Legal updates and Seminars

A legal expert specialising in elderly care has welcomed a change to the law in Wales brought in last month. Welsh ministers have announced that people will only have to pay the full cost of… >>MORE

A Shropshire family mediation service is opening its doors to offer free help for people who are facing separation and aren’t sure where to turn. Wace Morgan Family Mediation Service will help people find out… >>MORE

A Shropshire solicitor has reported a dramatic increase in ‘private’ divorce hearings in the county. Robert Adams, who specialises in family law with Wace Morgan Solicitors of Shrewsbury, says that delays caused by court closures… >>MORE

A Shropshire family law expert has welcomed a ‘ground breaking’ process which could mean parents being denied contact with their children if they try to turn them against their former partner. Emma Kenvyn, a family… >>MORE

Hundreds of unmarried couples in Shropshire are at risk of losing everything if their relationship breaks down, a family law expert has warned. Robert Adams of Shrewsbury-based Wace Morgan Solicitors has called on such couples… >>MORE

A Shropshire legal expert working with personal injury claimants in the county has responded to reports that the rising cost of litigation is threatening the financial health of the regional NHS trusts. Clare Dalby, of… >>MORE

When moving home, everyone wants the selling and buying process to be as easy and smooth as possible. The key to this, according to a Shropshire legal firm, is to instruct a solicitor as soon… >>MORE

A Shropshire solicitor who specialises in employment law has highlighted a ruling against employment tribunal costs. The Supreme Court has handed down its long awaited judgment on fees for those bringing employment tribunal claims –… >>MORE

An event which will help people to plan for their future is being organised in Bishop’s Castle next month. Caroline Denham of Solicitors Wace Morgan Tomleys, incorporating Snows, is hosting the seminar, called ‘Be Prepared’,… >>MORE

A Shropshire legal firm is offering a new service to help make selling a home easier and quicker. The conveyancing team at Wace Morgan Solicitors, based in Shrewsbury, is providing a ‘property healthcheck’ for clients…. >>MORE

A new emergency contact card has been developed by a Shropshire legal firm to complement Health and Care Lasting Powers of Attorney. Wace Morgan Solicitors, based in Shrewsbury, is introducing the ‘Health and Care Cards’… >>MORE

Using a legal firm when chasing unpaid invoices is the best way to ensure quick payment, according to new research. Newly-published figures show that two thirds of letters sent by a firm of solicitors result… >>MORE

Bereaved families in Shropshire are being urged to act quickly to settle the financial affairs of a deceased relative due to a planned huge hike in administration costs. The government has just announced that a… >>MORE

A Shropshire solicitor who specialises in working with elderly people has issued guidance about how to draw up a vital legal document. Fiona Barnes, a partner with Shrewsbury-based Wace Morgan Solicitors, is urging people to… >>MORE

A Shropshire family mediation service is opening its doors to offer free help for people who are facing a post-Christmas separation and aren’t sure where to turn. Wace Morgan Family Mediation Service in Shrewsbury will… >>MORE

A Shropshire law firm has launched a campaign to encourage people to think about their ‘digital assets’. Wace Morgan Solicitors, based in Shrewsbury, is urging people to consider what should happen to their online accounts… >>MORE

A Shropshire solicitor has warned of the importance of making a will after seeing an increase in family disputes over inheritance. Emma Jacobs, who works for Shrewsbury-based Wace Morgan Solicitors, says that nationally such clashes… >>MORE

A Shropshire legal firm which introduced a new scheme in response to government cuts to Legal Aid is reporting a continuing interest in the initiative. Wace Morgan Solicitors, which has its head office in Shrewsbury… >>MORE

A Shropshire lawyer who specialises in property legislation has warned buyers to be aware of new Stamp Duty Land Tax provisions coming in from April bringing in higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax on… >>MORE

A Shropshire family mediation service is opening its doors to offer free of charge help for people who are facing a post-Christmas separation and aren’t sure where to turn. Wace Morgan Family Mediation Service, based… >>MORE

