News & Blogs

Christos Christou has written an article to give some background to cannabis farms in residential properties and something to look out for to try and avoid this happening to you.

The vast majority of landlords require a deposit from tenants before letting their property to them.

Over the past few years there has been a boom in private properties being rented out on websites such as AirBnB, Booking.com and House Trip etc.

Our newest Director, Nicola Davies, was kind enough to give us her time recently and answered some questions for us, some silly, some serious!

For private residential landlords in England and Wales, there are presently two routes for regaining possession of properties which have been let under an Assured Short hold Tenancy.

Lawson Lewis Blakers are delighted to announce that Chartered Legal Executive, Nicola Davies, has been appointed as a Director.

Members of the firm recently took part in the Active Travel Challenge.

On Monday 8 July 2019 Team LLB had a lovely evening taking part in a 10K Legal Walk in support of Eastbourne's Citizens Advice Bureau

A legal update in respect of EPC requirements for residential lettings

Referral fees are paid by some solicitors to estate agents in order for the estate agent to refer the work to them. This isn't something that Lawson Lewis Blakers do because it isn't good for clients. Read more here.

As our employment solicitor, Chris Kingham, has just announced the birth of his baby boy, we thought it timely to post something on here about shared parental leave and pay!

We've been raising funds in support of the fight against breast cancer (and eating lots of cake)...

New guidance has been issued by the Charity Commission surrounding charities and fraud.

An update on the change to the rules regarding the disqualifcaiton of charity trustees.

We are delighted that our team won the Relate golf competition

The rules about automatic disqualification for trustees of charities are changing from 1st August.

Lawson Lewis Blakers proudly took part in the recent Citizens Advice Eastbourne 10k Legal Walk.

We can assist with Business Lasting Powers of Attorneys

Historically solicitors’ firms have attracted clients by “word of mouth” recommendation. Thirty years ago they weren’t allowed to advertise! The world has moved on and bringing many benefits for consumers.

Employment Tribunal fees scrapped as access to justice prevails. In July 2013 cases sent to the Employment tribunal peaked at a little over seven thousand.