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#PictureBicester Photography Competition

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One lucky Bicester resident could win an iPad and have their photo displayed in the newly built Franklins House, in a photography competition we have launched. The competition is open to everyone and encourages entrants to ‘picture Bicester’...

Brethertons takes up Residence in New Bicester Landmark

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We have come a step closer to opening our brand-new offices in Franklins House, Bicester , with today’s acceptance of the keys to our new property. Partner Steven Neasham commented “I’m delighted to receive the keys to our stunning...

Brand new school for Alan's Africa!

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Excitement is building for the grand opening of Good News Pentecostal Community School, Sierra Leone, which Brethertons is delighted to have sponsored. What was once an unloved patch of wasteland has been transformed into a two classroom school and...

Tailor made for success

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Alexander Edwards, Managing Director of The Cotswold Tailor has won the Brethertons Solicitors Business Person of the Year Award in the West Oxfordshire Business Awards 2016. The announcement was made at a Gala Dinner held on 18 March at the...

Oxfordshire business talent discovered in some unusual places

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The three finalists for our sponsored West Oxfordshire Business Awards 2016 Business Person of the Year have been announced, showcasing business talent in some unexpected places. Alexander Edwards, MD of The Cotswold Tailor ; Darren Aston, MD at ...

Ken Norman of Brethertons named charity fundraiser of the year

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We are delighted to announce that Ken Norman, Key Client Manager, has been named ‘ Charity Fundraiser of the Year ’ in the Oxfordshire Employee of the Year Awards , organised by Plus One Personnel .       The...

Finalist in the Oxfordshire Employee of the Year Awards

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We are delighted to announce that one of our Key Client Manager’s, Ken Norman has been named as a finalist in the Oxfordshire Employee of the Year Awards , in the Charity Fundraiser of the Year category, sponsored by White Springs.  A...

Brethertons bags a bargain!

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Bicester-based Zeta Specialist Lighting has sold its one-of-a-kind Lexus GS300 to Brethertons for the princely sum of 99p.  We have pledged to take part in the 2016 Twin Town Challenge to raise money for SpecialEffect , an Oxfordshire-based...

New appointment strengthens the Brain Injury team at Brethertons

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We have appointed Katherine Lennon as Head of our  Brain Injury team. We have an excellent track record of securing multi-million pound settlements for clients who have sustained catastrophic injuries. Katherine Lennon too has many-million...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Brethertons!

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This year, in the season of goodwill, instead of sending out ubiquitous cards, bottles of wine or boxes of chocolates we’ve decided to put our energy to a different use – both near to home and much further away!  Each year, our staff at...

Legal services firm of the year

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We are delighted to announce that we have been judged as the top legal services firm in the country for the property management industry. We fought off tough competition to be shortlisted, and were announced as the winner of the ‘Legal...

Property Managers plan to use technology to increase efficiency

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Read the State of the Nation report now •    7-fold increase in home-working •    Just under half of all companies (45%) use separate accounts software in addition to their property management systems ...

New specialist joins Brethertons

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We have appointed Karen Adams as the new Head of Department of our experienced Commercial Recoveries team. Karen joins us from an Oxford-based firm and has an established reputation for expertise in the field. Karen has worked in debt recovery since 2003,...

Solicitors stand up for charity

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We have joined forces with the Cotswold Comedy Club to host a riotous evening of stand-up comedy in aid of our charity of the year, SpecialEffect. The event will feature a top line-up of comedians each hoping to encourage guests to dig deep for the...

Brethertons ranked as one of the top law firms this year

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We are delighted to have been announced as one of the shortlisted finalists in the 360 Legal Group Annual Awards in the Law Firm of the Year category, sponsored by Lloyds Bank. The 360 Legal Groups Awards celebrate excellence in legal practice in the...

Brethertons rated one of the top legal services providers

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We are celebrating after being named as one of the top law firms in the central region by leading industry publication, The Legal 500 Clients Guide to the UK Legal Profession. Once again, we have been ranked as a top tier firm for Family law in the...

Young lawyer takes the lead

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Today, the Warwickshire branch of the Law Society has appointed a new chair to its Young Lawyers group. Laura Stuart  takes on the role in her second year as a member of the branch. Laura is a Solicitor in the Wills, Trusts and Probate team, helping...

