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
News / 01.05.2020 All in the name of drama! We all enjoy the distraction of watching TV but I doubt I am alone amongst my peers in being a little annoyed when they get the law or procedure wrong all in the name of drama. Whilst a Wills an... Read More
News / 24.04.2020 Making a Will The restrictions and social distancing measures that have been in place are impacting on all areas of life. Many of our clients have asked if they can still make a Will, or update an existing Will. &n... Read More
News / 22.04.2020 The Bath property market after Covid-19 Predicting the future of the property market can be difficult even at the best of times. Predicting the future of the property market after a worldwide pandemic takes us into a whole new league.... Read More
News / 20.04.2020 Public Rights of Way and Covid-19 – Can a public right of way be closed? The Government’s message is clear – stay at home – other than for food, health or work (but only if you cannot work from home). Maintain a 2 metre distance from other people... Read More