Mediation for family disputes
For many families, sorting out arrangements for time with their children, or how to share finances when there’s a separation is challenging. Emotions run high and discussions can be difficult. Breakdowns in communication can make matters worse, and the stress of the situation overall impacts on everyone including children and wider family. For some families, mediation offers a real opportunity for discussions about these important...
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Family Specialist Emma Hamilton Cole joins Williams Thompson Solicitors LLP
We are extremely pleased to welcome family lawyer Emma Hamilton Cole to Williams Thompson Solicitors LLP. Until recently Emma was the Head of Family Law at one of the large solicitors practices in the Bournemouth/Poole conurbation and we are delighted that she took the decision to join our specialist family law practice. We were aware of the excellent reputation she had for family law work and see it...
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Celebrity chefs join Autism Awareness breakfast
A TRIO of celebrity chefs are giving a boost to a breakfast campaign in support of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. Autism Wessex launched its Big Brekkie campaign to support the national day when autism organisations around the world host unique fundraising and awareness-raising events. Former Masterchef winner Mat Follas attended the charity event at the Casterbridge Hotel in Dorchester where he has...
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David Orr has become a Partner
Williams Thompson Solicitors are pleased to announce that David Orr (pictured centre) has now become a partner. David Orr specialises in Wills & Probate. (Photo Left to Right – Peter Watson-Lee (Chairman and Family Partner), Anne Watson-Lee (Partner), David Orr (Probate Partner), Suzanne Kadziola (Partner and Practice Manager) and Stephen Bowden (Property Partner).
More than £8,000 raised for charity in 10k run
RUNNERS from across Dorset have raised more than £8,000 for Autism Wessex. The 10k run at Somerley park earlier this month saw more than 600 runners take part in the event, raising thousands of pounds. Becky Chalk, community and events fundraiser for Autism Wessex said: “We were delighted to have been inundated with entries again this year. “I would like to thank everyone who took...
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Law firm raises cash for housing charity at quiz night
A QUIZ night organised by Bournemouth and District Law Society raised more than £400 for housing charity BCHA. Twenty-four teams competed to see which Bournemouth law firm could claim to be the brainiest, with questions on everything from famous faces to celebrity birthdays. Williams Thompson Solicitors LLP took first place in the contest at the Days Hotel Marsham Court, with 3PB Barristers a close second...
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