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Vital digital changes in the divorce process is helping one Cheshire law firm handle a significant increase in enquiries. Watsons Solicitors are finding an increase in enquiries from individuals seeking support for a range of family matters following the relaxation of lockdown during the COVID-19 crisis. Enquiries regarding divorce have seen a particular increase and […]

A partner at a leading Warrington law firm has appeared on a local radio station to talk about the impact the coronavirus is having on the legal world. Danny Hudson, a partner at Watsons Solicitors also discussed on Radio Warrington’s Business Bites programme the importance of the firm’s community work. Adaptations have been made with […]

A Cheshire-based employment law specialist is urging businesses to take note of the government’s furlough updates, with one of the key deadlines fast approaching. The current scheme ends on 30 June, with a new flexible coronavirus job retention support programme scheduled to operate until the end of October. However, the new scheme is only available […]

A Cheshire employment solicitor is warning employers to be mindful of potential costly mistakes as lockdown measures ease.   Under updated guidelines, those unable to work from home are allowed back into the workplace, with businesses issued with government guidance on keeping them as safe as possible.   There are concerns across England about the […]

A Cheshire-based wills and probate firm of solicitors has provided advice and guidance for people updating or preparing new Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney during COVID-19. Watsons Solicitors, based on Bold Street in Warrington, is adhering to government guidelines and has introduced telephone and video conferencing as an alternative to face-to-face meetings.

A Cheshire-based family law solicitor is reassuring victims of domestic abuse that they will still receive quick and effective action through the courts during the coronavirus pandemic. Current government guidelines require people to work from home where possible, including solicitors and judges, with court proceedings taking place via video conference calls. The National Domestic Abuse […]

In line with the current guidance of the government, we are taking the responsibility of the health and wellbeing of our clients and staff seriously.   We have therefore put in place our contingency plan for remote working. This involves all of our staff working remotely and the closure of our Bold Street premises.

The health and safety of our staff, clients and people that we do business with is very important to us.   Watsons Solicitors, like all businesses, are aware the World Health Organisation has declared the spread of the virus is a pandemic.

Dealing with and supporting those experiencing mental health difficulties in the workplace is something employers should take seriously.   Research has revealed that one in four people will experience mental health problems every year so employers should be alert to this and create working environments where employees can talk openly about mental health and wellbeing.

With a third of landlords across the UK expected to remortgage over the next year, a leading Warrington law firm has advised property owners to make sure they use a solicitor they trust.   More than 60 per cent of landlords who choose to remortgage in the next 12 months are likely to use a […]