Divorce and COVID-19- We are here to Help The Covid 19 pandemic has proved a tipping point for many relationships, cracks have become chasms as couples have been forced to stay together 24/7. The pandemic has brought many couples together but for...
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We are ready to help you make the most of the new Stamp Duty Relief Scheme Yesterday the government announced substantial changes to the levels of Stamp Duty that need to be paid. This measure is designed to give the residential housing market a...
Major overhaul of family courts to protect domestic abuse victims is revealled The government has announced an overhaul of how the Family Court deals with domestic abuse to provide greater protection to survivors of domestic abuse. Proposed...
F Barnes Solicitors are 'Open for Business' Coronavirus - Let's Look After Our Families As we navigate through this unchartered territory we wanted to bring a positive message to you and your loved ones. Over the last couple of...
After weeks of being in Lockdown the UK housing market has been given a reboot - what does this mean for us? Since the start of the lockdown we have been working hard to keep things moving for our clients. The enquiries, searches and legal process could...
Today we celebrate Victory in Europe (VE) Day. 75 years ago today Britain and its Allies formally accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender after almost six years of war and the generations that followed are eternally grateful for the VE...
Stuck in an abusive relationship during lockdown? You are not alone. Although it may feel that now you are trapped more than ever, the options available to you are still the same despite coronavirus, and there are many ways to be able to help you...
Covid 19 - No Disruption To Our Service Please note that whilst our offices are closed to clients in accordance with government guidelines we can still assist you with all your legal services from the comfort of your own home. F Barnes can alleviate any...
A day in the life of Tracey Levins of #TeamFBarnes Day 4 On day 4 of our meet the team working from home we take a visit to Tracey Levins who is your highly experienced 'always in demand' property expert. Tracey usually works at our...
A day in the life of Sangeet Tatem of #TeamFBarnes Sangeet Tatem working hard at Collier Row Day 3: As most of us start to get used to working from home to stay safe, some of us in the F Barnes family are 'Key Workers'...
What are the 'Stay at Home Rules' for Separated Families? We have had lots of enquires from worried parents who are separated, about how to manage contact between both parents during this unprecedented time. Some parents have expressed...
A day in the life of Martin Lawrence of #TeamFBarnes My assistants, Misty and Myrtle Last week was an unsettling week for many in the work place. Like many we had already laid the foundations for our staff to work from home and stay safe. We are now...
After a loved one dies it is hoped that their affairs can be dealt with smoothly, however, this is not always the case and sometimes the situation is not as straight forward as one had hoped. Problems may arise if there is no Will or indeed if there is a...
Coronavirus - Let's Look After Our Families We are heading towards unchartered territory in the coming weeks and are all aware of the impact this may have on our lives. Whilst we are surrounded by the doom and gloom in the news we wanted to...
Are you an experienced PA/ Legal Assistant in Wills & Probate? Want to be part of a friendly caring team? We Need YOU! The successful candidate must be experienced specifically, in the area of Wills, Probate and...
Queens Theatre Quiz a huge Success Well done to Tom Lowe for organising such a great night last Thursday at the Queens Theatre. Local businesses turned out in support to raise money for the theatre which is a wonderful part of our...
Announcing our latest team member - Reema Battu We were delighted when Reema agreed to join us in January this year as she is an absolute breath of fresh air! Reema joins the ever busy property department having over 5 years experience co-running...
Would you like a new career in the New Year? Want to be a valued member of a friendly team? We are seeking an experienced Paralegal assistant with private client experience in the Wills & Probate department. We would like ...
Want to have a new challenge in 2020? Are you looking to develop your career path and business development? Want to be part of a fully supportive friendly practice? We are looking for someone who has been working as a litigation paralegal for at...
Experienced Private Client & Conveyancing Float Legal Secretary Required We require an experienced secretary to join us as a float assisting legal advisors predominately in the private client and property departments however, experience in family...
Want to benefit from an individual ‘Profit Related Pay Bonus Scheme’? Are you looking to develop your career path and business development? Want to be part of a fully supportive friendly practice? We are looking for someone who has a...
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...
Christmas Jumper Day 2019 at Team F Barnes On Friday 13th December we supported St Francis Hospice with their Christmas Jumper Day at work. We are a little light on staff members on a Friday but everyone made a donation and we are...
Christmas - A time we spend with our loved ones Christmas! “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” we sing! What comes to mind for you? Presents, roast turkey, crackers, parties, mulled wine, the school...
Full Time Property Legal Assistant / Paralegal Required A multi office High Street, Lexcel accredited practice seeks an experienced residential property legal assistant/paralegal. We seek someone who is naturally enthusiastic, committed...
Full Time Property Legal Assistant / Paralegal Required A multi office High Street, Lexcel accredited practice seeks an experienced residential property legal assistant/paralegal. We seek someone who is naturally enthusiastic, committed and keen to...
