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BLOG: NHS Maternity Care: Urgent Action Needed
The state of maternity care within the NHS has been a serious concern lately, and recent investigations have really brought to light just how widespread the problems are. Kiran Parmar, Wadsworths Acting Head of Clinical Negligence, explains whilst it's a tough truth...
Wadsworths Named “Top Legal Minds Law Practice”
Wadsworths Solicitors Named “Top Legal Minds Law Practice” in SME500 UK Awards 2025 We are delighted to announce that Wadsworths Solicitors has been recognised as a Top Legal Minds Law Practice in the SME500 UK Awards 2025. The SME500 Awards aim to highlight small to...
BLOG: What happens if both parents die without a Will?
A question that many parents ask us, is what would happen to their children if both parents were to pass away without leaving a Will. Michael Wadsworth, our Wills and LPA specialist and Director of Wadsworths Solicitors, discusses this topic in this week's blog......
Celebrating Alex’s Qualification as MCILEX
Wadsworths Celebrates Alex Browne’s Qualification as Residential Conveyancer MCILEX We are delighted to announce that Alex Browne, a valued member of our Residential Conveyancing team, has recently qualified as a Residential Conveyancer MCILEX. Alex joined Wadsworths...
BLOG: Conveyancing Process Explained
When buying a home, there’s so much to think about. With so many different steps and information to process, it can be daunting! Especially for first-time buyer, what you need to know is that the process of purchasing a home is not as difficult as it seems. With the...
Celebrating Sophie’s Qualification as a Solicitor
Wadsworths Solicitors Celebrates Sophie’s Qualification as a Solicitor Wadsworths Solicitors is delighted to announce the qualification of Sophie Rooney as a Solicitor. This marks a significant milestone in Sophie’s legal career, and we are thrilled to celebrate her...
BLOG: What does a divorce lawyer do?
A divorce lawyer is a legal professional who specialises in handling divorce cases under the jurisdiction of England and Wales. They are trained to help individuals navigate the legal process of ending their marriage, and to represent their clients in court if...
Lighting Up the Community: Wadsworths Hosts Draw
Wadsworths Hosts Beaudesert & Henley Christmas Lights 100 Club Draw On Monday, 20th January, we were delighted to host the Beaudesert & Henley Christmas Lights 100 Club Draw at our Henley-in-Arden office. As proud supporters of Henley’s festive lights, we...
BLOG: Who would manage your business if you couldn’t!?
Have you EVER considered what would happen to your business if you were suddenly unable to manage it yourself? WHO would be legally entitled and able to manage the day to day running of your business should you lose mental capacity? Business Lasting Powers of Attorney...
Wadsworths Solicitors Backs Solihull Barons U10s
Proud Sponsors of the Solihull Barons U10s Helmets! We’re delighted to announce that we are the official helmet sponsor for the Solihull Junior Barons U10 team this season! With 117 talented players aged 5 to 18, the Junior Barons are dedicated to developing young...
BLOG: Does bad behaviour affect the financial settlement?
Within a marriage or civil partnership, the concept of bad behaviour can cover a multitude of activities, from leaving the top off the toothpaste to serious or criminal activities. One option when applying for a divorce is to claim that your relationship has broken...
£500 Donated to Tamworth Foodbank
Supporting Our Local Community We’re proud to support local causes by donating £500 to Tamworth Foodbank, helping them continue their vital work providing food and essential support to those in need within our community. Tamworth Foodbank offers an invaluable service...
£500 Donated to Myton Hospice
Supporting our local charities and the community Wadsworths Solicitors is pleased to continue its commitment to local causes with a donation of £500 to The Myton Hospice, supporting their essential work in providing care and comfort to patients and families facing...
£500 Donated to Acorns Children’s Hospice
Supporting our local community this Christmas As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the local community, Wadsworths Solicitors is proud to announce a donation of £500 to Acorns Children's Hospice, helping to support the vital care they provide to children...
Wadsworths Superheroes in Action!
