If you registered a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) or Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2017, you may be entitled to a partial refund from the Office of Public Guardian (OPG) in respect of the registration fee. A Ministry of Justice review
A Guide to Probate
Our Private Client Department can provide assistance when a loved one passes away. Click here to view our Guide to Probate
Contact us by Telephone
We have recently installed a new telephone system. The new system provides enhanced telephony and we are pleased with the new dynamics offered by the new technology. However, if you experience difficulty in contacting any of our offices by telephone, please dial our Fleet office 01252 629292 or London office 0207 936 2930 and one of our staff will be pleased to assist or take a message for the person you wish to speak …Read More
Rotary Club of Hart
Attendees of the annual Bates January Seminar will hear from Steve Watling who will speak on behalf of the Rotary Club of Hart, its history, local fund raising activities and long term projects including supporting various charitable causes and the endeavours to eradicate Polio globally. Visit the Rotary Club of Hart website for more information
Engineer wins appeal against employer monitoring his emails
An engineer who was dismissed after his employer monitored his emails has won his appeal that his right to privacy had been breached.
Email Cybercrime Alert and Email Disclaimer
Bates | Crellins Carter | Wallis Prance Cybercrime Alert Cybercrime Alert : Bank Details Please be aware that there is a significant risk posed by cyber fraud, specifically affecting email accounts and bank account details. PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS WILL NOT CHANGE DURING THE COURSE OF A TRANSACTION AND WE WILL NOT CHANGE OUR BANK DETAILS VIA EMAIL. Please be careful to check account details with us …Read More
Budget Benefits First Time Buyers – but only until March 2018
In Wednesday’s Budget, The Chancellor of Exchequer announced a major change to the current Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) legislation for first time buyers.
Woman told to work for a more ‘traditional’ firm wins age claim
A woman who was told that she would be better off working for a more traditional firm has won her claim of age discrimination.
Lyricanto Choir Concert raises £6,000 in aid of Ark Cancer Centre Charity
Bates Solicitors Limited were delighted to be offered the opportunity to sponsor the Musical Evening with a Selection of Operatic Airs performed by the Lyricanto Choir Saturday 4 November 2017.
Equality and Diversity 2017
Bates Ltd and Workforce Diversity Survey 2017 INTRODUCTION Bates Ltd, as a provider of legal services and an employer of staff, is committed to protecting the rights of individuals and to advancing equality of opportunity for all its employees. It currently employs 63 staff at its offices in London. Weybridge, Leigh on Sea, Fleet, Odiham, Hook, Hartley Witney and Basingstoke. In August 2017 it surveyed its staff to assist in …Read More