With the 2013 Budget looming, it’s a smart move to prepare for whatever the Chancellor may throw at us. We don’t pretend to be able to forecast what will be in the Budget speech but given the current financial crisis it is unlikely to contain much in the way of good news! Once we have seen […]
We like our clients to tell us what they they think about our services. Here are a few recent quotes from clients and we like what our clients say: “Thank you for dealing with us in such a kind and friendly manner” “I appreciated your positive energy approach to our first connect” “rhw dealt with […]
rhw solicitors will be exhibiting at the Guildford Means Business Exhibition held at G Live on May 15th. This is always a great event with a good buzz and lots of local businesses in attendance. rhw will be running a great stand at the event, with a prize draw or two offering something more than the usual bottle […]
Several newspapers and media outlets have recently focused on the issue of excessive fees charged by certain solicitors. rhw take the matter of accurate and transparent fee estimates very seriously. For example, our Family Team will always advise you at the first meeting of the estimated costs of proceeding with your requirements and whether you are eligible […]
This years event will be held at Guildford Golf Club. Registration and breakfast is at 9.00am with a shotgun start at 11.00am. There will be a two course meal served afterwards at 5.00pm. There will be an auction event with great prizes and whilst we’re talking about prizes, there will be awards for several different […]
During the last 20 years rhw solicitors have become established experts in providing advice to the healthcare sector. In particular care homes. There is a wealth of free information on our website but if you are currently considering buying (or selling) a care home, we have placed a brief guide to how you should proceed. […]
rhw solicitors are delighted to announce that they have renewed their membership of the Challengers Champions Business Club. Challengers Champions Business Club is an organisation aimed at dynamic businesses fully committed to social responsibility and developing partnerships within the local community. Disability Challengers is an independent charity that, for more than 30 years, has developed […]
The rhw App has a number of great features, ranging from the option to take a photo and contact us instantaneously if you are involved in an accident, through to a free QR scanner. There are also many different ways to contact us including voice activated messaging. Obviously, you can also access all the latest […]
rhw have now added two more legal guides/articles to their website. Have a look at the Individual section of the legal guides web pages for some invaluable guidance on Inheritance tax bands. rhw strive to add information and advice to the website for our clients and other interested parties benefit. Check back for more updates […]
Two teams from rhw solicitors are taking part in the Activity for Charity 10,000 step challenge. The challenge continues for six weeks, starting from Monday 28th January. Basically participants try to achieve the equivalent of 10,000 steps of activity each day. This can consist of walking, running, swimming, playing football or whatever as long as […]
David Denovan-Smith has now joined the Private Client team as solicitor dealing with contested probate cases. David has been involved with a number of probate cases including winning the high profile ‘Fry v Densham-Smith’ case revolving around the issue of ‘mutual wills’ that eventually went to the Court of Appeal. With the changes to the […]
As well as the paper version, rhw are now pleased to announce you can access the user guide to our exceptionally useful and ‘FREE’ App on this website. The user guide is located in the ‘News & Guides’ section of the site. If you have any questions just drop us a line. If you haven’t […]
A change of year provides fresh opportunities to deal with all those jobs that have been put off because they look a little daunting or remind us of things we don’t want to be reminded of! Writing your Will or, if you already have one, reviewing the contents of the Will, definitely falls into the […]
New member partner Samantha Jago has agreed to join rhw solicitors with immediate effect. Samantha Jago joined rhw solicitors in April 2008 from an established Surrey firm to set up the Family Department. She works with Julian McEvoy and Elizabeth Leah in the family law team. She has a wide range of experience in all […]
The Christmas break has flown by and we’re open for business as normal! Happy New Year to all our clients. We hope 2013 is a successful and prosperous time for everyone.
