Churchers create one of strongest criminal defence teams on the Island Well-known Isle of Wight solicitor Barry Arnett has joined our criminal defence team on the Isle...

Will increased sentencing powers for magistrates solve the court backlog problem? Churchers partner Hannah Jones doesn’t think so. Sentencing powers at magistrates’...

Law firm Managing Partner hands over the reins 30 years to the day after he joined the firm Churchers Solicitors has today announced the retirement of Managing Partner...

From April 2022, there will be a long overdue change in the way that divorces proceed in England and Wales. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (DDSA 2020)...

Lauren McIntosh, associate in our Wills and Probate team, makes an observation on a recent Australian case. A court in Queensland Australia has, this month, made an...

A woman has won damages in a medical negligence claim on behalf of her son for injuries sustained at his birth. The case centred around  a doctor’s duty to take...

UK holidaymakers returning from abroad are being warned about the consequences of making a false claim for sickness. In the past year, many thousands have made claims...

In 2015, the Consumer Rights Act came into force, aiming to make it easier for both businesses and consumers to get their heads around. In short, the Act covers the...

An interesting case is currently making its way through the court system and may have far reaching implications for the landlord/tenant relationship in relation to...

Partner John Cregan comments: “As lawyers we know how important it is to decide certain things in advance, get them down on paper, and plan these things properly.” The...

Following a recent high profile Court case, partner Andrew Bryan poses the Question “When is a worker an employee rather than a self-employed contractor?” This is an...

Partner, Elizabeth Moger, comments that the Law Commission is asking flat owners, housebuilders, mortgage lenders and lawyers to help shape a law which could help...

A recent ruling from the Court of Appeal has underlined the fact that a United Kingdom citizen’s rights do not depend upon their knowledge of them. Partner Andrew Bryan...

Partner, Hannah Jones, considers the implications of a recent ruling from the European court of Justice, which was asked “Do you need to insure a car that is kept...

Senior Probate Executive, Alanna White, comments on a new system alerting charities to when they have been left money in wills is to be established by HM Courts and...

Partner Leesa Clemow asks, “Does common law marriage exist?”  The short answer is “no”, however, almost half of people in England and Wales mistakenly believe that...

At Churchers our ' buying and selling your home team' have helped hundreds of people buy their first home. So we asked them for their top tips and here are the top...

Ian Robinson, Managing Partner, reports on a case which potentially affects patients detained under the Mental Health Act  1993. A mental patient who has been granted...

Matthew Bailey, Partner,  reports on an interesting decision affecting allotment holders.  According to the National Allotment Society: "An allotment is an area of...

During the Summer months especially, many motorists will hop into the driving seat of their car not giving a second thought to their foot wear. It is not illegal to get...

Losing a loved one can be an incredibly difficult and an emotional time for all those involved. When you combine these emotions with any potential problems that may...

The days of poison pen letters may be in the past but the tendency by some individuals to publish offensive comments about others is alive and, indeed, has increased...

A recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights has provided further specific clarification of companies’ responsibilities in respect of their employee email...

If you die without having a valid Will in place, the law decides who inherits your estate. The relevant rules are known as the intestacy rules. For married couples or...

Solicitor, Adrian Dodd, provides some tips on winter driving With the worst weather of the year already upon us, it is worth being aware of some of the relevant driving...

Do you know what the legal phrase “without prejudice” means? Partner, Matthew Bailey, says, “This is a term with a very specific meaning that is used by lawyers and is...

The Government are releasing new information, guidance, and support each day and we have set out below some of the key schemes you may benefit from together with some...

It is common knowledge that when you pass away you will require a Will to deal with your estate, but what about if your affairs need looking after on your behalf while...

It will be quicker and easier for separated parents to apply to see their children thanks to a new online service launched by HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS)....

As we come out of lockdown and the pandemic eases, newly-divorced parents are advised to take extra care when taking their children abroad on summer holidays....

A recent case has highlighted why it matters so much whether a holiday is a ‘package’ or just a booking of travel. A man and his girlfriend were seeking a ‘last minute’...

You should always seek full and proper advice from legal professionals before making a Will. To assist your legal advisors with preparing a Will which accurately...

In the modern day, it’s becoming increasingly important to include digital assets in Wills, and knowing whether these assets belong to you, or if you only own a...

Partner Leesa Clemow is often asked, “Does common law marriage exist?” Almost half of people in England and Wales mistakenly believe that unmarried couples who live...

We’ve all been glued to the news over the last year and there has been a lot to take in; Covid, vaccines, driver shortages and rising fuel prices have filled the...

Solicitor Sarah Hallett highlights some extra measures to keep prison leavers off the streets and stop further crimes,  that has been unveiled as part of...

Partner Hannah Jones comments on a recent Supreme Court decision that a defendant who, whilst driving a vehicle without the consent of the owner, was involved in an...