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Mobile Homes Law Update

by APB Law

Did you know that there was a new Mobile Homes Act 2013 which came into effect on 26th May 2013, plus a change in regulations around selling and gifting mobile homes? At Asher Prior Bates we act on behalf of both Mobile Home Site Owners and also Mobile Home Residents across the UK in relation [...]

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Roger Miles

by APB Law

Position: Marine Law specialist Roger works with Asher Prior Bates in Colchester as a Marine Law specialist where he works with clients across the UK and abroad on all aspects of marine law. Having been educated at Barry Boys’ Grammar School in South Wales and then at Reardon Smith Nautical College he became a Master [...]

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At Essex family solicitors Asher Prior Bates our family law department headed by Michael Hicks and based in our Colchester office keeps you up to date on the latest changes in divorce legislation, in this instance with regards to divorce and domestic violence. On 1st April 2013, legal aid (public funding) for divorce effectively ended in [...]

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At Asher Prior Bates solicitors in Colchester our Private Client department headed by Peter Herriott work with clients on all kinds of matters including wills, lasting power of attorney as well as trusts and estate planning. One of the issues we face more frequently these days with the modern trend of young couples living together [...]

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  At Asher Prior Bates solicitors in Colchester we frequently work with military personnel be it in the Army, Navy or RAF. With members of our legal staff having both served with the forces and being married to them we understand first hand issues that frequently arise with situations  that life throws at you, be [...]

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At Asher Prior Bates solicitors in Colchester our team of Employment law solicitors headed by Doug Frame who works alongside Richard Aldridge work with companies and individuals across Essex and Suffolk; like to keep all clients up to date with changing employment legislation. One of these changes happening today is the commencement of the new increased Parental leave [...]

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At Colchester solicitors Asher Prior Bates we are currently recruiting for an experienced Conveyancing Secretary or para-legal with conveyancing experience.   We are a small friendly firm of solicitors in Colchester, Essex. We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible, it is full time but hours are negotiable and salary is dependent on experience. [...]

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At Asher Prior Bates solicitors in Colchester our specialist conveyancing and property lawyers work with clients across Essex and Suffolk who are looking to buy, sell and rent properties.  The following overview outlines statutory law you are legally obliged to adhere to both as a landlord and as a buy to let investor. This law [...]

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42% of marriages end in divorce

by APB Law

Did you know that figures have recently been released by The Office for National Statistics which show that in 2011, 42% of marriages in England & Wales ended in divorce? They may consider this to be a useful fact, but at Colchester based Solicitors, Asher Prior Bates we do NOT treat any of our matrimonial [...]

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At Colchester law firm Asher Prior Bates we are delighted to announce the appointment of ex-professional cricketer Doug Frame who will head our Employment department working closely with existing employment solicitor Richard Aldrdige. Doug Frame has many years experience of dealing direct with employment law matters of both a contentious and non-contentious nature and is [...]

At Asher Prior Bates solicitors in Colchester, Essex we have a team of litigation solicitors which specialise in mobile home law across the UK. The team is headed by Michael Hicks. On 19th October 2012 the second reading of the Mobile Home Bill for 2012-2013 was undertaken by the House of Commons. Highlights of the [...]

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Colchester law firm Asher Prior Bates is excited to announce the appointment of Carmen King to join their highly regarded property legal team at their Colchester office. She will work as a property consultant and conveyancer with their clients based across Essex and Suffolk. Carmen has extensive experience in servicing clients’ legal needs in all [...]

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