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An employment law specialist at a leading Cheshire law firm has said simply having a contract in place that states a person is self-employed is not enough to protect companies like Uber from claims being brought in employment tribunals, and potentially substantial liabilities which may arise from such claims. Uber lost its legal battle in […]

Employers will need to tread carefully when it comes to Covid-19 vaccinations and whether or not employees should be required to have them, according to an employment solicitor at a leading Cheshire law firm. A large London plumbing firm, Pimlico Plumbers, recently announced its intention to introduce no jab, no job contracts. However, this type […]

Appointing a friend or member of the family to look after your property or financial affairs is something those choosing to stay at home during the ongoing pandemic should consider according to a partner at a leading Cheshire law firm. Alex Mitchell, partner and head of the Wills and Probate Department at Watsons Solicitors in […]

With the news that there was a record spike in redundancies, a Cheshire employment law solicitor is urging businesses to seek advice if considering the use of settlement agreements as a means of mitigating the risk of tribunal claims. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that in the three months to September 2020, redundancies […]

The property market around Warrington and Cheshire is as busy as ever despite the pandemic, according to a conveyancing solicitor at a leading law firm. Chris Illingworth, conveyancing solicitor with Watsons Solicitors says Cheshire is experiencing the same trends seen at a national level when it comes to the types of property people are looking […]

Yule be sorry if you miss it! A leading Cheshire law firm is hoping to spread a bit of festive cheer by sponsoring a free-to-attend Christmas cinema. It’s snow joke! Watsons Solicitors is contributing to the screenings which are taking place in Old Market Square at the Golden Square Shopping Centre in Warrington. But wait—there’s […]

A Cheshire law firm has bolstered its conveyancing department with the recruitment of an experienced solicitor. Chris Illingworth joins Watsons Solicitors and brings 20 years’ conveyancing experience in the Warrington and Cheshire area, including heading up the new build team in his previous role. Chris, who specialises in residential conveyancing, is no stranger to Watsons […]

A solicitor at a leading Cheshire law firm is to take part in a virtual 5km Santa Dash in aid of the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. The event usually happens in Liverpool city centre, however the restrictions on mass gatherings mean organisers have needed to be a bit more creative this year. Alex Mitchell, partner and […]

A conveyancing solicitor at a leading Cheshire law firm has warned prospective house movers to get their instructions in now if they hope to take advantage of the stamp duty holiday. With the average house move taking up to ten weeks, the opportunity to take advantage of the stamp duty holiday when buying a house […]

The latest data on divorces in England and Wales released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown a huge rise in divorces – the biggest since the Divorce Act came into force in 1972. The number of divorces registered in 2019 was 107,599 for opposite sex couples, and 822 for same-sex couples. This […]