Brethertons claims the hat trick

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We are delighted to have beaten off tough competition to win at the Law Firm Services (LFS) Conveyancing Awards for the third time since 2012. We have been announced as the 2015 ‘Regional Conveyancing Firm of the Year’ for both the South...

Brethertons backs best of business

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We are delighted to announce that we're sponsoring the Business Person of the Year category at the 2016 West Oxfordshire Business Awards for a second year. The West Oxfordshire Business Awards (fondly known as The WOBAs) celebrates the best of...

Keen to understand the big picture?

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Lifting the lid on the property management industry The Property Management industry is hugely competitive, with hundreds of companies up and down the country vying for a greater share of the market. As an owner or manager of one of these companies, you...

Special event for Rugby fans

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We are delighted to announce that we are holding an exciting event to celebrate the return of rugby to its home town. As part of the town’s Rugby World Cup festival, we are hosting a special, rugby-themed breakfast with famous names from the...

Lawyers get a dressing down

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This week, we are giving our staff a week to remember in the lead up to the late Summer Bank Holiday – by encouraging them to come to work in casual wear all week in return for a donation to the firm’s charity of the year. Starting on Monday...

Town heavyweights launch new conveyancing qualification course

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We are working with  Banbury & Bicester College , part of the Activate Learning Group, to develop a professional qualification for those looking to start a career in property law.  The part-time Council for Licensed Conveyancers...

Large Business triumphs at established awards ceremony

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Local Hallmark Care Home, Anya Court , has been recognised at the prestigious Rugby Business Excellence Awards, coming away with the coveted Large Business Award, sponsored by Brethertons Solicitors, which is based in the town. The Rugby Business...

It's a ten from me

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An annual dance competition, “Strictly Banbury”, has raised over £10,000 for two worthwhile charities. The annual event organised by Glenda Harper of Step-by-Step Dance School encourages “local heroes” to dance for charity....

Green light for Brethertons at Twin Town run

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Brethertons has signed up for the 2016 Twin Town Challenge to support its charity of the year,  SpecialEffect based near Witney. The charity helps put fun and inclusion back into the lives of people with physical disabilities by helping them to play...

New senior appointment for Brethertons

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This week, Brethertons welcomes Val Suley to the team, who joins the firm as Chief Finance Officer. Val will oversee the finance and accounts functions of the firm and also sit on the Management Team, which manages Brethertons’ strategic...

Inspirational leader honoured with prestigious award

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We are delighted to announce that our Chief Executive Officer, Shaun Jardine, has been named as Business Person of the Year at the Oxfordshire Business Awards . The award was sponsored by Shaw Gibbs Accountants and Business Advisors. Shaun has...

Writing books for children workshop

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Love putting pen to paper? Do you fancy yourself as the next Roald Dahl? If you know your  scenes from your subplots, this workshop for adults interested in writing children’s fiction will help you craft powerful prose that’s sure to...

Brethertons' already having a SpecialEffect

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In April, we revealed an exciting new brand and website which was designed to reflect the culture and values of the ‘law firm of the future’. When we launched the website, we encouraged you to take a look around and enter a quiz to win an iPad....

Firm set for ERMA Hat-trick

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Our acclaimed Residential Leasehold Law team is recognised as a leader in the field – we need your votes to cross the final hurdle! We’re excited to announce that our specialist Residential Leasehold Law team has been shortlisted as...

Still time to enter the Rugby Business Awards

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We are very proud that we are sponsoring the Large Business of the Year category at this year’s Rugby Business Excellence Awards. The Rugby Business Excellence Awards celebrate the best of business in the region. Organised by the local...

Twice as nice for Brethertons

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​Brethertons is celebrating twin successes after winning awards at both the Cherwell Business Awards and the Pride of Rugby Awards on Friday 15th May.  The winner of the first award of the night was the firm’s Chief Executive...

It's game on for Brethertons' charity of the year

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We are delighted to announce that we've chosen SpecialEffect as our Charity of the Year for 2015/16. Every year Brethertons supports and raises money for a nominated cause chosen by our staff.  SpecialEffect, a charity based near...

