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A Warrington and Cheshire probate solicitor is urging people to start their probate process as soon as possible ahead of large-scale Government changes. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has begun centralising probate services, with regional registries set to close. The plan is to move probate services to Birmingham, with some administrative work taking place at a second site. This […]

At Watsons Solicitors we are committed to improving your experience with us and would like your feedback on contacting us. A recent industry study highlighted that clients are more at ease communicating digitally by email and online chat, especially when making initial enquiries. The research found that 83 per cent of current and future consumers […]

A call for more funding to help a growing number of domestic abuse victims and their children has been welcomed by a partner and family law specialist at Warrington-based Watsons Solicitors. Danny Hudson spoke in the wake of the launch of a Government strategy to end violence against women and girls. The senior family law solicitor […]

A Warrington law firm has cemented its reputation as a leading employment law solicitors after taking on a record number of employment cases. Watsons Solicitors handled 127 employment law matters in year end 2018, with its eye on increased growth over the next financial year. The law firm, which has more than 25 years’ experience […]

Spouses who separate by mutal consent will soon no longer need to apportion blame to get a divorce. A change in the law to enable no-fault divorce is finally to be introduced during the next parliamentary session. The landmark modernisation to the law, announced by Justice Secretary David Gauke, has been welcomed as long-overdue by […]

A two-time rugby league Challenge Cup winner is celebrating his testimonial year with support from a leading Warrington law firm. Ryan Atkins, a centre for Warrington Wolves, has teamed up with Watsons Solicitors, which is sponsoring his milestone 10th year at the club. And the partnership is helping raise money for two charities close to […]

A leading Warrington law firm’s free will writing offer has helped raise funds for a rugby league club’s charitable foundation. Watsons Solicitors pledged to provide free wills in exchange for donations to the Warrington Wolves Charitable Foundation as part of its Will Week initiative in November 2018. And the campaign, which promoted the importance of […]

A leading Warrington employment lawyer is urging employers and workers to take note of workplace reforms, which the government intends to introduce in the not-too-distant future. Details of The Good Work Plan, described as the largest reform in workers’ rights in more than a generation, were revealed by business secretary Greg Clark MP. Changes to […]

A partner at a leading Warrington law firm has stepped down after 15 years at the helm of a local networking group. Danny Hudson, partner and solicitor in the family law department at Watsons Solicitors, is leaving his role as chair of Warrington First, which holds events for businesses and professionals in the region. His […]

A partner at a leading Warrington law firm is urging business leaders to lend their expertise to organisations on a voluntary basis. Danny Hudson, family law solicitor at Watsons Solicitors, is in his second term as vice chair of the board of governors at Priestley College in Warrington. His call comes as volunteering grows in […]