The Lawnet Spring 2024 edition of Business First Magazine is out now. We are delighted to have two articles featured, provided by Martin Cornforth . View the publication here ! ...
We are delighted to announce that Chattertons Charity of the Year 2024 is Cash for Kids Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, a grant-giving charity helping the children that need it most across our region . Our target is to raise at least £10,000 to...
Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management, which has eight offices across Lincolnshire and in Newark, held a series of fundraising events both in house and with clients and contacts over the past year for their chosen charity of the year for 2023, ...
Over the festive period our opening hours will vary until we resume business on Tuesday 2nd January 2024: 22 DEC 09:00 - 17:15 (Business as usual) 23 DEC - 26 DEC CLOSED 27 DEC - 29 DEC Essential meetings by...
Our popular Charity Quiz Night returned on Thursday 23 rd November 2023 at Boston United FC. A huge thank you to everyone who attended. With your help, we raised a fantastic £1040 for our Charity of the Year, Dementia UK ! Thanks to Peter...
The Lawnet Autumn / Winter 2023 edition of Business First Magazine is out now. We are delighted to have two articles featured, provided by Martin Cornforth . View the publication here ! ...
The Legal 500 UK, a highly respected legal directory that assesses and recommends lawyers & law firms released its rankings for 2024 earlier this week. Richard Ludlow , Joint CEO of Chattertons said "We are absolutely delighted to have retained...
Our popular Charity Quiz Night returned on Wednesday, 27th September 2023 at the Solo Bar & Restaurant in Sleaford. A huge thank you to everyone who attended. With your help, we raised a fantastic £650 for our Charity of the Year, ...
Mark Winterton , IFA based at Chattertons Stamford office recently completed a cycling challenge in aid of Chattertons Charity of the year, Dementia UK . The bike ride took him all the way from Geneva across the alps to Munich - 30,000 feet of climbing...
Chattertons were delighted to again be a sponsor of the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards, with an awards ceremony at Rutland Hall Hotel on Friday, September 15, 2023. The event brings together businesses, social enterprises, educators,...
Chattertons has this week welcomed Anna Horrell as a new Head of Corporate to the firm based at their Stamford office. Richard Ludlow , Joint CEO of Chattertons said “we are delighted that Anna has joined the firm. Anna brings with her many years...
Along with the recent senior promotions, Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management are proud to announce the latest internal promotions at all levels, across the firm. The announcement reflects the strength and depth of Chattertons’ talent and...
Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management, leading ‘Top 200’ law firm are delighted to announce 2 new Heads of departments, 4 new Partners and 6 new Associates, following internal promotions. To mark the appointments a celebratory drinks...
Leading Law firm, Chattertons Solicitors, recent legal work for the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust has included a large acquisition of farmland to add to the existing reserve at Sow Dale , just north of Old Bolingbroke near Spilsby, Lincolnshire. Sow Dale...
Chattertons were delighted to again be a sponsor of the Newark Business Awards, with a prestigious gala dinner at Newark Showground on Friday, June 9, 2023. The event brings together a variety of businesses, social enterprises, educators, charities and...
On Saturday, 3rd June, Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management employees and family took part in their annual walk to raise money for their charity of the year, Dementia UK. The walk was along the Viking Way from Fiskerton east of Lincoln to...
On Saturday, 3 rd June Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management employees, will take part in their annual walk to raise money for Dementia UK. The walk will be along the Viking Way from Fiskerton east of Lincoln to Horncastle via Bardney and...
A "Notary Public" or "Notary" is a specialist qualified lawyer. Notaries form the oldest of the three traditional branches of the legal profession in England and Wales, the other two being Solicitors and Barristers. There are...
The New Lawnet Spring / Summer 2023 Business First Magazine is out now! We are delighted to have two articles featured, provided by Neil Denny , Kyle Morgan and Claire Clarke . Time to put a spring in your step After a winter of...
Our popular Charity Bowling Night returned on Monday, 24 th April 2023 at the Lincoln Bowl. A huge thank you to everyone who attended. With your help, we raised a fantastic £1240 for our Charity of the Year, Dementia UK ! Rachel Carman,...
We are delighted to announce that Chattertons Charity of the Year 2023 is Dementia UK – the specialist dementia nurse charity. Our target is to raise at least £10,000 to help support families impacted by dementia. Each year, Chattertons...
Dedicated staff at Chattertons Solicitors and Wealth Management have raised over £10,000 to support the Stroke Association . Chattertons, which has eight offices across Lincolnshire and in Newark, held a series of fundraising events over the past...
It’s exactly 100 years since Carrie Morrison became the first woman to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales. Although Morrison successfully passed the Law Society exams alongside three other women (Maud Crofts, Mary Elizabeth Pickup and Mary...
The Lawyer’s recent Top 200 list has revealed Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management as the 7 th top performing law firm in terms of growth in the 2022 Independents report. This has seen the firm advance 20 places in the rankings from 180...
Over the festive period our opening hours will vary until we resume business on Tuesday 3rd January 2023: 22 DEC 09:00 - 17:15 (Business as usual) 23 DEC - 27 DEC CLOSED 28 DEC - 29 DEC Essential meetings by appointment...
On Wednesday 19th October 2022 Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management and guests, including former partners joined at Wide Bargate Boston office to celebrate the 50 th Anniversary of Chattertons in Boston. In October 1972 a young man returned...
Our first Charity Quiz since 2019 was held on Thursday, 13 th October 2022 at the Solo Club in Sleaford, to raise money for our Charity of the Year 2022, T he Stroke Association . Duncan & Toplis ’ Sleaford office retained their Chattertons...
Frank Cammack joined Chattertons' Horncastle office in November 1971. In October 1972 Chattertons opened an office in Boston at 16B Main Ridge, at that time its third office as there was also an office in Skegness (since closed). Frank was...
The Financial Conduct Authority has approved the acquisition of Leeds-based insurance broker Ravenhall Risk Solutions by Jenston Group for an undisclosed sum in a deal advised Chattertons Solicitors based in Newark. The deal bolsters Jensten’s...
