Parents waiting to hear if their child has got a place at their preferred secondary school on Friday March 1 are being told how to appeal if they don’t get the place they want. The national law firm Stephensons is advising parents they may be able...
The national law firm Stephensons has advised Partners Foundation on a new development of 26 supported living apartments in Lower Ince, Wigan. Partners Foundation , based in Wigan, are a not-for-profit, Registered Social Housing Landlord. With over 250...
The commercial property team at national law firm, Stephensons, has completed the acquisition of La Mancha Hall in Halsall near Southport on behalf of its client, The Secret Garden Glamping. The property, worth £1.8 million, encompasses the Grade II...
Wigan-based national law firm, Stephensons, and its clients, have made a £20,000 contribution towards the work of Wigan & Leigh Hospice. Wigan & Leigh Hospice is a charity which provides palliative and end-of-life care to people with...
The national law firm, Stephensons has appointed two new solicitors in its commercial department as demand for its expertise continues to grow. Kelly Heyworth joins Stephensons as a senior litigator in the firm’s commercial litigation team. Kelly...
The Wigan-based national law firm, Stephensons, and its clients, have made a £15,000 contribution towards supporting the vital work of local charity, The Brick. The Brick helps deliver effective solutions to address poverty and...
Stephensons has been named Family Law Firm of the Year in the North at the prestigious Family Law Awards in London. Stephensons, which has offices in Wigan, Manchester and across the North West, scooped the award in a very tough category reflecting the...
The national law firm, Stephensons, has been shortlisted in three categories for the forthcoming Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards. Victoria Gethin , Partner and head of the family department at Stephensons is nominated for Lawyer of the Year. In the...
The Wigan-based law firm, Stephensons, was a big winner at the prestigious Modern Law Conveyancing Awards. The firm was named National Conveyancing Firm of the Year and case manager, Rebecca Fletcher , was named Conveyancer of the Year. Stephensons was...
Jackie Price, a Partner at Wigan-based national law firm, Stephensons, is celebrating 30 years of service assisting families and individuals with their legal needs. Having originally joined Stephensons as an office junior in 1993, Jackie studied for her A...
The national law firm, Stephensons, has appointed four newly qualified solicitors to its teams in Wigan and Manchester following the successful completion of their training contracts. In Wigan, Charlotte Brain joins the firm’s discrimination team,...
Stephensons Solicitors LLP acted on behalf of Gail Rawlinson whose son, Brendan McFarlane (Bren as he was known to his family), died in the care of Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Trust. Bren had suffered mental health difficulties since his early...
Stephensons has been ranked in the prestigious Chambers & Partners legal rankings. Chambers and Partners is the leading independent professional legal research company. Each year, they provide detailed rankings and insight into the world's leading...
The 2024 edition of The Legal 500 has awarded Stephensons top tier status for the ninth consecutive year. Seen as the definitive guide to the legal profession, The Legal 500 undertakes stringent research into the industry. The independent guide recommends...
Stephensons’ residential conveyancing and commercial property teams have been shortlisted in a total of seven categories for the forthcoming LEAP Modern Law Conveyancing Awards. The Modern Law Conveyancing Awards serve as a platform to honour...
The family law team at the national firm, Stephensons, has been shortlisted in the prestigious Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards 2023. Stephensons, with offices in Manchester, Wigan, across the North West and in London, has been nominated in the Family Law...
Stephensons is pleased to have been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) RM6284 Costs Lawyer Services 2 for Lot 1 - General Costs Law Services. Buyers can access comprehensive legal advice across all aspects of costs law. Lot 1...
We are pleased to announce eight new senior associates from across the firm. Senior associateship recognises an individual's sustained and outstanding contribution to the firm, and this year, eight colleagues from family law , clinical...
The national law firm, Stephensons, has announced its latest round of Partner promotions, with four solicitors from its family, employment, Court of Protection and commercial litigation departments joining the partnership. Emma Roberts becomes a...
