Robertsons’ Rhian Whiting is to take on Kilimanjaro!
Rhian Whiting, our specialist in Children’s law is preparing to raise £5,000 for Cancer Research Wales by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in February 2021. One of the seven summits, Mount Kilimanjaro is the world’s tallest free-standing mountain and is the highest peak in Africa. After a trek of around 9 days, Rhian and her guided group […]
Taking back control through Mediation.
It’s natural to think that when a dispute occurs and solicitors become involved, that the only possible outcome is a costly court case, from both a financial and emotional perspective. But there is another way. Mediation is the process where, with the help of a third, neutral party, both sides can negotiate an agreed outcome […]
Wendy Hopkins joins leading Cardiff law firm Robertsons
PRESS RELEASE Leading Cardiff Law firm Robertsons has continued it expansion and cemented its position as a leading city law firm with the addition of Wendy Hopkins and Hannah Magee. The appointment of Wendy and Hannah to its family law department are significant developments in the continuing growth of Robertsons, and further the expansion of […]
Upskirting law comes into force
‘Upskirting’ is now a criminal offence in England and Wales after a woman was targeted at a music festival. Gina Martin, a 27 year old woman was a victim of ‘upskirting’, an act where an individual takes a picture under a person’s clothing without them knowing, during the British Summer Time music festival in London’s […]
A night to remember at the Cardiff Life Awards!
We were delighted to sponsor the Charity category at the Cardiff Life Awards on the 21st of March 2019. Making this our second year of sponsoring the award and event. The Cardiff Life Awards celebrate the very best of Cardiff and what this fantastic city has to offer! We had an enjoyable evening alongside many of […]
Are you seven in 10?
Do you have plans in place to cover end of life care? Because according to research collected by consumer group Which? seven in 10 British people don’t! Which? surveyed more than 3,000 participants and found that a staggering 71% of people had in fact no plans in place for life after death. From the 29% […]
Our Head of Probate ‘Steps’ Up to the Mark with Prestigious Accreditation
Robertsons Solicitors were delighted to have featured in Business News Wales following the accreditation of our Head of Wills, Probate and Trusts, Afonwy Howell-Pryce, by a prestigious society. Afonwy is now a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), known as being an exclusive body of lawyers and accountants specialising in […]
Domestic Abuse: A Landmark Legislation
In the news this week, a new ‘landmark’ legislation has been announced, that will serve comfort for victims of domestic abuse. The government has enforced new measures to better protect and support victims of domestic abuse and their families and tackle offenders. According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales, 2 million people aged […]
Coping with Christmas
Christmas is traditionally a time for families to come together and celebrate – but for many families, it can be challenging, especially for separated parents with children. For a season that’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of year, it doesn’t half come with some hiccups. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of our […]
Warning for bereaved families facing increase in ‘death tax’
Bereaved families in south Wales could be left thousands of pounds worse off, as well as out of their depth in complex probate cases, due to changes in probate fees and the way the application procedure works, a leading legal firm has warned. From this week, amendments to the way executors apply for probate in […]
Who Will care for your children?
We recently celebrated Self-Care Week and it got us thinking here at Robertsons Solicitors. Are you taking the right steps to ensure your own care is looked after? Not only that, but are you putting the rights steps in place to ensure your children are cared for should you pass away? Recent data released by […]
What is a civil partnership?
Theresa May recently announced that all couples, whether same or mixed-sex, should be entitled to the same choices in life. But what was she talking about? Shortly after her statement, the Prime Minister announced that mixed-sex couples are going to be allowed to enter into civil partnerships in England and Wales. Currently, in the UK, […]