Our Team is Now Officially Stocked with Real-Life Superheroes! At Wadsworths Solicitors, we’re excited to announce that selected team members are now officially trained first aiders, thanks to the successful completion of their Emergency First Aid at Work course!...
Wadsworths back Knowle Ladies Once Again
KNOWLE FC’S ladies side have once again joined forces with Wadsworths Solicitors ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season next month. The Robins are embarking on a new era following the appointment of Reece Crowton as the club’s new manager. And Wadsworths have...
Wadsworths’ Pro Bono for Henley-in-Arden Station
We were thrilled to attend the grand opening of Henley-in-Arden’s newly refurbished station building on Thursday. As legal advisors for the Friends of Henley Railway Station, we proudly waived ALL our legal costs, ensuring the smooth lease of the station on a pro-bono...
Professional Services Company of the Year 2023
Wadsworths Solicitors is proud to announce that it has been honoured with the prestigious title of Professional Services Company of the Year 2023 at the Midlands Service Excellence Awards. The awards ceremony, which took place at St Johns Hotel in Solihull on March...
Introducing our new Business Manager
Wadsworths Solicitors are delighted to announce that Victoria Hicks has been named as the firm’s Business Manager, assisting the Board of Directors with the day-to-day running of the firm Since Victoria joined the family-run firm in 2017, first as a marketing...
Snowdon Climb for The Giles Trust
This weekend we sent Victoria Hicks, our Regional Marketing Manager, up a mountain to raise funds for The Giles' Trust Brain Tumour Charity based in Birmingham. She and her son raised £620 between them climbing Snowdon, with the group as a whole raising nearly £7k....
Richard’s Leap of Faith!
We are immensely, superbly, SPECTACULARLY proud of our Head of Private Client Team, Richard Dundee, after he completed a skydive on Sunday, raising funds for The Giles' Trust Brain Tumour Charity!! Karen Jones representing the charity commented; "Thank you so much to...
What does a Conveyancer do?
What does a Conveyancer do? When the time comes for you to buy or sell a property, there are many different elements to the transaction that are required to make it happen. Some of these things will require expert, additional help and you will need to employ the...
Requirements to Make a Will
What do I need to make a will? Making a will can be difficult, especially if you're not prepared, knowing what you need to make a will can help considerably. Thinking about how you can help the ones you care for most after you have gone can be quite a positive and...
Wadsworths’ Scoop Midlands Service Excellence Award
It was cause for celebration recently, as we were named the "Family Business of the Year 2022" at the Midlands Service Excellence Awards which took place on 17th March 2022 at Voco St Johns in Solihull. The award recognises "a family-owned business that demonstrates...
A smoother path to divorce from April 2022
Once you have decided that your marriage is over and you have taken the first step towards divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, most people would like to be able to complete the formalities as quickly and smoothly as possible. However, the historic laws of...
Intestacy Lessons from the Rich and Famous
While celebrities often have many professional advisors who look after their business affairs, like many ordinary people they sometimes do not get around to making a will and setting out their particular wishes. ‘When you die without a will, predetermined laws of...
Arrangements for children after a same sex divorce
Following the introduction of civil partnerships in 2005 and same sex marriages in 2014, there has been an increase in families and then relationship breakdown between same sex parents. Finding agreement over issues relating to children can be tricky in any...
What exactly IS Litigation? Your Questions Answered
What exactly is Litigation? Litigation is one of those legal phrases that most people are aware of but non-legal people would probably struggle to explain. This is because that it can be a complex process depending on the nature of the case. Put simply, Litigation...
The new ‘no-fault’ divorce – should you wait…?
You may have heard that the government’s Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, due to come into force in April 2022, will reform the divorce process to remove the concept of fault. The new legislation means that if both parties agree to a divorce, there won’t...
Warwick Solicitors, High Sheriffs & History
Warwick Solicitors, High Sheriffs & History Warwick Solicitors, High Sheriffs & history, the town of Warwick is world-famous for so many reasons. Its rich history shows the impact that it has had on so many elements of local and national events...
