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An awards event celebrating the best of business across Warrington is to return in 2020. The fourth biennial Warrington Business Awards will take place next year to toast the great and the good of the area’s business community. After a record-breaking event in 2018, organisers are encouraging even more organisations to put their names forward for a […]

Legal aid statistics released by the Ministry of Justice have revealed that Mediation starts increased by 22 per cent between April and June 2019 compared to the same quarter last year. Mediation has been a compulsory requirement in family matters since the government introduced the dramatic reduction in the scope of legal aid in 2012. This came in […]

Warrington-based Watsons Solicitors is once again hoping to convert its support for a charitable cause into valuable funds as part of its annual Will Week event. Will Week, which runs between November 11-15, allows people to receive a free will in return for a donation to the Warrington Wolves Charitable Foundation. The foundation provides life-changing opportunities […]

In May 2018, a new service was launched by the UK Government allowing spouses to apply for divorce proceedings online. Justice minister Lucy Frazer said the changes would ensure people were best supported “through an often difficult and painful time” while moving to online systems would “cut waste, speed up services which can be safely expedited, […]

A Warrington law firm has achieved double-digit growth for the fourth consecutive year. The firm of solicitors, which was established more than 60 years ago, has experienced growth across all its main areas of practice including employment law, family law, conveyancing, and wills and probate. Partner and member of the family department Danny Hudson said: […]

After Warrington Wolves’ underdog victory at Wembley, the prestigious Challenge Cup will be gracing Watsons Solicitors’ offices. Fans are invited to pose with the trophy this Friday (20th September) between 12pm and 2pm at our premises on Bold Street. There will also be a chance to register your interest in Will Week, which runs from 11 […]

This year marks 20 years since I joined Watsons Solicitors, having started as an energetic work experience placement in 1999. The milestone made me reflect on the fact that throughout that time, the vast majority of my colleagues have remained the same. While some have come and gone, the beating heart of the firm has […]

Pride season is well underway with Cheshire hosting events throughout 2019, catering for the growing LGBT+ community. There are further events scheduled, including in Manchester between Friday 23 and Monday 26 August and Chester on Sunday 22 September. Legislation to allow same-sex marriage in England and Wales came into force in 2014 and the most […]

A Cheshire firm of solicitors proved how oar-some they are on the water after finishing third in a dragon boat race for charity. The team from Watsons Solicitors braved the wind and rain to raise money for St Rocco’s Hospice in the annual fundraiser, and showed they had fire in the belly to come away with bronze. Employees at […]

A Warrington law firm strengthened its community roots by sponsoring the cider bar at an annual beer festival in the town. Watsons Solicitors supported the Wire 2 Wolves Beer Festival, which took place on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 July in aid of the Warrington Wolves Charitable Foundation (WWCF). WWCF is the charitable arm of Super League side Warrington Wolves and […]