A well-known Leamington solicitor – who was also national chairman of the Standard Motor Club – has retired from Berrymans Solicitors after almost 40 years to pursue his interest in classic cars and steam trains. Peter Lockley, a former Warwick School pupil who read law at Wadham College, Oxford, before joining the firm in 1977, […]

Leamington law firm Berrymans Solicitors has won the contract to provide legal services and a members’ helpline for Bowls England, the sport’s national governing body. Kevin Mitchell, a partner in the commercial department and sports unit, said the firm has been appointed to act for the national organisation, its regions and 2,500 clubs across 35 […]

Following recent changes to the legislation it will be easier for employers and employees to discuss a possible termination package without fear of those discussions being used in a court or tribunal as evidence. Prior to the change in the legislation on 29 July, 2013 “without prejudice” discussions could only remain confidential from the court […]

Berrymans Solicitors has launched a new will disputes and Court of Protection unit after seeing its caseload increase. Partners at Berrymans Solicitors said there had been a substantial increase in the number of family disputes over wills and over the personal affairs of elderly relatives who can no longer manage their own finances. Donna […]

Sponsors and organisers of the annual Two Castles Run between Warwick and Kenilworth were here at Berrymans Solicitors last week to cheer on the law firm’s team of runners. Richard Thornton, joint senior partner of Berrymans Solicitors, which is sponsoring the event for the eighth year, joined Kenilworth Rotarians Bob Kelly and Philip Southwell […]

Berrymans Solicitors is to hold talks with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) this month about funding for the new Leamington-based Rugby Coaches Association (RCA). Berrymans Solicitors represents this new organisation for professional rugby union and rugby league coaches and Richard Moon, head of both the firm’s sports law and employment law units, sits on its […]

Richard Moon has played a major part in the launch of a new representative body for professional rugby coaches. Richard Moon, head of sports and employment law, has got together with rugby legend Sir Ian McGeechan and others to form the Rugby Coaches Association (RCA) for professional coaches in both rugby union and rugby league. […]

The Myton Hospices is opening its latest charity shop in time for Christmas, thanks to the speedy assistance of Nick Watts. Nick Watts, a commercial solicitor here at Berrymans Solicitors, has pulled out all the stops to ensure completion on the property in Atherstone, near Nuneaton – the charity’s 18th shop – before the Christmas […]

Andrew Brooks, a leading Salforddivorce lawyer has joined an elite panel of specialists handling complex assets cases for wealthy individuals. Mr Brooks recently represented an international footballer in a paternity case, has won accreditation from the Law Society as an Advanced Family Law panellist, qualified to act in cases involving clients with large and […]

Berrymans Solicitors have held their inaugural “Great BL Bakeoff’ to raise money for The Myton Hospices. Organised by the Family Law department, staff and partners baking skills were put to the test with over ten cakes entered into the competition. Head of Family Law Andrew Brooks, who led the judging panel, said: “It was a […]