A solicitor who joined a Warwickshire law firm straight from college has been promoted to a partner in the business. Lois Harrison started work at Blythe Liggins Solicitors in Leamington Spa at the age of 18, working as an administrative assistant opening files in the conveyancing department In 2008, she became legal secretary to Claire […]
Thousands of Runners Take on Castle to Castle Route
Thousands of runners turned out on Sunday (8th June) to take on one of Warwickshire’s most popular 10km runs, following a route between Warwick and Kenilworth Castles. Around 4,000 runners took part in the fully-booked Two Castles Run, with well-wishers turning out to cheer them on along the route. The run started at Warwick Castle […]
Two Castles Run Fully Booked for Second Year Running
Thousands of runners have signed up to take part in this year’s Two Castles Run, resulting in the popular event being fully booked for the second year running. A total of 4,000 runners have signed up for the run, which will take place on Sunday, June 8. The event starts at Warwick Castle and follows […]
Waterways Firm Makes a Splash with Marina Improvements
A waterways business has made a splash by making improvements at a Staffordshire marina which it bought last year. The Rothen Group – owned by husband and wife Ian and Charlotte Rothen – acquired Fazeley Marina, near Tamworth, in August. The company’s main business is carrying out maintenance work across the canal network and, since […]
Chance for Lawyers of the Future to Gain Valuable Work Experience
Aspiring lawyers are being given the chance to boost their CV by winning a week’s work experience at a long-established law firm in Leamington Spa. Blythe Liggins Solicitors is inviting future legal eagles to submit a short article for the chance to win a placement at its offices in Rugby Road. The competition is open […]
Leamington Lawyer gives New Year Reminder to Make or Update your Will
A Leamington Spa solicitor is urging people to make a change for the new year by prioritising making or updating their will. Jessica McDonnell, senior associate solicitor at Blythe Liggins Solicitors, says that she often hears of people thinking there is ‘no point’ in making a will as they have ‘nothing to leave behind’. But, […]
Love and Legal Agreements are in the Air this Valentine’s Day
A Leamington Spa family solicitor says she is seeing an increasing trend of couples signing pre-nuptial agreements before entering into marriage. With Valentine’s Day coming up and potential proposals in the offing, Sophia Mellor, head of family law at Blythe Liggins Solicitors, says the agreements – which pre-agree the split of the couple’s respective assets […]
Blythe Liggins are looking for a new Wills & Probate Fee Earner
Blythe Liggins is a well established and respected legal practice based in Leamington Spa. Due to expansion, we are keen to recruit an additional fee earner for our friendly and hard-working team. The ideal candidate will Have knowledge of Wills, Probate and Court of Protection work. Be responsible for dealing with clients by phone, email […]
Work Experience Competition
Would you like to win a week’s work experience at Blythe Liggins? If so, enter our competition to be in with a chance to win! Blythe Liggins invite you to write a short article to explain who or what has inspired you to pursue a career in the legal profession. Enter by 5pm on Friday […]
Julia Woodhouse, Employment Solicitor in Leamington Spa – the duty to prevent sexual harassment and the office party
What is the new duty on employers regarding sexual harassment? Employers are now required to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of workers by other workers and by third parties, such as customers or suppliers. This duty arises from The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act) Act 2023 which came into effect on 26 […]