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Watkins Solicitors Attend Resolution National Conference 2026 in Brighton

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Senior Associate Solicitor Nicola Harvey recently attended the Resolution National Conference 2026 in Brighton, joining family justice professionals from across the country for one of the largest annual gatherings within the family law sector. Held over two...

Buying or Selling a Property? Why Being Open During Conveyancing Matters

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A recent court case reported by Today’s Conveyancer has highlighted the importance of clear and honest communication when buying or selling a home. The case involved owners of a leasehold property in London who became involved in a dispute...

Bath Traffic Regulation Order Challenge Featured in The Telegraph as Watkins Solicitors Supports Lansdown Community Group

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Watkins Solicitors’ Public Law and Human Rights team has been supporting a statutory challenge against Bath and North East Somerset Council’s Liveable Neighbourhood traffic scheme in Lansdown, a matter which has attracted national media...

Watkins Solicitors Announces New Partner Appointment and Senior Promotions Across the Firm

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Watkins Solicitors is pleased to announce a series of promotions across the firm, recognising the significant contribution, dedication and continued development of colleagues across multiple departments. These promotions reflect the continued growth of...

Watkins Solicitors Attend WE R LegalTech Conference 2026 in Bristol

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Members of the Watkins Solicitors team recently attended the WE R LegalTech Conference 2026, held at Bristol City Hall and organised by Bristol+Bath LegalTech. The conference brought together legal professionals, technology specialists, innovators and...

Watkins Solicitors Charity Quiz Night Raises Almost £1,700 for Next Link Domestic Abuse Services

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Watkins Solicitors are pleased to share that our 2026 Charity Quiz Night raised almost £1,700 in support of Next Link Domestic Abuse Services.  The event took place at The Mount Without in Bristol and brought together colleagues, local...

Watkins Solicitors Team Take Part in the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run 2026

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Members of the Watkins Solicitors team recently took part in the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run 10K, joining thousands of runners from across the region in one of Bristol’s biggest annual community events. The 2026 event was the largest Great Bristol Run...

Watkins Solicitors Attend St John's Chambers Children Law Conference in Bristol

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Members of the Watkins Solicitors Family Law team recently attended the Children Public and Private Law Conference hosted by St John’s Chambers at We The Curious in Bristol, bringing together family law professionals from across the region to discuss...

When Do Courts Decide a Child's "Home" Is Abroad? Recent Dubai Case Highlights Key Issues for Families

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A recent High Court decision has highlighted the complex and often misunderstood issue of “habitual residence” in international child cases, particularly where families relocate abroad and later separate. In the case of AM v AF (Return Order:...

Watkins Solicitors Attend Together for SEND Conference

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Members of the Watkins Solicitors Education Law team recently attended the Together for SEND conference, held on 16 March, where they met with families, education professionals and local organisations to share information about legal support for children...

Watkins Solicitors Speak to University of Bristol Law Students About Legal Aid and Access to Justice

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Last week Beverley Watkins, Managing Partner at Watkins Solicitors, visited the University of Bristol to speak with law students about the realities of working in legal aid and the importance of access to justice. The session formed part of the...

First-Time Buyers: When Should You Instruct a Conveyancing Solicitor?

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First-Time Buyers: Do You Need a Solicitor or a Conveyancer When Buying a House?

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First-Time Buyers: What Extra Costs Should You Budget for When Buying a House?

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