On Saturday, 24th September Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management employees, took part in their annual walk to raise money for their charity of the year, the Stroke Association. The walkers completed a circuit of Rutland Water, with a distance...
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. The theme of 2022's World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health , is 'Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global...
Chattertons were once again honoured to be a main sponsor of the Rutland and Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2022 and judge of the Large Business of the Year category. The finalists, main partners, category and associate sponsors, judges and guests...
There is a County Court in every major town and city in England and Wales. These civil courts deal with a vast array of cases such as those involving breach of contract, negligence, accidents, consumer disputes, debt, land disputes, landlord and tenant...
Chattertons Solicitors and Wealth Management were delighted to again be a sponsor of the Lincoln Longwool Society’s Annual Show and Sale at the Heckington Show on Sunday 31 July 2022. Founded in 1892 by a group of celebrated Lincoln Ram breeders,...
We are delighted to announce that Chattertons Solicitors and Wealth Management were awarded a Highly Commended certificate in recognition of our regular maintenance and presentation of 28 Wide Bargate, Boston office . The certificate was presented by Matt...
Chattertons were delighted to again be a sponsor of the Newark Business Awards , with a prestigious gala dinner at Newark Showground on Friday, June 10, 2022. The event brings together local decision makers and businesses from across the area to celebrate...
Last weekend (20-22 May 2022), Sian Blackman and Louise Edmonds, who are both based at Chattertons Lincoln office , took part in LawNet’s Langdale Pikes Challenge. Each year LawNet , the UK and Ireland's leading network of independent law...
The Stroke Association is a charity that supports people to rebuild their lives after suffering from a stroke. They are there to provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to ensure people who are affected by stroke get the best care and...
Chattertons Solicitors and Wealth Management volunteers proudly supported The Buddy Bag Foundation by successfully completing the ‘BBF Challenge Box’. The Buddy Bag Foundation was created in response to the rising number of children who...
The New Lawnet Spring / Summer 2022 Business First Magazine is out now! We are delighted to have three articles featured, provided by Danielle Lister, Michelle Cox and Ketan Mistry. This edition is full of ideas for improving your company's fortunes...
David Chambers, the inspiration behind Chattertons Charity of the Year 2022 , took part in his 61st Parkrun on Saturday. With Beth, his daughter being home they wanted to do something as a family, and this fitted the bill and at the same time raised...
Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management are delighted to announce that Claire Clarke has joined the Private Client Team as a Partner at their Stamford Office. Claire is a solicitor and full member of the Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners...
Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management launch SignVideo , a remote video relay service, for the British Sign Language (BSL) community. SignVideo was founded in 2004 by Jeff McWhinney, a well-known Deaf entrepreneur, who fought tirelessly for...
Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management are delighted to announce the appointment of family lawyer Neil Denny as Partner in the Family Law department, based at our Lincoln office. Neil brings with him over 20 years of experience as a family...
Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management have welcomed back David John as a partner to its Dispute Resolution Team. The appointment further strengthens the firms Dispute Resolution presence in Boston as David brings with him a wealth of litigation...
Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management, leading ‘Top 200’ law firm are delighted to announce 6 new partners and 6 new associates, following internal promotions. The announcement reflects the strength and depth of Chattertons talent and...
Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management have appointed May Ozga as partner to its growing commercial property team . The appointment expands the firms legal service offering and strengthens capabilities in commercial leases; and acquisitions and...
We are delighted to announce that Chattertons' Charity of the Year 2022 is The Stroke Association , a support service for people to rebuild their lives after stroke. Each year, Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management, which has eight offices...
Dedicated staff at Chattertons Solicitors and Wealth Management have raised almost £9,500 to support the Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance (LNAA). Chattertons, which has eight offices across Lincolnshire and in...
We are delighted to have recently welcomed Charlotte Corbyn to Chattertons. Charlotte specialises in Private Client matters, with a current focus on trusts and trust administration. She brings with her a broad knowledge of elderly client matters...
Chattertons Solicitors and Wealth Management are celebrating 10 years of our Charity Committee's 'Charity of the Year'. With offices in Lincolnshire and across the East Midlands, Chattertons staff nominate a charity each year to fundraise for....
Chattertons' corporate, commercial property and employment teams have advised the shareholders of SW Cars Group on their sale to Big Motoring World for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition increases Big Motoring World's number of used car...
Over the festive period our opening hours will vary until we resume business on Tuesday 4th January 2022: 23rd December 09:00 - 15:30 (Early closing) 24th December - 28th December CLOSED 29th December - 30th December ...
At the invitation of the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance service , Andrew Morley (COTY Committee Member) and Liam Chantry (Lincoln office) recently attended at the new LNAA HQ in Waddington as part of a “thank you” for fundraisers such as...
Chattertons were honoured to again be a main sponsor of the Grantham Journal Business Awards 2021, which took place on Friday, November 12. After months of anticipation, the finalists, main partners, category and associate sponsors, judges and guests...
Chattertons Solicitors are delighted to announce the appointment of experienced lawyer, Carrie Clewes. Carrie specialises in assisting a wide range of clients who wish to bring claims for discrimination, harassment and victimisation. Claims can be...
The Autumn/ Winter 2021 instalment of Business First magazine is available now and we are very pleased, Danielle Lister, partner and head of Employment Law has an article featured on page 14. We are able to contribute to and share this twice yearly,...
We are delighted to announce Luanne Morton – Family law solicitor, who deals with family law matters at our Newark office , will also now be on hand to lend her expertise on a wide range of family law matters at Chattertons' Lincoln office...
Chattertons were honoured to again be a main sponsor of the Rutland and Stamford Mercury Business Awards 2021, which took place on Friday, October 15. After months of anticipation, the finalists, main partners, category and associate sponsors, judges and...
Chattertons were honoured to again be a sponsor of Newark's Business Awards, which this year returned to the Newark Showground for a gala dinner and ceremony on Friday, 24 th September. The awards are a testament to all our local businesses who...
We are having a fitness fortnight for The Lincolnshire And Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust It has become somewhat of a tradition for Chattertons' employees, their friends and family to take part in an annual walk to raise money...