Planning to win the Lottery? Time for a Will…
I probably won't win the lottery......but what if I did? Countless hours spent dreaming about how I would spend my newfound fortune, how many bedrooms my luxury yacht would have and which supercar I would buy. Hours, maybe even days, considering what is almost...
Can we finalise our divorce before the house is sold?
For the majority of people, their most significant asset is the family home. So, it is not surprising that when it comes to dealing with the financial consequences surrounding divorce, questions about what will happen to the matrimonial home are usually top of the...
Do we need to formalise our separation?
Do we need to formalise our separation?If you are coming out of a relationship - whether you were cohabiting, married or in a civil partnership - you may be asking if you need to formalise that separation. A separation agreement is a formal contract which can be...
Where there’s a Will, there’s a way!
Where there's a Will, there's a way! Wadsworths' Warwick Office has donated £500 to a local charity which supports children with terminal and life-limiting illnesses. Wadsworths presented Molly Olly’s Wishes with the donation representing a percentage of every Will...
Pension sharing in a divorce settlement
Pension sharing in a divorce settlement When couples separate and divorce, part of that process will involve dividing the assets from the marriage and creating two households out of one. ‘Dividing up cash, savings and the family home are relatively straightforward,’...
Charity Donation to Royal Star & Garter
We are so incredibly proud to have presented the veterans’ charity, Royal Star & Garter, with a cheque for £1,000 recently. We pledged to donate £20 for every new conveyancing matter, the legal side of buying or selling a property, opened during the month of March...
Gemma Dempsey Announced as Director
Wadsworths Solicitors are delighted to announce that Gemma Dempsey has joined the Board of Directors, alongside John Wadsworth, Alexandra Tait and Michael Wadsworth. Gemma joined our family-run firm in 2004 as a conveyancing secretary. Over the years she worked her...
Covid-19 Update – January 2021
As the country’s third lockdown commences, we wanted to update you with the actions we are taking to protect our staff and clients, whilst maintaining the consistent and reliable high-quality legal services we are known for. Unless and until government advice changes,...
Wadsworths Solicitors Opening Office in Tamworth
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: Family-run law firm Wadsworths Solicitors has announced the opening of a new office in Tamworth to satisfy high demand from new and repeat clients. The new office on Church Street opened for business on 5 October and offers a range of family...
Congratulations to Hannah as she Qualifies as a Solicitor
We are delighted to announce that Hannah Halden has taken up the role of solicitor in our Dispute Resolution Department, having successfully completed her training contract with the firm and being officially admitted to the Roll of Solicitors on 15 July 2020! We are...
C&W in Business Article, May 2020
Wadsworths Solicitors is a well-respected, community-minded law firm based in Solihull. Building on its successful 33-year history and an enviable reputation, this year has seen the company grow its family tree by adding two new offices. In February 2020, the firm...
Wadsworths Solicitors Acquire Top Warwick-Based Law Firm
Wadsworths Solicitors are proud to announce its acquisition of Warwick-based Duncan Watts Family Lawyers. The tie-up between the two firms came into effect on 3 April 2020. Like Wadsworths, the niche family law firm has had over 30 years of success. The addition of...
Wadsworths and Duncan Watts Merger
Duncan Watts Family Lawyers are based in the beautiful town of Warwick - they joined Wadsworths Solicitors in April 2020. The firms philosophy is to run a specialist practice dealing exclusively with Divorce, Financial Remedy and Children issues, offering a range of...
Lockdown Statement – March 2020
Following the announcement last night regarding the ‘lockdown’ of the country due to coronavirus we are posting to make you aware of changes to our working practices. We, as a business, are remaining open, with a skeleton staff of just 6 present in the office,...
Corona Virus Update… March 2020
As the current Corona Virus situation unfolds, we wanted to take a moment to update you with the action we’re taking to protect our staff, clients and friends, whilst still maintaining the consistent and reliable high-quality legal services we are known for. Unless...
