Welcome to our Blog where you can access our latest news and legal updates. We hope to keep our clients well informed of changes in law and how these may affect their businesses and affairs.

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June 10, 2024 | by Elina Topham

Understanding the misconceptions around Wills and ‘common law marriage’ It is hard to overstate the importance of making a Will – it elevates the extra burden at an already difficult time and in some cases helps avoid financial hardship. Yet,...

May 22, 2024 | by Joanna.Shields

Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors are delighted to welcome two new starters this spring: Chartered Legal Executives, Susan Dutton and Rebecca Green… About Susan Susan qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 1995. She joined Ellis-Fermor and Negus in 2024 and...

March 8, 2024 | by Joanne Wilbraham

On February 29th the news was full of excited brides to be getting down on one knee to take advantage of the leap year tradition and no doubt many of those brides have already now started planning their big day....

February 20, 2024 | by Jon Holt

When you ask your solicitors to act for you there will be a number of questions they need to ask you before they can start work on your file. The number and kind of questions will depend on the type...

February 4, 2024 | by Joanna.Shields

As a firm of over 100 employees, it is sometimes hard to get everyone together for a staff photo but in December we came together for our Christmas Lunch and our wonderful photographer, Philippa, took a great shot of the...

January 30, 2024 | by Joanna.Shields

10 important steps that every Executor should take after someone dies When someone writes a Will, they will usually appoint an Executor who is legally responsible for their money, property and possessions after they die. Luke Smyth, Wills & Probate...

January 9, 2024 | by Dylan Stanway

The law around maternity and pregnancy rights is changing rapidly. Recent campaigns have prompted new legislation to extend the protections and rights of pregnant employees and those on and returning from maternity leave. Here is a quick overview of some...

December 19, 2023 | by Joanna.Shields

As 2023 draws to a close, we wanted to highlight some of the charities whose work we have been pleased to support this year: Our official Charity of the Year 2023 is Bundles of Hope, a community based initiative in Long Eaton...