rhw extends business development team and are delighted to welcome Chris Hunter. Chris was previously at Lovetts solicitors, where he worked as the client relationship and marketing manager. His business background has revolved around working with various companies in the credit and commercial property worlds. His core professional skill set encompasses: business development, marketing, CRM […]
rhw will be sponsoring the opening night of Guildford Shakespeare Company’s production of Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’. This will be on the evening of Thursday the 13th June 2013. The performance is by the Guildford Shakespeare Company, who rhw have been happy to support in previous productions. The performances run from the […]
Building on a very successful pilot last year in Guildford, Surrey RFU are creating four regional under-16 “Lions” rugby squads across West Surrey this season. Each Lions squad is formed from a cluster of local state schools, via school nomination, receiving academy style kit and coaching and playing friendly fixtures against each other in early […]
The rhw App has a number of great features, ranging from the option to take a photo and contact us instantaneously if you are involved in an accident, through to a free QR scanner. There are also many different ways to contact us including voice activated messaging. Obviously, you can also access all the latest […]
Finally, you can now follow rhw on Twitter & LinkedIn. Following the launch of our new website, rhw are delighted to report that we have joined the ‘Twitterati’. We want clients (and anyone else!) to be able to stay up with the news from rhw and see our comments on national and global news stories […]
To gain and retain Lexcel accreditation, a practice must undergo a rigorous initial assessment and then an annual application and assessment process. This includes conducting background checks and an on-site visit from an experienced, trained Lexcel assessor. Julia Brown, Practice Manager at rhw solicitors LLP said: “We are delighted to have been re-awarded the coveted Lexcel […]
In October 2012. the firm attended the annual Royal Surrey County Hospital Staff Recognition Awards night to celebrate the outstanding work carried out by the hospital’s staff and clinicians over the past 12 months. Samantha Jago, Partner at rhw Solicitors (above right), presented the prestigious Frontline Team of the Year Award to the Short Stay […]
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) is a mark of excellence for residential property work and will continue to benefit clients who use rhw solicitors LLP when buying or selling property. The scheme provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices. rhw solicitors LLP underwent a strict assessment, compulsory training, self reporting, random audits and […]
Nick Richardson, Partner of rhw Solicitors LLP has beenappointed as the new Chairman for the second time of the Guildford based BEST Business Group. The BEST Business Group has been one of the most active networking groups in Guildford and supports the Disability Challengers as its main charitable benefactor. Established in 2001, this group has […]
rhw Solicitors took part in the Disability Challengers “Battle of the Businesses” last Thursday 21st June in Guildford Cathedral This is an annual event and this year over 20 teams took part in this fun evening. Over 200 people took part and a total of £5,750 was raised as a result of the event. These […]
In Summer 2012, rhw Solicitors LLP will be launching their “app”. It will complement the new website, both of which are designed around offering greater support information and ease of communication to their clients and contacts. It will also provide a platform on which to offer useful current legal top tips. Nick Richardson, (Partner) quotes: […]
The Guildford YMCA held their annual Charity Golf Day on Monday 18th June at The Guildford Golf club Once again, rhw Solicitors participated in this fun, annual charity event and submitted 3 teams this year. As always, it was a great day and much fun was had by all. The winners, who were awarded with […]
A special sport themed Crash Bang Wallop! Introducing young listeners to the brass section of the Orchestra. You’ll meet the noisiest members of City of London Sinfonia, as we celebrate this year of sport through the iconic film music from Chariots of Fire, Fisher Tull’s Olympic Fanfare and Aesop’s well-known fable The Tortoise and the […]
rhw Solicitors LLP are pleased to announce the arrival of Elizabeth Leah who joined rhw Solicitors LLP on 3 January 2012, from a leading law firm in Sussex. Elizabeth’s arrival has expanded the family team at rhw Solicitors which also includes Samantha Jago and Julian McEvoy. Elizabeth has over 20 year’s experience. She has worked […]
rhw solicitors LLP in Guildford has been recognised for its high client care and business management standards by gaining a Lexcel quality assurance mark from the Law Society. To gain and retain Lexcel accreditation, a practice must undergo a rigorous initial assessment and then an annual application and assessment process. This includes conducting background checks […]