Wadsworths Solicitors Arrive in Henley-in-Arden
Wadsworths are delighted to announce we have now opened our second office in the beautiful town of Henley-in-Arden to meet growing demand for our services. We have been based in Shirley since we were established in October 1986 and now boast thousands of satisfied...
Wadsworths support TeddyRose with cash donation
The TeddyRose Foundation were thrilled to receive a cheque recently for £1,500 from Wadsworths Solicitors. The firm donated £20 for every new conveyancing matter, the legal side of buying or selling a property, opened during the month of July together with a further...
Mike Wadsworth becomes a Director!
We are delighted to announce that Michael Wadsworth has joined the Wadsworths Board of Directors, alongside John Wadsworth and Alexandra Tait. Michael, known as Mike, joined the firm in 2002 and now heads up Wadsworths’ Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney Department....
Wadsworths Approved as an ABS
Wadsworths Solicitors are proud to announce that they have been approved as an Alternative Business Structure (ABS) by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). We have proved our suitability for the change following an intense assessment period over recent months....
Wadsworths back local special needs school with £4k pledge
We're proud to announce our five-year commitment to Reynalds Cross School by funding the refurbishment and thus adopting the “Rainbows Classroom” which includes the installation of a new computer and touchscreen smartboard. Reynalds Cross School caters for pupils aged...
Wadsworths Solicitors raise £1,100 for Carers Trust Solihull
Carers Trust Solihull were thrilled to receive a cheque recently for £1100 from Wadsworths Solicitors. The legal firm, based in Shirley, donated £20 for every new conveyancing matter, the legal side of buying or selling a property, opened during the month of...
Wadsworths Sky Dive for Charity!
Wadsworths Solicitors’ Probate Assistant, Lily Franklin, will be swapping probate for a parachute on Saturday 25th May as she takes on an exciting challenge for a local charity. Lily will be jumping from a plane 10,000 feet up in the air as she undertakes a tandem...
Birmingham Post Shortlist Wadsworths Solicitors
Wadsworths solicitors have reached the finals of the Birmingham Post Business Awards 2018 after being nominated in the category of “Outstanding Contribution to the Community”. The annual awards aim to celebrate success, recognise achievement and highlight the...
Wadsworths Recognised as Top 100 Business
Wadsworths Solicitors has been named as one of the UK’s top ‘Small Biz 100’ by Small Business Saturday. Wadsworths has been selected as a trail-blazer in the official count-down to Small Business Saturday, which takes place across the UK on 1 December 2018. The...
£1340 Raised for Special Needs Playgroup
As part of their ongoing commitment to community initiatives, for each and every new conveyancing matter opened during the month of March 2018, Wadsworths Solicitors donated £20 to Solihull Special Needs Playgroup resulting in a total donation of £1340.00 which was...
Wadsworths; Helping you Find a Resolution!
We’re proud to announce that Wadsworths’ Family Department are now all members of the national organisation Resolution. Members of resolution are family specialists who follow the Resolution code of practice, so clients can be confident that they will receive advice...
Vital funds raised for Breast Cancer Haven
Wadsworths Solicitors have provided a breast cancer charity with a boost – by donating money raised from their Will writing service. The firm donated £5 from each Will written during November to Shirley-based Breast Cancer Haven. Their efforts amounted to a total of...
Children’s Clothing Solihull’s “Donate a Coat 2017 Appeal”
The family run solicitors based in the heart of Shirley are now acting as a central drop off point for coat donations ready for distribution over the coming winter months together with offering assistance with promotion of the appeal. Children’s Clothing Solihull is a...
Solihull Moors Sponsorship Announced
Wadsworths Solicitors are delighted to announce their sponsorship of Solihull Moors Football Club for the 2017/2018 season. John Wadsworth had this to say... "Wadsworths Solicitors are delighted and proud to be sponsoring Solihull Moors for this coming season. At...