The Housing Market in England and Wales

In light of the recent announcement that the housing market in England has re-opened, and pending a similar decision in Wales, we would like to re-assure our clients that at Swayne Johnson Solicitors, we are still very much open for business. Property viewing are now permitted in England: estate agents can attend properties to take […]

Doctors are pressing families to have ‘difficult conversations’ about death

It has been widely reported that Doctors are pressing families to have ‘difficult conversations’ about death. It’s always been important to talk to loved ones about our wishes in respect of medical treatment, end of life care and post death but the current health crisis has made more people acutely aware. Baroness Finlay, professor of […]

Increase in Will Instructions

It has recently been reported that Will instructions have increased by 30 % as a result of the current health crisis. At Swayne Johnson, our staff are working hard at dealing with enquiries and accepting Will and LPA instructions via telephone and video conferencing, wherever possible. Adhering to the strict rules that apply to signing […]

Compliance with Child Arrangement Orders During The Coronavirus Crisis

Over the course of the last week our family law solicitors have received several calls from clients on how to approach child arrangements during lockdown. These are unprecedented times and the public health crisis across the globe is a serious concern for the majority of us. However, for separated parents and indeed a child who […]

The Best Team

As we near the end of the first working week of lockdown, the staff here at Swayne Johnson have a lot to be proud of. Our front doors may be closed, but our staff have been working tirelessly to ensure that we can continue to provide our clients with the best possible service in these […]

Swayne Johnson Local Food Bank Collection This Christmas

This year at Swayne Johnson we have been getting into the Christmas spirit of gift-giving by stocking up Christmas hampers to donate to local food banks across North Wales and Cheshire. Our Legal Secretary, Awel Haf Roberts, came up with a brilliant idea and has been enthusiastically taken on board by all six Swayne Johnson […]

Mingle For Business Conference

Juana Eastwood, Solicitor from the Commercial Department and Emma Riley, Trainee Legal Executive from the Private Client Department exhibited at the Mingle for Business Conference on Friday 13th September. The event was held at the Springfield Hotel, Halkyn and organised by Sandra Donoghue, the founder of Mingle for Business who has explained that “Conferences allow attendees […]

Swayne Johnson are sponsoring Ruthin Tennis Club

This month at Ruthin Tennis Club is the Vale of Clwyd Tennis Tournament which takes place on August Bank Holiday Weekend. The tournament is an annual event for all ages, divided into category groups such as U12, U14 and U16 to adult. Like last year it is expected to see players travelling from all over […]

Swayne Johnson Summer Shows 2019

This summer we will be attending the Anglesey Agricultural Show (13th – 14th August 2019) and the Denbigh and Flint Show (15th August 2019). The Anglesey Agricultural Show is an annual two-day event which is held at the Mona Showground, and shows off some superb animals and livestock as well as having a shopping and […]

The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017

The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 comes into effect today 31st July 2019. Also known as Claudia’s Law, it provides for the appointment of a person to take charge of a missing person’s finances while they are missing, to ensure that their affairs are dealt with appropriately.   Until today, no -one had the power […]