News - Sills & Betteridge Solicitors

Doncaster Lawyer Awarded ‘Gold Standard’ Accreditation

Nicola Davison, Legal Executive in our Doncaster Wills, Trusts & Probate team, has been recognised with national accreditation for their expertise in legal support for older and vulnerable clients, their families and carers.

New Family Procedure Rules Encourage Mediation for Separating Couples

Lisa Kellett
24 Apr 2024
Law Blog
Divorce & Separation News and Legal Updates

From 29th April 2024, changes to the Family Procedure Rules allow courts to give stronger encouragement to separating couples to resolve their disputes before going to court, as well as changing court procedures to make it easier to divert families to out-of-court dispute resolution options if exemptions are not properly claimed, or parties have not tried other options.

Commercial Property Team Welcomes New Partner

Sills & Betteridge have appointed Partner Wendy Martin to its team. Primarily based at the firm’s Marshall's Yard, Gainsborough and Hallgate, Doncaster offices, Wendy will handle the commercial property matters for a growing number of clients in the North Lincolnshire - South Yorkshire area.

Budget 2024 Update; Buying More Than One Property

The Government’s 2024 Spring Budget saw significant changes to the way property is taxed, including the imminent abolition of multiple dwelling relief. This will primarily affect investors looking to buy multiple properties at the same time, however, it could also affect you if you are buying a property that comprises more than one unit, such as a house with a distinct annex.

Family Lawyers Recognised as Resolution Accredited Specialists

Helen Derry
2 Apr 2024
Firm News
Divorce & Separation News and Legal Updates
Family Emergency

Four more members of the Family Law team at Sills & Betteridge have recently put themselves through a series of rigorous assessments and successfully qualified as Resolution Accredited Specialists.

Big Changes to Employment Law Legislation Coming This April

Our employment law solicitors outline the key changes to employment law being introduced this year.