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The Bribery Act 2010 (‘the Act’) imposes criminal sanctions (including a prison term of up to 10 years and an unlimited fine) on those who commit acts of bribery. An illegal act of bribery can have profound consequences on a business, reaching from an employee, right up to management and shareholders. The offences It is […]
BBC Radio Leeds with Meg Andrews Our very own Meg Andrews was to be heard recently on BBC Radio Leeds talking about the importance of making a Will. If you feel inspired by Meg then please call and make an appointment, to make sure your family or other beneficiaries are well cared for. Click here to listen. […]
Free Legal Advice Clinic Starting 3rd October and then every Wednesday 4.30 – 6.30 pm Our Pontefract office is starting a new legal advice clinic with 15 minutes free, confidential advice on family and matrimonial matters. We can help with matters relating to: Divorce Children Seperation Residence Co-habitation Contact Domestic Violence Care Proceedings Financial Matters […]
About three quarters of the land in England and Wales is registered at the Land Registry consisting of over 22 million titles. If the property you own is not registered at Land Registry, we strongly recommend that you make a voluntary application to register it…why? Reasons to Register It brings your ownership up to […]
If you own a residential property and don’t live there (you might be intending to refurbish it and move in later or perhaps you have a tenant in, or mean to get one) you may welcome an anti-fraud initiative recently introduced by Land Registry. If your property is registered at Land Registry you can apply […]
If your home uses a septic tank or similar drainage system (small sewage treatment plant (SSTP)) you may need to register with the Environment Agency. The situation is a little confusing but here goes! Regulations have been brought into force requiring the registration of such facilities with the Environment Agency. However, the registration system is […]
Hartley & Worstenholme solicitors in Castleford and Pontefract has secured membership to the Law Society’s prestigous Conveyancing Quality Scheme. CQS makes it easier for buyers and sellers to identify solicitors who can ensure a safe and efficient level of service with high standards. The CQS is backed by the Council of Mortgage Lenders The Building Societies Association and […]
The Office of the Public Guardian’s fees to register a Lasting Power of Attorney increased on the 1st October from £120 to £130 and the 100% discount for those with an income of less than £12,000 replaced with a “reduced fee” of £65. The OPG will not supply free official copies any more and just […]
We would just like to take this opportunity to say thank you for supporting our fund raising week in aid of The Prince of Wales Hospice. The donation you provided was greatly appreciated. The week was a huge success and we are pleased to inform you that a total of £413.06 was raised. On behalf […]
By Hannah Postles Originally published in the Pontefract & Castleford Express, 19th August 2010. Worried solicitors fear vulnerable residents will be hardest hit if Pontefract’s County Court is axed in government cost-cutting plans. Senior staff at Hartley and Worstenholme say the proposed closure of the Horsefair facility – which would see it be merged with Wakefield’s […]
