The Wills and Probate team at Ellis-Fermor and Negus are entering an exciting new chapter, as Luke Smyth is passed the baton from our retired Director, Duncan Lyon. The handover to Luke has been a carefully managed transition, ensuring clients...
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If you have any dealings with Companies House, you are probably aware of imminent changes. From the information that we have been given to date by Companies House we understand that these changes are as follows. The identity verification process...
As of the 1st of October, Tim Jones has been promoted to Director at Ellis-Fermor & Negus. Simon Hale, Senior Partner shares, “The Directors are pleased to announce that with effect from the 1st of October we will have a...
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) registration fees are set to rise on Monday 17th November 2025 to £92 per document! LPAs are important legal documents where you appoint people who you trust to make decisions on your behalf. Sometimes people...
Associate Solicitor, Dan Brocklehurst, competed in this year’s Tough Mudder event in aid of EFN’s Charity of the Year, the Will Garvey Trust Foundation. Dan and his running buddies raised over £250 for the charity and managed to make it...
Last month, Ellis-Fermor & Negus were delighted to host another successful Annual Summer Dinner held at the superb Derby County Football Club. The weather was perfect to better admire the immaculate pitch from the 3rd floor Dave Mackay Lounge at...
What is the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, and who can claim under it? Under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 – often referred to simply as the “Inheritance Act” – certain categories of...
As part of the firm’s ongoing development plan, the firm launched an Associates Scheme for its lawyers in January 2025 Lawyers from across the different departments of the firm who had the requisite service, experience and expertise were invited to...
The Will Garvey Trust Foundation was created by Will’s parents following his death by suicide at 20 years old. The foundation’s goal is that no-one else should experience suicide or the loss of a loved one to suicide. Their main aim...
Senior Corporate Solicitor, Charlotte Stojak, joined Ellis-Fermor & Negus Solicitors in summer 2024. Murray Macnab who has been the Head of Department of the Corporate Team for over 10 years has recently stepped down and Charlotte has been appointed as...