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Trainees Joanne Derbyshire, Joshua Morley and Jasmine Jackson

Training Contract – Tips for Writing a Great Legal Job Application

You’ve seen the job of your dreams and pictured yourself working at the company, reusable coffee cup in one hand and your branded logo pen in the other…

Commercial contracts

Easements: When Could an Interference Arise with my Ability to Exercise a Right of Way?

The recent case of Vance & Vance v Collerton & Collerton has illustrated that if it is not unreasonable to insist on the continued luxury of a widely granted right of way, an actionable interference will occur even if the person benefiting from the right is left with reasonable access.

old couple

Myth-busting – What are your Legal Rights in a Long-Term Relationship?

Between 1970 and 2015, marriage was in sharp decline. This cultural shift, as more people choose to live together, means there is confusion over the rights of individuals in long-term relationships. With the number of divorce and cohabiting cases on par here at Rothera Bray, this post answers questions you may have, what you can do and how to navigate a highly emotional period in your life.

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11 Top Tips for Appearing at Court

To say that appearing at court can be a daunting experience is an understatement, especially if you’re attending for the first time or for a particularly serious offence.

Power of Attorney Risks

The Advantages and Disadvantages of a Power of Attorney

The risks of signing a power of attorney have been highlighted by a retired senior judge, who says the current system is open to abuse and its lack of safeguards can have a “devastating” impact on family relationships.

Christina Yardley appointed CEO

Christina Yardley named as Rothera Bray new CEO

Rothera Bray is delighted to announce that Christina Yardley, previously Business Development partner at Rothera Bray, is the firm’s new Chief Executive Officer.

cancer research fundraising award

Rothera Bray helps secure £2.8 million in legacy gifts for Cancer Research UK

Rothera Bray has been recognised by Cancer Research UK after securing more than £2.8 million worth of legacies to the charity through its ‘free wills’ campaign.

lawyer of the year

Ann-Marie Bowman highly commended at Modern Law Awards 2019

A solicitor in Rothera Bray family law team has been highly commended for Lawyer of the Year at the Modern Law Awards 2019.

will aid top fundraising award

Rothera Bray named one of the region’s top fundraising firms for Will Aid

Rothera Bray has been announced as one of the top fundraising firms in Nottinghamshire for Will Aid after raising £5,355 for last year’s campaign.

Martin Foulds lifetime achievement award

Martin Foulds wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Rothera Bray are thrilled to announce that former conveyancing partner Martin Foulds has won the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Nottinghamshire Law Society Awards.

Balancing the roles of trainee solicitor, student and parent

Managing the workload of a trainee solicitor can be a struggle at times, but what if you’re a student and parent as well? Paige Gajic, Trainee Solicitor at Rothera Bray gives her thoughts on what it’s like to balance the roles of trainee, soon–to-be graduate and mum.

Jason Waghorne law society president

Jason Waghorne announced as new President of Nottinghamshire Law Society

Rothera Bray Associate, Jason Waghorne, is the new President of the Nottinghamshire Law Society for 2019-2020, the Society announced at its recent AGM.