F Barnes wish all the members and their families of 'Havering Indoor Bowls Club' a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2020! Thank you to everyone at the H.I.B.C in Hornchurch for inviting us along to your Christmas event yesterday. As with...
F Barnes attend Havering Indoor Bowls Club Team F Barnes were delighted to go along to the Havering Indoor Bowls Club on 21st November to support the Macmillan coffee morning. As proud sponsors it is always lovely to see old members and meet new...
F Barnes welcomed Sue Anderson of Havering Dementia Action Alliance to their Gidea Park office We were delighted to be given the chance to receive in-house Dementia training so we could better understand what living with Dementia is like. All...
Some of the F Barnes team at St Francis Hospice 007 Ball at Hylands House We were delighted to attend the St Francis annual black tie ball on Saturday. This year it was a 007 themed evening held at Hylands House which was a change of venue from...
The plethora of issues linked to mental capacity as it affects making a will, leaving legacies in wills to certain beneficiary, getting married, setting out Lasting Power of Attorney etc. is a minefield. Due care and attention...
Thank you Romford Bowls Club for such a fantastic night on Friday at the Race Night. Team F Barnes had a great time, so nice to see so many familiar faces. Congratulations to Sarah who won our free Will on the night. The night raised even more money for...
Today at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month we pay respects to the brave men and women of the armed forces who gave their lives in the line of duty. F Barnes join the world in remembering those who leave never to return and those...
What an afternoon celebrating with Romford Bowls Club Members - Thankyou! F Barnes were thrilled to attend the Romford Bowls Club presentation awards for the fourth year running at the weekend. Katrina and Joanne was made to feel so welcome by all...
Co-habiting couples - the need to challenge a Will When someone decides to enter into a personal litigation such as disputing a will it can have a dramatic affect on their mental health. Disputing a will involves challenging a family member and...
F Barnes at the Havering Business Showcase 2019 Once again we were delighted to attend the Queens theatre on Monday evening for the 2019 Havering Business Showcase organised by Havering Chamber of Commerce. Many local businesses were present...
Sangeet Tatem explains how you can appoint someone you trust to manage your affairs when you are unable to deal with this on your own Sangeet and team attended St Francis Hospice last week to explain to staff and volunteers many aspects...
On the 14th October the Parliamentary Bill introducing the proposed 'no-fault' Divorce was re-introduced in the Queens speech The Queen’s speech, which outlines the plans for the parliamentary year, has brought ‘no fault’...
Are you fed up trying to reach 'Impossible Daily Billing Targets? Want to benefit from a Flexi-Time Contract with Individual Profit Related Pay Bonus Schemes? Are you looking to develop your career path and business development...
Online Applications for Lasting Powers of Attorney are put under Scrutiny by The Office of The Public Guardian An article in the Law Gazette stated that court action against people acting with power of attorney on behalf of vulnerable people jumped...
Our Latest Winner of the F Barnes Free Will Raffle Prize was from Gidea Park & Romford Cricket Club Congratulations to Ashley who won the raffle prize during the Family Fun Day at Gidea Park & Romford Cricket club in the summer....
Sangeet Tatem attends Awards Evening at Havering Indoor Bowls Club It was so lovely to be invited to attend the Havering Indoor Bowls Club for the second year running. We were delighted to sponsor the club and always enjoy...
As supporters of The Coopers' Company & Coborn School we are delighted to announce the details of this years 'Fireworks Display'. It is even bigger and better than last year! Tickets can be purchased by calling 01708 250500 ...
Team F Barnes & Company From left to right, Stephanie Davison, Joanne Druce, Councillor Dilip Patel, Andrew Rosindell MP, Sangeet Tatem, Emma Chinnery, Councillor Nisha Patel We couldn't be happier when we were asked to support the Havering Half...
Good Luck to all the Participants in the Havering Half Marathon We are proud to be sponsoring the Havering Half Marathon in aid of Havering Mind this Sunday. We are keeping all our fingers crossed for the weather to be kind. We would love for...
Team F Barnes from left to right, Tiina, Kaylee, Ingrid, Sebastian, Martin & Laura Hanford (absent from picture) We were delighted to enter a local quiz organised by our business partner and friend Cervello Financial services . Cassie...
Our Polish legal advisor 'Sebastian Jakubowski' provides legal advice and representation to the Polish community. Having been raised locally Sebastian and his family have always been active members in the Polish community and he enjoys offering...
The Minimum Inheritance Tax Threshold Is currently £425,000 - What Can I do? There are ways to reduce/mitigate the impact of inheritance tax on the wealthiest. You have worked all your life and your children face a 40% inheritance...