The Wigan-based law firm, Stephensons has presented a cheque for over £8,000 to Wigan and Leigh Hospice following 12 months of staff fundraising. Wigan and Leigh Hospice , based in Hindley, provides skilled care, help and support for more than...
Andrew Welch, managing partner to retire after almost 30 years with the Wigan-based firm. Andrew Welch, chair and managing partner of the national law firm, Stephensons has announced his retirement following almost 30 years with the Wigan-based firm....
Stephensons, has reported a 23.71% mean gender pay gap for fixed hourly pay as at 5th April 2022. The firm has reported its gender pay gap in line with the government’s gender pay gap reporting regulations. The gender pay gap...
Parents waiting to hear if their child has got a place at their preferred secondary school on March 1 are being told how to appeal if they don’t get the place they want. Leading law firm Stephensons is advising parents they may be able to appeal...
Stephensons has bolstered its highly respected family law team with the promotion of Emma Roberts as its new Head of Divorce and Finances. The firm has also appointed experienced solicitor, Stephen Jones into its expanding family law team. Having...
Amy Jones, an associate solicitor in Stephensons’ family law team has secured Children Law re-accreditation (formerly Children Panel) from the Law Society. A Children Law Accreditation is recognised as a quality standard for practitioners...
The Wigan-based national law firm, Stephensons, has announced the appointment of four newly qualified solicitors following the successful completion of their training. Having joined the firm as a vacation scheme student in 2018 before quickly...
As work colleagues, friends, and family gather to celebrate the festive season, a leading motoring lawyer is warning drivers to closely monitor their alcohol intake following a spike in drink drive arrests and legal enquiries over the Christmas and New...
Wigan-based law firm, Stephensons, is marking the tenth anniversary of one of its long-standing members of staff. Rachelle Nuttall , an associate solicitor in the firms Probate department has developed her career at Stephensons over the past ten...
National law firm Stephensons represented the family of Claire Louise Morris who died after an act of self-harm in her home in Wythenshawe where she was receiving 24-hour supervision under the care of Jigsaw Hospital, which was run by Equilibrium...
A leading discrimination lawyer is warning that a growing number of businesses and organisations are flouting equality legislation by refusing access to users of guide dogs and assistance dogs. Maria Chadwick , a partner at Stephensons has seen a 40%...
Sophie Maloney, specialist Court of Protection and community care solicitor notes some of the key concerns of the CQC in its annual report on the state of health and social care published on 20 October 2022 and provides some insight. ...
For the September 2022 school term, over 614,000 applications were made for a place at secondary schools in England, the highest number ever recorded. Of these applications, 16% did not secure their first-choice school*. With the window for...
Every year on 6 th October, the world takes a moment to acknowledge and celebrate World Cerebral Palsy Day. With over 17 million people across the world living with cerebral palsy, it is important to raise awareness about this complex disability. What...
The national law firm, Stephensons, has made a series of appointments and promotions in its award-winning family law department. Jack Chapman joins the firm as a solicitor having recently completed his law degree and legal practice course at the...
The 2023 edition of The Legal 500 has awarded Stephensons top tier status for the eighth consecutive year. Seen as the definitive guide to the legal profession, The Legal 500 undertakes stringent research into the industry. The independent guide...
A recent report from Ofsted has highlighted some of the long-standing effects of the pandemic on children’s social care. The report found significant staffing challenges are disadvantaging young people, placing them in homes where their needs are...
The national law firm, Stephensons, has reported a 27.14% mean gender pay gap for fixed hourly pay as at 4th April 2022. The firm has reported its gender pay gap in line with the government’s gender pay gap reporting regulations. The...
The national law firm, Stephensons has secured The Law Society’s prestigious Lexcel accreditation for the 12th year in a row. The Lexcel practice management accreditation is an optional scheme for law firms and in-house legal departments and is...
HMRC have recently published tax receipt data which shows that the amount received by the government in Inheritance Tax between April and May 2022 has increased by £100 million over the same time last year. It’s probable that this is because...
