News / 03.06.2020 Bath Property market - Leases in a post covid world The world of commercial property after Covid 19 is likely to be very different. As we edge our way out of Lockdown both tenants and Landlords will be wondering what the future holds. How will office d... Read More
News / 02.06.2020 Virtual execution and e-signatures during the time of COVID-19 An authenticated electronic signature can be used to execute documents, including deeds and can be much more secure than its “wet” (hard copy) predecessor. The Courts have said in the past... Read More
News / 01.06.2020 The importance of estate planning for farmers A recent High Court case has highlighted the importance of estate planning for farmers. Matthew and James Wills have just been awarded £350,000 worth of farmland and outbuildings from the... Read More
News / 27.05.2020 John Nowes Exhibition Foundation Are you aged between 16 and 25? Do you live in the Borough of Yeovil or in a surrounding parish? Are you in need of financial assistance to fund a further education course? If the... Read More
News / 13.05.2020 Clap for carers As a thank you to our brave NHS and carers, we are extending our existing 10% discount to all NHS employees and care workers on all new legal cases started with Battens Solicitors until 30th June 2020... Read More
News / 13.05.2020 How can a solicitor help victims of domestic abuse during the Coronavirus pandemic? If you are a victim of domestic abuse you might feel frightened and alone, especially in these unprecedented and difficult times. At Battens solicitors we are here to help you. You are not alone and y... Read More
News / 01.05.2020 All in the name of drama! We all enjoy the distraction of watching TV but I doubt I am alone amongst my peers in being a little annoyed when they get the law or procedure wrong all in the name of drama. Whilst a Wills an... Read More
News / 24.04.2020 Making a Will The restrictions and social distancing measures that have been in place are impacting on all areas of life. Many of our clients have asked if they can still make a Will, or update an existing Will. &n... Read More
News / 22.04.2020 The Bath property market after Covid-19 Predicting the future of the property market can be difficult even at the best of times. Predicting the future of the property market after a worldwide pandemic takes us into a whole new league.... Read More
News / 21.04.2020 Battens Charitable Trust donates over £25,000 to the local community amid corona virus crisis The Battens Charitable Trust have donated over £25,000 to local foodbanks, NHS hospitals and the volunteer NHS service Yeovil Freewheelers all based in the South West. All three services have re... Read More
News / 20.04.2020 Public Rights of Way and Covid-19 – Can a public right of way be closed? The Government’s message is clear – stay at home – other than for food, health or work (but only if you cannot work from home). Maintain a 2 metre distance from other people... Read More
News / 01.04.2020 Landlord and Tenant - New legislation for 2020 Before the pandemic that is the Coronavirus descended on the United Kingdom, the top of the vital information for residential landlords was the enactment of the following which will affect most tenanc... Read More