Woodfines Solicitors appoints new Commercial Property solicitor
Woodfines Solicitors is proud to announce the appointment of a new Commercial Property solicitor. Suzanne Folbigg comes with over six years’ experience of commercial property and agricultural transactions gained at prominent national and international firms.
Woodfines offers a Debt Recovery Service
Woodfines is pleased to offer a Debt Recovery Service, in four simple, yet effective steps.
The role of a Notary Public
Many countries are insisting on more and more stringent requirements to prove that papers are genuine copies or have been signed by the person named as signatory.
Recent relaxation of planning laws
Recent relaxation of planning laws has encouraged home and property owners to develop unused buildings or extend their own homes, says Lorraine Parkes, Senior Associate Solicitor at Woodfines.
Woodfines Solicitors' annual Transport Conference takes place at IWM Duxford
Woodfines Solicitors announce their annual Transport Conference, to take place at IWM Duxford in May.
Stephen Patch appointed new Partner at Woodfines Solicitors, Sandy office
Woodfines Solicitors is proud to announce that Stephen Patch has joined as a Partner in the Private Client Department. Stephen joins from Taylor Vinters in Cambridge.
Woodfines Solicitors' welcomes a new Head of Business Development, Stephen Goddard
Woodfines Solicitors’ office on Clarendon Road in Cambridge has welcomed a new Head of Business Development. Stephen Goddard joins the firm, bringing with him over 15 years of experience of professional services business development and marketing with leading firms both in Cambridge and London.
New Inheritance Tax relief set to benefit many Cambridge home owners
With Cambridge house prices soaring by over 75% in the past decade, now is the time to review your Will - as from 6 April 2017, there will be an additional Inheritance Tax (IHT) relief known as the residence nil rate band (RNRB).
Mobile phone offences increase from 3 points to 6 points
From tomorrow (1 March 2017), the number of penalty points to be imposed for mobile phone offences increases from three points to six points. It applies to offences committed on or after that date. Tim Ridyard of Woodfines Solicitors outlines the details.
Does the Court discriminate against heterosexual couples?
Last week saw the Court of Appeal decide that a heterosexual couple, (Rebecca Steinfield and Charles Keidan) could not enter into a Civil Partnership. Woodfines Solicitors discuss the issues.
What about insurance for self-driving vehicles?
A world of vehicles where drivers can hand over control and responsibility to the vehicle itself for part or the whole of a journey throws up many new legal issues, not least that of what happens when things go wrong and who is to blame if a vehicle’s operating system is faulty. How will vehicle insurance be dealt with?
2016 in review: Road Transport law
Woodfines' Head of Road Transport Law, Tim Ridyard, reviews the legal changes and proposals made in 2016 for the transport sector...
New Partner strengthens family law team at Woodfines
Introducing Clare Pilsworth, new Partner for Family & Matrimonial Law in Woodfines Solicitors' Cambridge office...
What is the Article 50 High Court case, and why is it so important?
A very important High Court decision is awaited in the matter of Santos and M -v- Secretary of State for Exiting The European Union. It concerns a judicial review brought following the EU referendum on 23 June 2016 and is scheduled to be given today (3 November 2016). Tim Ridyard, Head of Regulatory Law at Woodfines Cambridge, explains.
Woodfines appeal victory for domestic abuse victim
Mike Hayward, partner at Woodfines Solicitors, acted for a female rape victim who retracted her true accusation under duress.
Woodfines supports Cambridge Pink Festival
Woodfines Solicitors was proud to sponsor the Cambridge Pink Festival which was held over the weekend.
Uber announces plans to move into Cambridge: how could this affect the city?
As Uber announces its intent to bring the app to the city, Woodfines' Road Transport lawyer, Tim Norris, looks at the potential issues of this for Cambridge and its existing taxi operators.
Get it in writing!
The Court of Appeal held that a clause which required any variation to a contract to be in writing and signed did not prevent an oral variation of the contract. Woodfines Solicitors explains.
Retention and recruitment of LGV drivers: the challenge ahead
In the transport sector, there are diverse views about ‘driver shortage’. Some operators suggest it is exaggerated or does not exist, and they are not unable to operate through lack of drivers. Woodfines Solicitors' road transport specialist, Tim Ridyard, looks at the issues surrounding driver shortages.
Tying up loose ends: what lies around the corner... 20 years from now?
A ruling has awarded an ex-wife with a settlement 20 years after divorce, showing the importance of fully settling financial claims at the time of divorce. Woodfines Solicitors discusses the landmark case.
Record numbers turn out for Woodfines’ Annual Road Transport Conference
Woodfines’ annual Road Transport Conference, which provides a mix of legal compliance updates and key speakers from the leading authoritative bodies in the sector, was attended by a record crowd.
Make sure you've spoken to your spouse
It’s all too easy for those who have been married for some time to assume they can sign an agreement on behalf of their partner, particularly if one spouse is the normal decision maker where investments and the like are concerned...
Sign on the dotted line...?
Many people believe that written contracts only become effective when signed, but that isn’t the case. Indeed, contracts can be verbal and still be binding, explains Woodfines Solicitors. Often it is the behaviour of one party that helps determine whether a contract really existed, and whether it should be enforceable.
Inheritance tax planning and the Prime Minister
The Prime Minister has recently been highly criticised for his ‘tax free’ inheritance. Woodfines Solicitors look at how his actions are actually perfectly legitimate inheritance tax planning and highlight the benefits of such planning.
Have you been appointed as an attorney under a Lasting Power of Attorney?
Woodfines Solicitors and Home Instead Senior Care are to host a seminar aimed at attorneys appointed under Lasting or Enduring Powers of Attorney, and those making care decisions for themselves or others, either now or in the future.