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

News / 02.05.2021 FAQ - Separated families and holidays With borders potentially opening soon for summer holidays, Head of Family Louise Gidley discusses separated families and holidays abroad. 1) As a separated parent, how can I ensure taking my childr... Read More

News / 30.04.2021 Key things to know about IR35 What is IR35? Known as the “Off Payroll working” rules, IR35 governs the tax position between Individuals who provide their services to a Client through an Intermediary (often a Personal... Read More

News / 29.04.2021 Funeral Disputes What happens when there is a disagreement as to what arrangements should be followed?  Sometimes, the members of someone's family cannot agree as to how their body should be disposed of after th... Read More

News / 28.04.2021 Valuing a minority interest in a company There are various different ways in which the court, with the help of experts, can value the entire issued share capital in a company. The court may look at the company's net assets, it may look at th... Read More

News / 22.04.2021 Trademarks and caterpillars You may have seen the battle of the caterpillar cakes on social media, as M&S takes legal action against Aldi, arguing that the supermarket's “Cuthbert the Caterpillar” cake infringes... Read More

News / 21.04.2021 Promotion for Battens Solicitors Residential Property specialist Battens Solicitors are delighted to announce the promotion of Jason Carr to Associate Solicitor. Jason’s promotion follows the opening of Battens’ Castle Cary office back in 2018. The fir... Read More

News / 04.04.2021 FAQ - Legal rights for unmarried couples Family solicitor Hollie Knapman discusses legal rights for unmarried couples and how a Cohabitation Agreement can help. 1) What key legal considerations should unmarried couples think about w... Read More

News / 01.04.2021 The New Permitted Development Rights Since the release of the awaited White Paper on Planning Reforms, there have not been many recognisable changes to the Planning System. However, we have in recent months seen a radical change to the u... Read More

News / 29.03.2021 US-style contingency fee agreements now likely to be seen much more Litigation has always come at a cost. However, following the Court of Appeal’s decision in Shaista Zuberi v Lexlaw Limited [2021] EWCA), litigation may have become more affordable.  Until... Read More

News / 22.03.2021 It's rubbish in the countryside COVID has bought with it, amongst other things, more walkers into our work and living space which is great to see.  The countryside is just stunning and a great place to live, work and explore. &... Read More