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As things currently stand in England and Wales, the law requires you to establish grounds for a divorce. This means you are required to show your marriage has broken down irretrievably by proving one of either adultery; unreasonable behaviour; desertion; 2...
It is fair to say that tensions can run high in any relationship at times, but perhaps more so now given that your partner is one of the only people (if not the only person) you have seen for a prolonged period because of the coronavirus lockdown. News...
We are delighted to announce that we have made three senior promotions. Suzanne Foster becomes Head of Family and Relationships, Ashley Partridge becomes Head of Private Client and barrister Sara White becomes an Associate. Having worked exclusively...
When two people who are neither married nor in a civil partnership begin living together, it’s unlikely that their thoughts will immediately turn to matters such as who they want their worldly possessions to go to. There’s often the assumption...
What do Jimi Hendrix, Pablo Picasso and Abraham Lincoln all have in common? They all died intestate. Writing your Will is something many people perceive as life admin that gets put on the to-do list to be done at some point. Dying without a Will can cause...
The article below was written for the Financial Times by Gareth Horner, Partner. If you are not already talking to your clients about the need for a Lasting Power of Attorney, then we would urge you to do so. As this feature explains, once it is too late...
This week we are launching an innovative new training project to maintain the training of our up and coming lawyers during the lockdown. In what is thought to be the first initiative of its kind we have launched the Parker Bullen Training Academy. The...
We are delighted to share that we have donated five iPads to Salisbury Hospice, which supported nearly 1,000 people last year. Gareth Horner, Managing Partner, comments; “As a long term supporter of Salisbury Hospice we know the tremendous work that...
Parker Bullen were pleased to participate in a case study on behalf of InfoTrack which was subsequently published in LPM Magazine. Tracking Success One of the main obstacles to growth in any modern business is the complexity of processes and IT systems...
Yesterday I was proud to attend my first meeting as a Board Member of the UK200Group on behalf of Parker Bullen LLP. This was kindly hosted by ForrestBrown, specialist Chartered Tax Advisers in Bristol. The UK200Group is the UK’s leading association of...
Setting up a company is a venture that can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. The buzz and excitement that comes building a brand, hiring a team, investing finances and purchasing resources often means that the underlying structure of your company can be...
It is well known that our nation as a whole is living longer. Whilst this is a positive reflection on our access to medical treatment and awareness of healthy living, it does mean that conditions associated with old age are on the rise. Consequently, it is...
Prior to 27th November 2018, before making an application for a Grant of Representation (“the Grant”), an estate’s Personal Representatives were required to swear an oath. This would involve attending the local Probate Registry or a...
Mediation can be a helpful way for couples to resolve issues resulting from the breakdown of their relationship, such as finances or arrangements for their children. An independent mediator will try to assist couples to reach an agreement which they both...
We should all have a Will but what happens to your digital assets and online profiles after you die? Do they just float somewhere online for an eternity? With an ever increasing amount of people using the internet for every aspect of their lives, there could...
Parker Bullen were delighted to attend the law fair at the University of Law Guildford yesterday. It was a fantastic event and Parker Bullen were proud to be part of it. We enjoyed meeting some excellent students to discuss our work placement and trading...
Following the recent launch of our new website we are delighted to now share with you our very own video. Managing Partner Gareth Horner, talking of the launch “With the help of our friends at Giant Peach, and our staff, we have been able to create a...
This is a legal horror story arising from what might seem unimportant and run-of-the-mill paperwork, but when not executed accurately, can lead to disastrous consequences for a business. During the life of a private limited company, directors and...
Small family-run company defeats infamous Bentley Motors in successful trade mark infringement claim A dispute that began in 1982 between Bentley Clothing, a small family-run clothing brand based in Manchester, and the iconic Bentley Motors has finally been...
Parker Bullen LLP have announced that Gareth Horner will take up the role of Managing Partner with immediate effect. The move will see Gareth govern the firm’s continued growth and progression. Senior Partner Tim Crarer said of the appointment...
There are a number of ways in which you could reduce your liability to Inheritance Tax but one, often overlooked, way to is to make use of the ‘normal expenditure out of income’ exemption. Why is it beneficial? This relatively...
Parker Bullen Solicitors were proud to receive a gold award from Cancer Research UK after facilitating over £1million from clients pledging a gift in their will for the charity, using the popular Cancer Research UK Will Service. Parker Bullen has been...
The awards are a competition comprising a number of award categories for businesses in the Test Valley area, and are a great opportunity to promote your business. On 15 March 2019, Parker Bullen attended the launch event for the Test Valley Business Awards...
The purpose of this article is to help you work out how your business might be affected by GDPR. Indeed, clients often ask if the information they handle in the course of their business will be captured by this new law. For particular full and comprehensive...
Travelling abroad with children requires extra planning. Following divorce or separation, one parent may wish to take their child abroad on holiday. It may also be the case that your child is an unaccompanied traveller visiting friends or family abroad. This...
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