Concerns over the closure of magistrates courts
Since 2010, over half of all magistrates courts have closed.Figures published by the House of Commons library show that of the 323 magistrates courts in England and Wales, 162 - ...
19 February 2019
Older persons advice and information fair – 15th February
Russell & Russell will be attending the Older Persons’ Fair this Friday, the 15th February.The event, which is being held at Lostock Parish Centre, is aimed at advising older people ...
12 February 2019
Victoria adds more wills and probate skills to Russell & Russell Solicitors
Victoria Marsh, a solicitor in Russell & Russell’s wills and probate department, has gained her Advanced Certificate in Advising Vulnerable Clients with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).STEP ...
6 February 2019
Russell & Russell Solicitors Converts to an Alternative Business Structure
Russell & Russell Solicitors has converted to a limited liability partnership (LLP) and an alternative business structure (ABS). The new status became effective as of the 1st February.The firm, which ...
1 February 2019
Domestic abuse victims to have more support
Victims of domestic abuse have received a boost of support following new measures to be introduced by government.Ministers believe the landmark legislation will protect victims by extending the legal definition ...
22 January 2019
How to make your will
Ever thought about making your will then busied yourself with something else? You’re not alone; more than two thirds of people in the UK don’t have one.Drafting a will is ...
16 January 2019
Single parents win the same surrogacy rights as couples
Changes in the law governing surrogacy means that applying for legal parentage after a surrogacy arrangement is no longer only available to couples.Reforms to The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Act ...
7 January 2019
Christmas and New Year opening times
All Russell & Russell branches will close at 12.30pm on Christmas Eve. We’ll be open again on Wednesday 2nd January 2019. During this time, if you'd like to speak to ...
24 December 2018
Drug-driving bans overturned in wake of testing scandal
At least 40 motorists convicted of drug-driving offences have had their convictions overturned after evidence was found that a forensic testing laboratory tampered with the samples.An investigation has been launched ...
20 December 2018
Two thirds of parents don’t have a valid will
Research carried out by Royal London has revealed that 59% of parents don’t have a will and if they do, it’s out of date. This can be particularly problematic because ...
11 December 2018
Number of children involved with Social Services rises dramatically
Alarming figures have shown a steep rise in the use of children’s social services over the last decade which is pushing council budgets to breaking point.According to research published by ...
19 November 2018
Accidents at work are still a problem: HSE report highlights
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released the latest figures showing the full scale of accidents in the workplace.The Health and Safety at Work Summary Statistics for Great Britain ...
12 November 2018
Probate fees to rise leaving families as much as £6,000 out of pocket
The cost of dying will rise from April next year.In what is being described as a stealth death tax, the government is introducing new fees which will see families being ...
6 November 2018
Reforms to personal injury road traffic accident claims set to go ahead
New legislation on whiplash claims has passed through the House of Commons. The Civil Liability Bill introduces a fixed tariff for whiplash damages and will be complemented by a rise ...
29 October 2018
Abuse of lasting power of attorney is on the rise
The number of people being investigated for abusing property and financial lasting power of attorneys has risen 46%. The Office of the Public Guardianis looking into 1,647 more cases than ...
22 October 2018