The Coronavirus Act 2020 and introduction of a new practice direction in the court has had the effect of (i) increasing the notice period under s21 and s8 possession claims to three months (see Schedule 29 of Coronavirus Act 2020); and (ii) staying all possession claims (see paragraph 2 of CPR PD 51Z). In practice,
Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, remote hearings in England and Wales were few and far between and the vast majority of hearings (whether civil, criminal or family) were heard face-to-face in court rooms up and down the country. This was the case whether the court was dealing with a short 10 minute possession claim,
Alongside Working The Future we have written this discussion paper on Workforce Planning in the wake of Covid 19. It is our view that the effects of Covid-19 pose both challenges and opportunities for businesses but whatever your view, we should all accept that the wider economic landscape has changed irreversibly as a result. Because the nature of
In order to maintain the safety of those working in the courts including judges, lawyers and other court users, it has been decided that the courts and tribunals will be merged into fewer buildings. It is confirmed that a network of 157 ‘priority’ court and tribunal buildings will remain open for ‘essential face-to-face hearings’ and
The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused significant problems for our Court system. Her Majesty’s Court & Tribunal Service (HMCTS) last week published guidance on how the courts and tribunals will operate during this difficult period. The Lord Chief Justice has encouraged the use of telephone and video technology to hold remote hearings where possible. The
Staff from the Berkhamsted office joined their colleagues in Luton, bedding down in the grounds of their car park, to raise funds for DENS and experience what it might be like to be homeless. The team have so far raised over £3,895, 159% over their original target. Machins Partner, Paul Owen, from Berkhamsted says “There
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mandip Bhachu as a Partner into our expanding family and matrimonial law practice. Mandip, who has joined the firm’s Luton office, brings with her a wealth of expertise in all aspects of family law with particular focus on divorce, high net worth and complex financial and children
Local law firm, Machins Solicitors LLP has achieved eight practice area recommendations in the latest edition of Legal 500 UK including one top-tier firm recommendation in the area of family law; a first for the firm. Among the areas of expertise in which the firm is regarded includes corporate and commercial, employment and family as
Press Release – 31st January 2019 With legal aid drastically cut back, Machins Solicitors is delighted to be supporting a national, not-for-profit social enterprise working to provide accessible support to families through the difficulties of separation and divorce. Paul Owen, Kathryn Ainsworth and Joe Colley are delighted to have contributed to 101 Questions Answered About
PRESS RELEASE – Thursday 3rd January 2019 Hertfordshire law firm confirms office rename Sumner and Tabor, one of Berkhamsted’s most established solicitors firms, will be operating under a new name, Machins Solicitors LLP from January 2019. The merger with Machins Solicitors LLP took place over six years ago but the Sumner and Tabor trading name