In this article we look at the role of the Court of Protection. The Court of Protection is a specialist court that looks after the affairs of people who lack mental capacity. If you do not have a valid Power of Attorney and become unable to manage your own affairs, most commonly because of illness…
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June 13, 2017
June 13, 2017
Bretherton Law are pleased to introduce the latest addition to the team Kamal Mustapha. Kamal has been recruited to expand the commercial property service provided byBretherton Law. Located in the heart of St Albans busy commercial hub, just a short walk away from the Cathedral and the Town Hall, Bretherton Law already advise many of…
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March 24, 2017
We are pleased to announce a partnership with local charity KitAid, who are collecting unwanted items of football kit to distribute to children in Africa. Please click here to see their poster.
March 11, 2017
Not enough sleep and eating too much chocolate can lead to Alzheimer’s Disease, according to two recent studies into the illness. Should we take these claims seriously? Since the German psychiatrist Alois Alzheimer first identified and reported on the symptoms of the disease (often referred to as dementia) in a 55 year old woman in…
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February 10, 2017
There are many benefits of making a Will. They give you the opportunity of ordering your affairs after your death. Though the idea of contemplating one’s death is something many people feel reluctant about, however it is important to be prepared. By leaving a Will, you are in control of how your property and affairs…
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October 21, 2016
Custody, residence, contact, visitation, access…. These terms are all now incorporated into a Child Arrangements Order. If parents separate and no agreement is reached in respect of their child(ren) the first option should be mediation. If mediation is unsuitable or fails then an application to the Court for a Child Arrangements Order can be made.…
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July 21, 2016
If a Local Authority wishes to remove a child from birth, as good practice they must follow certain procedures: The birth plan must be strictly followed by all Social Workers, their managers, and the Local Authority’s legal department. A Risk Assessment of the parents should be carried out as soon as the Social Worker is…
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June 24, 2016
Section 20 of the Children Act 1989, more commonly referred to as a “s.20” or “s.20 Agreement”, is becoming an ever-increasing feature in cases involving children. However, a certain amount of confusion remains over what rights the Local Authority, and most importantly the parents, have before and after signing a s.20. A s.20 gives the…
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June 22, 2016
For most people their home is their most valuable asset. It is therefore important to know the options available to you when you pass away. If you purchase a property in your sole name, this will form part of your estate when you pass away. If you pass away without leaving a will you have…
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June 20, 2016
Being faced with the prospect of having your children removed from your care is a traumatic experience for any parent. A recent report by CAFCASS has shown that Care Applications are on the increase in comparison to the last financial year. Many parents find the involvement of social services within their family daunting and often…
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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
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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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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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
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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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
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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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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