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
News / 15.07.2020 Update on new Health and Care Visa Recently the government has provided further detail on the UK’s new points based system. One key development confirmed that social care workers do not qualify for the government's new health and... Read More
News / 13.07.2020 Grazing of horses We are often asked for advice by Landowners who are considering letting land for grazing of horses. This can provide a regular income but careful consideration must first be given to ensure that... Read More
News / 01.07.2020 Important changes to trade marks affecting the UK after 31st December 2020 The problem The end of 2020, barring any last-minute changes, marks the end of the Brexit transition period. It also leads to some important changes in the way EU trade marks (EUTMs) and UK trad... Read More
News / 22.06.2020 No gas safety certificate is no longer fatal to evictions Landlords can breathe a sigh of relief at the handing down of a Court of Appeal decision on 18 June 2020 in the case of Trecarrell House v Rouncefield where it was decided that if a Landlord fails to... Read More
News / 18.06.2020 Buying and selling property during the coronavirus As the property market starts to make its way back to normality, Senior Associate Ross Siviter discusses the current property market and how a solicitor can help you in the buying and selling process.... Read More
News / 17.06.2020 Planning Law in the Covid-19 Crisis The planning system has already seen shortfalls in housing development and extended application determination deadlines, but what will the effect of Covid-19 have on planning law moving forward? The... Read More
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 / 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