A short history of Salisbury Hall, London Colney As they whizz along the M25 past London Colney, few travellers will know of the existence of Salisbury Hall, a Tudor house hidden from view by an embankment and woods. Now home to a property consultancy business, this 16th century moated manor house has a fascinating story…
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July 23, 2018
July 9, 2018
Taking on a commercial lease can involve huge commitments in terms of how much a business owner will have to pay, as well as the length of the agreement. Once you have found the right property for your needs the sensible choice is to instruct an experienced commercial property lawyer to guide you through the…
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July 5, 2018
Social media postings used as evidence In any matter before the Family Court, the court has to consider the evidence before it. However, what many people fail to realise is that statements they make on Facebook, text messages they send to an ex partner or photographs posted on any social media platform can (and will)…
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July 2, 2018
Unmarried partners have no right to inherit from each other unless a valid will is in place, whether they have been in a long-term relationship, whether they share a property, or whether they have children. There is a widespread belief that co-habiting couples are in a “common law marriage” and that they have the same…
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June 18, 2018
Most business owners find their time is taken up by the day to day running of their business and their plans to expand it. However, it is essential to consider what would happen to the business if the owner died, whether the business in question is a sole trader, partnership or limited company. Firstly, all…
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May 29, 2018
Those of you with an interest in golf will know that the next Ryder Cup tournament will be played at the end of September, 2018, with a French golf course hosting the event for the first time. But did you know that the first, unofficial, Ryder Cup was held at St Albans’ very own Verulam…
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May 21, 2018
Like several members of staff at Bretherton Law your commuting route into St Albans from the north and west may bring you into the city along the A5183, otherwise known as Verulam Road. Crawling through the rush hour traffic the mind seeks out anything to make the time pass. On one such journey recently the…
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May 21, 2018
There’s no doubt that moving home is one of the most challenging life events that anyone can go through. It’s both physically and mentally demanding and the resulting change and unfamiliarity naturally creates feelings of stress and anxiety so we asked Carole Simkins, a professional counsellor, for some tips to help you make a stress-free move…
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May 17, 2018
Most locals will know that St Albans has featured many times on TV and in films – the Abbey Gateway standing in for an Oxford College in Inspector Morse, Fishpool Street appearing in episodes of Foyle’s War, and the Abbey itself substituting for Westminster Abbey in the film Johnny English to name just a few.…
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May 1, 2018
Apart from areas of the old City of London it`s hard to imagine any spot in the country with more history per square metre contained within it than French Row and Market Place in St Albans. The small area enclosing The Boot public house, the Clock Tower, and the old Fleur de Lys pub must…
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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
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
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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
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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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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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
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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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
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