Press Releases

Commercial
- DOORSTEP SELLING
  The Cancellation of Contracts made in a Consumer’s home or place of work etc Regulations 2008 (“the Regulations”) came into force on 1 October 2008. They seek to protect consumers when purchasing goods or services at home or work from undue pressure to bu
- NEW FACES JOIN THE COMMERCIAL TEAM AT COLES MILLER
  Coles Miller Solicitors are pleased to announce the appointment of two new faces at the firm.
Conveyancing
- HIP's SCRAPPED
  The Coalition Government has suspended Home Information Packs (HIP's)
- EXEMPTION OF STAMP DUTY FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS
  The Government has stated that provided certain conditions are met Stamp Duty will not apply for First Time Buyers on property purchases up to £250,000
- A HUT WITH A VIEW
  A brand new development of 24 beach chalets has recently been completed at Alum Chine and are selling like “hot cakes”.
Employment
- THE EQUALITY ACT 2010 - EMPLOYER BEWARE
  Simon Arneaud explains why the new Equality Act 2010 contains some far reaching new provisions.
- HOLIDAY PAY
  Two recent cases have had profound implications for employers in respect of holiday pay. Coles Miller employment expert, Michael McDonnell, explains.
- EMPLOYEES ACCRUE HOLIDAY RIGHTS WHEN ON LONG TERM SICK LEAVE
  The European Court of Justice has recently ruled that employees on long term sick leave will continue to accrue holiday.
- EXTRA HOLIDAY IF EMPLOYEES FALL SICK
  The European Court of Justice recently ruled that workers who are sick whilst on pre-arranged holiday leave are entitled to request extra leave in order to make up their minimum leave entitlement under the Working Time Directive.
Family
- SHARED PARENTING PLANS FACE UNCERTAINTY
  The Law Society’s family law committee have added to the criticism facing the government’s plans to create a legal presumption for shared parenting.
- TREATMENT OF LOTTERY WINNINGS IN A DIVORCE
  The legal system on matrimonial finances can be said to be a lottery at times, but the Lottery itself has featured in one recent divorce.
- FAMILY JUSTICE REVIEW
  The long awaited report by the former senior civil servant David Norgrove, the Family Justice Review, has just been released
Homepage
- Coles Miller Dream Machines wins national safety award
  The Coles Miller sponsored Dream Machines which takes place weekly on Poole Quay between April and October has recently won a national road safety award which was presented to the team at Poole Tourism by HRH Prince Michael of Kent
- Two new solicitors join firm’s probate team
  Partner David Parfitt welcomes Stuart Bradford and Adam Scott to the team.
- Joint home ownership for unmarried couples / How much of your home do you own?
  New Supreme Court Judgement on ownership of property by unmarried couple following seperation.
- Presidential Appointment
  Coles Miller Property Partner, Fiona Knight, becomes 92nd President of The Bournemouth and District Law Society.
- Coles Miller solicitors helping individuals and businesses across Poole and Bournemouth
  Coles Miller solicitors has been acting for local people for more than 80 years. Image courtesy of Poole Tourism. Photographed by Sue Sieger.
Personal Injury
- DePUY HIP IMPLANTS
  Concerns over hip implants manufactured by DePuy.
- BREAST IMPLANT SCARE
  An increase in reported incidents, mostly involving ruptures, has lead to an inspection of the PIP manufacturing plant which has revealed that most breast implants manufactured by the company since 2001 have been filled with an unapproved silicone gel.
- COLES MILLER EMPLOYEES MEET GORDON BROWN
  Personal Injury Solicitor, Brian Parsons, who recently served in Afganistan as a member of the Reserve Forces (TA) was welcomed to No 10 Downing Street, by the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown.
- NEW SOLICITOR JOINS COLES MILLER
  Coles Miller Solicitors LLP are pleased to announce that solicitor, Katie Richards, joined the firm’s Clinical Negligence team in Poole on Monday 8th June.
- LAW FIRM LAUNCHES SPECIALIST CYCLE ACCIDENT DIVISION
  Dorset law firm Coles Miller has launched a new specialist Cycle Accidents Division as part of their expanding Personal Injury Department.
Residential Leasehold Property
- LEASEHOLDERS' VICTORY
  Residents at a Bournemouth block of flats are celebrating a victory over their landlord. The Flat owners have completed the compulsory purchase of their freehold from their landlord but only after a hard fought battle
- HOMEOWNERS USE SLUMP IN PROPERTY PRICES TO YOUR ADVANTAGE
  How can home owners take advantage of the recent fall in property prices?
- PARTNER ANDREW HOWARD APPOINTED TO ALEP
  Coles Miller Partner, Andrew Howard, has recently been appointed as a member of ALEP, the “Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners”.
Wills & Probate
- DISPUTED WILL - A Recent Case
  Details of a matter recently undertaken by our specialist team.
- POWERS OF ATTORNEY = PEACE OF MIND
  Like making a will, it’s one of those things people don’t like to think about, but, what happens if you become mentally incapacitated in the future and are unable to make decisions about your affairs or personal welfare?
- NEW PROBATE SOLICITOR JOINS COLES MILLER
  Coles Miller Solicitors are pleased to announce the appointment of solicitor, Anthony Weber to it’s already well established Wills and Probate team.

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