A stark warning has gone out to Shropshire and mid-Wales business owners who fail to be prepared for a personal crisis. Wace Morgan Solicitors, which has offices in Shrewsbury and Newtown, is urging company owners… >>MORE

A growing number of Shropshire grandparents are seeking help and advice after they have been denied access to their grandchildren. Figures just announced show the Grandparents Association received more than 8,000 calls in 2014 after… >>MORE

A Shropshire solicitor who specialises in mediation work has welcomed a new report which aims to keep disputes between neighbours out of court. The Ministry of Justice study aims to divert hundreds of acrimonious and… >>MORE

A specialist Shropshire legal group is marking its 15th anniversary. The county branch of national organisation Solicitors for the Elderly cut a cake to celebrate the milestone. Liz Holdsworth, who set up the group in… >>MORE

A Shropshire lawyer is urging people to make a will following changes to the law which could affect who receives their money. Fiona Barnes, a partner with Shrewsbury-based Wace Morgan Solicitors, says that alterations to… >>MORE

A Shropshire legal expert is urging elderly people and their families to fight against care charges being wrongfully imposed by the local authority. Nicola Hawes, of Wace Morgan Solicitors, says that hundreds of care home… >>MORE

An event which will help people to plan for their future is being organised in Craven Arms this month. Nicola Hawes, a key member of our elderly care team, will be one of the main… >>MORE

A regional law firm is urging people to assess whether they or their family have been wrongfully charged for care fees as the deadline for reviews of such cases in Wales is looming. The specialist… >>MORE

Dementia is a serious and progressive disease that leads to memory loss and communication problems, often making life confusing. So to help sufferers and their families many organisations will be taking part in Dementia Awareness… >>MORE

A Shropshire solicitor has just qualified as a mediator, enabling him to offer a new service to clients. Chris Detheridge, litigation partner at Wace Morgan Solicitors of Shrewsbury, is now an accredited civil and commercial… >>MORE

A Shrewsbury legal firm is urging couples to seek legal advice if thinking of separating – as this time of the year sees the largest number of divorces taking place. Figures show that the beginning… >>MORE

An event which will help local people to plan for their future is being organised in Newtown at the end of this month. Solicitors Wace Morgan Tomleys, which has an office in Market Street, is… >>MORE

A specialist Shropshire lawyer has strengthened his links with a leading brain injury charity. Jeremy Taylor, who heads the personal injury department at Wace Morgan Solicitors of Shrewsbury, has been re-accredited to join the panel… >>MORE

The Shrewsbury solicitor at the centre of the female RAF recruits case has said that their five year battle to receive compensation has highlighted an endemic problem at RAF Halton. Jeremy Taylor, a partner with… >>MORE

A Shropshire solicitors, which operates a domestic violence helpline, has welcomed new legisation to tackle the issue. It has just been announced that Clare’s Law, which enables people to check the police record of their… >>MORE

A Shrewsbury law firm has reported that more and more separating couples are turning to mediation as an alternative to taking court proceedings, a Shrewsbury legal firm has reported. Wace Morgan Solicitors, based in Belmont,… >>MORE

A new scheme which has stepped in to help Shropshire and mid Wales families left without access to Legal Aid is proving to be successful. The ‘Legal Ease’ initiative has been launched by county firm… >>MORE

A Shropshire lawyer who specialises in domestic violence issues has backed a move to improve the handling of such cases. Home secretary Theresa May has just announced a review of the way police respond to… >>MORE

A firm of Shropshire solicitors, which has successfully obtained almost £2 million for county residents wrongfully charged for care fees, is urging people to ensure that family members are assessed for ‘Continuing Healthcare’ when discharged… >>MORE

Legal aid is no longer available for most people going though a separation or divorce. However, legal aid is not dead and is still available for mediation, subject to financial eligibility assessment. Mediation is an… >>MORE

A Shropshire solicitor has issued a warning to employees and employers of a major amendment to employment regulation. Keir Hirst, who specialises in this sector of the law with Wace Morgan Solicitors of Shrewsbury, says… >>MORE