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May 5, 2017   |   Written by:

Deborah Pegg, Solicitor of Astle Paterson’s Media, Entertainment, TV and Film department discusses her role as an entertainment Solicitor at Astle Paterson. Deborah said “Entertainment Law is a very specialist area and it is essential to obtain the expert advice ...

April 25, 2017   |   Written by: Liam O’Shea

Liam O’Shea, Director & Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Dispute Resolution & Litigation department discusses the options open to you to obtain payment from your debtor after you have obtained Judgment against them. Liam said “Once you have obtained a Judgment from the Court ...

April 21, 2017   |   Written by:

Sarah Nash, Head of Astle Paterson’s Private Client team, discusses the news that proposed increases to Probate fees have been scrapped – at least for the time being. Sarah said “The proposal that probate fees should be determined on a ...

April 18, 2017   |   Written by:

Expert legal support for the creative industries –rights, finance, production. About Deborah Pegg Deborah is a highly experienced commercial and corporate legal expert who has specialised in film, TV and entertainment law for more than a decade. But Deborah’s experience ...

April 10, 2017   |   Written by:

Sarah Nash, Solicitor and Head of Astle Paterson’s Wills and Probate Department discusses Astle Paterson’s aim to assist people living with dementia in Burton upon Trent and the surrounding area. Sarah said “Dementia is caused by a number of diseases ...

April 4, 2017   |   Written by: Liam O’Shea

Liam O’Shea, Director and Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Dispute Resolution & Litigation department discusses the recent changes to Civil Court Trial fees. Liam said “As well as paying to the Court a fee when a claim is started, the Claimant ...

March 27, 2017   |   Written by: Jean Paterson

Jean Paterson, Solicitor and Director at Astle Paterson Solicitors discusses the often asked question, “How qualified is my Solicitor?” Jean said “To qualify as a Solicitor involves exams and a substantial training period.   It will take at least three years ...

March 20, 2017   |   Written by:

Sarah Nash, Solicitor and Head of Astle Paterson’s Private Client team, discusses the recent Supreme Court decision in Illott v Mitson – a long running case regarding a claim made by Heather Illot against her deceased mother’s estate. Sarah explained “This week, ...

March 13, 2017   |   Written by:

Sarah Nash, Solicitor and Head of Astle Paterson’s Wills and Probate Department, discusses the latest changes to probate fees. Sarah said “Within the last week, the Government has announced its intention to press ahead with proposed reforms to probate fees. ...