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London Marathon 2018 success

We would like to congratulate our Marathon runners, Bradley, Danielle and Natalie for bravely completing the London Marathon on Sunday 22nd April 2018.

Can I get more money from my ex-partner?

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.

Edwards Duthie Shamash secure substantial costs award against the Crown Prosecution Service

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.

Edwards Duthie Shamash secure acquittal in major drugs trial

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.

A moving video about the importance of Legal Aid

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.

Drink Driving Fines

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.

London Marathon 2018

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.

A very special anniversary

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.

Taking prenups into account

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.

Anna Orpwood – An inspirational businesswomen

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.

Anna Orpwood

Putting children first in divorce law

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.

A run of bad luck leaves one man struggling to make sense of the UK benefits system

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).

Successful Outcome in Drugs Trial

Edwards Duthie Shamash acted for a client who was accused of conspiracy to supply cocaine. There were two other Co-Defendants in the trial.

How to protect your driving licence

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.

Shaun Murphy

Entry in the Legal 500

Edwards Duthie Shamash have secured an entry in the Legal 500 as one of the leading lawyers in Housing law.

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