News / 19.10.2020 My claim – “what is it worth?” No two claims, whether personal injury or medical negligence, are ever the same. Putting a price on a claim is therefore a very individual concept. There are factual, legal and actual (p... Read More
News / 13.10.2020 Christmas contact for separated families Christmas can be a difficult time of year for families, especially those that are newly separated or those that can’t agree on arrangements for the children. The courts won’t deal with Ch... Read More
News / 06.10.2020 Battens Solicitors expands Private Client team Battens Solicitors are pleased to welcome Adam Hillier to their Private Client Team. This new appointment comes at a time of increased demand for private client services, such as writing of Wills and... Read More
News / 01.10.2020 Battens Charitable Trust supports the arts The Battens Charitable Trust is continuing to support performing arts charity, Dorchester Arts, with a £4500.00 donation. For the past 30 years, Dorchester Arts has engaged tens of thousand... Read More
News / 20.09.2020 Is the grass really greener? The age old saying – “the grass is greener on the other side” certainly rings true when it comes to livestock. When grass runs short, livestock have a tendency to seek out a we... Read More
News / 14.09.2020 Covid-19 - Changes to evictions You would be forgiven for being confused with all the changes that are happening in relation to landlord and tenant law and in particular evictions. Legislation is being introduced on Friday aft... Read More
News / 14.08.2020 Battens Charitable Trust supports Dorset road safety The Battens Charitable Trust has donated £250.00 to support SafeWise’s new digital operating model to serve all Dorset and South Wiltshire. SafeWise provide realistic and immersive learnin... Read More
News / 13.08.2020 Battens Solicitors appoints new Private Client Solicitor Battens Solicitors are pleased to announce the appointment of accomplished Solicitor, Caroline Parker, joining the Private Client Team based in Battens’ Yeovil office. Caroline completed her La... Read More
News / 12.08.2020 Upcoming changes to commercial property There are a couple of significant changes in the world of commercial property which will be taking place on the 1st September 2020. The first of the these being the introduction of a new use class cla... Read More
News / 05.08.2020 Looking to the future of farming Whilst we are all coming to grips with the uncertainty and challenging times COVID-19 is having on rural businesses not to mention our everyday lives, now is a good time to consider the future of your... Read More
News / 21.07.2020 Relationship breakdowns during a pandemic The pandemic has been an unprecedented event which came about without warning, and has changed how we all live overnight. Sadly, for some couples, lockdown may have pushed them further apart where the... Read More
News / 20.07.2020 Lasting Powers of Attorney and Will planning 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 yo... Read More