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Harold Macmillan was getting used to life as British prime minister and the world was preparing for the launch of Sputnik 1 when Watsons Solicitors was born on 1 July 1957. Fast forward 66 years to 2023 and the Cheshire-based firm, which has 26 employees, specialises in family law, employment law, wills and probate, and conveyancing. Its […]

The year is 1973. The Dalai Lama will visit the United Kingdom for the first time, the Sydney Opera House is to open, and the Watergate hearings begin, whilst Paul McCartney is fronting Wings after The Beatles went their separate ways. Meanwhile, in Warrington, Janette Thorniley, will start working at Watsons Solicitors as an office […]

Alex Mitchell emphatically shrugged off painful memories by completing Warrington Wolves Foundation’s ‘300 Bike Ride’ and cruising past her fundraising target. The private client specialist at Warrington-based Watsons Solicitors saw last year’s event, titled Tour de Toon, interrupted by a serious crash that resulted in some nasty injuries. But any pre-challenge nerves were brushed aside […]

A Cheshire-based wills and probate solicitor is stressing the importance of having a lasting power of attorney (LPA) in place, with waiting times on the rise. Kristel Clarke, a member of the private client department at Watsons Solicitors, is urging people to assess their current documentation to safeguard loved ones. An LPA is a legal agreement designed […]

Cheshire-based Watsons Solicitors is once again aiming to convert its decade-long support for St Rocco’s Hospice into vital funds as part of the annual Will Week. For more than 10 years, the Warrington firm has taken part in the event, which runs between 15-19 May, and allows people to receive a free will in return […]

A Cheshire-based solicitor has welcomed government plans to transform family law by increasing the protection of children with the introduction of mandatory mediation. The new proposals will mean that arbitration must take place for low-level cases before any court visit to prevent minors watching a potentially harmful dispute between their parents. As a result of […]

A Cheshire-based family law solicitor believes seeking expert advice is a must during a disputed divorce to avoid unwanted delays and increased costs. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that there were 113,505 divorces granted in England and Wales in 2021, up from 103,592 the previous year. Unreasonable behaviour was […]

Anne Williams is proud to be part of the “exceptional” team at Watsons Solicitors as she brings her considerable expertise to the family law department. Cheshire-based Watsons headhunted Anne to join its firm and help manage a demanding period for the sector, which has led to an increase in new clients. Specialising in divorce, financial remedy work and private children law, […]

Lauren Hosie is relishing the opportunity to showcase her residential conveyancing expertise after becoming the latest member of Watsons Solicitors property department. Cheshire-based Watsons has appointed Lauren to help handle all the legal aspects of buying or selling a property, which includes dealing with various parties such as estate agents, mortgage lenders, land registry, search […]

A Warrington-based employment law specialist is urging employees to be aware of their employer’s social media policy to avoid potential disciplinaries. Whether posting during working hours, criticising a customer, or publishing a comment that could be construed as bullying, there are many pitfalls that people may not be aware of. With social media usage at […]