Sangeet, Paul and Joanne visit Romford Bowls Club to explain the complex rules on Inheritance Tax with Top Tips for Tax Planning The team were out in the community once again delivering a free seminar on estate planning and the importance of having a...
Interested in the benefit of selling or buying a property at Auction? Martin Lawrence is at Harman Healy Auction on Thursday 26th September. Martin Lawrence of F Barnes will be at the Harman Healy Auction on Thursday 26th September at...
Many people do not know that at present unless you are mentioned in your partner’s Will you will not benefit under the intestacy rules ( where your partner dies without leaving a Will). In a recent judgement where Siobhan McLaughlin,...
Solicitors should in our opinion always put the client first. Trusting your solicitor to deal with aspects that involve the most stressful times of your life is essential. We can imagine only too well the heartbreak caused in situations where families are...
We were delighted to sponsor the Romford Junior Open Recently Congratulations to all the winners! ...
Harriet joins the Family Department at F Barnes Harriet Whiteside We would officially like to welcome Harriet into the 'F Barnes Family'. Harriet is a Legal Executive and has recently joined us on a permanent basis after assisting...
F Barnes Solicitors 'Where Clients Come First' Aman Panwar can give you a free quotation and time estimate if you are looking to extend your Lease. These can be more complex and costly than you think, your property is likely to be one of your...
Experienced Legal Assistant / PA in Private Client & Property Wanted A multi office High Street, Lexcel accredited practice seeks an experienced Legal Assistant /Secretary with private client experience in the Wills...
F Barnes would like to give a 'Warm Welcome Back' to our Kaylee Justham Kaylee has just returned to F Barnes after maternity leave. Kaylee now has her hands full with two young children having had her youngest Isabella in November 2019. ...
Romford Golf Club 125 Years Essex Junior Open 2019 We were thrilled to be sponsoring this event which took place at Romford Golf Club on Thursday 1st August. A warm congratulations to not only the winners but all those that took part in the event. ...
The Ashes 2019 The Ashes starts at 11 am today at Edgbaston. Australia are the current holders but we hope that the England captain, Joe Root will lead our side to victory. England have not lost a home Ashes series since 2001 and have not lost at...
F Barnes are delighted to announce the latest sponsorship of Gidea Park & Romford Cricket Club The cricket club are members of the Shepherd Neame Essex League and are based at Gidea Park Sports Ground near Gallows Corner in the London...
Interested in the benefit of selling or buying a property at Auction? Martin Lawrence is our Auction property expert. Martin Lawrence of F Barnes advises clients on all types of auction propert sales and purchases. The next auction is held by Clive...
We would like to congratulate Kevin Rawlings, Partner at Steps Estate Agents for completing a charity Abseil on Saturday 29 th June 2019, in aid of the “LONDON FIRE BRIGADE APPEAL”. Kevin along with four others completed...
Change may be on the way..... There are more than 3 million cohabiting families in the UK. Why do you need a cohabitation agreement? Unfortunately, unlike married couples, cohabiting couples do not have the same legal rights in respect of...
Announcing Our Latest Member of The Team The F Barnes family extends a warm welcome to Sebastian Jakubowski who joined us this week. Sebastian has joined us as a Trainee Solicitor having previously worked for Tees Law in...
Congratulations to our Paul Olubiyi We are delighted to announce the arrival of little baby Angela Olubiyi. Angela was born on Friday 21st June and was welcomed into the world by her older brother, Victor who was so excited to finally meet her. ...
Our probate team are always out in the community. We had the pleasure of presenting a talk on all aspects relating to Inheritance and Capital Gains Tax at Romford Golf Club yesterday. As part of our talk we cover the importance of planning for the future in...
Martin Lawrence has over 30 years experience in selling and buying properties at Auction Interested in the benefit of selling or buying a property at Auction? We are auction specialists and can help anyone in relation to the sale of property at Auction....
We would like to invite you to our next FREE event which is an informative talk on Wills & Other Related Topics on Monday 24 th June 5.30-7.30pm Our probate team are always out in the community and are delighted to be able to offer you and...
Thank you to 'Jeremy West' of 'West & Coe Funerals' For Your Hospitality The Langtons Summer Concert was held on Sunday 2nd June. This is always a well attended event with the Westminster Philarmonic Orchestra performing throughout...
Why is Moving Home so Stressful? Everybody talks about the stresses and heartache that they go through when moving house. Moving home is deemed as one of the most stressful times in your life so how can you try to mitigate this so that you have a...
What things are highlighted during 'Dying Awareness Week'? Dying Awareness Week is traditionally held during May and is a week long campaign which gives us an unparalleled opportunity to place the importance of talking about dying, death...
The Government announces longer than usual delays in processing applications for a 'Grant of Probate' - Why? The Roll out of new software at probate registries across England and Wales has caused long delays to obtaining grants of probate and...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...