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Former husband not expected to increase maintenance to compensate unwise investments following divorce

Posted: 19 July

The parties were married for around 15 years before separating in 2002. The wife received £230,000 to satisfy her capital claims and it was agreed that the husband would pay £1,100 in maintenance per month. It was expected that...

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Children Law Panel Accreditation

Posted: 03 July

Sarah has been recognised for her expertise in children law matters and specialises in children cases. The accreditation also confirms that Sarah has the skills and competencies to represent vulnerable children in care proceedings either directly or through their Guardian. Sarah’s...

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A Team Event!

Posted: 27 June

THB Solicitors every year put a dedicated team together to run this well-run Birketts event. This year we entered a record number of THB faithful and 14 Partners and staff went the distance in this years summer sun. It...

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Success for the Mental Health Team

Posted: 12 June

We represented at 4 Tribunal Hearings last week. As a result, 2 clients were discharged from detention under s.2 MHA, 1 was discharged from their CTO and for 1 client a recommendation for transfer to a rehabilitation unit to facilitate their future discharge was made! Please contact...

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Will Writing For The Hamelin Trust

Posted: 12 June

Carly Darntell undertook a Will Writing day for the Hamelin Trust on the 31st May 2018.  We raised £1,200 for the charity as a result. If you need assistance with any Wills or Probate matters please contact the team on

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Merger Announcement

Posted: 04 June

Today marks a new milestone for Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP as we merge with The Beavis Partnership LLP. The Beavis Partnership LLP are a well established firm which has been enshrined in Chelmsford and Witham for over 30 years....

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Judicial Appointment

Posted: 01 June

Sadly for the firm this full time appointment means that Ita has had to leave THB to pursue her Judicial career. Ita has been with the firm for 11 years and whilst we are sad to be losing her,...

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Will Aid

Posted: 01 June

Thanks to our Private Client department who worked hard to provide a high class service for clients whilst those clients donated to the cause. Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP are continuing to work on our charitable donations locally with more news to come...

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R v B

Posted: 21 December

At a third trial later that same year ill health of a co-defendant and more disclosure issues led to the jury again being discharged. Between September 2013 and November 2015 there was delay while medical reports were obtained and...

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Briony Clarke Appointed Deputy District Judge (Magistrates Court)

Posted: 21 December

THB are delighted to announce that Briony Clarke, who started with us as an administrative assistant some 16 years ago when THB was founded, has been appointed as a Deputy District Judge (Magistrates Court). This is a prestigious appointment...

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How Are Savings, Pensions & Debts Split in Divorce?

When looking at how assets and debts are split in divorce, it is important...

- 29 April 2026

What is a Suspended Sentence and How Does it Work in the UK?

If you or somebody close to you is facing court proceedings, you might have...

- 28 April 2026

THB and Hurrell Solicitors Merge to Expand Legal Services in Southend and Essex

Strategic Merger Strengthens Legal Services in Southend and Essex Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP (THB)...

- 31 March 2026

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