Monthly Archives: September 2023

What happens to wills when a law firm closes?

Posted on 22/09/2023 by Ben Ironmonger

Storing your will with a law firm is one of the best ways to ensure it is easily accessible when you or your loved ones need it. However, issues can still arise if the law firm’s circumstances change. Like any business, law firms can move, be acquired or close completely. When this happens, it can make tracking down legal documents that have been stored with them much harder. In this guide, we will explain what happens to wills when a law firm closes, and how you can them, using a local example. If you are local to Lymington, you may recall Abrahms Collyer Solicitors, who traded on Lymington High Street before being taken over by Bernard Chill & Axtell, and then by Linder Myers. Unfortunately, Linder Myers left the area, taking all of their strong room documents with them. This … Continue reading →

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Scott Bailey LLP’s climb for Scarf

Posted on 20/09/2023 by Ben Ironmonger

A team of 16, including partners, lawyers and admin staff from Scott Bailey LLP are climbing Pen y Fan – the highest peak in the beautiful Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) at 886m on Saturday 14th October – in order to raise money for SCARF, which is a charity close to our hearts. One or two of our team are experienced mountain leaders, but for most, a stroll up Lymington High Street is about as much as they normally do, so it will be a challenge to get the whole team to the top of a mountain for the very first time! We might even bring them all back down and hope that we finish with the same number we started with! Scarf (Supporting Children with Additional Needs, Relatives and Friends) is a charity based in the New Forest, Hampshire, that … Continue reading →

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What is the Consumer Rights Act and how does it effect small businesses?

Posted on 13/09/2023 by Ben Ironmonger

Introduction In the United Kingdom, whatever consumer facing business you operate, understanding consumer protection laws is crucial. These laws are in place to safeguard consumers (your customers) when they engage with your business. In this blog post, we’ll have a look at some of the key aspects of the Consumer Rights Act (2015) and how it impacts your small business. Consumer Rights Act Overview The Consumer Rights Act (2015) serves as a unifying force in regulating the supply of goods, services, and digital content in business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions. Its primary objective is to shield consumers from subpar products, unfair business practices, and unfavourable contract terms related to transactions, repairs, refunds, and deliveries. For legal purposes, a “consumer” is defined as an individual acting outside their trade, business, craft, or profession. In addition to the Consumer Rights Act, the Consumer Protection … Continue reading →

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