Chattertons are proud to reveal our new look family law team, who will be on hand to lend their expertise on a wide range of family law matters from our offices in Boston , Bourne , Grantham , Horncastle , Lincoln , London , Newark , Sleaford , ...
As part of our commitment to renewable and sustainable goals, we are delighted to announce Chattertons have signed up for 100% clean, fully accredited renewable electricity with SSE Green Electricity . Commencing 1st August, all Chattertons owned buildings...
Chattertons are pleased to announce the digital edition of our 'Business First' publication for Spring - Summer 2021. Reasons to be (a little more) cheerful... We’re moving forward on the roadmap out of lockdown – even...
Chattertons are proud to announce that they have recently acted for their long-standing clients in the leisure and recreation sector, UK Piers Limited and Skegness Pier Co Limited, on their sale of Skegness Pier. Skegness Pier Co Limited was incorporated...
In a world where so much information is available freely online, do you still need the advice of a lawyer? A simple Google search of your legal problems can provide thousands of relevant articles, and perhaps a friend has shared information on social media...
Each year we raise funds for a local charity nominated by our staff. In the past we have supported various charities, including; St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, The RSPCA and most recently our 2020 Charity of the year the Lincolnshire and...
Over the festive period our opening hours will vary until we resume business on Monday, January 4th 2021: 23rd December 9am - 3.30pm (Early closing) 24th December - 28th December CLOSED 29th December - 30th December By...
Chattertons has been revealed as one of the UK’s top 200 law firms by The Lawyer . Our firm is one of 8 new entrants to the list for 2020 after a strong financial year – revenue for the period ending 30 th April 2020 was up by 27% from...
Chattertons were honoured to again be a sponsor of Newark's Business Awards, which this year took place virtually on Friday, 11 th December. The awards are a testament to all our local businesses who consistently show dedication to their staff and...
Chattertons talented legal team is going from strength to strength, with four new lawyers joining our Newark office . The new members of our Newark legal team are: Luanne Morton – Family law solicitor who is moving from our Lincoln office . Adam...
Welcome to the 'new normal'... Gosh, did that really happen? And what's next on the horizon? In this packed Business First edition we take a grounded approach to exploring how you can take on a future not only reshaped by the pandemic - but the...
The safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. During the second national lockdown we will continue to adhere to Government guidelines to help combat the spread of the virus. Chattertons remains open for business although our doors will be...
We are delighted to announce that one of Boston's oldest law firms, Morley Brown Howden (MBH), merged with Chattertons Solicitors and Wealth Management on 30 th September 2020. Paul Howden and his son Daniel along with all the team of MBH have joined...
Chattertons' is once again supporting Boston's Outdoor Cinema, which is screening Mamma Mia! The Movie on Saturday, 12th September, Central Park, Boston. Don't miss out! For more information and to grab your tickets: ...
Even lockdown and social distancing won’t stop Chattertons’ staff, family and friends raising funds for our Charity of the Year 2020, The Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance! Instead of our traditional single big sponsored...
Chattertons Solicitors are delighted to confirm the expansion of their specialist Contentious Private Client team based in Newark. Newly qualified Solicitor Fiona McLeish who has been training with the firm over the last eighteen months has joined Associate...
We are pleased to announce that our offices will be open from Monday 15 th June 2020. We will be welcoming clients back on a pre-booked appointment basis for now to make sure that we can manage the number of people in our offices. We have implemented...
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COVID-19 CLIENT NOTICE Chattertons are open and we are working hard to provide our usual high standard of service to our clients. We are now able to see clients for essential meetings, by appointment only. Most of our advisors are working...
Chattertons Solicitors are open for business. However we are following government recommendations and would encourage you not to visit any of our offices except by prior arrangement. We are closely monitoring the developments of COVID-19 and are...
We are proud to support vital services to local charities which impact us all and this year we will be supporting the incredible Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance. Our first official charity event of the year will be our Charity Quiz held...
Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance is the Chattertons 2020 Charity of the Year We are pleased to announce that Chattertons Charity of the Year 2020 is the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance, one of the UK's leading Helicopter...
From everyone here at Chattertons, we would like to wish all of our clients and business associates a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Over the festive period our opening hours will vary until we resume business as usual on Tuesday 2nd...
Chattertons are celebrating a fruitful end of the year after acquiring another Lincolnshire law firm, combining more than 350 years of legal history in the county. Merging with Andrew & Co Solicitors, Chattertons have bolstered their staff by 25 per...
Networking professionals given ‘paws for thought’ Four-legged friends looking for their forever home took centre stage at the Ladies Time 2 Chatt event at the Newark office last month where guests were greeted by two kittens and a dog in need...
This time last year we were all frantically getting ready for GDPR making sure our policies and procedures were compliant and everything was in place ready for 25th May 2018. A year on has it all gone quiet? Not at Chattertons! Data protection is not a...
For the third year in a row, Chattertons Solicitors and Wealth Management are taking on a walking challenge to raise money for their charity of the year, the RSPCA. Last year saw staff, family and friends tackle two sections of the Viking Way. This year the...
Chattertons Solicitors and Wealth Management have been working towards being Dementia Friendly since 2017 and all of their staff have been trained as Dementia Friends by their in house Dementia Friends Champions. As part of their commitment to helping people...
On Saturday 8 th September 34 representatives from Chattertons Legal Services Ltd and Chattertons Wealth Management Ltd will be embarking on a 50 mile walk to raise money for their charity of the year MIND. One team will set out from Tealby to complete the...
Chattertons solicitors are proud to announce that as part of the 100 years of women’s suffrage celebrations, we recently sponsored a debating competition for local schools, organised by the MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham, Dr Caroline...
A leading chain of Lincolnshire solicitors has been named as “One to Watch” in this year’s Sunday Times survey of the 100 best companies to work for. Staff at Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management, which has eight branches across...
A local law firm continues to expand as another new recruit joins their team in Boston. Rachael Butler joined a Family Law department as a Solicitor specialising in divorce and financial aspects. She will mainly cover Boston and Spalding offices. Rachael...
