May 2018
May 2018 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News, Family Blog
If your circumstances have changed, you can apply to increase or decrease your amount of spousal maintenance. An application to vary a spousal maintenance order can be made at any time during the life of the order.
Apr 2018
Apr 2018 - Criminal Blog, Edwards Duthie Shamash News
Edwards Duthie Shamash were successful in obtaining a costs award against the Crown Prosecution Service for just over £13,000 following our clients’ acquittal in Crown Court proceedings. Both had been accused of stealing monies from an elderly relative.
Apr 2018
Apr 2018 - Criminal Blog, Edwards Duthie Shamash News
Edwards Duthie Shamash were recently successful in securing an acquittal in a very serious drugs trial conducted at Blackfriars Crown Court. The Defendant was charged with being concerned with the fraudulent importation of heroin and cocaine said to be in the region of approximately £25m.
Apr 2018
Apr 2018 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News
Edwards Duthie Shamash client Tony Rice (The Real Daniel Blake) speaks movingly in this video about why legal aid and the work our legal aid lawyers do is so important.
Apr 2018
Apr 2018 - Criminal Blog, Edwards Duthie Shamash News
It would have caught most people’s notice that the famous entertainer, Ant McPartlin, was recently fined £86,000 having pleaded guilty to drink -driving. This was a record in terms of being the largest fine ever imposed for an offence of this kind.
Apr 2018
Apr 2018 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News
We are pleased to announce that Natalie, Danielle and Bradley of Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors, will be running the London Marathon on Sunday 22nd April 2018. We would greatly appreciate your support and donations.
Apr 2018
Apr 2018 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News
Edwards Duthie Shamash celebrate a very special anniversary at Waterman’s Hall in London to mark the 50th Anniversary of Charles Newman joining the firm. Starting as a trainee on leaving university, Charles has been with Edwards Duthie Shamash throughout the entire half a century and went on to become a Senior Partner at the firm for some 20 years.
Apr 2018
Apr 2018 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News, Family Blog
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are not yet legally binding in the UK but since the ground breaking case of Radmacher in 2010 the courts are taking these into account as a factor when considering division of the matrimonial assets.
Mar 2018
Mar 2018 - Criminal Blog, Edwards Duthie Shamash News, Family Blog, Wills and Probate Blog
I began as a trainee solicitor in 2003 and I am now the youngest Equity Partner within the company, and currently head up the Wanstead branch. I have a mixed practice of private crime and private client work. I act for individuals and companies facing prosecution for matters from road traffic offences to health and safety at work cases. I also specialise in matters regarding wealth management, including drafting wills, powers of attorney, probate and tax planning.
Feb 2018
Feb 2018 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News, Family Blog
As child focused lawyers at Edwards Duthie Shamash we have historically encouraged parties to consider particulars that were not hostile. Since the Court of Appeal decision it is now imperative to get case specific advice when drafting a petition.
Feb 2018
Feb 2018 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News
Our Client, Tony Rice explains how a run of bad luck can leave you struggling to make sense of the UK benefits system. He was left with no income and at risk of losing the roof over his head. Can he find his way through a bafflingly complex maze of rules? Put yourself in his shoes by reading the full article on BBC News (link below).
Dec 2017
Dec 2017 - Criminal Blog, Edwards Duthie Shamash News
Edwards Duthie Shamash acted for a client who was accused of conspiracy to supply cocaine. There were two other Co-Defendants in the trial.
Dec 2017
Dec 2017 - Criminal Blog, Edwards Duthie Shamash News
For many, a driving licence is an important qualification that you never want to lose. The loss of a driving licence can be devastating. It could be the end of your job or the cause of enormous personal problems. Breach of driving laws can attract not only fines, but also the loss of your licence.
Nov 2017
Nov 2017 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News
Edwards Duthie Shamash have secured an entry in the Legal 500 as one of the leading lawyers in Housing law.
Nov 2017
Nov 2017 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News, Family Blog
Pension sharing is an important part of the divorce law and process in the UK but nevertheless statistics show that women may be losing out on around “5billion” per annum in pensions at divorce.