Legal updates – April-May 2013

Eleanor Robinson - Trainee Solicitor

Commerical: Up to 1,400 new domains such as .photo and .news are being released. Holders of trademarks are being advised to register online with the Trademark Clearinghouse to receive a 30 day priority period to register against the new domains, and receive notification if anyone else registers with their trademark so they can seek cancellation…. (read more)

Love Loughborough, EHL and Fabulous Fridays!

Leanne Hathaway - Head of Taxation Services

This week will see the first Fabulous Friday in Loughborough town centre, with a food market, entertainment and music. Many shops on the High Street will also be staying open late for customers to take full advantage of the evening and do some shopping. Edward Hands and Lewis is taking part in the scheme, staying… (read more)

Come and see us! Free daily clinics launch in Loughborough

Claire Brown - Trainee Solicitor

  EHL are throwing open the doors to our Loughborough office between 10am and midday every weekday, with an hour-long follow-up session for anyone who wants to book a free appointment.   Daily themes help you to know when to attend to get advice on whatever problems you might be facing, from family law to… (read more)

EHL are set for expansion in 2013

Leanne Hathaway - Head of Taxation Services

Edward Hands & Lewis may seem to be ever-expanding, but it’s not without good reason, and 2013 looks set to continue the growth trend.   We hire when we need to, so that we can continue to cater for customer demand, and provide all of our clients with the personal service that we know means… (read more)

On yer bike! EHL get back in the saddle for LOROS

Colin Baldwin - Chairman of the Board

Edward Hands & Lewis’ solicitors will be getting saddle-sore once again this summer on another epic journey from Leicester to Skegness.   This June, the EHL team will be covering around 90 miles of roads – not to mention our fair share of hills – in our latest charity fundraising effort.   Our beneficiary will… (read more)

EHL launch daily free legal clinics in Loughborough

Leanne Hathaway - Head of Taxation Services

Leicestershire law firm Edward Hands and Lewis is launching daily, free legal clinics from its Loughborough office in response to legal aid cuts.   The firm, who were winners of the Leicester Mercury Business Award for Services in 2013, is providing free legal advice on different topics every week day.   Since civil legal aid… (read more)

Help is at hand for those faced with legal aid cuts in Leicestershire

Leanne Hathaway - Head of Taxation Services

As of 1st April 2013 the scope of civil aid was cut in an effort to save £350 million. Many people who would have received legal aid for divorce, child custody, clinical negligence, welfare, employment, immigration, housing, debt, benefit and education are now longer able to receive help for legal fees. In response to the… (read more)

Edward Hands and Lewis raise money for LOROS with Willy Wonka

Harriet Thacker - Marketing Executive

Willy Wonka himself would have been proud of the flamboyance and imagination fuelling the Edward Hands and Lewis Annual Party this year. Hosted by the local law firm at The City Rooms in Leicester, the party was attended by hundreds of guests from businesses all across the county. Entitled Ceilidh and the Chocolate Factory, the… (read more)

Welcome back, Eleanor!

Jason Hathaway - Group Director

EHL are delighted to welcome Eleanor Robinson back from her maternity leave, and would like to take the chance once again to congratulate her on her new arrival.   Eleanor has been with Edward Hands & Lewis since 2010, when she joined the private client team specialising in family matters.   Now she has a… (read more)