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March 7, 2014   |   Written by: Naomi Wilson

Following a recent report published in The Law Society Gazette, it is clear that Astle Paterson is bucking the trend when it comes to recognising and rewarding the talent of women. In readiness of International Women’s Day (Saturday 8th March 2014) The ...

March 4, 2014

Fiona Hume, Astle Paterson’s Employment specialist, discusses the changes in employment law. Potential for Tribunals to demand deposits from employers The Government may act to resolve the issue of successful claimants at Tribunal being unable to recover the payments awarded ...

February 28, 2014

You only have until 7th March 2014 to send your applications for our current available posts – 3 Solicitors and a Legal Secretary. Kindly note the period for applications for the Solicitor roles has now ended. Due to our ever ...

February 27, 2014   |   Written by:

Following Paul Walters’ article of 11th February 2014, the Law Commission has today (27th February 2014) published it’s report entitled “Matrimonial Property, Needs and Agreements” in which a proposal is made for Pre-Nuptial Agreements to be recognised in law. At the moment, Pre-Nuptial Agreements ...

February 26, 2014   |   Written by:

Helen Vorley, of Astle Paterson’s Wills & Probate department, explains why you should consider making a Will. If you do not have a Will when you die then the law will decide the manner in which your money, possessions and ...

February 19, 2014

Fiona Hume, Astle Paterson’s Employment specialist, discusses further recent changes in employment law. Fees to be paid by claimants at Employment Tribunal Employees may be put off bringing a claim at an Employment Tribunal due to the new fees to ...

February 17, 2014   |   Written by:

Astle Paterson, Solicitors in Burton upon Trent, are delighted to have raised £460.00, and counting, towards Will Aid. Helen Vorley of Astle Paterson’s Wills & Probate department says “Will Aid is a partnership between the lawyers and nine charities (ActionAid, Age UK, British ...

February 14, 2014   |   Written by: Liam O’Shea

The Court of Appeal has recently decided that provided a periodic Assured Shorthold Tenancy commenced as a fixed term, a Landlord is only required to give two months’ notice under the Section 21 Housing Act; Section 21(1) of the Housing ...

February 11, 2014

Paul Walters, a Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Family Department, comments on the recent report in The Times, confirming that the Law Commission is to shortly propose that Pre-Nuptial Agreements (pre nup UK) should be recognised in law. A Pre-Nuptial Agreement ...