News / 01.02.2022 Probate practicalities A year ago I reported to you that the online probate system was up and running and working relatively well.  Unfortunately the last year did see huge delays and ‘stopped’ applications... Read More

News / 01.02.2022 Video Games, Robots and Arches As we move into 2022 we thought we’d take a look at three recent legal decisions in the tech/intellectual property space that might be of interest to content providers, platforms, inventors and... Read More

News / 20.01.2022 Battens Charitable Trust donates to VOICES, a charity supporting people affected by domestic abuse VOICES, a charity which supports people in the South West who have experienced domestic abuse is to receive a welcome donation of £400 from the Battens Charitable Trust.   VOICES are... Read More

News / 17.01.2022 No company sick pay for unvaccinated employees Recent reports have disclosed that companies have taken the decision to provide reduced sick pay for unvaccinated employees who are required to isolate as a close contact of someone who tests positi... Read More

News / 10.01.2022 Why DIY Wills could cost you and your loved ones dear! The pandemic has caused many people to revaluate their estate planning and review or write Wills for the first time. So, what are the pitfalls of DIY Wills? Associate Solicitor, Deborah Escott- Watson... Read More

News / 06.01.2022 Will the housing market continue to boom in 2022? The UK housing market boomed in 2021. The average price of a house in December rose to a record breaking £254,822.00, the number of first-time buyers entering the market was at its highest level... Read More

News / 06.01.2022 Avoid Court and save money Unfortunately divorce rates have risen since 2019, according to the ONS and Family Court figures, especially amongst older couples. The pandemic has put additional stresses on families, emotionally an... Read More

News / 05.01.2022 Money money money When you divorce or end a civil partnership the issue that can cause the most difficultly and misunderstanding is how to sort out your finances as Lesley Powell of Battens Solicitors explains. T... Read More

News / 03.01.2022 No Fault Divorce - what is changing? It has been widely reported in the media that no fault divorce will change the landscape of getting divorced in this country, but what does that mean? Lesley Powell of Battens Solicitors investigates.... Read More

News / 08.12.2021 Covid-19 Notice We are continuing to operate our offices with minimal essential staff and with the remainder working remotely from their homes. We are doing our utmost to provide and maintain our full service to all... Read More

News / 07.12.2021 How Dorset and Somerset charities were given a helping hand when they needed it most The Battens Charitable Trust has helped hundreds of Dorset and Somerset based charities for more than 35 years, stepping up donations during the recent pandemic when it was needed most. Getting toget... Read More

News / 30.11.2021 Battens Solicitors expand their Agricultural and Rural Property team with two new appointments Leading South West law firm Battens Solicitors are delighted to announce the expansion of their Agriculture and Rural Property team with the appointment of two new members of staff. Senior Associate S... Read More