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On 31st October, the Prime Minister announced that the country would go into a second lockdown for at least four weeks, starting on Thursday 5th November. On 1st November, Housing...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/second-lockdown-can-i-still-move-house/
Please note that Crane & Staples will be closed from 5.00pm on Wednesday 23rd December 2020, reopening at 9.00am on Monday 4th January 2021. In response to this year’s events,...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/seasons-greetings-from-crane-staples/
The Government’s announcement on 5 January 2021 to reintroduce lockdown measures came as a shock to many of us. Many children are back to learning from home and having very...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/lockdown-and-child-arrangements/
This week is Family Mediation Week. Mediation can be a great way of sorting out any issues between you and your ex-partner/spouse/relative, with the help of an independent individual. Within...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/family-mediation-week/
On Friday 19th February 2021, The UK Supreme Court ruled that drivers for the ride-sharing service, Uber, are workers, not self-employed. Today the Supreme Court, the highest court in the...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/uber-drivers-are-workers-not-self-employed/
Today, Rishi Sunak announced that the Stamp Duty holiday has been extended a further three months, until 30 June 2021. The previous deadline was the end of this month, 31...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/stamp-duty-holiday-extended/
Today is International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is an annual celebration of the achievements of women. This year’s theme is ‘Choose to Challenge’. The campaign encourages all of us...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/international-womens-day/
The Stamp Duty holiday extension, announced by the chancellor on 3rd March 2021, has been welcomed by those buying and selling properties, especially if they were worried about their transactions...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/mental-health-management-make-sure-stamp-duty-isnt-the-only-one-taking-a-holiday/
The Covid-19 vaccination roll out is great and welcome news for many individuals and businesses. Whilst some people think the vaccination is a sign of hope and can ease in...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/vaccination-for-children/
Commercial Rent Arrears Recovery (CRAR) This allows a Commercial Landlord to seize and sell tenant’s goods to recover arrears. It only applies to rent, interest, and VAT and not to...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/commercial-landlords-what-can-landlords-do/
What is a Declaration of Trust? A Declaration of Trust is a legal document confirming the terms on which an asset, such as a property, is held on trust. The document...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/what-is-a-declaration-of-trust-and-why-is-it-so-important/
Special Guardianship Orders – Formal practice guidance: One Year on In June 2020, formal practice guidance finally became available; “Recommendations to achieve best practice in the child protection and family...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/special-guardianship-orders-sgos/
This week (24 February – 28 February) is Justice Week. The aim of this week is “to improve access to justice by boosting the profile of justice and the rule of...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/justice-week-2020/
Celebrating the experiences of children in care and care leavers Friday 19th February 2021 is Care Day. Care Day is the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people with care...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/care-day-2021/
We are pleased to say that our vacancies for training contracts commencing Summer 2024 have been filled. “They are bringing in great junior lawyers and training good lawyers to create...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/careers/training-contracts/
We regularly have opportunities for work placements/internships, or part-time work as a paralegal, assistant or administrator. I have been working for Crane & Staples for a year now and the...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/careers/work-placements/
We understand that working in law can be stressful and demanding, but is ultimately a highly rewarding career that, for many, is a dream job. See our current vacancies We...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/careers/
Our firm’s objectives are based around our four core values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Community. Client Care Objectives Welcome clients into our firm’s community and develop prosperous working relationships. Treat all our clients and contacts...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/about/our-values/
Crane & Staples was founded by Dennis Crane and Colin Staples in 1938. Their aim was to provide expert legal advice to members of the local community. Over the last...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/about/our-history/
Our commitment to excellence is shown by the many awards and professional accreditations we have gained in recent years. To earn these accreditations, we are assessed by independent, kitemark organisations...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/about/awards-accreditations/
Whilst awards and accreditations are important, the best reflection of our commitment to excellence comes from our client reviews and testimonials. It is part of our practice to invite clients...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/about/reviews-recommendations-referrals/
We are proud to be based in Welwyn Garden City and enjoy supporting local community events and projects. Community Events In recent years, we have been involved with: The Welwyn...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/about/in-the-community/
Children Lawyer Sian Churchill summarises her most recent reported case, where Crane & Staples acted pro bono in the Court of Appeal. Case Background I represent a father in a very complicated...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/crane-staples-act-pro-bono-in-a-court-of-appeal-children-case/
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PLease see our Complaints Procedure page.
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Series Overview If you picture a divorce lawyer, what image springs to mind? Meet a senior, female divorce lawyer who’s been in the business for 35 years and has pretty...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/podcasts/
Our team of Probate Solicitors in Welwyn Garden City deal with all aspects of probate and estate administration. We approach probate and estate administrations matters in a professional yet sensitive...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/personal/wills-trusts-probate/probate-solicitors/
I am a Senior Associate at Crane & Staples and joined the team in February 2022. I qualified as a Solicitor in 2014 and specialise in all aspects of family...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/team/natasha-khakhar/
International Women’s Day 2022 International Women’s Day is an annual celebration of women’s achievements. The day highlights women’s issues and supports causes that affect different women around the world. The...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/international-womens-day-2022/
On the 6th April 2022, the introduction of a no-fault divorce will become reality. After over 30 years of this being campaigned for, in just a few short weeks, the...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/no-fault-divorce/
It is our great pleasure to announce that as of 1st April 2022, Manish Patel will be a Partner at Crane & Staples LLP. Manish joined the firm in 2018...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/manish-patel-joins-the-crane-staples-partnership/
I joined the Dispute Resolution team at Crane & Staples in May 2022. I have over 25 years of experience as a litigator, specialising in: Property and Contract Dispute Resolution...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/team/adrian-boulter/
I qualified as a solicitor in 2004 and have acted for businesses of all sizes over the years. I joined Crane & Staples as a company & commercial law consultant...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/team/david-hughes/
I am a disabled lawyer. I am proud of this fact, and I have worked hard to get to where I am. May is Ehlers Danlos Awareness Month (EDS), and...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/life-as-a-disabled-lawyer/
Wills, Trusts and Probate Solicitor Katie Smits is awarded Junior Lawyer of the Year at the Hertfordshire Law Society dinner. Last Thursday night, Katie Smits scooped the coveted Junior Lawyer...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/katie-smits-wins-hertfordshire-junior-lawyer-of-the-year-award/
In the matter of H-W (Children) In the matter of H-W (Children) (No 2) [2022] UKSC 17 On appeal from: [2021] EWCA Civ 1451 Senior Associate Family Solicitor, Sian Churchill, represented...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/crane-staples-act-in-a-successful-appeal-at-the-uk-supreme-court/
I joined Crane & Staples in March 2022. I am the Front-of-House administrator in the afternoons. My role includes welcoming clients to the firm, organising meetings and assisting with various...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/team/susan-smith/
In June 2022, I joined Crane & Staples as a Legal Secretary in the Wills, Trusts and Probate department. My role involves liaising with clients, preparing documents and assisting the...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/team/lisa-bourke/
Welwyn Garden City solicitors awarded best Legal Services Provider at prestigious Hertfordshire ceremony The Summer of success continues at Crane & Staples. On Friday night, we won ‘Best Legal Services...
https://www.crane-staples.co.uk/news/crane-staples-win-best-legal-services-provider-biz4biz-awards/
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