NEW statistics have revealed Amber Valley has the most workplace accidents in Derbyshire, with two deaths and 72 major injuries recorded in the borough last year alone according to The Belper News, 20th January 2012. If you have been injured...
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The Charity Commission is investigating over 700 tenancy agreements entered into by charities where the property is, or appears to be, empty. The Commission is aware that landlords have approached some charities, and some charities are actively marketing their willingness,...
Sarah Slack, Partner and Head of Family law at EF&N welcomed the Government’s announcement that the proposed cuts to family legal aid would be postponed for a further 6 months. The cuts which were due to take effect in October...
Staff from across our four offices have donated a total of 34 gift-filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. The annual scheme sends the shoeboxes to under-privileged children across the world. Check out www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk or more information.
Well done to our very own trainee Tim Jones who won the Nottinghamshire Law Society Golf Cup on 27th September 2011 along with team mate and Simon Barton Managing Director of Bartons PLC, Beeston. Tim joined Ellis-Fermor & Negus in...
We are pleased to announce the qualification of one of our trainee solicitors, Ellie Wreford. She will now work in the probate department at our Long Eaton office. Ellie, born in Nottingham and joined the firm as a trainee in September 2009. She...
One of the hottest current legal topics is the conduct of property management companies in relation to the level of charges imposed on leaseholders of flats. Unfortunately some property companies have been setting unreasonable charges but not delivering the promised...
You may have read in the newspapers about the proposal to cut Legal Aid from April 2012 in relation to family law services such as divorce and separation, children issues, and property and financial issues. This proposal is going to...
Murray Macnab, Associate Partner with East Midlands based Ellis-Fermor & Negus solicitors, was recently awarded a Fellowship with the Institute of Directors. Many of you will know him as the former Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Branch Chairman. Murray commented “I was not...