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Where are we now? The New No-Fault Divorce Law in Practice.

The new No-Fault Divorce law came into place on the 6th April 2022. To briefly sum-up Law changes; a spouse, or a cou…
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10th May 2022

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The residential possession process since COVID-19 – has normal service resumed?

Director and Head of our Dispute Resolution team, Darren Kelly, addresses a burning question from many landlords toda…
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5th April 2022

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Welcome To Our New Trainee Solicitor, Simon Chevassut!

We are pleased to welcome our new Trainee Solicitor, Simon Chevassut to the team! Simon has recently begun a Training…
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29th November 2021

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Welcome To Our New HR Manager, Andrea Shea!

We are pleased to welcome Andrea Shea to Ellis-Fermor & Negus as our HR Manager! Andrea joined our team towards t…
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26th November 2021

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Welcome To Our New Marketing Executive, Joshua Taylor!

We are pleased to welcome Joshua Taylor to Ellis-Fermor & Negus as our Marketing Executive! Joshua joined our tea…
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1st November 2021

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Welcome To Our New Commercial Property Solicitor, Daniel Brocklehurst!

We are pleased to welcome Daniel Brocklehurst to Ellis-Fermor & Negus as a Solicitor in the Commercial Property D…
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8th October 2021

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How can I ensure that my affairs are in order?

There is more to think about when sorting out your affairs than simply writing a Will. Our experienced team of solici…
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31st August 2021

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Jon Holt joins our team as Compliance Management Officer!

We are pleased to welcome Jon Holt to Ellis-Fermor & Negus as our Compliance Management Officer. Jon joined the t…
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19th August 2021

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The true cost of a homemade Will

Choosing to write your own Will rather than to seek professional advice could seem like a simple and cost-effective w…
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6th July 2021

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Inheritance disputes – have I really got a claim?

The death of a loved one is always distressing, and disputes arising around subsequent inheritances can only make the…
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6th May 2021

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Hannah Kitchin begins the role of Trainee Conveyancer!

We are delighted that Hannah Kitchin has begun the role of Trainee Conveyancing Clerk at Ellis-Fermor & Negus Sol…
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26th April 2021

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Giles Tyas joins the board of Directors

We are delighted to announce that Giles Tyas has joined the board of Directors at Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors…
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22nd April 2021

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