International Women’s Day 2019

On this year’s International Women’s Day we consider the theme ‘Balance for Better’. There’s still a long way to go to reach a gender balance at all levels.

Business, Employment Law, In The News, NewsFiona BruceMarch 8, 2019International Women\s Day 2019, Balance for Better, Gender Gaps, Women in Law, International Womens Day

National Apprenticeship Week 2019

As we enter National Apprenticeship Week 2019 (4th-8th March), we’re checking in with George Harrison, our apprentice currently working in the Personal Injury team, to see how he’s finding the experience eight months in.

Employment Law, Business, NewsFiona BruceMarch 5, 2019National Apprenticeship Week, National Apprenticeship Week 2019, Apprentice, Careers Advice, Careers Guidance, Solicitors in Warrington

Residential Conveyancing FAQs

We answer typical Residential Conveyancing FAQs.

Property, InsightsFiona BruceFebruary 22, 2019Residential Conveyancing, Conveyancing, Residential Conveyancing FAQs, Exchange of Contracts, Solicitors in Warrington, Mortgage, Indemnity Insurance Policy, Land Registry, Stamp Duty, Stamp Duty Land Tax

What is a transfer of equity

A transfer of equity can be a convenient way to transfer ownership of a property in circumstances where the usual sale and purchase process isn’t required.

Home Sales, Property, InsightsFiona BruceFebruary 19, 2019A transfer of equity, Transfer of equity, Property, Property Law, Stamp Duty, Stamp Duty Land Tax, Remortgage, Solicitors in Warrington

A guide to: Help to Buy ISAs

When the time comes to purchase a property many purchasers then have questions on what they need to do in order to receive the Help to Buy ISA bonus.

Property, InsightsFiona BruceFebruary 12, 2019Property Law, Property, Help to Buy ISA, Residential Mortgage, ISA, Solicitors in Warrington, Mortgage Deposit, ISA Bonus, Exchange Deposit

New Trainee at Fiona Bruce Solicitors

Fiona Bruce Solicitors are pleased to welcome to the team a new trainee solicitor, Katherine Hall.

NewsFiona BruceFebruary 4, 2019Solicitors in Warrington, Durham Law School, Durham University, Legal Practice Course, Legal Practice, University of Law, Fiona Bruce Solicitors

Visit to Beamont Collegiate Academy

We would like to thank the staff and pupils at Beamont Collegiate Academy for an insightful visit on the 22nd January (2019), allowing us to meet Year 10 pupils to discuss their career aspirations.

NewsFiona BruceJanuary 24, 2019solicitors cheshire, Solicitors in Warrington, Fiona Bruce Solicitors, Beamont Collegiate Academy, Careers Advice

Safety Central Visit, Lymm, Saturday 19th January 2019

On Saturday, the children of staff members at Fiona Bruce LLP (with their respective grown-ups) took a tour of Cheshire’s Interactive Life Skills Education Centre, known as ‘Safety Central’, run by Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service.

NewsFiona BruceJanuary 21, 2019Solicitors in Warrington, Safety Central, Cheshire Fire & Rescue, Cheshires Interactive Life Skills Education Centre

Court Fees for dealing with the Estate of a Deceased Person

At present the court fee for a grant is £155 if the application for it is made by a solicitor. It is £215 if the application for a grant is made by an individual. These fees apply to estates worth more than £5,000.

Wills and Inheritance, Personal, In The NewsFiona BruceNovember 23, 2018Solicitors in Warrington, Court Fees, Employment Law, Estate of a Deceased Person, Government Proposals, Private Client Department, Grant, Wills, Wills and Inheritance

Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) to be Introduced...

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced this week that the new assessment for qualifying solicitors, the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) will be introduced in autumn 2021.

Employment Law, In The NewsFiona BruceNovember 13, 2018business litigation cheshire, business solicitors cheshire, solicitors cheshire, Solicitors in Warrington, Solicitors, Employment Law, employment solicitors cheshire, solicitors qualifying examinatio