Forwards
We want to keep you updated on developments in both the legal world and at Wards. Recent articles are posted here and you can search by both date and service area. If you can't find what you're looking for, however, please contact Jane Sanger.
February 27th, 2012
Britain’s busy roads
The problems caused by the different sorts of vehicles on our roads has been highlighted recently by two incidents involving cyclists in London, one who was, unfortunately, killed and the other, very seriously injured.
February 24th, 2012
What does the extension of the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims mean for employers?
As part of its commitment to reforming employment law, the Government has confirmed that the qualifying period for protection from unfair dismissal will increase from the current one year to two years as of April 2012.
February 24th, 2012
Land Registry launches free security measure to help owners protect their property from fraudsters.
Fraud continues to be of high concern for everyone involved in the property market. In particular it has been indentified that property most at risk is that which is not occupied by the owner, i.e. where they live abroad, let the property, where the property is vacant due to death or where elderly owners have moved into hospital or care. Empty mortgage free property is particularly at risk from fraudsters.
February 10th, 2012
Promoting Trusts and Estates best practice at Wards Solicitors
Local law firm, Wards Solicitors is pleased to announce that Georgina Hughes has passed her final exams to become a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Based in the Staple Hill office, Georgina is the latest member of Wards’ leading Wills, Wealth & Mental Capacity team to qualify for this.