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Civil Litigation Lawyer We’re looking for an experienced Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join our litigation team. The ideal candidate will be able to manage a busy caseload of general litigation matters. We deal with a wide range of cases, including but not limited to employment, civil disputes, property and boundary issues, debt recovery,
Read more50 Glorious Years!
Spring, 1974. Labour have returned to power under Harold Wilson. The crisis engulfing President Richard Nixon deepens as several of his aides are indicted for their roles in the Watergate scandal. Abba enter the UK charts with ‘Waterloo’. This was the world when Ann Williams joined us at Bone & Payne. We spoke to Ann
Read moreUnregistered property?
The advantages of voluntary registration The Land Registry is a government department which maintains a register of property ownership in England and Wales. It is one of the largest property databases in Europe and approximately 80% of the land mass of England and Wales is registered with the Land Registry. It provides a state guarantee
Read moreCongratulations to Ceri and Eleanor
Congratulations to our private client Solicitors Ceri Wynne and Eleanor Yates who have both passed their Association of Lifetime Lawyers’ Lifetime Care in Practice Award exam this week. Lifetime Lawyers are the gold standard when it comes to supporting vulnerable and older people with legal advice. They help deliver the best outcomes for clients of
Read moreWelcome to the team!
We’re delighted to welcome Catrin Roberts to our expanding residential conveyancing team. Having grown up on a farm in North Wales, Catrin gained her undergraduate degree in Law from Bangor University. She went on to complete the Solicitors Qualifying Exam whilst completing her two-year training contract with a local North Wales firm. Catrin qualified as
Read moreNew Heads of Department
We are delighted to announce that Sarah Bromilow has been appointed Head of Residential Conveyancing, and Zoey Smith has been appointed Head of Litigation. Sarah and Zoey will be responsible for the day to day running of their respective departments and the training and development of those of us who work in them. We congratulate
Read moreMeet our new starter Alica Kandová! Alica qualified as a lawyer in Slovakia in 2017 and practised there for over 7 years as a paralegal and corporate lawyer. After moving to the UK, Alica has focused on administration roles but was keen to get back into the legal environment and we are pleased that she
Read moreBone & Payne's newest Solicitors!
Congratulations to Eleanor Yates and Rebecca Jones who qualify as Solicitors this month! Head of Private Client Carys Jenkins said “both Eleanor and Rebecca have worked incredibly hard during their training contracts and I’m delighted that they have both achieved this significant milestone in their careers. They will further strengthen our private client department and
Read moreThe importance of making a Lasting Power of Attorney
This week Martin Lewis, on his programme ‘The Martin Lewis Money Show Live’ shed some light on the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney, and the benefits of using a Solicitor to do so. A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint a person (or people) that you trust
Read moreAll you need to know about the new 20mph speed limits in Wales
As a result of a vote in the Welsh Senedd in July 2022, motorists in Wales are now required to maintain a speed of 20mph in built up areas. The change is effective from the 17th September 2023 with Wales being the first UK nation to adopt a 20 mph default speed limit in primarily
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