On the back of a very successful fundraising trip to complete the Yorkshire Three Peaks in September 2017, Chattertons staff, family & friends are set to tackle two sections of the Viking Way to raise money for their charity of the year, MIND. On 8 th ...
A local law firm continues to expand as another new recruit joins their team in Newark. Nicola Parr brings a wealth of experience to her new role as an Associate Solicitor specialising in Personal and Business Dispute Resolution. Nicola qualified in 2001...
Staff at a leading chain of Lincolnshire solicitors hope they have “made a difference” to the lives of people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s, having raised more than £11,000 for charity. Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth...
In May 2017, Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management achieved their “Working to become Dementia Friendly” accreditation from the Alzheimer’s Society. Every year our staff have the opportunity to nominate and vote for the charity...
Cake, refreshments and free legal advice are on offer at a series of coffee mornings taking place at a number of our offices in May in conjunction with Dementia Awareness Week. We are opening the doors of our Grantham, Spalding, Lincoln, Stamford and Boston...
The February Employee of the Month award was presented to Hayden Burton who is based at our Spalding office. Hayden is a Legal Support Assistant and has been working with the company for 9 months, alongside his work Hayden has been studying Level 3 in...
He said this budget prepares us for Brexit, gives greater opportunity to the future and makes the economy more robust. Time will tell… Changes for you Top 1% of taxpayers, pay 27% of the income tax. After lots of talk around National Insurance Phil...
A new initiative at Chattertons Solicitors and Wealth Management has got off to a great start as Boston employee wins the first employee of the month award. The Support Staff Employee of the Month scheme was introduced in January of this year to...
Our team worked hard throughout 2016 fundraising for our Charity of the Year, The Brain Tumour Charity, and celebrations are in order for the fantastic amount of money our employees and supporters raised last year. £6,133.92 was...
He has steered the people of Spalding through the legal pitfalls for 40 years. House purchases and sales, divorces and disputes, Patrick Skells (61) has dealt with them all during his time in the profession. Patrick says: “The legal problems may be...
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Picture: Chattertons Chairman, Patrick Cordingley welcoming delegates to the Lincolnshire Economic Forum Chattertons Solicitors and Wealth Management were pleased to sponsor the Lincolnshire Economic Forum held at the Double Tree by Hilton, Lincoln on...
Chattertons were delighted to welcome the first female Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, The Rt. Hon Elizabeth Truss MP to their Sleaford office on Friday 18th November 2016. The Lord Chancellor joined Chattertons...
One week after the announcement of a new Partner, Chattertons is delighted to confirm that both Alice Morgan and Dan Fellows have received promotion to become Associates with the company. Alice qualified and practiced in Scotland before converting to...
The Directors of Chattertons Solicitors are pleased to announce that with immediate effect Melissa Thompson has been appointed as a Partner in the Company. Melissa joined Chattertons in 2005 and trained with former Senior Partner, Peter...
Chattertons is delighted to announce that it has today received notification from The Good Web Guide that chattertons.com has been shortlisted in the National awards for Corporate Website of the Year 2016 and National Website of the Year 2016. ...
As Government Ministers give the green light to build a third runway at Heathrow and adopt the plan as recommended by the Airports Commission in 2015, Chattertons Solicitors takes a closer look at the compulsory purchase order scheme proposed by the...
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Following on from a series of successful sponsored concerts 'Music in Quiet Places' that have taken place throughout the Summer in South Kesteven, Chattertons is pleased to confirm sponsorship of the Red Priest concert on Thursday 22nd September...
Chattertons has welcomed the arrival of Chestnut Homes’ Construction Baron in their Lincoln office. The Baron took pride of place on the Baron’s Charter Trail in Lincoln during June 2015 and has since toured the County most recently spending...
Chattertons are delighted to welcome local veterinary surgeon and author Julian Earl on their stand at the 2016 Heckington Show where he will be signing copies of his new book 'Cows in Trees'. Come and meet Julian on the Chattertons stand between...
Chattertons were delighted to support the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society at the 132nd Lincolnshire Show through sponsorship of The Chattertons Arena. Competitors attended the show from all over the UK to compete in the working hunter classes leading to...
The Partners and Staff of Chattertons have reason to celebrate with the appointment of a new Partner at the Boston office coinciding with the opening of a refurbished reception and the introduction of a completely new brand for the firm. Solicitor, Alex...
Chattertons supports the current CAN THE SPAM Campaign run by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). At some time, we will all have received a phone call or text trying to persuade us to claim compensation for an injury, often when we are not...
The European Cup 2016 is set to take place between Friday 10 June and Sunday 10 July. Many of the games, including one between England and Wales, are being played during the working day. Large sporting events can often throw up a number of tricky issues for...
Chattertons, the leading regional law firm and wealth management provider has confirmed its sponsorship of the 2016 Music in Quiet Places series of concerts. The concert series commences on Thursday 2nd June at 7.30pm at St. Andrew’s Church, Irnham...
Chattertons acquires Henry Thompson & Sons (Grantham) LLP Solicitors. On Thursday 31st March 2016 the practice of Henry Thompson & Sons (Grantham) LLP was acquired by Chattertons following the retirement of Susan Bukraba and John Elliott. ...
The Six Nations disciplinary hearing for English rugby player, Joe Marler, has resulted in a surprising decision. Following a previous on-field altercation, many thought Marler would be banned from playing Sunday’s finale in Paris. During the...
A summary of this year's Budget is now available on our dedicated Budget Focus Website providing informative comments to help you assess how the changes will affect you personally. Follow this link to open Budget Focus 2016: ...
Within his Budget speech on 16 March, Chancellor George Osborne announced a measure aimed at removing any tax advantage for those working on behalf of public sector organisations via a personal service company (PSC). The term personal service company...
Staff at local law firm, Chattertons Solicitors, took part in The Brain Tumour Charity’s annual Bandanas for Brain Tumours Day. Over 70 members of staff chose to buy an official bandana from the Charity, whilst others wore their own and donated anyway....
Putting your house on the market this Spring? If so, please contact us as soon as you do, or ideally even before you instruct an estate agent. Doing so can save you time and money and should make the process of moving house less stressful. The process of...
