Bell & Buxton join Legal 500 The outstanding work and specialist expertise of Bell & Buxton’s Private Client teams has been rewarded by the firm’s inclusion in the Legal 500. One of the longest established firms in Sheffield, Bell & Buxton have come to increasing prominence in recent years as a result of their specialisms not only in private client work but also in commercial legal services. Read the full story
Sheffield Fair Play League gets new Sponsor The Sheffield & District Fair Play League’s season has got off to a flying start with a new league sponsor.
Bell & Buxton solicitors have agreed a sponsorship deal with the league including the supply of match balls and trophies for the league cup competitions. Read the full story
Bell and Buxton Newletter. Issue 1 2007 Welcome to the latest Bell and Buxton news letter. Read the full story
When tenants don’t comply with repair liabilities. Landlords of commercial premises can find themselves faced with the situation where, despite obligations under the lease, a tenant fails to comply with repair liabilities. What action is open to a landlord in such cases?
The first issue for the landlord to consider is whether he intends to take action against the tenant whilst the lease is still current or after it has expired. Whilst he has a number of options open to him during the term of the lease, he has only one option available to him after it has expired – damages (or compensation). The following courses of action are some of the options for the landlord to consider. Read the full story
Making sure your family benefits to the maximum. Making a Will is essential if you want to ensure your money goes where you intended after you die. To ensure your family benefits to the maximum, the correct advice (based on your individual personal circumstances) is extremely important.
One of the first steps that you should consider when reviewing your financial affairs is to ensure that your Will is up to date. It is also important that you review your Will on a regular basis – at least every 3 to 5 years, or when your circumstances change significantly. Read the full story
Consider Shareholders’ Agreements to protect your business stake Either at formation or as businesses evolve and grow, it is wise to evaluate your business structure and protect against any disputes or changes which may arise in the future. The use of Shareholders’ Agreements allows businesses to be run and grow in the way originally intended according to Commercial Lawyer Charles Neal. Read the full story
Directors Save Money on Solicitors' Fees! Bizarre as it may sound, the latest Company Law Reform Bill (due to come into force in 2007) actually may end up saving company directors money, especially when it comes to solicitors’ fees. Intrigued? Read the full story
Financial Assistance - or Hindrance? Any commercial lawyer groans when the words “financial assistance” are mentioned. Not only does this mean extra work in a transaction that is already bursting with issues, but also it means having to explain an archaic procedure that ceased to have any relevance over 20 years ago to an already confused client. Read the full story
Sheffield Law Firm scoops top Yorkshire award. One of the longest established law firms in Sheffield, Bell & Buxton solicitors showed their continuing strength by winning the 2006 Yorkshire Lawyer Awards Private Client Category.
Mary Butler, senior partner at the firm won the award in recognition of the strength and quality of service to private clients through Bell & Buxton’s Wills & Probate department, and particularly as a result of Mary’s recognised expertise and success in handling the most difficult complex ‘contentious probate cases’ where disputes arise during the administration of a deceased persons estate. Read the full story
New appointment to Wills and Probate team. Bell & Buxton Solicitors has appointed Sarah Kelsey to its Wills and Probate department. Sarah is a solicitor specialising in Wills, Inheritance Tax planning, Trusts, Tax, Probate and Elderly client work. Read the full story
Will Aid: The best gift you can leave Local solicitors firm Bell & Buxton, is showing it cares by supporting the Will Aid scheme this November.This will provide a fantastic opportunity for the people of Sheffield to put their affairs in order and help charities at the same time. Read the full story
Commercial lease break options need careful examination. As with any commercial property transaction, the best advice is to seek advice from your solicitor. Just one example of the many issues that can arise relates to ‘break options’, which are arising more frequently in commercial leases. As the recent case of Legal & General Assurance Society Limited v Expeditors International (UK) Limited [2006 demonstrates, it is advisable for both parties to a commercial lease to ensure that the wording of any break clause contained in the lease is not only carefully considered at the point of drafting the lease, but also is re-examined closely when it comes to exercising the break. Read the full story
Solicitor banged to rights. Bell & Buxton’s Wills and Probate partner was recently jailed at HMP Doncaster in a ‘Jail and Bail’ day in a charity event organised for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. It was more of a case of good girls than bad girls (and boys!) at HMP Doncaster when they locked locals up in the prison to raise funds for the Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. This was their second Jail and Bail event, where 11 willing volunteers went into the clink and pledged to raise a minimum bail of £500 each before being released. Read the full story
Don’t trust your Will is up to date Mary Butler, Partner at Bell & Buxton stresses the importance of making a will and keeping it up to date with changes in legislation Read the full story
Commercial team strengthened at leading Sheffield law firm. Sheffield law firm Bell & Buxton Solicitors has appointed Matthew Rodgers to its Commercial Property department, boosting the total number of solicitors in the team to four. Matt is a solicitor specialising in commercial property work. After graduating in law from the University of East Anglia he completed his legal practice qualifications at the University of Sheffield in 1996. Read the full story
