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Alex Mitchell is only too happy to substitute Las Vegas for Newcastle to raise crucial funds for Warrington Wolves Community Foundation. The partner and private client specialist at Watsons Solicitors is cycling from Cardiff to the north east as part of the Magic-RL Mystery Tour charity bike ride. Starting in the Welsh capital, the 400-plus […]

It was a long time in the making but Vicky Leonard is glad she took the plunge to become a paralegal at Watsons Solicitors. Having been a legal secretary for almost the entirety of her 20-year career, the Warrington native opted to further enhance her knowledge of law. Undertaking an official qualification with the National […]

A Cheshire-based private client solicitor is advising early action to help protect the financial future of loved ones from upcoming changes to inheritance tax (IHT). The rules on inheriting a pension are changing from 6 April 2027, with wealth passed on when you die set to be caught in a tax net. New directions will […]

A Cheshire-based residential conveyancing specialist is urging first-time buyers to understand the costs involved when entering the property market. First-time buyers will now start paying stamp duty on properties priced £300,000 or more when the changes come into effect from 31 March. Stamp duty land tax is due if you buy a property or land […]

Louise Turner now has the “final piece of the puzzle” after being rewarded with a training contract by Watsons Solicitors. Joining the Cheshire-based law firm's conveyancing team in summer 2024, Louise will now further broaden her knowledge by spending time with different departments as part of her traineeship. Having started her journey to becoming a […]

Darcey Moore has described how landing a training contract with Watsons Solicitors will cap a life-changing period. The Staffordshire native joined the Cheshire-based law firm as a paralegal in July 2024, and less than 12 months later, she has been awarded a traineeship to become a fully qualified solicitor. Darcey, who has an LLB honours […]

Kailey Doyle feels like she has been at Watsons Solicitors forever after settling straight into life as the newest member of the conveyancing department. Joining Chris Illingworth, Lauren Hosie, and Louise Turner, Kailey, who has close to 20 years of experience, will strengthen the expertise of a busy property team. Offering advice and support throughout […]

Watsons Solicitors is providing the perfect stocking filler this Christmas by supporting two fantastic causes. The Cheshire-based law firm has given its backing to Stand Out Socks, which in turn is helping the Cash for Kids charity this festive period. Stand Out Socks, which earned investment from Peter Jones and Steven Bartlett on Dragons’ Den, […]

Darcey Moore is eager to make a difference as the latest member of Watsons Solicitors family law department.  From shadowing counsel at court, to drafting C2 applications for child arrangement cases, Darcey is providing valuable support to the Cheshire-based law firm’s solicitors. Having previously worked as a paralegal in public law children matters, the 24-year-old Stafford native […]

Louise Turner believes she is in the best possible hands after becoming the latest member of the property department at Watsons Solicitors. The Cheshire-based law firm has appointed Louise to help handle all legal aspects of buying or selling a property and bolster the company’s conveyancing team. Joining Chris Illingworth, Lauren Hosie, and Steve Martin, […]