Chattertons Solicitors is proud to be supporting the Children of Courage Awards once again, being held at the Urban Hotel, Grantham on Wednesday 9th March. Chattertons has sponsored the award ceremony since it was established five years ago. The...
With effect from Thursday 31st March 2016 the practice of Henry Thompson & Son (Grantham) LLP Solicitors will be acquired by Chattertons following the retirement of Susan Bukraba and John Elliott. Chattertons is one of the largest providers of...
Cash ISA and deposit rates are at an all-time low. Whilst depositors have the comfort of minimal risk, many accounts are not even paying 1%pa. There is nevertheless still a risk with deposits and that is an inflation risk. If the interest rate being paid is...
Many people feel that the end of January is something of a calendar milestone as the darkest days of winter finally seem to be getting left behind and spring is another month closer. However, 31 January is also the final date for the submission of Self...
Chattertons Solicitors invite you to a fun, sociable and competitive evening of ten-pin bowling where you can socialise with colleagues, network with local professionals and help raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity. All profits from evening will...
Local law firm, Chattertons Solicitors is delighted to have raised £14,181.74 for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, the Firm’s Charity of the Year for 2015. Throughout the year the Charity Committee and the staff at Chattertons have been...
In financial services we have many conversations with pension providers as part of our day to day work. With the changing rules around pensions, the providers are getting more concerned about how they process death benefits from a pension. We have...
Join Chattertons Solicitors at their fun filled Charity Quiz Night on Thursday 21st January 2016 at the Grantham Cricket Club. The evening will be in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity to help them to continue their inspiring work and allow you to socialise,...
Reports have been appearing in the press that the Government may announce measures to tighten up tax rules for personal service companies in its Autumn Statement on 25 November. The term ‘personal service company’ is not clearly defined, but...
Making a Will is something that many people think about, but never get around to doing. You might feel that making a Will is only for the elderly, but the reality is that nobody can predict what life will bring. If you want to ensure that your...
If one party to a divorce owns a business it is important for both spouses to know how the value of the business will be viewed by the court and what the options are for dealing with this asset. Liz Graham, Head of the Family Law department,...
Many of you will know already about the death of our colleague and friend, Sophie Attfield. Sophie passed away on Sunday 27th September after a long illness. Sophie joined the Firm on 1 October 2005 as a specialist employment solicitor,...
Since 1st October 2008, landlords have been legally required to provide copies of an Energy Performance Certificate to potential tenants. An EPC tells a landlord and prospective tenants how energy efficient a rental property is on a scale of A-G, with A...
From 1st October 2015, residential tenants must be given additional information. Landlords who fail to comply could face serious sanctions. The Assured Shorthold Tenancy Notices and Prescribed Requirements (England) Regulations 2015 were laid before...
A unique F1 Experience Evening and Charity Auction raised £7,275.00 for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice on Friday. The event was held at the Dower House Hotel in Woodhall Spa and was organised by Chattertons Solicitors. The evening started with a...
We are pleased to announce that we have raised £7,275.00 for our 'Charity of the Year' St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice. Our thanks go to auctioneer Colin Young from Golding Young & Mawer, Melvyn Prior, Stuart Wilde Photography and everyone...
To bid for this amazing prize please go to Golding Young & Mawer and place your bid before 12 noon on Friday. No 15 out of 100. ...
Bidding is open – spend a night in this amazing luxury motorhome which once belonged to Jenson Button. The motorhome will be taken to Langar Hall in Nottinghamshire, where, as part of your package you will...
To bid for any of these fantastic prizes click here Framed polo shirt signed by reigning F1 world champion, Lewis Hamilton A signed Jenson Button limited edition helmet (no 15 out of 100) with showcase VIP Tour of Red Bull Racing facilities for...
After qualifying as a solicitor in 2008, Dan practised at a firm in Nottingham for 6 years before joining the Wills, Trusts and Probate team at Chattertons in 2015. He specialises in estate administration, inheritance tax planning, advice for the elderly,...
Nick qualified as a solicitor in 2008. He deals with a wide range of Family matters including divorce and financial disputes, pre-nuptial agreements, Schedule 1 applications, child custody disputes as well as advising cohabitees on relationship breakdown and...
The number of people seeking financial orders to obtain more money from their ex-spouses after divorce has more than doubled in a year. Records reveal that the number of claims rose from 14,690 in 2013 to 29,060 in 2014. The high profile case of Wyatt v...
Over the past 6 months there have been a number of significant developments, giving certain employees increased rights to holiday pay. On 4 November 2014 the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) made a landmark decision in Bear Scotland Ltd...
A mother was recently awarded damages on behalf of her son, where doctors failed to warn her about the risk of her baby being injured if she had a natural birth. The mother, who was of small stature and suffered from diabetes, was assessed as having a...
The recent case of R v TJC [2015] is a stark reminder that attorneys who fail to maintain records of how funds have been spent risk criminal prosecution. In this case, an attorney had been appointed under a Lasting Power of Attorney...
This will be a truly unique event to raise money for our Charity of the Year, St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice. This black tie event will start at 7pm with a champagne and canapés reception along with live music. During this time...
“Promise made – promise delivered” was how George Osborne summed up the new inheritance tax (IHT) main residence nil rate band (MRNRB) in his July 2015 Budget speech. The press reported that up to £1m could now be left free of IHT to...
We are pleased to announce that our main speaker at this unique F1 Experience evening will be Marc Priestley . Marc worked as an F1 race mechanic and was a member of the pitstop crew for McLaren Racing for almost a decade. He has worked...
Any type of litigation can be complicated and stressful. So are Small Claims really that simple that anybody can deal with them? It is a common misconception that there is a separate ‘Small Claims Court’. In fact, Small Claims are handled by...
Whether you’ve had a car accident , an accident at work or suffered personal injury in any other way, we’re here to help. Paul Smith is Head of the Personal Injury Team and along with other members of the team is a...
Despite a relationship lasting over 30 years, the Court of Appeal has decided that - in the absence of any clear intention to share property ownership - a cohabitee was not entitled to anything. In Curran v Collins , Mr Collins and Ms Curran...
