Sir James Munby, until recently the most senior Family Law judge in England, has called for ministers to introduce new laws to prevent alleged abusers cross-examining their victims in court. Claiming that the case for reform is long overdue, he said that despite government promises there has been no action, and that consequently victims continue…
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September 13, 2018
September 9, 2018
Developers Catton Homes have announced that Essex House, a two-storey office building situated at 86-92, Victoria Street, is set to be converted for residential use. The property is to be re-configured into five apartments and a 3-bedroom townhouse by Catton Homes, with the homes due to be on the market in early 2019. The properties…
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September 5, 2018
The 5th of August marks the centenary of the last Zeppelin airship raid over Britain in the First World War. During the course of the war there were 51 airship raids in which bombs were dropped – sometimes referred to as the first Blitz. South Hertfordshire was the backdrop for many of these raids, as…
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August 28, 2018
There is a rich history of film making here in Hertfordshire, with famous studios at Elstree and Leavesden producing movies which are known around the world. If we turn the clock back to the end of the nineteenth century St Albans too can claim a place in the history of the film industry, with a…
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August 24, 2018
According to a report published in July by Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights it is essential that citizens have “adequate access to legal information, advice and assistance for everyone at all income levels and in all areas of the country”. The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO) removed significant funding…
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August 21, 2018
When disputes involving family members come to court there is no guarantee that legal aid will be granted. Disputes typically involve disagreements in divorce or separation cases over where a child should live and the amount of parental contact, or arguments over finances and property. The absence of legal aid presents an issue for many…
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August 15, 2018
August 18th is the most popular day to get married this year says The Knot, the magazine dedicated to wedding guidance and planning. To coincide with this date Resolution, the family justice group representing Family Lawyers and other professionals, is running a campaign to highlight the myths surrounding co-habiting couples and common law marriage. While…
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August 12, 2018
A report by the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee claims that women and children in abusive relationships are at risk due to the payment system used by the Universal Credit scheme. The scheme, which has been gradually extended across the UK since 2015, normally allows for Universal Credit payments to be paid to…
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August 8, 2018
Public Access Defibrillators in St Albans and surrounding areas During first aid training undertaken by members of the Bretherton Law team, they were really struck with how critical every second is when someone needs a defibrillator. No one in the training room knew where the closest defibrillator was located yet we know first-hand the importance…
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July 26, 2018
The Children’s Commissioner, Anne Longfield, has published an updated study on childhood vulnerability for 2018. The report details the shocking statistic that 2 million children in England live in families with complex social needs, and of these 1.6 million children receive no recognised programme of additional support. The study claims that the current welfare system…
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Huge thanks to Lucy Madley and her team. They were friendly, helpful and proactive, keeping us informed at every turn and we have now bought our first house. I would recommend happily to friends and family.
Jack du Pille
We are so pleased to have worked again with Osman Dervish at Bretherton Law.
Osman always goes out of his way to support us when buying or selling and is such an incredibly nice gentleman to converse with.
Thanks for all your support Osman. D Grant
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Sandra Bradley and team, assisted my partner and I through a very difficult time. They guided us through a very complex arena that was completely foreign to us with professional dedication and compassion throughout. I still have them on speed dial and would use Bretherton Law for all my legal needs in the future and have recommended to many family and friends already, who have also had a highly positive experience.
Richard Saunders
My name is Ruth Palmer Cooper. I am posting this review to publicly confirm that this solicitors is simply the best in St Albans. I have had the pleasure of dealing with Mr Osman Dervish and his team for the past 18 months. Throughout the entire process , Mr Dervish has been outstanding. He is a remarkable solicitor who answered various queries and handled all of the ups and downs with great professionalism and clarity. He supported me through so many very tricky moments and explained everything to me in a way that I could understand. He is polite and courteous.I would recommend him highly and the company are very lucky to have such a brilliant solcitor working within their establishment. Many thanks for making this whole episode so much more bearable.
william palmer cooper
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I know this law firm cover many different areas which I would use if I ever needed them. I can never thank Sandra Bradley enough for her professionalism and hours of work over the past 6 months in what was a complex family case. Her support was incredible she was always honest and never gave false hope. I have every confidence in recommending this law firm and will go back to them if I ever need further help or advice. Thank you once again. Dawn
Dawn Brett
Sandra Bradley and her team were extremely knowledgeable and efficient. Her care, consideration and professionalism were outstanding. I felt totally supported & extremely well represented throughout a very complex & complicated case for nine months. Words cannot express my gratitude for the result she achieved. Highly recommend to everyone.
Jen Bullock
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We recently used Bretherton Law for a sale and purchase. We were really pleased with the service received. The team were responsive and professional at all times. They took the time to answer any queries we had in detail to ensure we fully understood everything. Most importantly, there was a sense or urgency throughout the whole process. We would highly recommend Bretherton Law.
Adam
I have done three conveyancing transactions and handled a Probate via Bretherton Law in the last 6-8 months. Bretherton Law is probably not the cheapest option in either case, but you do get the service and attention you pay for. Both Anne Stockley (Probate) and Isobel Doherty (Conveyancing) were outstanding and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Joe Hames
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We recently completed on the sale of a flat and the purchase of a house, with Osman Dervish acting for us. Osman was responsive, professional and commercial to ensure the transaction was done as efficiently as possible. He faced an inexperienced and extremely rude solicitor who acted for our purchaser but always maintained a cool and professional manner notwithstanding how infuriating she was! This really helped to ensure we worked our way through the issues she created. Brethertons were also good value. Highly recommended.
Sarah Wright
Serving Communities
We have been advising our local communities in the Northern Home Counties and London for over fifty years but now, from our base in St Albans, we also serve clients across England and Wales