Recognition for inspirational business leader

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We’re excited to announce that our very own Chief Executive Officer, Shaun Jardine, has been announced as a finalist of the Oxfordshire Business Awards ’ Business Person of the Year, as judged by the wonderful team at Shaw Gibbs Accountants...

Brethertons boys boogie on down in Banbury and Bicester

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Two of our staff members have both signed up for Strictly Bicester and Strictly Banbury. Bicester Managing Partner, Steven Neasham and Banbury based Key Client Manager, Ken Norman have both donned their dancing shoes and frilly shirts to join forces...

Historic week for Brethertons

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The first few weeks of the new financial year has been an historic time for Brethertons. We have witnessed the retirement of the firm’s last ever Senior Partner, and the appointment of two new Equity Partners and 9 new Associates. The changes come...

Solicitors shortlisted for multiple awards

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Brethertons are pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for four separate awards, demonstrating exceptional quality of legal advice and showcasing the talents of our employees.  We were first shortlisted in the Litigation Team of...

Dogged determination wins the day!

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We're delighted to announce the winner of the West Oxfordshire Business Person of the Year Award. Charlotte Pimm of Woozelbears was named as the winner at a Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony held on Friday 27 March at Heythrop Park. ...

Brethertons strikes gold again

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Brethertons is celebrating after being accredited with the Investors in People Gold Standard for the 4th consecutive year. Investors in People is the UK's leading accreditation for business improvement through people management, and provides a...

Brethertons celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

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Brethertons is excited to support National Apprentice Week by celebrating the success of our own programme of Apprenticeships after winning a regional award in the field. National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2015 will run from 9 to 13 March 2015. It is...

New deputy Vice President of Warwickshire Law Society

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On 26 February 2015, Linda Jones , Brethertons Family Partner, was appointed by The Warwickshire Law Society as its new Deputy Vice President. As a local resident to the Rugby area, Linda is a well-known figure in both legal circles and the local...

Success for Brethertons' 'Peppermint' development team announced as finalists at the Banbury Employee of the Year Awards 2015

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Brethertons LLP is delighted to announce that the firm’s ‘Peppermint’ Development Team has been shortlisted for the ‘Banbury Team of the Year’ award at the forthcoming Banbury Employee of the Year Awards 2015. This award is...

Cutting the cost of divorce

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Brethertons is cutting both the emotional and the financial cost of divorce, by providing an in-house counselling service. The sessions, offered free-of-charge to couples going through separation and divorce, are the brainchild of  Linda Jones , a...

Brethertons raises £5560 for local charities with 'Make a Will' initiative

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A leading legal services provider, Brethertons, has raised over £5500 for local charities during ‘Make a Will’ week – an initiative organised by the charities to not only raise vital funds for them, but to encourage people to make a...

Brethertons announces details of Property Management Summit 2015

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The Property Management Summit is a weekend conference that takes the form of a collaborative workshop, aimed at property managers and Directors who wish to refresh their technical expertise and add to their CPD hours. There is a vibrant social scene and...

Brethertons LLP is shortlisted for the Law Society Excellence Awards 2014

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Brethertons LLP is thrilled to announce the firm has been shortlisted for two awards at the prestigious 2014 Law Society Excellence Awards - the ‘CQS Award for Excellence in Conveyancing Practice’ and in the ‘Excellence in Client...

Holiday pay update

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Associate Solicitor Amy Edwards discusses the recent changes to holiday pay It seems that the issue of holiday pay is in the headlines again. Recently the European Courts decided that commission must be included when calculating holiday pay and now it...

Brethertons rated one of the top legal services providers in the West Midlands and Thames valley regions

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Leading legal services provider, Brethertons, is celebrating after being named as one of the top law firms in the central region by leading industry publications Chambers and Partners UK Guide and The Legal 500 Clients Guide to the UK Legal Profession. ...

Brethertons announced as one of the top debt recovery firms in the UK

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Leading legal services provider, Brethertons, is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been judged as one of the top debt recovery firms in the country after being shortlisted for an award at the prestigious News on the Block Property Management...

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