DNR scandal proves LPA importance
Categories: NewsOne of our leading lawyers has stressed the importance of having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place, after a watchdog found doctors breached human rights by making do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders without consultation. The Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman found failings in cases involving at least 13 patients, including evidence that, during the pandemic, doctors […]
Shropshire investors turn to commercial property
Categories: NewsShropshire landlords and investors are eyeing a shift from the volatile residential market to commercial property in search of improved and more stable returns, a conveyancing expert at ORJ has revealed. Commercial Property Solicitor Sian Wolstenholme said moves by the Government to make residential buy-to-let more challenging are encouraging investors to switch to the commercial […]
ORJ urges legal expenses insurance caution
Categories: Commercial Litigation, NewsORJ has unearthed some concerning cost-cutting practices by a panel solicitor of a leading legal expenses insurer. Litigation expert Patrick Tedstone, CEO at ORJ, said the discovery has made him question the whole system – and urged anyone using legal expenses insurance in contentious litigation to check their case is being dealt with by an […]
ORJ strengthens team with double hire
Categories: NewsWe’ve strengthened the ORJ team with the appointment of two up-and-coming legal professionals. Rhiannon Appleby has joined our Corporate team, while Hollie Ward is the newest member of our Commercial Litigation department. Hollie, 26 and of Staffordshire, completed her undergraduate law degree in 2020 at Aston University before completing her Legal Practice Course (LPC) at […]
Separating couples warned about the pitfalls of delaying divorce
Categories: Family, NewsOur Head of Family Law has warned separating couples against joining the hundreds of thousands of people deciding to delay their divorce because of financial worries. Research by Legal & General Retail found that more than 270,000 people (19%) have delayed their divorce due to cost-of-living pressures since 2020. But ORJ’s leading expert in family […]
Lawyer Issues DIY Divorce Warning
Categories: Family, NewsSeparating couples who try to save money by using the Government DIY services to divorce could face significant financial problems in the future, a leading family law specialist at ORJ has warned. Jackie Meredith, our Head of Family Department, has welcomed the introduction of the online divorce tool and no-fault divorce procedure – but she […]
Shropshire Business Festival
Categories: Business, NewsGreat to be part of the Shropshire Business Festival this year and meet with so many local businesses
Flood Risk in Telford, Shrewsbury and Shropshire
Categories: News, PropertyWhen purchasing a property in Telford, Shrewsbury or Shropshire you may want to consider whether that property is within a flood risk area, particularly those that may be in close proximity to the River Severn. Our expert conveyancing team carry out an Environmental Search as part of their standard searches against a property in Telford, […]
What is a Personal Guarantee and why do I need to sign one?
Categories: Commercial Property, NewsA personal guarantee is a legal agreement in which an individual assumes personal responsibility for repaying a loan or debt if the primary borrower is unable to do so. This type of guarantee is commonly used by banks and other lending institutions when lending money to small businesses. When taking a legal charge, a personal […]
Armed Forces Pensions in Finances
Categories: Family, NewsIf you are currently going through a divorce due to the irretrievable breakdown of your marriage and serve (or have previously served) in the armed forces, you may be concerned about what will happen to your military pension and financial future. Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) pensions are one of the most complex and convoluted […]