Chattertons have appointed a new partner who is returning to her roots in the area. Boston raised Desley Sherwin has joined Chattertons in their Dispute Resolution and Employment departments. Desley has family...
The Chattertons Stamford office has recently welcomed a new solicitor to their Family Law department. Nick Robertshaw, who qualified in 2008, will be dealing with a wide range of Family matters at Chattertons Solicitors; including...
Jo Chidlow qualified as a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 2003 before joining Chattertons Solicitors the following year to pursue a career in FamilyLaw. Working in Sleaford, Jo deals with a full range of family...
Are you aware that the Equality Act affects you if you sell goods or deliver services to the public? Your company should offer fair prices and services to all of its customers. A service provider is prohibited from discriminating against a person with a...
Are you or your business struggling to receive payment of debts owed to you? Does someone owe you money who you are no longer able to trace? Our Debt Recovery Department aim to take the stress out of bad debt. We can collect debts in the UK and...
Does your business have an up to date email and social media policy? Have you been relying on the same policy for many years? As social media use is on the rise and thousands of emails are exchanged everyday, it may be time to ensure your policy is modern...
Friday 15th May 2015 will mark the International Day of Families which was inaugurated in 1993 by the UN to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families....
Do you own or occupy premises? Are you aware of your duty of care to all visitors whether they are lawful or trespassers? If someone is injured, you could face a claim for compensation. The Occupiers Liability Act 1957 applies to owners and occupiers of...
Do you rent out residential or commercial property? Are you aware of the new energy efficiency rules being introduced from April 2018? Failing to comply with the new laws could affect your property’s value and marketability. Energy Performance...
The Chattertons Grantham office has recently welcomed a Family Law Solicitor to their team. Liz Graham , who has been with Chattertons Solicitors since 2010, is a partner at the firm and Head of the Family Department. Liz has...
The most radical pension changes in almost a century were introduced on 6th April 2015. Pension Freedom Most pension investors aged at least 55 now have total freedom over how they take an income or lump sum from their pension. They...
Do you own a business? Have you paid your employees or directors any benefits or expenses in the past year? If so, you may need to consider whether you have any reporting obligations as the current tax year draws to an end. Taxable expenses and benefits...
We have reviewed the detailed Budget information and have put together a snapshot of the measures that we believe will have most impact and relevance to our clients. It has been indicated that further legislation applying to a variety of taxes will be...
Are you a Landlord of a rented property? Have your tenants left without settling outstanding water debts? It is the responsibility of a tenant to settle any outstanding water bills before leaving rented accommodation however customers are not obliged to...
From 6th April 2015 married couples and civil partners will be able to transfer up to £1,060 of their personal tax allowance to their spouse or civil partner, thus reducing the tax bill for the recipient by £212. To be...
With rising property prices, far more people are feeling the burden of Inheritance Tax (“IHT”). IHT is charged on the value of your estate exceeding the nil-rate band (“NRB”). The NRB has been frozen at £325,000...
Are you or your business owed any debts? Do you have debts you are struggling to pay? With an ever-changing economy, the problem of debt is never far away. There has been a recent focus on how debts are affecting both businesses and individuals....
Homeowners who don’t get a survey are left with an average of £5,750 in repair bills, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Nearly a third of homebuyers fail to commission a survey and a fifth end up with homes they...
Many people don’t realise that the act of marriage causes any existing Will of the husband and wife to be automatically revoked. They should therefore consider as soon as possible after the marriage (or preferably before) whether they need...
This year we are raising money for the Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bikes by having a Christmas Jumper Day! Take a look at some of the brilliant pictures from across the firm… ...
According to figures released by the High Court, claims for mishandling estates have more than tripled over the past year. The claims range from the theft of assets by executors to fraudulent distribution of assets to favour certain beneficiaries over others...
Economic Stats Govt Deficit (% of GDP) Govt. Deficit (£ billion) Welfare Cap (£ billion) 2014-15 3.0% 2.7% 91.3 2015-16 2.4% 2.2% 75.9 119.7 2016-17 2.2% 0.5% 14.5 122.3 2017-18 ...
The Autumn Statement is due today at around 12:00 after Prime Minister’s questions and you can follow our live Twitter feed @ChattertonsLaw from 11.00 onwards. The main thrust of Mr. Osbourne’s rhetoric has been shared with the...
If you are an experienced Landlord , considering an investment property, or wishing to find out more about residential letting this is a date for your diary. Chattertons McKinnells & Mundys Estate Agents jointly host this FREE event...
Local law firm, Chattertons, are pleased to welcome a new solicitor to their Commercial and Agricultural Property department in Horncastle. Matthew Worley, who recently completed his training contract, grew up in Lincolnshire and...
Chattertons Solicitors invite you to our fun-filled charity quiz night to raise money for the St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice. The evening will not only help the hospice continue with their inspiring work but allow you to socialise, relax and most...
We are pleased to announce that all of our September intake trainee solicitors have received excellent Legal Practice Course exam results. Florence Gardner, Sarah Moxon and Emma Johnson all graduated in Law before studying the Legal...
The decision in the case of Wilkinson v Downton (1897) first established the principle of intentionally causing mental suffering when a practical joker told a woman that her husband had had a serious accident and broken both his legs and that she...
The latest stage of the Government’s relentless attack on the perceived “compensation culture” came into force on 1 October this year. Swingeing reductions in the level of fees recoverable by injured Claimants from insurers for the cost of...
Much attention has recently been paid to how the Treasury is responding to significant public disquiet on the issue of tax avoidance by big companies. Carolyn Byrne of Chattertons Solicitors said, “HM Revenue & Customs new aggressive...
We have been following the adventures of India Freeman, a local cricketer with big ambitions. Her passion and determination have taken her across the world to New Zealand where she played as part of the Under 20’s Indoor cricket team in the world cup. ...
New laws simplifying what happens when someone dies without leaving a will came into force on 1st October this year. Robert Webb, Partner and Head of the Wills, Trust and Probate department at Chattertons said, “The changes to the law are...
