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End of the ‘Blame Game’ after 50 Year Rule Why is Divorce Law Changing? The introduction of a no fault divorce system is well overdue. They say it is better late than never!! Overwhelming pressure from senior judges, solicitors,...
Porridge was asked to cover Gidea Park reception today! Porridge is normally on Collier Row or Romford receptions but today enjoyed meeting and greeting clients at our Gidea Park office. Her colleagues were very impressed with the way she was able to...
Sangeet Tatem appeared on Phoenix FM last week to talk to Bob Simpson on Drivetime to explain how much Inheritance Tax you will be liable to pay and why you should make a Will to plan for the future. Click HERE for the full...
The £50 Challenge for St Francis Hospice Raises £468 from F Barnes We were delighted to present St Francis Hospice with our cheque for £468 yesterday. Katrina Lewis and Joanne Druce met with Tom Murtagh of the Hospice at the Barry Hearn...
What a lovely way to spend a Wednesday afternoon! Lady Captain Anne with Gentleman Captain Dave We were back out in the community last week attending the Havering Indoor Bowls Club 'Captains Day'. It was so lovely to see so...
The Coopers' Company & Coborn School first XI are in the next round of the London School Cup We were delighted to see our sponsored football team move onto the next round recently. Two goals from man of the match, Jamie Bixby and a...
What should I consider before I buy or sell a property abroad? The world has become a more accessible place for property investment with the advent of travel and technology. A lot of us tend to invest and buy a property overseas for a plethora of...
Our Wine & Cheese Evening in aid of 'St Francis Hospice' was enjoyed by all The Big F Barnes Cheese Quiz Winners (from left to right) Tom Murtagh of St Francis Hospice, Jeremy West of West & Coe, Stephanie Davison of F Barnes,...
Are you fed up trying to reach 'Impossible Daily Targets? Want to benefit from a Flexi-Time Contract with Individual Profit Related Pay Bonus Schemes? We are looking for someone who has extensive experience in both...
Romford Golf Club Members Receive 10% Discount on our Legal Fees We have had a long standing relationship with the members of Romford Golf Club and were delighted to be given the opportunity of sponsoring the 11th Tee. Where is...
The St Francis £50 Challenge has begun! Businesses that have signed up to the Hospice £50 challenge were presented with their £50 cash last night at the Education Centre. Tom and Adam from the Hospice confirmed that they already have...
TRAINEE SOLICITOR VACANCY F Barnes are looking to recruit a trainee solicitor to join their training programme. We would like someone who has had first-hand experience as a paralegal since obtaining their LPC. This would ideally suit someone who would...
Financial pressures and family tensions over the Christmas period are blamed for the surge in divorce enquiries. When is Divorce Day? Divorce day is the first working Monday in January, this year it falls on Monday 7 th January. It is the day of the...
A New Fun Way to Fundraise Has Been Announced by St Francis Hospice From Left to Right, Sangeet Tatem, Martin Lawrence, Joanne Druce, Stephanie Davison, Paul Olubiyi One of our chosen charities, St Francis Hospice has announced a new idea for...
At F Barnes Solicitors we would like to take the the time to wish all our clients and business partners a wonderful New Year. Thank you to everyone that has supported us with our charity work over the past year. We look forward to sharing more time with...
Wishing Our Clients Festive Greetings We would like to wish each and every one of our clients and our corporate partners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope you and your families enjoy the festive break. Our offices will close on...
World Darts Championships with Patron Barry Hearn Joanne and Sangeet enjoyed a wonderful day with Barry Hearn at the World Championships on Tuesday. FBarnes are members of the st Francis Business Alliance Group and work...
Hornchurch Indoor Bowls Club - Our invitation to their Christmas Gala Day We were delighted to be invited along to the clubs Christmas Gala day yesterday. The members were so welcoming and we had a lot of fun. We held a free raffle for the members...
Happy Clients mean a Happy Team So delighted today when a client popped in to give Martin and Stephanie a 'Thank You' gift. This client had experienced a break down of their chain relating to a house sale and purchase several times over the last...
Interested in the benefit of selling or buying a property at Auction? Martin Lawrence is at Harman Healy Auction on Thursday 7th June. Martin Lawrence of F Barnes will be at the Harman Healy Auction on Thursday 7th June- at Kensington Town Hall,...
Interested in the benefit of selling or buying a property at Auction? Martin Lawrence is at Clive Emson Auction on Monday 10th December 2018 Martin Lawrence of F Barnes will be at the Clive Emson Auction on Monday 10th December ...
A Wonderful Local Christmas Event for Families is coming to Collier Row on Friday 7th December We are delighted to be supporting the Collier Row Community Group with the 'Follow a Star' Christmas event on Friday 7th December. Children will...
Congratulations to our Kaylee Justham on the Birth of Baby Isabella We were all so delighted to hear that our Kaylee had given birth to a beautiful baby girl at 12.56 on Saturday 17th November which was her expected due date. Isabella...
Interested in the benefit of selling or buying a property at Auction? Martin Lawrence is at Harman Healy Auction on Thursday 8th November2018 Martin Lawrence of F Barnes will be at the Harman Healy Auction on Thursday 8th November 2018 - at...
