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We’re thrilled to announce that our Late Night Opening service will be launching on Thursday 11th October at our Borough Road office in Middlesbrough. Our new Thursday opening hours will be 9am-7pm, with no advanced appointment necessary. Simply walk in and we’ll be there to help. We understand that it […]

An unmarried mother has recently won a landmark case at the Supreme Court, in which the ruling stated she had been discriminated against when prevented from claiming Widowed Parent’s Allowance. Family lawyers, including ours at Freers Askew Bunting, have welcomed this breakthrough ruling as a step in the right direction […]

The Importance of Making a Will Experienced Solicitor Sarah Stainsby, talks us through why it’s so important to plan for your future and make a Will. We understand that many people put off the often difficult task of future planning, and speaking with your loved ones regarding life after death […]

Freers Solicitors are proud to announce that Deborah Greenwood has joined the firm this week to enhance our Family Department with her skills and experience in the field of Children Law. Ms Greenwood has worked for many years as a specialist accredited Children Panel Solicitor, and has an excellent reputation […]

“Those amongst us who are not criminal defence practioners are not immune””These proposals will have far-reaching consequences for every aspect of High Street practice” Jonathan Woodhouse, TVLS president, outlines what is happening and what steps you can take urgently to support the campaign to oppose the plans outlined in the Ministry of Justice consultation […]

Jonathan Woodhouse has been named as the new president of the Tees Valley Law Society. The respected head of Freers Family Law Department was elected to the post at the organisation’s annual meeting. The organisation represents more than 300 solicitors across the region in what are challenging times for the […]