India Freeman and her team mates won their first friendly match against Wellington’s under 20’s team last night! Having ventured to New Zealand as part of the under 20’s England cricket team India has been acclimatising over the past week...
Chattertons catch up with India and her team mates as they venture to New Zealand to play for the Under 20’s England Cricket Team. Since starting their adventures after a 10 hour journey and stop offs in Dubai and Sydney the team have been stuck in a...
At Chattertons we are aware that buying your first home is a very significant turning point in your life. You will probably have dreamt of owning your own home for years, have possibly been scrimping and saving for years to raise the all important deposit...
Throughout the year we have attended shows across the county including, Heckington, Flintham, Spilsby, Woodhall and The Lincolnshire Show. Our prize draw entry box has travelled with us to all of these events and the winner has been drawn! We are pleased...
Local legal firm, Chattertons, are pleased to welcome a new Solicitor to their Commercial Conveyancing Department in Horncastle. David Chambers has recently joined the firm bringing with him over twenty five years of experience in dealing with commercial...
Chattertons are pleased to welcome Stuart Newell to their expanding Corporate and Commercial Law department. Stuart has over 20 years’ experience and a strong background in dealing with a wide range of commercial clients including banks and building...
Chattertons appoints 3 new partners, Jonathan Blythe, Stephen Fielding and Paula Hurst. The firm also welcomes Tax Manager Carolyn Byrne, Solicitors Stuart Newell, Anna Howat & David Chambers, Chartered Legal Executive Louise Gregory and trainee...
Local law firm Chattertons Solicitors are pleased to announce the appointment of a new partner at the firm, Jonathan Blythe . Jonathan handles all aspects of Commercial work with a particular interest in Commercial Property and Agricultural Law. ...
The Lincoln office of Chattertons McKinnells has seen many exciting changes over the past year and is now pleased to welcome the appointment of a new partner at the firm, Stephen Fielding . Working in the property department Stephen acts on behalf of...
This year the Boston Business Awards dinner will take place on Thursday 27th November at the Princess Royal Sports Arena, Boston where there will be a 4 course dinner served before the awards ceremony takes place. The categories for 2014 are; New Business...
Have you been cold called about the planning of your estate? Do you need to create a Will but aren’t quite sure where to go or whether to see a solicitor? The answer is YES you do. Concern is growing after a recent rise in cold callers claiming to...
Lincolnshire cricketer, India Freeman is embarking on the journey of a lifetime this October. Chattertons Solicitors are proud to support this journey which she hopes is the beginning of her road to becoming part of the England Women’s Cricket Team....
Domestic abuse laws could be changed to include emotional and psychological harm by a partner within a relationship. On Wednesday the Government began to look at strengthening the law by changing the definition of domestic abuse. New laws would explicitly...
Jayne Harrison, Head of Employment at Chattertons, is holding an ‘Employers obligations’ workshop at our Grantham office on Thursday 18th September. The usual price for this event is £10. To attend the workshop absolutely FREE simply like...
Children will be given a greater voice in the family justice system so that they can tell judges how they feel and what they think about the family disputes in which they are involved. Liz Graham , a partner and head of the Family Department at...
Do you belong to a group, a social club or an association? Would you like us to come and talk to you about any key legal subject free of charge? Our specialist teams have a wealth of experience and knowledge which they would like to share with you. Subjects...
Chattertons Solicitors are proud to sponsor the ‘Business Person of the Year’ award at this years Newark Business Awards which will be held at Kelham Hall on Tuesday 1st December 2014. The evening is a fantastic opportunity to socialise with...
As part of the Gravity Fields festival in Grantham a moveable feast is taking place on Thursday 25th September. The evening will begin with a drinks reception, sponsored by Chattertons, at the Angel and Royal. The night will then take the guests on a...
Chattertons Solicitors are proud to sponsor the ‘Business of the Year’ award at this years Boston Business Awards. The awards evening will be held on Thursday 27th November at the Princess Royal Sports Arena, where there is plenty of parking. The...
The Supreme Court ruled recently that damages could not be awarded to a disabled passenger for distress and injury to feelings caused during air travel. The claimant in this case was severely disabled and a permanent wheel-chair user. On booking flights for...
Tuesday night saw a comprehensive victory for the Chattertons Cricket Team against Moore Thompson Accountants of Spalding. A nine wicket victory was fully deserved with a good all round team performance. Having won the toss Moore Thompson chose to bat....
We invite you to join us for our Charity Scalextric Night in Spalding on Thursday 2nd October at Spalding Scalextric. £25 per person includes 8 games and food. All monies raised will go to LEBBS. Please contact Emily on 01636 673731 or e mail ...
As a landlord of residential property you have certain responsibilities when it comes to protecting your tenant’s deposit. Failing to do so can result in hefty pay-outs or not being able to get possession when you want to, so make sure you are...
On Thursday 26th June three members of staff from our Lincoln office embarked on a 100 mile bike ride for charity. Having not cycled this distance before it was set to be a challenge but in true Chattertons spirit we knew we could trust in them to persevere....
Victoria Reeds qualified as a solicitor in 2012 after completing her training contract with Chattertons. After studying in Kent, Leeds and Leicester Victoria went on to work for large national law firms in Manchester and London before relocating to...
Whiplash claims are on the rise, fact or fiction? Despite what many people may think this statement is untrue but as claims decrease insurers and the government are introducing new measures to clamp down on fraudulent claims. The most common type of injury...
On Wednesday 11th June we donated 1000 pencils to one of the schools local to our Newark office, Flintham Primary School, we hope they enjoy using them! ...
The 2014 World Cup started on Thursday 12 June and will finish on Sunday 13 July. This means that 64 matches are being played over the course of the competition. But is this going to cause you a problem as an employer? It is likely that some of your...
Stuart Newell has recently joined our corporate commercial department. Having served a wide range of commercial clients, including banks, building societies, property developers and house-builders, Stuart will be able to use his experience and knowledge...
Some of the staff from the Lincoln office met former West Indies cricket player, Sir Garfield Sobers, on Friday. He is considered to be one of cricket’s greatest all-rounders and the team were thrilled to meet him. ...