Working in the Community works for us! We are delighted to be partnering with another community group and social club, Havering Indoor Bowls Club. We were so impressed with this fantastic venue which offers not only bowls facilities but snooker and an...
Working in the Community works for us! We are delighted to be partnering with another community group and social club, Hornchurch Indoor Bowls Club. We were so impressed with this fantastic venue which offers not only bowls facilities but snooker and...
Custody Battles are complex - Laura Hanford has years of supportive experience and can help Dealing with matters involving custody battles are sensitive. You need to know that the person acting for you has your best interests at heart and will...
Fireworks Display 10th November at Local School We are proud to support the Coopers Company & Coborn School. They are putting on a fantastic firework display on the 10th November. Full details of the event are below, this should be a great evening...
Want to know more about what we do at F Barnes? Come along and meet myself and the team at the next Havering Business Showcase on Monday 1st October. Full details of the event can be found here Our Head of Probate and Director,...
What is Constructive Dismissal? Constructive dismissal is in short, the term used where an employee resigns in direct response to the employers conduct and breach of an important term of an employment contract. These terms can be both express and implied...
Interested in the benefit of selling or buying a property at Auction? Martin Lawrence is at Harman Healy Auction on Thursday 27th September 2018 Martin Lawrence of F Barnes will be at the Harman Healy Auction on Thursday...
£2300 raised for St Francis Hospice at Our Lawn Bowls Networking Event On 12th September local businesses attended our annual lawn bowls fundraising event in aid of St Francis Hospice. Romford Bowls club very kindly host the event each year. There...
Contractual disputes – Gentleman Agreements In today’s society, it is very common for parties to enter into contracts based on a “gentleman’s agreement”. However, these types of agreements unfortunately cause the most...
Contractual disputes – Gentleman Agreements In today’s society, it is very common for parties to enter into contracts based on a “gentleman’s agreement”. However, these types of agreements unfortunately cause the most...
Interested in the benefit of selling or buying a property at Auction? Martin Lawrence is at Clive Emson Auction on Tuesday 11th September 2018 Martin Lawrence of F Barnes will be at the Clive Emson Auction on...
Our Invitation to a Networking Event with a Difference Click HERE to order your tickets - last few places remaining ...
Why should I instruct a Solicitor to draft my Will? There are many reasons for making a Will and it can sometimes be difficult to decide who to turn to in the market place. What however, is clear to us as legal specialists is that a...
Home Made Will - v - Professionally Drafted Will There are many reasons for making a will and it can sometimes be difficult to decide who to turn to in the market place. What however is clear to us, as legal specialists, is that a...
The Court of Appeal recently heard a case discussing the idea of legalising Euthanasia in certain circumstances. In Conway v. The Secretary of the State of Justice (2018 ECWA) – the England and Wales Court of Appeal has rejected a...
Interested in the benefit of selling or buying a property at Auction? Martin Lawrence is at Harman Healy Auction on Thursday 9th August 2018 Martin Lawrence of F Barnes will be at the Harman Healy Auction on Thursday 9th...
Assistant Part Time Legal Cashier Required About Us Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced legal cashier to assist in accounts and with our administration. The candidate needs to be naturally enthusiastic, committed and...
Interested in the benefit of selling or buying a property at Auction? Martin Lawrence is at Clive Emson Auction on Monday 23rd July 2018 Martin Lawrence of F Barnes will be at the Clive Emson Auction on Monday 23rd July 2018 -...
Temporary Experienced Private Client & Conveyancing Legal Secretary Required We require an experienced secretary to join us on a temporary basis working three to five days per week. The practice has been established for over 60 years but progressive....
Legal Secretary with Private Client Experience Required with Immediate Start Job Description A multi office High Street, Lexcel accredited practice seeks an experienced Legal Secretary with private client experience in the Wills & Probate department....
Interested in the benefit of selling or buying a property at Auction? Martin Lawrence is at Harman Healy Auction on Thursday 12th July 2018 Martin Lawrence of F Barnes will be at the Harman Healy Auction on Thursday 12th July 2018 -...
Undervaluing of Estates as Digital Assets go undeclared Failure by Executors to declare digital assets and online bank accounts could result in undervaluing of estates by Executors. Ultimately there will be increased risk exposure on lay...
Sangeet Tatem announced as Director of F Barnes We were delighted to announce this week that Sangeet Tatem will be joining both Tiina Juhanson and Katrina Lewis as a Director of the practice. The ladies celebrated with other members of the...
Our next FREE event on Planning Care for the Future We are really pleased to be attending Heatherbrook Care Home on 28th June 2018- 2.30-4.30pm. This is a lovely home specialising in Dementia care. With more of us living longer it...
Happy Birthday Andrew We love to celebrate special occasions at F Barnes. Today some of the Gidea Park staff enjoyed a lovely lunch at Kervan for Andrew Liddell's 'annual' 39th Birthday! Click HERE for the video...
Interested in the benefit of selling or buying a property at Auction? Martin Lawrence is at Clive Emson Auction on Monday 11th June 2018 Martin Lawrence of F Barnes will be at the Clive Emson Auction on Monday...
