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A Cheshire-based conveyancing specialist insists that there are “no free lunches” when it comes to stamp duty land tax as the property world gears up for the ‘Boxing Day bounce’. Chancellor Rachel Reeves was reportedly considering abolishing the tax for owner-occupied homes and replacing it with a new national property tax ahead of the recent […]

A Cheshire-based residential conveyancing specialist is calling for caution as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prominent in property law. Chris Illingworth, partner and head of the conveyancing department at Watsons Solicitors on Bold Street, Warrington, is warning against rising client expectations with AI usage a hot topic. Whilst technology can produce instant results and support […]

Watsons Solicitors is spreading Christmas cheer in the Warrington business community by putting its best foot forward. The law firm, based in the heart of the town, has once again given its backing to Stand Out Socks, which is supporting Cash for Kids this festive period. The charity helps children and young people affected by […]

Watsons Solicitors has once again brought the magic of Christmas to Warrington for 500 disadvantaged children this festive season. Through its support of the Warrington Disability Partnership, young people have been given the opportunity to visit the amazing Santa’s Grotto at Walton Hall and Gardens for free. Each child was able to experience the Winter […]

Chris Illingworth insists that his time at Watsons Solicitors has “gone in a flash” as he reflects on five years with the law firm. With more than 20 years of experience, Chris joined the Warrington-based company’s property team in 2020, before becoming a partner in 2021. Now heading up the conveyancing department, which includes Lauren […]

A Cheshire-based private client solicitor is calling for public awareness and tougher regulation against misleading asset protection schemes that cost consumers thousands but offer nothing but false promises. Families across the UK are paying up to £5,000 for asset protection trusts, which are often disguised as asset preservation trusts, family protection trusts, and flexible trusts. […]

Watsons Solicitors is offering free expert advice and guidance at a community event to mark International Day of Older People on October 1. Organised by LifeTime, a leisure and social network for people 50-plus, run by Warrington Housing Association, A Celebration of Ageing Well is being held at The Gateway, a conference centre in the heart […]

The Watsons Solicitors family was out in full force as a quintet of legal experts joined the masses in competing at the Warrington Running Festival. Five employees from the law firm, which sponsored the event for a third consecutive year, joined thousands of people in racing across a variety of distances as the sun shone. […]

Watsons Solicitors is helping unite people using the power of memories by backing Warrington Wolves Community Foundation’s In The Sheds initiative. Based in the heart of the town, the law firm has jumped at the chance to lend its support to 10 sessions at care homes aimed at assisting lonely or isolated individuals build social […]

No stone is being left unturned as Louise Turner continues her development with Watsons Solicitors. Having joined the Cheshire-based law firm’s conveyancing team in summer 2024, Louise’s hard work and desire to broaden her knowledge quickly led to the offer of a training contract. “It has been a very, very good year; one that has […]