Age may be just a number, but for some employees it does not feel that way. The Equality Act 2010 has made it unlawful to discriminate, harass or victimise an employee because of their age, make sure you and your employees know where to draw the line. In...
Tenants should take note of a Court of Appeal decision that emphasises the need to pay close attention to all the requirements of a break clause, including the formal requirements, and to follow them precisely. The court held that a notice purporting to...
One of our employment specialists, James Hazel hosted a seminar at our Lincoln office regarding the Equality Act today. His intimate approach proved to be popular with the delegates and the positive feedback was great! Here are some of the comments… ...
Today we visited Elston Primary School to donate 1000 pencils. Having received a batch of our pencils in the wrong colour we thought who better to benefit than the local children, we hope they enjoy them!...
Come along and join us at the Rotary Skittles evening. You can either bring your own team (3) or can allocate you to a team on the night. When - Friday 13 June Time - 6.45pm for a 7pm start Where - Chattertons Solicitors, Newark Cost -...
Watch this space to find out how much the girls raised when they ran the Race For Life! ...
What are the financial implications for you if you have decided to separate or divorce? Here are some ideas for making sure that you are prepared... For many couples considering a permanent separation, not only is there the divorce itself to deal with, but...
Do you understand who can make a claim if they have been cut out of an inheritance and how to go about these proceedings? Introduction Section 1 of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“the Act”) allows certain...
Buying a house is probably the biggest single investment you will ever make financially. Read our thirteen top tips to help you avoid buying something that turns out to be a “money pit”! TIP ONE Never buy unseen. The more often you view a...
Do you own a business or work for the minimum wage? Make sure you are aware of changes to the national minimum wage enforcement policy. The Department for Business Innovation & Skills’ (BIS) has updated its policy on the national minimum wage...
Is a neighbour or business causing you problems? The principles of private nuisance have recently changed so make sure you know your rights. The Supreme Court has recently delivered an important judgment on the principles of private nuisance. The case...
Chattertons lost their grip on the Duncan & Toplis trophy in a match played at Gorse Lane, Grantham on the evening of 13 May. A delayed start due to rain saw the match format change from a 20-20 format to each side bowling 12 eight ball overs. Having...
David Young is delighted to have joined Chattertons Mckinnells. David originally worked in the retail, banking and hospitality sectors before deciding to prastice law. David underwent his legal training with a well known Lincolnshire firm. David then took up...
Chattertons will be hosting a charity bowling evening on Thursday 10th July at the Lincoln Bowl in Washingborough. The event will raise money for our charity of the year, LEBBS, Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bike Service. To enter please complete and...
We invite you to join us for our Charity Bowling Evening in Lincoln on Thursday 10th July at the Lincoln Bowl, Washingborough. £50 per team of 3 including shoes, 2 games and buffet. All monies raised will go to LEBBS. Please contact Emily on...
Are you going to the Lincolnshire Show? If so why not come along to our marquee on 5th Avenue, Ringside and join us for refreshments. Here at Chattertons we do not shy away from change or adventure as we welcome Kelham Hall to join us on both...
Do you worry about losing your home to pay for future care? Fear not as the government and UK insurance industry are changing the way you can prepare for your care needs. By understanding and planning for long term care costs you will be able to ensure the...
Are you aware of Government changes to main residence relief also known as PPR? From April 2014 relief will only be available for 18 months as apposed to the current period of 3 years. For Capital Gains Tax purposes the Government are adapting the current...
Should you be recording your interviews and disciplinary hearings? Do you know how secret recordings stand up in court? Recent cases have seen recordings made in secret used as evidence in court. However there are certain sanctions to control these...
The UK court of Appeal has ruled that general accountants are under no obligation to advise clients to enter aggressive tax avoidance schemes. Hossein Mehjoo came to Britain from Iran at the age of 12 and was granted asylum in 1982. After a successful...
The judge in a nuisance case in relation to noise generated by a local business raised some very interesting issues which could have relevance to those considering similar types of action. In this case, a local resident complained about noise nuisance from...
Robert Clark presented the Green Achievement Award to the winners 'Blue Castle' at the Grantham Business Awards on Wednesday night. It was an excellent evening show casing Grantham’s Business Community. ...
Richard Ludlow, Jonathan Blythe and Tristy Pateman from our Stamford office took part in the Handelsbanken Charity Bowling, raising £2,500.50 for Barnardo's. ...
Are you worried about your property being used for fraudulent purposes? The Land Registry now has a free service to help you. The Land Registry has launched a property alert service in a bid to fight property fraud. The new service allows owners to...
Do you benefit from Principal Private Residence Relief? If so, the Government has announced restrictions to become effective in April. The Government has announced restrictions on main residence relief for Capital Gains Tax purposes. The relief is generally...
Have you used the new postcode information service yet which covers your area? A free-to-use UK postcode information service has been launched which can be used by prospective buyers to find out large volumes of information about a locality before they even...
If you find yourself going to court for whatever reason, make sure you have complied with all the regulations as it may be a costly error if you have not. The Courts have traditionally been fairly relaxed about compliance with Court Orders and time limits....
Would secret recordings in a disciplinary hearing stand up in court if the case went that far? In the Amwell View School Governors v Dogherty case, a teacher was dismissed for gross misconduct. She claimed unfair dismissal and produced private tape...
Does your business occupy a property with a value of less than £12,000? If so, you could be entitled to Business Rate Relief until 31 March 2015. An amendment to The Non-Domestic Rating Small Business Rate Relief has been made and came into force on...
Are you thinking of moving house? Don’t leave your instructions to a Solicitor until after you’ve agreed a sale. Contact them when your house goes on the market. One of the UK’s largest independent estate agent networks has released...
If you live with a partner but are not married, did you know they will not receive anything if you die without a Will? A Will is a document which sets out what will happen to all your assets when you die. By making a Will, you can decide how they will be...
Do you have a boundary dispute with a neighbour? Are you unsure of exactly where the boundary line is? Boundary disputes are a major drain on both your time and finances and are best avoided. Sometimes, however, you have to take a stand and it is then that...