Norton Peskett has become the first legal practice in the Waveney Valley to be awarded Lexcel
Norton Peskett was awarded the Law Society's international practice management standard Lexcel recently after a gruelling assessment process including
Lowestoft office becomes energy efficient with zero CO2 emissions
The firm has recently installed 16 photovoltaic panels on the south facing roof at the Lowestoft office. This is to maximise the solar gain therefore
Ring out the Old!
The task of reviewing old, outdated or complicated laws which have often become strewn with anomalies is given to the Law Commission.
Where There's a Will
Julian Gibbons on why you might not be able to leave it all to the dogs’ home. Anyone who has bought property in France will know that the process can
Everyone Needs Good Neighbours
Julian Gibbons on how a humble snail caused chaos. It is sometimes said that the beating of a butterfly’s wings in Africa can cause a hurricane in Ame
Will Aid 2011
Norton Peskett will be participating in Will Aid 2011 during November. Will Aid is a simple way to make your Will and support nine great charities.
Down at the local
Julian Gibbons on the way that magistrates’ courts have changed.Until a few years ago I was a regular visitor to my local magistrates’ court. Indeed
Healthy claims?
Julian Gibbons on ‘ambulance chasers’.One of the favourite media labels attached to lawyers is ‘ambulance chaser’. It’s no surprise this term origin
Laying down the law
Julian Gibbons on how Henry ll shaped our legal system.I confess to being a lover of France. One of my favourite places is the chateau of Chinon. Pe
Boy injured in hockey game awarded £24,500 compensation
The incident happened after the boy and other pupils were given new lightweight plastic hockey sticks. The children had attended hockey training in th
More than 2.4m young workers suffering from stress
More than 2.4m workers aged between 18 and 29 are suffering from stress and regularly feel under pressure, according to a survey by the market res
Mother wins appeal to take children to Australia
A mother has won her appeal to take her two sons with her to Australia despite objections from their father.
Inheritance tax cut could provide bonanza for charities
Treasury officials believe an estimated 5,000 people will leave more to charities in their wills following a change to the inheritance tax (IHT) r
Government launches scheme to help first time home buyers
The Government has officially launched its new scheme to help first time buyers get on the property ladder.