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Celebrating a 50 year long-service award
We’re very proud to be celebrating a unique long-service award. Solicitor John Field has become our longest-serving team member, reaching 50 years’ long-service this February. John joined Emsleys (which was then known as Emsleys… Read More
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Do I need a lawyer when marrying abroad?
What better day than Valentine’s Day to write about marrying abroad? If you’re dreaming of a sunnier (or snowier!) location for your nuptials instead of the British Isles, you need to make sure you’re organised in advance. Foreign… Read More
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Five tips for travelling in wintry conditions
It’s the first day of February and the weather has definitely turned, with snow and ice affecting driving conditions across the UK. Unfortunately road traffic accidents are more common at this time of year, so we’ve put together… Read More
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Do I need a notary public?
If you need a document authenticating or legalising for use abroad, you will require a notary public. A notary public is an internationally recognised qualified lawyer. Notaries often also practise as solicitors – our notary public… Read More
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Why should coal mining affect my house purchase?
On a recent visit to the National Coal Mining Museum a retired miner told me the whole of Yorkshire is held up by steel props. Given the extent of coal mining during and after the industrial revolution this may not be as far fetched as it… Read More
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Divorcing online in the New Year?
The Ministry of Justice is celebrating the results from a £1bn investment to introduce new technology into the court system. Online divorce was one of several services introduced in the last 12 months. This was in response to… Read More
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Emsleys raises £5,000 for St Gemma’s Hospice
After a year of fundraising for our 2017/18 Charity of the Year, we were delighted to present St Gemma’s Hospice with a cheque for £5,000.
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Emsleys trains 12 Mental Health First Aiders
Twelve members of our team have trained to become Mental Health First Aiders on an accredited two day course.
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Future Legal Mind Award for aspiring lawyers
National Accident Helpline is offering aspiring lawyers the opportunity to boost their legal career with the Future Legal Mind Award.
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Emsleys supports progressive ‘returnship’ programme Law Returners
Emsleys Solicitors is supporting a pilot project aiming to encourage legal professionals to return to work after a career break.
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Banks to check account names in bid to combat fraud
Banks are moving to combat transfer fraud with the introduction of a new system to check account names from next year. Buyers and sellers of property are targeted by criminals committing ‘authorised push payment’ fraud. The… Read More
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The Legal 500 2018-19 rankings revealed
We’re delighted to be recommended for our work in claimant personal injury, family law and personal tax, trusts and probate in the latest edition of The Legal 500. The independent guide surveys over 250,000 corporate counsel each year and… Read More