In the past it was common for the same Solicitor to act for both buyer & seller in property transactions, known as ‘dual representation’. It was believed that by doing so would aid communications between a buyer and seller, avoiding duplicity and time wasting, since there is no need for letters and documents to go back and forth.
A 'restriction on title' is an entry made on the title deeds of a property in favour of those who want to protect their interests in a property. Trainee Solicitor, Connor Ball-Wood discusses in his latest blog...
Back in July 2020 we wrote this blog on the importance of the sibling relationship. The article quotes extensively from the Nuffield foundation research ‘Monk, D. and Macvarish, J. (2018) Siblings, Contact and the Law: An Overlooked Relationship, London: Birkbeck.’ which remains the leading academic study on this topic.
With Halloween just around the corner, Timms Solicitor Michelle Rock discusses how much information you really have to share with potential buyers about your 'haunted house'.
For many parents receiving a ‘letter before proceedings’ from the Local Authority will be an incredibly worrying and unsettling time. Family Law Solicitor, Lauren Richards, discusses what the letter means and what parents should do if they receive one.
Lucy Letby is now known as one of Britain’s most prolific child murderers following a recent trial in which she was convicted of the murder of seven babies, and the attempted murder of six others. These offences were carried out by Letby at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016, where she worked as a neonatal nurse.
Long-established Timms Solicitors, have achieved The Law Society’s prestigious Lexcel quality standard for the 16th consecutive year across the firm’s offices in Derby, Burton, Ashby and Swadlincote.
Jade’s Law has been attracting media attention recently after the Conservative government announced it would amend the Victims and Prisoners Bill to allow children greater protection against dangerous parents.
Trainee Solicitor, Leah Pilling, discusses Wills and Probate terminology in her latest blog.
Timms Solicitors have promoted Family Law Paralegal, Leah Pilling. Leah will take up a contract as a trainee solicitor on 4th September 2023.
