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The latest promotions at Chattertons

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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...

Increase in Statutory Legacy

Samantha Furey
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As of 26 th July 2023 the Statutory Legacy upon intestacy is increasing to £322,000. The Statutory Legacy is a specific sum of money given to the surviving spouse or civil partner of the deceased, who has died without a valid Will and with children. ...

Disability Discrimination guide part 2 - Duty to make reasonable adjustments

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In part 1 of our guide to disability discrimination we looked at Discrimination arising from disability .  In part  2 of the guide we examine the duty to make reasonable adjustments . Background The Equality Act 2010 ("EqA 2010")...

Employment law guide to apprenticeships

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What is an apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes, which lead to nationally recognised qualifications. They enable employers to avoid skills shortages. They also allow apprentices to develop skills by working alongside...

To what extent will a variation of contract be viewed as a dismissal?

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Sometimes during restructures, an employer offers to slot an employee into a new role as an alternative to dismissal. However, if the new role is on less favourable terms, the employee may refuse the change; in this scenario an employer will often consider...

Chattertons Announce Senior Promotions

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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...

Chattertons advises long-standing client the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust in acquisition of farmland

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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...