Lexcel is a quality mark awarded by the Law Society to firms who demonstrate excellence in management of their practice and excellence in client care. It is equivalent to Investors in People. All firms who carry out Legal Aid work, as Bretherton Law does, must be Lexcel accredited. To achieve the accreditation, firms must meet…
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August 15, 2017
August 13, 2017
Stories have recently been aired in the press about holiday-makers` cars being damaged whilst parked in residential streets near Luton Airport. This has again highlighted the rights of homeowners when it comes to parking outside their property. With vehicle ownership in the UK at an all-time high (over 36 million vehicles licensed at the end…
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August 9, 2017
At the end of July the Government`s Communities Secretary, Sajid Javed, unveiled plans to outlaw the sale of new homes on a leasehold basis. Ground rents on new flats would also be reduced to “peppercorn” rates in the plans. Builders of new homes sold on this basis face legal claims amounting to millions of pounds…
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August 9, 2017
Nationally the property market may be stuttering over the last six months but according to a recent Daily Telegraph report St Albans sits behind only Richmond-upon-Thames in the rankings of UK property investment hotspots. It also predicts that St Albans will see the second-highest property prices rises in the country in the next 5 years…
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August 9, 2017
We’ve probably all woken up after a night out celebrating and can`t quite remember everything that went on the evening before. We’ve then checked our phones and seen that some of the messages or photos are embarrassing if not downright libellous. Memories of a fun night out maybe, but what if they get into the…
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August 8, 2017
“Disorganised”, “appalling”, “inexperienced” are just some of the negative comments left by reviewers on the website of the Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, the body responsible for Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services across Hertfordshire. There are around 250,000 under-18s resident in Hertfordshire, with research showing that around 10% of children at some time…
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August 4, 2017
Four years ago, the then government implemented the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO). Hundreds of thousands of people who were eligible for legal aid on 31 March 2013 became ineligible the very next day. Four years on, the Law Society has conducted a review of the legal aid changes introduced…
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July 26, 2017
The Law Commission, the independent government body that reviews and recommends changes to the law, has suggested that the law of wills is outdated and reflects Victorian values rather than modern practices and methods of communication. They propose that in future emails, texts and voicemail recordings may become legally binding records of a will. The…
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July 21, 2017
In each edition of our newsletter, we’ll aim to explain a particular aspect of the law in order to enable you to judge the implications for your own particular circumstances. This edition focuses on Lasting Power of Attorney, which supersedes the former Enduring Powers of Attorney, a legal mechanism allowing people to plan for a time when they…
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June 27, 2017
Family Law Solicitor, Heidi Fleming, explains the new childcare laws which are coming into force on 1st September – an essential read for any one with children under four years of age. At present parents of 3 and 4 year olds receive a contribution equal to 570 hours of free childcare a year, usually broken down…
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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
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
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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
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 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
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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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
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
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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
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