Stephensons, will be hosting a webinar for business owners, directors and senior managers seeking practical guidance and HR best practice when employees are pregnant or have already embarked on maternity leave. The free webinar, held on Tuesday...
The national law firm, Stephensons, has been named Personal Injury / Clinical Negligence Team of the Year at the prestigious Manchester Legal Awards. Now in its 13th year, the Manchester Legal Awards recognise and reward the very best legal talent and...
Over the last two years staff from across the firm have been fundraising for our charity of the year, Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. After a challenging two years for fundraising we are proud to announce that we have raised just over seven and a...
The national law firm, Stephensons, has promoted six team members to Associate in recognition of their continued contribution to the firm. Those promoted to Associate are: Pam Thompson , a qualified nurse providing medical support to the...
The national law firm, Stephensons, has promoted two solicitors in its latest round of partner promotions. Julie Hunter has been named a partner in the firms’ commercial litigation department. Having joined Stephensons in 2017, Julie is highly...
Stephensons has promoted eight members of staff across five departments to become senior associates. These include: Chloe Parish in the firm’s regulatory team. Chloe specialises in education, health and social care regulation as well as...
Anxious parents waiting to hear if their three and four year olds have secured a place at their preferred primary school are being given advice on steps to take if they don’t get their first choice. With national offer day for primary school...
Tens of thousands of council buildings in England contain potentially dangerous asbestos, new research has revealed. Freedom of Information requests submitted by Stephensons show that more than 30,000 buildings owned or run by councils in England...
Victoria Melluish , a solicitor in the Stephensons’ family law department has attained The Law Society Children Law Accreditation. The Law Society awards accreditations to legal practices and solicitors who meet the highest standards of...
Anxious parents waiting to hear if their child has got a place at their preferred secondary school on March 1 are being told how to appeal if they don’t get the place they want. Leading law firm Stephensons is advising parents they may be able...
The deadline for primary school admissions for the school year commencing in September 2022 will expire on the 15th January. A recent survey suggests 1 in 4 parents have ‘bent the rules’ to get their children into a better school. With the...
The national law firm, Stephensons, has appointed a new solicitor in its commercial litigation department. Winston Kan , a specialist dispute resolution solicitor , joins the firm from OGR Stock Denton LLP in London. In his role at Stephensons,...
The national law firm, Stephensons, has bolstered its dispute resolution team with the appointment of a new contentious probate solicitor . Jordan Davies joins the firm from Napthen Solicitors in Preston where she specialised in contentious...
The national law firm, Stephensons has been shortlisted in three categories at the forthcoming Modern Law Conveyancing Awards . Stephensons is in contention for Regional Conveyancing Firm of the Year – North of England, as well as National...
The national law firm, Stephensons has welcomed eight new trainee solicitors into various departments across the business. All eight trainees will take up a position in departments across the firm for a period of up to two years, allowing them to build...
The 2022 edition of The Legal 500 has awarded Stephensons top tier status for a seventh consecutive year and recognised the quality of work across the firm. The Legal 500 is the definitive guide to the legal profession and each year its...
The national law firm, Stephensons, has reported a 24.14% mean gender pay gap for fixed hourly pay as at 5th April 2020. The firm has reported its gender pay gap in line with the government’s gender pay gap reporting regulations. The...
With COVID-19 vaccinations set to be offered to 12- to 15-yeard old’s, family solicitors from a leading UK law firm are anticipating a surge in divorced and separated parents disagreeing on vaccinating their children. “This is...
To mark the 10th World Sepsis Day people are being urged to know the signs of the ‘hidden killer’ so they can get vital early treatment against a disease which can have a catastrophic impact on patients and their loved ones. If undetected...
Stephensons has secured The Law Society’s prestigious Lexcel accreditation for the 11 th year in a row. The Lexcel practice management accreditation is an optional scheme for law firms and in-house legal departments and is awarded to those who...
