News / 02.08.2021 Injury Prevention Week – 2nd - 6th August 2021 The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) this week runs a campaign to highlight the old saying that ‘Prevention is better than cure’ when it comes to accidents. Head of Personal I... Read More
News / 30.07.2021 Double promotion for Battens Solicitors South West law firm Battens Solicitors are commending the work of Property Dispute Resolution Lawyer, Jacqui Swann, and Commercial Property Solicitor, Michael Sewell. In recognition of their dedicatio... Read More
News / 19.07.2021 FAQ - Wills and shared assets The times that we are currently living in have shown that life can change completely overnight and the future can look uncertain. The best way of dealing with this uncertainty is to ensure that all... Read More
News / 15.07.2021 FAQ - Revenge evictions Landlord and tenant specialist, Jacqui Swann, discusses how a landlord and a tenant protect can themselves from revenge evictions. What is a revenge eviction? This is also known as re... Read More
News / 09.07.2021 The emotional component of negotiations Many disputes are resolved by negotiation, and indeed the vast majority of claims are resolved before they get to a trial - often before Court proceedings are even begun. Settlement frequently takes p... Read More
News / 01.07.2021 Dog bite personal injury claims ‘They've never done anything like that before’…….. or have they? Man’s best friend has proven good company for the owner and it is widely reported that increasing... Read More
News / 07.06.2021 FAQ - Leaving a business in your Will Having a valid and up-to-date Will in place ensures yours and your family's wishes are clear and comprehensive, but how can a Solicitor help leave a business or shares to someone in your Will? Priva... Read More
News / 01.06.2021 DIY estate administration I have found with people spending more time at home during lockdown, more people are dealing with the administration of the estates themselves when loved ones pass away. The online probate syste... Read More
News / 27.05.2021 Covid vaccines - who gets to decide whether to vaccinate when the patient cannot? According to mainstream medical opinion (though some people disagree), vaccines have been a miracle of the modern world. They have allowed us largely to turn our back on polio, measles, mumps an... Read More
News / 26.05.2021 Battens' Family Solicitor appointed visiting fellow at Bournemouth University Battens’ Family Solicitor, Georgina Bacon, has been appointed as a Visiting Fellow at Bournemouth University. Georgina is renowned for her experience working in family law in Dorset, with... Read More
News / 04.05.2021 FAQ - Neighbour disputes Multiple lockdowns and 'stay at home' rules may have resulted in property disputes with your neighbours, but how can a Solicitor help resolve these? Property Dispute Resolution Solicitor Annabel Morga... Read More
News / 02.05.2021 Claiming against an uninsured or untraced driver Other driver uninsured or driven off but left you injured? You may still have a claim. It’s the road user’s worst nightmare – you’re involved in an accident that isn’t y... Read More