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The Top 5 – Our gems for shoppers in Burton
December 4, 2017 | Written by: Sally Wileman
Astle Paterson Get Vocal About Local Burton upon Trent is a community we love. That’s why we’re getting involved in the Staffordshire County Council campaign, Get Vocal About Local Burton. It’s an effort to get people in Burton supporting local ...
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First time buyers in Burton on Trent set to save £660 from the Stamp Duty change
November 24, 2017
Chancellor Philip Hammond has said that, for first-time buyers who are buying properties costing up to £500,000, no stamp duty will be paid on the first £300,000. The change will be implemented immediately. Navroop Kaur, Senior Residential Conveyancer in Astle ...
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Deborah joins filmmakers at the hub of Birmingham’s film community
November 9, 2017
Deborah Pegg, Astle Paterson’s specialist lawyer for Media, TV and Film attended the Film MarketPlace Birmingham last week, for the second year, to chat to film makers about the legal challenges of bringing their art to the big screen. The ...
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Wear it Pink – Supporting the fight against Breast Cancer
October 25, 2017 | Written by: Sally Wileman
Last Friday 20th October, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Astle Paterson joined in the fight by participating in the nationwide Wear It Pink fundraiser. 50,000 women a year are diagnosed with the disease, and 11,500 will unfortunately die ...
Read MoreLocal lawyer warns changes to powers of attorney may leave older and vulnerable at risk
September 29, 2017 | Written by:
Local Legal Executive, Helen Vorley from Astle Paterson of Horninglow Street, Burton upon Trent issues warning following FCA’s call to turn lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) fully digital, proposals which would remove the need for a physical ‘wet signature’. Lawyers ...
Read MoreHow to obtain a Divorce
September 12, 2017 | Written by: Martin Astle
If you have come to the conclusion that your marriage is at an end then you should seek legal advice from a Solicitor’s firm. At Astle Paterson, we provide advice and assistance throughout the divorce process. Martin Astle, Director at ...
Read MoreA name of a child found to be damaging to a child’s emotional welfare
Justine Woodcock of Astle Paterson’s Family & Divorce department, discusses the recent High Court ruling that a mother is able change her child’s name without the consent of the father. Justine explained “A father’s appeal against a Court ruling allowing ...
Read MorePowers of Attorney: A risk worth taking?
August 18, 2017 | Written by: Maria Pusey
Following a BBC News article in which Denzil Lush, a retired senior Judge warned people over Powers of Attorney, Maria Pusey of Astle Paterson’s Wills and Probate Department addresses the stated risks of having a Power of Attorney. Maria said “The ...
Read MoreAstle Paterson’s Equality & Diversity Data 2017
August 7, 2017
As a law firm, Astle Paterson collate, report and publish workforce diversity data about the diversity make-up of our workforce. In turn, the Solicitors Regulation Authority uses the information to view the diversity make-up across the whole legal services sector. Astle ...
Read MoreLetting agent management fees to be banned?
August 1, 2017 | Written by: Liam O’Shea
Liam O’Shea, Director & Solicitor in Astle Paterson Solicitors’ Litigation & Dispute Resolution department discusses the Government’s plans for agent management fees to be banned. Liam said “A Tenants’ Fees Bill is set to be introduced to Parliament seeking to ban landlords ...
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