National survey reveals how truthful UK adults are about money matters with their partner. Almost a third (32%) of UK adults had little to no trust* in their most recent partner when it comes to financial matters. More than a third (38%) of UK...
With a surge in demand for commercial units pushing occupancy rates to their highest level since records began, businesses are being warned to think before they leap into new premises and commercial agreements. As a result of the coronavirus pandemic...
Tragically, earlier this month, Claire Fletcher, a personal assistant in the Stephensons’ family department, lost her brave battle with cancer. Claire was 43 and is survived by her two children, Kim and Jamie and partner, Gary. Claire was a...
Almost half (48%) of UK adults have not spoken to family members about their own Will and inheritance plans 43% of UK adults have not spoken to a family member about their loved ones’ Will and inheritance plans Half (50%) of UK adults are...
New research from Ofsted has found that some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not getting enough support with their learning and development in mainstream schools. Published last week, the study found that...
Stephensons is pleased to announce that five people have been promoted to the level of Senior Associate. Promotions to Senior Associate have been made in our central admin, criminal litigation , commercial property , Court of Protection and ...
Members of the family of Michelle Pearson are asking the Attorney General to consider whether the sentences passed on Zac Bolland, David Worrall and Courtney Brierley were unduly lenient following their conviction at a second trial and sentence on 21 April...
National leading law firm Stephensons warns in light of the latest health and safety industry figures, that the UK’s economic position could be creating a perfect storm for increased accidents in the workplace . Stephensons is concerned that...
The national law firm, Stephensons, has made a trio of Partner promotions across its family and crime departments. Children law specialists, Jackie Price and Tim Galbraith and criminal litigation solicitor, Duncan Phillips have all been made...
A small broken bone in the wrist, or more specifically a scaphoid fracture, is one of the most common injuries suffered by men and women of all ages. Yet despite its popularity this treatable injury is also the most likely to be missed or is...
The scramble to benefit from the Government’s Stamp Duty holiday has resulted in a surge in property misrepresentation claims. The firm has seen a 58% increase in homeowners contacting them in the past 12 months as they uncover significant...
As children return to school the crucial role schools play in safeguarding vulnerable children is highlighted, as research by a national law firm reveals the scale of the drop in child protection referrals from schools to children’s services during...
Stephensons Risk Management has appointed David Cronje as an account executive to help drive its business development plans in the South of England. Joining the Stephensons team from national broker Gallagher, David brings with him a wealth of...
Stephensons has appointed two solicitors to its commercial department as the firm continues to see strong demand for its legal services. David Jones joins the team from FDR Law in Warrington. Having qualified as a solicitor three years ago, David...
The award winning family law department at Stephensons has appointed an experienced child care solicitor to join its growing team, its third significant hire in recent months. Amy Jones joins Stephensons from Watsons Solicitors in Warrington and...
This year ‘Blue Monday’ falls on January 18th, in what are already challenging times we’d like to try and raise spirits a little each day with a week-long giveaway. Throughout the week we’ll be looking for nominations for donations...
Stephensons is pleased to be appointed to the UK’s biggest public procurement organisation. We are appointed as a legal services provider on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM3788 Wider Public Sector Legal Services framework. We have been...
National law firm Stephensons has seen an 820% increase in people seeking legal support for intent to supply offences , between April and December this year. During the coronavirus pandemic the firm has seen a rise in cases of vulnerable young people...
70% of podiatry clinics were cancelled by NHS Foundation Trusts across England during the coronavirus pandemic, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by national law firm Stephensons has found. Stephensons, through its clinical negligence department,...
Stephensons, the national law firm, has made donations to three local charities in the North West of England who are helping to support vulnerable and disadvantaged families throughout the Christmas period. The firm, with its headquarters in the Wigan...
The national law firm, Stephensons, has appointed two new solicitors to its family law department. Lorraine Baldwin joins the firm’s Manchester office. Lorraine is an experienced advocate and not only brings extensive experience of...
