Monthly Archives: October 2011

Kiddie in the middle

| Written by Ellen Gordon-Bouvier

Ellen Gordon-Bouvier a solicitor in Fisher Meredith’s Family Law Department discusses what support channels are available for children whose parents are in the middle of divorce. Read more

Do bats have more protection than Travellers?

| Written by Rachel Waller

Rachel Waller, a trainee solicitor at Fisher Meredith discusses some of the legal issues affecting all parties involved with the on-going saga at Dale Farm. Read more

Government proposes tougher sentencing powers

| Written by John Davies

John Davies, a trainee solicitor in Fisher Meredith’s crime department, discusses proposed changes to sentencing policy. Read more

Employment Law and unfair dismissal

| Written by Anastasia Mavroudis

Anastasia Mavroudis, a solicitor in Fisher Meredith’s Civil Litigation Department, discusses proposed changes to employment law and unfair dismissal claims.  Read more

Legal aid cuts impact on victims of domestic abuse

| Written by Chantal Scorgie

Chantal Scorgie, a solicitor in Fisher Meredith’s children department discusses the impact of the proposed legal aid cuts to victims of domestic abuse. Read more

Policing social media

| Written by Miriam Andrews

Miriam Andrews, a solicitor in Fisher Meredith’s crime department discusses the increased presence of social media evidence in criminal proceedings.  Read more

Heather Mills sued for non-payment of invoices

| Written by Graham Anderson

Graham Anderson, a Paralegal in Fisher Meredith’s litigation department discusses Heather Mills’ high profile case where she is being sued by her former hairdresser. Read more

Fisher Meredith ‘commended’ for Best Professional Practice at Richmond Business Awards 2011

| Written by Fisher Meredith

Fisher Meredith has been commended in the category of ‘Best Professional Practice’ at the Richmond Business Awards 2011. Read more

Debt collection and the social media police

| Written by Anastasia Mavroudis

Anastasia Mavroudis, a solicitor in Fisher Meredith’s civil litigation department discusses how some debt collection agencies are using social media to chase unpaid debt. Read more

.yourbrand – the future of domain names – Generic Top-Level Domains

| Written by Neil Pfister

Neil Pfister, a company and commercial solicitor from Fisher Meredith, discusses Generic Top-Level Domains which may become the future for web domain names. Read more

Disputes over property development

| Written by John Turner

Your home is likely to be one of your most valuable assets. So it’s important to know exactly what you and your neighbours can and cannot do on your properties. John Turner, Partner and Head of Civil Litigation at Fisher Meredith solicitors, explains more. Read more

Fisher Meredith offers discounted legal services to NHS staff in London

| Written by Fisher Meredith

Award winning London law firm Fisher Meredith has just joined an exclusive discounts and benefits scheme for NHS Staff. Read more

Geoffrey Boycott sues lawyers over a property deal

| Written by Gwyneth Barton

Gwyneth Barton, a property and civil litigation solicitor from Fisher Meredith, comments on a story in today’s Telegraph about former England cricketer, Geoffrey Boycott, who is launching a £1m claim against lawyers over a property deal. Read more

Law firm Fisher Meredith launches new website

| Written by Fisher Meredith

Award winning London law firm, Fisher Meredith launched a new customer-focused website earlier this month. The site, www.fishermeredith.co.uk is designed to provide an enhanced client experience with easy access to legal information. Read more

Fisher Meredith nominated for Best Professional Practice

| Written by Fisher Meredith

Fisher Meredith has reached the shortlist of finalists for the ‘Best Professional Practice’ at the forthcoming Richmond Business Awards 2011. Read more

Fisher Meredith builds new marketing team

| Written by Fisher Meredith

Fisher Meredith has built a new marketing and business development team to consolidate its reputation and market position. Read more

Dorset police apologise for unlawful detention and strip search of woman

| Written by Fisher Meredith

A woman who was subjected to a “humiliating” strip search by police officers has won an apology and damages with help from Fisher Meredith. Read more

Company & Commercial Law Solicitors in London & Surrey

| Written by Fisher Meredith

Company & Commercial Law Solicitors, Legal Services ¦ London & Surrey

Neil Pfister, a Company and Commercial Law Solicitor at Fisher Meredith, discusses legal services the firm offers to commercial organisations.

Neil introduces how Fisher Meredith’s commercial division can help organisations with any aspect of company law including; starting a new business, restructuring, business disputes, employment law, debt recovery, drafting agreements with suppliers, contractors and regulatory compliance.

Criminal Defence Solicitors in London & Surrey – Criminal Law

| Written by Fisher Meredith

Criminal Law, Fraud & Motoring Offences Solicitors ¦ London & Surrey

Miriam Andrews, a solicitor in Fisher Meredith’s Criminal department, discusses what legal services the firm offers to clients, which includes; general and serious criminal offences, extradition, fraud and regulatory issues and motoring offences.

Family & Divorce Solicitors in London & Surrey

| Written by Fisher Meredith

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Eileen Pembridge, Senior Partner and Head of the Family Law department at Fisher Meredith, discusses Family Law services the firm offers.

Eileen discusses why so many clients choose Fisher Meredith for their Family Law services which include; divorcedissolution of civil partnerships, financial disputes, cohabitationpre- and post-nuptial agreementschildren disputes and alternatives to court.

 

Event – Richmond Business Awards

| Written by Fisher Meredith

Fisher Meredith are proud to be shortlisted for the “Best Professional Practice” firm at the forthcoming Richmond Business Awards. Business Secretary Vince Cable and Richmond Park MP Zac Goldsmith will be presenting the awards, at a ceremony to be held at the Lensbury on Thursday, 20 October 2011.

Members from Fisher Meredith’s Richmond office will be attending the gala evening.

For more information about the awards, please click here.