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14Mar

Empowering Professional Women: Seeking Legal Advice from DSM Legal in Warrington, Cheshire

As a professional woman navigating the complexities of the corporate world, you understand the importance of standing up for your rights and protecting your interests. However, if you find yourself subjected to harassment or inappropriate conduct in the workplace, seeking legal advice is paramount to safeguarding your well-being. DSM Legal, based in Warrington, Cheshire, is…

27Feb

Unlocking the Power of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

In an ever-changing world, it’s crucial to plan ahead, especially when it comes to managing your affairs in the event of incapacity.   Physical or mental incapacity can happen to anybody at any time, whether because of an illness, such as a stroke, an accident or a condition, such as dementia. In the event that you…

22Jan

DSM Legal Stands Ready to Support The Hut Group Employees Facing Redundancy

In a recent development, The Hut Group, headquartered at Omega South in Warrington, has announced that 688 of its employees based in Warrington are now “at risk” of redundancy. This unsettling news has left many individuals uncertain about their future job security and financial stability. In times like these, it becomes crucial for affected employees…

15May

10 Facts about Warrington

Warrington is a town in the county of Cheshire in the northwest of England. It is located equidistant between the cities of Manchester and Liverpool and is approximately 16 miles east of Liverpool and 19 miles west of Manchester. The town has a population of approximately 210,000 people, making it the largest town in Cheshire.…

15Jul

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?

What is a Lasting Power of Attorney? (LPA) A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a document which enables the donor (the person who takes out the LPA), to authorise someone else (the ‘attorney’) to manage their affairs. This can be for reasons of ill-heath or inability to manage one’s affairs due to other reasons,…

08Jul

Five tips for a successful accident claim Five Tips to Make a Successful Accident Claim

5 tips to make a successful accident claim 1. Make a careful note of the time, date and location of the accident This may seem obvious and in some circumstances it is straightforward. However, it is surprising how many people do not know the date that their accident occurred, especially if some time has elapsed since…

13Jun

Are you considering making an employee redundant? Redundancy Advice Warrington

We can provide redundancy advice If you are being made redundant.  We are Warrington based solicitors but provide redundancy advice throughout the North West.  Sometimes,  a business as a whole will be forced to close, or perhaps they are just closing some of their branches.  In other situations it may be the company is reducing…

31May

Can I avoid paying care home fees Can I Avoid Paying Care Home Fees?

Can I Avoid Paying Care Home Fees? At some point in your life, you will start thinking about who is going to look after you in your older years, i.e. the need for care. With this comes the impact of the cost of a care home and whether the very roof over your head could…

29Apr

When do wishes in wills carry out? Will the wishes in my Will always be carried out?

In most cases, yes, if your Will has been properly signed and witnessed, you had mental capacity when you made and signed the Will, and you were not subject to any undue influence.  You have the right to leave your estate to anybody you like. Still, in some circumstances, a claim can be made on your…

14Apr

Avoid Easy Mistakes With Your Will Avoid Easy Mistakes With Your Will

Avoid Easy Mistakes with your Will Making a Will is one of the most important things you can do for your loved ones. It ensures that your wishes are carried out after you die, and it can also help reduce conflict and stress for those you leave behind. However, making a mistake with your Will…