Stephensons Solicitors LLP has partnered with The Growth Company and Citizens Advice Manchester to ensure that Greater Manchester’s workers who have been hit hardest by the pandemic can access free legal advice. During this period of uncertainty,...
The national law firm, Stephensons has provided vouchers to its clinical negligence clients so they can stock up on vitamins this winter. This year, perhaps more than ever, boosting immune health has never been so important. A lack of vitamin D in...
Be wary of home drinking, warns leading motoring offence solicitor as he predicts a rise in drink driving during second coronavirus lockdown. Paul Loughlin warns the closure of pubs and bars will result in more people drinking at home and lead to...
The national law firm, Stephensons, has been named a finalist in the ‘Outstanding Case of the Year’ category at the Personal Injury Awards 2020 . Now in its 13th year, the Personal Injury Awards highlight and celebrate the excellence of...
Discrimination law specialist Maria Chadwick will be providing an overview and discussing several case studies relating to disability discrimination after which there will be a Q&A and experience sharing session hosted by...
More than half (51%) of UK adults who are married or in a romantic relationship said the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown have had a negative impact on their relationship This increases to more than half (52%) of females and almost two thirds ...
The case management firm and intermediary for people living with catastrophic brain injuries , Active Case Management, has made a donation to the Wigan-based charity, The Brick , following a helping hand from the national law firm, Stephensons. ...
The national law firm, Stephensons has announced the appointment of six newly qualified solicitors following the successful completion of their training contracts. Of the six solicitors to join the firm, five have undertaken Stephensons’...
The national law firm, Stephensons, has been awarded tier one status for a sixth year in the latest edition of The Legal 500. Each year, The Legal 500 undertakes rigorous research into the industry to provide its definitive guide to the legal...
For the 10th year in a row, Stephensons has secured the national Law Society’s legal practice quality mark, Lexcel. The prestigious Lexcel practice management accreditation is an optional scheme for law firms and in house legal departments...
As we emerge from the coronavirus lockdown and the courts once again begin to deal with motoring offences, it brings into question the validity of exceptional hardship arguments when being considered in motoring offences . Paul Loughlin , Senior...
A leading motoring solicitor has urged motorists not to forget to MOT their vehicles this month as the extension period, introduced in the UK at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, comes to an end or else they will face hefty fines, points on their...
Stephensons, the national law firm, has expanded its use of Settify, a sophisticated online on boarding system for new clients. In addition to family law matters, clients who have selected Stephensons to assist with a Will can now benefit from the...
Stephensons has been proud to recruit apprentices at administration entry level for many years. We were one of a select number of leading law firms to engage with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Employer Ownership of Skills’...
It has come to our attention that there have been emails sent out which appear to have been sent from our business from: @stephensons emails. These emails refer to distribution of lottery winnings for charitable or community benefit. If you...
Stephensons is pleased to announce that four people have been promoted to the level of Senior Associate, on top of our four promotions to Partner earlier this year. Promotions to Senior Associate have been made in our commercial litigation , HR and...
Over the last 12 months staff from across the firm have been fundraising for our Charity of the Year, Macmillan Cancer Support - through a variety of activities we are proud to announce that we have raised just under £8,000 for this...
The national law firm, Stephensons, has announced its latest round of partner appointments with specialists from residential conveyancing , IT, regulatory law and probate joining the partnership. Natalie Bradley , Christopher Gath , Laura Hannah...
Ann Harrison, Chairwoman of the national law firm, Stephensons, is to retire at the end of April after almost three decades with the firm. Ann’s departure signals the start of a new chapter for the law firm as managing partner, Andrew Welch takes on...
The national law firm, Stephensons, has reported a 24.55% mean gender pay gap for fixed hourly pay as at 5th April 2019. The firm has reported its gender pay gap in line with the government’s gender pay gap reporting regulations. The...
Stephensons is operating an agile working approach to assisting clients and is still open for business in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Following the guidance issued by Public Health England (PHE) the firm’s services remain open and...