News – Bone and Payne

Summer BBQ

Last night was our summer BBQ at Colwyn Bay cricket club and we had a fantastic time! It was lovely to catch up with so many local businesses. Many thanks to all who attended. Tomorrow we’re taking part in the Dragon Boat Festival at Llyn Padarn in aid of St David’s Hospice. Come along

The `blame game' ends as the Divorce Dissolution and Separation Act is finally implemented today

The new Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will reform the divorce process in England and Wales introducing a new era of no-fault divorces. The purpose of the new divorce laws is to reduce conflict allowing spouses to focus on more important issues like children, property and finances. The new laws will come into force

The biggest shift in Welsh housing law in decades

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 comes into force on the 15th July 2022. The Act is set to fundamentally change how landlords operate in Wales and is intended to simplify how to rent a property. What are the changes? Changes to tenancies Most current tenancies in the private sector are assured or shorthold assured.

Blended families and the importance of making a Will

What is a blended family? It is becoming increasingly common for couples to marry with one or both parties having children from a previous relationship. They may also go on to have children together. This is known as a blended family. How having a blended family affects estate planning Couples in blended families often face

New rules on mobile phone use whilst driving

Using a mobile phone whilst driving has been an offence for some years. Anyone caught could expect to receive a fine and six penalty points on their licence as a minimum. However, the old law only prohibited using a mobile phone if it was used for calls or other interactive communications whilst holding the phone.

New Highway Code Rules change who has priority

On 29th January 2022 the Highway Code was amended following a public consultation to improve road safety for vulnerable road users. There is no doubt that better protection was necessary, and the Highway Code has now addressed this very issue ensuring the safety of `vulnerable road users`. The road users considered to be more at

We're hiring!

Full time Conveyancing Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive We’re looking for an experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join our residential property team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established high street firm. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in all aspects of residential conveyancing and be able to manage their own busy

Bone & Payne goes from strength to strength!

We’re delighted to announce the acquisition of Osborns Legal. Osborns are a long established and highly respected local firm of Solicitors in Colwyn Bay. They have provided legal services to individuals, families and businesses for generations. Joining us from the 1st of November will be Max Eames-Hughes, the managing Director at Osborns Legal. Max qualified

Bone & Payne appoint new partner

We’re delighted to announce that commercial Solicitor Jamie Herbert has become a partner at Bone & Payne. Jamie is an experienced Solicitor and offers a wide variety of expertise in company, commercial and property matters. He has excellent connections with other professionals throughout North Wales and the Northwest. Jamie’s admission to the partnership reflects our

We're Hiring!

We’re looking for a full-time receptionist/audio typist for our Colwyn Bay office. We are a busy office and the successful applicant will need to be able to provide a high level of client service both face to face and on the telephone. The role will also involve assisting with audio typing and administrative tasks. A