We are excited to announce the opening of our new Exeter office. Based in the heart of the city just off Southernhay, the team bring specialist experience and years of local knowledge between them. You may recognise our Exeter team from their time with international law firm Trowers & Hamlins incorporating Stones. Being part of … Continued
It is so lovely when we receive warm words from a satisfied client. “Dear Jayne and Anna I just wanted to send a note to you both thanking you for your help and support during my divorce. I can clearly remember the day I rang the office, having been treated badly at the first solicitors … Continued
Due to the increasing demands placed on Richard’s time by his other business interests, Richard will be shortly retiring from the business. He had this message for all the staff: James and I set the business up about fourteen years ago, so the time has definitely come for some new blood at the top of … Continued
We are pleased to announce that Richard P Kemp BA of Martock has been incorporated into AmicusLaw. This will enable Richard Kemp to continue to provide his high level of service to existing clients but with the added benefit of the Martock Office now being able to offer a greater range of legal services.
“A lasting power of attorney ( LPA ) is a legal document that lets you (the ‘donor’) appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.” gov.uk You would think that creating a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) would be a simple process. As … Continued
The future of the UK court system has been under review and Lord Justice Briggs has just published his report (27.07.16). The Employment Tribunal came under scrutiny with proposals for the tribunals to become part of the County Court process. However, LJ Briggs believes this would be a retrograde step and, in our (my) opinion, … Continued
Deborah Schmieder is our popular solicitor working from our Minehead office at Amicus Law. “We would definitely use you again ! You have been a supportive , efficient , patient, knowledgeable and caring solicitor .; a rare combination.” is just one of a growing number of glowing testimonials that demonstrates the great legal support that … Continued
How will Brexit Impact Business in Somerset? Now that the shock of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union has passed, we are entering a period of recriminations and finger pointing – but that too will pass and soon both the UK and Europe will have to put their heads together and work out … Continued
Somerset Law Firm Jobs Great new opportunities to join our growing team of busy solicitors and legal executives. Amongst our legal job vacancies in our growing offices across Somerset we currently have: Criminal Lawyer Junior Solicitor Legal Executive Paralegal These are genuinely exciting roles for progressive and enthusiastic lawyers seeking a great work/life balance and … Continued
Setting out simply with best intentions is not always a guarantee of a happy outcome. This recent example is another article highlighting the importance of entering into Cohabitation Agreements or Declarations of Trust. If she loses she will end up paying him a share of her property plus a proportion of his costs. If he … Continued