Funding Legal Advice And Legal Services Orders

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Section 22ZA Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (‘MCA’) gives the court the power to make on order requiring one spouse to fund the other spouse’s legal advice. This is called a Legal Services Order (‘LSO’). LSOs are interim orders made before proceedings are concluded. This is because they will provide a successful party with the funds […]

Robert Sanderson Joins The Practical Vision Network as Managing Director

Robert Sanderson Joins The Practical Vision Network As Managing Director

The Practical Vision Network is proud to announce the appointment of  Robert Sanderson, as Managing Director of the Group. The acquisition of Robert undoubtedly strengthens the senior leadership team and highlights the exciting journey the Group is ready to take. Robert started his legal career in the practice area of Wills, Trusts, Tax and Probate […]

HMCTS £1Bn Court Reform Impacts On Access To Justice

HMCTS £1Bn Court Reform Impacts On Access To Justice

HM Courts and Tribunals Service’s (HMCTS) ambitious £1bn reform programme which plans to overhaul, modernise and improve the court system is falling behind schedule with concerns over access to justice. A watchdog has revealed that almost 80 more courts in England and Wales face closure under a transformation scheme. With the HMCTS already three years […]

New Italian Law Service Offered By Buckles Solicitors

Cafcass welcomes new chief executive

Buckles Solicitors LLP has extended it’s international service offering following the appointment of Jessica Zama. Jessica’s appointment sees the firm extending its services into Italian private client law. Jessica joined the firm in July, based in the London office in the International department. She is bilingual in both English and Italian, and qualified as a […]