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Costs penalties for losing parties who refuse to Mediate
January 4, 2016 | Written by: Liam O’Shea
Liam O’Shea, Director and Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Dispute Resolution department discusses the recent ruling by a Court in relation to Costs where one party has refused to engage in Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR). Liam said “In the recent case of Reid ...
Read MoreDivorce rates set to soar in the New Year
December 29, 2015
Anita Crewdson, a Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Family Department discusses the annual surge in enquiries about divorce following the Christmas break. Anita said “Some people believe it is a myth, however as Lawyers we do see an increase in enquiries ...
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Astle Paterson
December 23, 2015
To all our colleagues and clients, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all at Astle Paterson! Kindly note that from 4:30pm on Wednesday 23rd December 2015 the offices at Astle Paterson will be closed and will re-open at 9:00am ...
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Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s charitable Christmas party: A great success!
December 23, 2015
Astle Paterson are pleased to hear that Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Christmas party for children, carers who look after elderly patients and nursing teams which took place in the afternoon of Sunday 20th December 2015 at Barton under Needwood ...
Read MoreThe importance of obtaining a full survey when ascertaining the probate value of a house
December 21, 2015 | Written by:
Helen Vorley, F.CILEx Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in Astle Paterson’s Wills & Probate department, discusses the importance of obtaining a full and comprehensive valuation when ascertaining the probate value of a house. Helen said “HM Revenue and ...
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Astle Paterson are proud to have donated over £6,000 to St Giles Hospice
December 11, 2015
As has been reported in today’s Burton Mail, Astle Paterson are proud to have donated over £6,000 to St Giles Hospice from monies raised throughout 2015. St Giles Hospice is a local charity providing high-quality medical and nursing care for local ...
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Astle Paterson back the Burton Mail’s ‘Feed Our Families’ 2015 campaign
December 11, 2015
Astle Paterson are throwing our weight behind the Burton Mail’s ‘Feed Our Families’ 2015 campaign after agreeing to back it last year. Sally Wileman, Practice Manager at Astle Paterson said, “We are delighted to support the Burton Mail’s Feed Our ...
Read MoreMy commercial Tenant has breached his Lease, can I get my property back?
December 8, 2015 | Written by: Liam O’Shea
Liam O’Shea, Director and Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Dispute Resolution department discusses the right of a Landlord to bring a Lease to an end following a breach of the Lease by the Tenant. Liam said, “Most commercial Landlords will have ...
Read MoreStamp Duty rises due for Buy-to-Let Investors
November 30, 2015
Sue Woodall, Director and head of Astle Paterson’s Conveyancing Department discusses the effects of the latest proposed tax changes for Landlords. Sue said “It has been announced that from April 2016, properties being purchased as a second home or as ...
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Astle Paterson support Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s charitable Christmas party
November 26, 2015
Astle Paterson are proud to be able to support Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service in their efforts to put on a fantastic Christmas party for children, carers who look after elderly patients and nursing teams from the local area. The ...
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