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Emsleys wins prestigious Residential Property Award
We’re proud to announce our Conveyancing team has won the Residential Property Award at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2018. The ceremony took place on Thursday 11th October and celebrated the achievements of Yorkshire’s leading… Read More
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What is a no win, no fee claim?
Personal injury compensation claims are often ‘no win, no fee’ arrangements. This means you will not have to pay any legal costs if your claim is unsuccessful. ‘No win, no fee’ may also be referred to as a ‘conditional fee… Read More
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More legal protection offered for unmarried couples
A new change in the law is set to offer more legal protection for unmarried couples. The Civil Partnership Act 2004 enabled same sex couples to enter into a civil partnership, whilst the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 allowed same… Read More
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Moldovan convoy success
Our convoy volunteers have returned to the office after delivering aid in Moldova over the last two weeks. Trainee Solicitor Alice Waddell and Litigation Executive Jim Clark drove almost 4,000 miles as they transported and delivered aid… Read More
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What are the Government’s plans to modernise the divorce law?
The Government's plans to modernise the UK’s outdated divorce laws have been published recently, following Mrs Tini Owens’ legal battle to divorce her husband earlier this year. Mrs Owens was told that an unhappy marriage was not a basis… Read More
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Emsleys Solicitors extends charitable support to Eastern Europe
Emsleys is demonstrating its core values by joining a humanitarian aid convoy to Moldova. Organised by CWUHA (Communication Workers Union Humanitarian Aid), the convoy left for Moldova on Thursday 6th September. Moldova is one… Read More
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Emsleys shortlisted for regional client service award
Our conveyancing team has been shortlisted in The ESTAS Conveyancer Awards 2018. The ESTAS are based solely on client feedback and recognise conveyancing teams that provide their clients with exceptional service throughout the… Read More
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Think before you ride: How can cyclists stay safe on the road?
We are encouraged to keep fit and reduce pollution but according to Cycling UK, many individuals believe cycling is ‘dangerous’ and so are deterred from riding a bike. However, statistics show that cycling is actually relatively… Read More
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Why you should think twice about trying to avoid care fees
Care fees are a big worry for many families. With nursing care fees now averaging £800 a week, more and more families are seeking ways to avoid paying for care in the hope of passing on as much of their money as possible to their loved… Read More
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Injury Prevention Day 2018: #headresttest
Did you know the position of your car headrest could help protect you against a whiplash injury? It’s Injury Prevention Day 2018 and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) is campaigning to avoid needless injuries. By… Read More
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Personal injury claim dismissed due to ‘exaggerated losses’: What does this mean?
A personal injury claim can fail due to ‘exaggerated losses’. This means the nature and/or extent of the claim has been dishonestly overstated in an attempt to increase compensation. This was the case in Pinkus v Direct Line [2018]… Read More
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Can I make a gift as an Attorney or Deputy?
There are strict rules and limits on gift-giving as an Attorney or a Deputy. These rules are designed to safeguard the best interests of the person who the Attorney or Deputy is making decisions for. The Mental Capacity Act 2005… Read More