
Over the past 6 months there have been a number of significant developments, giving certain employees increased rights to holiday pay. On 4 November 2014 the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) made a landmark decision in Bear Scotland Ltd...
A mother was recently awarded damages on behalf of her son, where doctors failed to warn her about the risk of her baby being injured if she had a natural birth. The mother, who was of small stature and suffered from diabetes, was assessed as having a...
The recent case of R v TJC [2015] is a stark reminder that attorneys who fail to maintain records of how funds have been spent risk criminal prosecution. In this case, an attorney had been appointed under a Lasting Power of Attorney...
This will be a truly unique event to raise money for our Charity of the Year, St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice. This black tie event will start at 7pm with a champagne and canapés reception along with live music. During this time...
“Promise made – promise delivered” was how George Osborne summed up the new inheritance tax (IHT) main residence nil rate band (MRNRB) in his July 2015 Budget speech. The press reported that up to £1m could now be left free of IHT to...
We are pleased to announce that our main speaker at this unique F1 Experience evening will be Marc Priestley . Marc worked as an F1 race mechanic and was a member of the pitstop crew for McLaren Racing for almost a decade. He has worked...
Any type of litigation can be complicated and stressful. So are Small Claims really that simple that anybody can deal with them? It is a common misconception that there is a separate ‘Small Claims Court’. In fact, Small Claims are handled by...
Whether you’ve had a car accident , an accident at work or suffered personal injury in any other way, we’re here to help. Paul Smith is Head of the Personal Injury Team and along with other members of the team is a...
Despite a relationship lasting over 30 years, the Court of Appeal has decided that - in the absence of any clear intention to share property ownership - a cohabitee was not entitled to anything. In Curran v Collins , Mr Collins and Ms Curran...
Chattertons have appointed a new partner who is returning to her roots in the area. Boston raised Desley Sherwin has joined Chattertons in their Dispute Resolution and Employment departments. Desley has family...
The Chattertons Stamford office has recently welcomed a new solicitor to their Family Law department. Nick Robertshaw, who qualified in 2008, will be dealing with a wide range of Family matters at Chattertons Solicitors; including...
Jo Chidlow qualified as a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 2003 before joining Chattertons Solicitors the following year to pursue a career in FamilyLaw. Working in Sleaford, Jo deals with a full range of family...
Are you or your business struggling to receive payment of debts owed to you? Does someone owe you money who you are no longer able to trace? Our Debt Recovery Department aim to take the stress out of bad debt. We can collect debts in the UK and...
Are you aware that the Equality Act affects you if you sell goods or deliver services to the public? Your company should offer fair prices and services to all of its customers. A service provider is prohibited from discriminating against a person with a...
Does your business have an up to date email and social media policy? Have you been relying on the same policy for many years? As social media use is on the rise and thousands of emails are exchanged everyday, it may be time to ensure your policy is modern...
Friday 15th May 2015 will mark the International Day of Families which was inaugurated in 1993 by the UN to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families....
Do you own or occupy premises? Are you aware of your duty of care to all visitors whether they are lawful or trespassers? If someone is injured, you could face a claim for compensation. The Occupiers Liability Act 1957 applies to owners and occupiers of...
Do you rent out residential or commercial property? Are you aware of the new energy efficiency rules being introduced from April 2018? Failing to comply with the new laws could affect your property’s value and marketability. Energy Performance...
The Chattertons Grantham office has recently welcomed a Family Law Solicitor to their team. Liz Graham , who has been with Chattertons Solicitors since 2010, is a partner at the firm and Head of the Family Department. Liz has...
The most radical pension changes in almost a century were introduced on 6th April 2015. Pension Freedom Most pension investors aged at least 55 now have total freedom over how they take an income or lump sum from their pension. They...
We have reviewed the detailed Budget information and have put together a snapshot of the measures that we believe will have most impact and relevance to our clients. It has been indicated that further legislation applying to a variety of taxes will be...
Do you own a business? Have you paid your employees or directors any benefits or expenses in the past year? If so, you may need to consider whether you have any reporting obligations as the current tax year draws to an end. Taxable expenses and benefits...
Are you a Landlord of a rented property? Have your tenants left without settling outstanding water debts? It is the responsibility of a tenant to settle any outstanding water bills before leaving rented accommodation however customers are not obliged to...
From 6th April 2015 married couples and civil partners will be able to transfer up to £1,060 of their personal tax allowance to their spouse or civil partner, thus reducing the tax bill for the recipient by £212. To be...
With rising property prices, far more people are feeling the burden of Inheritance Tax (“IHT”). IHT is charged on the value of your estate exceeding the nil-rate band (“NRB”). The NRB has been frozen at £325,000...
Are you or your business owed any debts? Do you have debts you are struggling to pay? With an ever-changing economy, the problem of debt is never far away. There has been a recent focus on how debts are affecting both businesses and individuals....
Homeowners who don’t get a survey are left with an average of £5,750 in repair bills, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Nearly a third of homebuyers fail to commission a survey and a fifth end up with homes they...
Many people don’t realise that the act of marriage causes any existing Will of the husband and wife to be automatically revoked. They should therefore consider as soon as possible after the marriage (or preferably before) whether they need...
This year we are raising money for the Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bikes by having a Christmas Jumper Day! Take a look at some of the brilliant pictures from across the firm… ...
According to figures released by the High Court, claims for mishandling estates have more than tripled over the past year. The claims range from the theft of assets by executors to fraudulent distribution of assets to favour certain beneficiaries over others...
Economic Stats Govt Deficit (% of GDP) Govt. Deficit (£ billion) Welfare Cap (£ billion) 2014-15 3.0% 2.7% 91.3 2015-16 2.4% 2.2% 75.9 119.7 2016-17 2.2% 0.5% 14.5 122.3 2017-18 ...
The Autumn Statement is due today at around 12:00 after Prime Minister’s questions and you can follow our live Twitter feed @ChattertonsLaw from 11.00 onwards. The main thrust of Mr. Osbourne’s rhetoric has been shared with the...
If you are an experienced Landlord , considering an investment property, or wishing to find out more about residential letting this is a date for your diary. Chattertons McKinnells & Mundys Estate Agents jointly host this FREE event...
Chattertons Solicitors invite you to our fun-filled charity quiz night to raise money for the St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice. The evening will not only help the hospice continue with their inspiring work but allow you to socialise, relax and most...
Local law firm, Chattertons, are pleased to welcome a new solicitor to their Commercial and Agricultural Property department in Horncastle. Matthew Worley, who recently completed his training contract, grew up in Lincolnshire and...
We are pleased to announce that all of our September intake trainee solicitors have received excellent Legal Practice Course exam results. Florence Gardner, Sarah Moxon and Emma Johnson all graduated in Law before studying the Legal...
The decision in the case of Wilkinson v Downton (1897) first established the principle of intentionally causing mental suffering when a practical joker told a woman that her husband had had a serious accident and broken both his legs and that she...
The latest stage of the Government’s relentless attack on the perceived “compensation culture” came into force on 1 October this year. Swingeing reductions in the level of fees recoverable by injured Claimants from insurers for the cost of...
Much attention has recently been paid to how the Treasury is responding to significant public disquiet on the issue of tax avoidance by big companies. Carolyn Byrne of Chattertons Solicitors said, “HM Revenue & Customs new aggressive...
