News / 09.08.2019 One day, the farm will be yours   Proprietary estoppel – the basics of a claim Promising a child that they will inherit the farm one day can create a warm glow. Unfulfilled promises of future inheritance can though be... Read More

News / 06.08.2019 Brexit immigration blues  Immigration can be a daunting and often complex area that sometimes deters both business and individuals from making key decisions. It affects business growth and confidence as well as the aspir... Read More

News / 30.07.2019 Accidents at Work What duties do employers have to their employees? Employers have a duty of care to their employees, which means that they should take all steps which are reasonably possible to ensure their employees... Read More

News / 16.07.2019 Disciplinary process is essential to protect employers against unnecessary claims As an employer, process is always key to dealing with HR matters, and certainly when dealing with disciplinary issues. Failing to follow a process opens the door to claims for unfair dismissal or dis... Read More

News / 11.07.2019 Residential Tenancies You would be forgiven for thinking that it is simply too much trouble to be a Landlord in private rental properties these days. There have been numerous additional restrictions and obligations imposed... Read More

News / 10.07.2019 How to protect yourself against new Public Rights of Way Section 31 of the Highways Act 1980 sets out the process by which new public rights of way (PROWs) can be deemed to have been dedicated (created) as a result of long term use. If a way (be it a footpa... Read More

News / 10.07.2019 Battens expands their Residential Property Team Battens Solicitors are pleased to announce the appointment of Mo Byers to their Residential Property Team. Mo joins Battens as a Conveyancing Executive based in the Wareham office and is looking forw... Read More

News / 17.06.2019 First Time Buyers - when can I get the keys to my new property? Buying your first home can be a very daunting experience and first time buyers are not alone in this. We have encountered many clients over the years whom have not purchased a house sometimes for deca... Read More

News / 13.06.2019 R.E.S.P.E.C.T my Will NINE months after soul singer Aretha Franklin died, three Wills have been located at her home. After her family thought that she had died intestate (with no Will) this should have been a welcome disco... Read More

News / 04.06.2019 Getting out of my lease – what are my options? In the current economic climate, the one constant for your business is the notion of change. To prepare your business for change is to plan for success. Change can include an adjustment to your proper... Read More

News / 03.06.2019 100 Years of Women in Law 2019 marks 100 years since women were able to qualify as solicitors. In 1919 the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act came into force and so paved the way for women to be admitted into the legal profess... Read More

News / 17.05.2019 Battens Welcomes Immigration Adviser, Lee Campbell Battens Solicitors are pleased to welcome Immigration Adviser Lee Campbell to its immigration department. Lee is based in Battens’ Bath office, but will travel or connect with clients wherever... Read More