Monthly Archives: July 2022

“Too many divorces end up in court” says Head of Family Courts

Posted on 25/07/2022 by freestyle

It has been recognised by the head of the family court system; Sir Andrew McFarlane, that one fifth of divorces are wrongly ending up in court. He said ‘Parents are fooling themselves if they think children are unaffected’ He went on to speak about the adversarial nature and language of court proceedings and how if you are the child of parents at odds with each other, that is unhealthy. ‘It does your head in to put it in straightforward terms’ he said speaking on BBC Radio 4. Here at Scott Bailey LLP; we have experienced professionals who aim to deal with family breakdown in a much better way; we can offer the collaborative route, where you sit down with your lawyer and your partner and their lawyer, and between you resolve the issues about money or children without the need … Continue reading →

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New opportunity at our Lymington office

Posted on 20/07/2022 by freestyle

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Wills & Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our busy department based at our office in Lymington. Candidates should have a strong working knowledge within the area of law, ideally having gained 2-5 years post qualification experience. Other levels of PQE will be considered for the right candidate. The role would suit candidates who are able to run a case load unsupervised, but who are at a stage in their career where they may want to gain further knowledge in order to continue their development. We anticipate this role suiting someone seeking a full time position, and who prefers working in an office environment. However, we are always open to considering flexible or remote working requests, and applicants looking for part time positions. Duties will include dealing with wills and LPA work, … Continue reading →

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The essential pre-sale checklist for selling your business

Posted on 19/07/2022 by freestyle

There are many reasons business owners may wish to sell their business. Retirement planning, fatigue, succession. Whatever the reason for the sale, preparation is key when it comes to selling your Business.  It is really beneficial if, ideally even before putting your business on the market, you have invested some time into making sure it is ready to sell, attractive to investors, and that you are ready to let it go.  Our Company and Commercial lawyers at Scott Bailey are perfectly placed to make sure you have everything covered before getting your business on the market.  Here is our essential pre-sale checklist of things to make your business ready to sell, and help achieve a smooth transaction. Think about what any potential buyer will want to know. It is a good idea to do your own health check of your … Continue reading →

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