Guildford based law firm, rhw Solicitors LLP got their hands dirty recently during a volunteering day with local charity, the Surrey Hills Society as reported in the “So Surrey” magazine. Guildford solicitors get their hands dirty in heart of the Surrey Hills Written by Jordanne on December 12, 2011 Guildford based law firm, rhw Solicitors LLP got […]
The Guildford Lions Rugby team, newly formed from local Guildford state schools, had the first of their two pre-Christmas matches against local private schools on Wednesday night with a match against Cranleigh School. With local and national sponsorship, a Surrey RFU backed coaching team and the support of world cup winner Phil Vickery, the Lions, […]
Samantha Jago of rhw Solicitors presents award to Royal Surrey County Hospital at the Staff Recognition Awards On 28 September 2011 Royal Surrey County Hospital presented their Staff Recognition Awards being a long standing annual event. At the event the Hospital recognised its ‘real life heroes’ being members of staff who go the extra mile […]
Two men – Chris Finill from Cranleigh, Surrey and Steve Pope from Sheffield – are currently attempting an epic 3,000 mile run across America, from San Francisco to New York, to raise £10,000 for the charity ‘Help for Heroes’. The two have been sponsored by rhw solicitors in Guildford, which is where Chris’s wife Julia […]
rhw solicitors in Guildford has been recognised for its high standards in the home buying process by achieving membership to the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) – the mark of excellence for residential conveyancing. Nick Richardson, Managing Partner at rhw Solicitors said: “We are delighted to have secured CQS status. It is recognition of […]
On Monday 16th May 2011, a small team from rhw took part in the Surrey Legal Sponsored Walk which, every year, brings together teams from a number of local legal firms, for this walk across 10Km of gorgeous Surrey countryside. After somewhat of a shaky start, whereby the other teams seemed to have set off […]
Many of you will be familiar with the Government’s proposals to make mediation compulsory for separating couples. Under the new rules, the spouse who initiates the case will first go to a professional mediator, who will be required to engage the other party in mediation and arrange a session – either together or individually. If […]
Disability Challengers has launched a new business club in Surrey to raise funds for children and young people with disabilities. As part of rhw’s corporate social responsibility programme the firm has joined this scheme. The firm will provide £5,000 worth of pro-bono (free) legal services across a range of areas and are the exclusive sponsors […]
Samantha Jago has become a Family Law Accredited Specialist with Resolution. Resolution was formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association (SFLA) and is an organisation that believes in a constructive, non-confrontational approach to family law matters. Resolution also campaigns for improvements to the family justice system. Encouraging good practice The cornerstone of Resolution membership […]
rhw’s Nick Richardson has been the BEST lawyer in Guildford for 10 years now!! The BEST Business Group was set up 10 years ago this year, starting out as the Guildford unit of BRE (Business Referral Exchange). Nick has been the lawyer in the group since it started up and has found the group to […]
Surrey Business Group, which Nick Richardson of rhw Solicitors LLP helped to establish, becomes first group to join the Disability Challengers Business Club and to become a Challengers Champion. The BEST Business Group has become Surrey’s first group to join the Disability Challengers Champions Business Club. On 9th November BEST presented a cheque to the […]
rhw Solicitors LLP are pleased to announce the incorporation of Delano McEvoy solicitors, a well established family law practice in Guildford. The firm’s principal Julian McEvoy qualified in 1985 and has worked at other well known Guildford law firms before setting up his own practice in April 1996. Julian specialises in all areas of family law, and has been a […]
Samantha Jago achieves Family Law Accreditation Status with the Law Society Samantha said: It can be very hard for someone to choose which solicitor to represent them. The scheme places a strong emphasis on working with the client to achieve the best result for them by choosing the correct approach to their particular matter. It […]
rhw solicitors LLP raise £273 in Sponsored Walk On 17 May 2010 rhw Solicitors LLP took part in a sponsored walk to help raise funds for legal advice charities in Surrey. The team comprised of lawyers Clive Barnard, Richard Brown, John Britten and Samantha Jago; trainee lawyer Jennifer Juleff and personal assistant Wendy Bicknell. The […]
rhw solicitors LLP welcome the return of Samantha Jago from maternity leave A much missed member of rhw has returned in the shape of family lawyer Samantha Jago. Samantha joined the firm in April 2008 and has been a lively addition ever since. Samantha has considerable experience in all areas of family law to include […]