POA: The Basics of Power of Attorney
What is a Power of Attorney (POA)? A POA is a legal document that appoints trusted individuals to make decisions on your behalf. To be valid, the Power of Attorney must be validly executed before a solicitor or medical practitioner and subsequently regist... Read More
How Friends Legal are solving the probate pricing problem with help from Exizent
We are driven by our mission to be a market-leading Scottish Law firm that our customers choose for our excellent results, and outstanding client experience. Launching our new By Your Side services, our aim is to make the professional legal services for b... Read More
Confirmation in Scotland Vs Probate in England & Wales
There are similarities between Scotland and south of the border, such as Inheritance Tax provisions, but there are also a lot of differences when it comes to handling an estate. In Scotland, Executors apply to the Court for Confirmation. This is the docum... Read More
The Government introduce a ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030 – How will electric cars change our roads?
With the Government announcing a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 - what will our roads look like when electric takes over? The ban is being introduced as part of Boris Johnson’s ‘Green Industrial Revolution’ to tackle climate chang... Read More
The Scottish Courts have moved online during the COVID-19 pandemic: What does this mean for personal injury claims?
Since March this year the Friends Legal team, like much of the country, has been working from home. And with the courts initially closed for all but urgent business, we have focused our efforts on progressing our clients’ claims without the need for a heari... Read More
Health and safety for homeworkers during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: What are your employer’s responsibilities?
With lockdown easing, and businesses opening back up, many employees will be going back into the workplace. With COVID-19 still circulating, however, they will be facing tighter rules and regulations around hand hygiene, distancing and face masks. But for t... Read More
Friends Legal Supports Silk Elephant’s #GiftofaHeart Campaign
Friends Legal has donated £2,000 to help a small charity, Silk Elephant, in reaching the elderly and vulnerable across Scotland. Silk Elephant's core mission is to make a difference through small and simple acts of kindness to those facing difficulties, such... Read More
Friends Legal agree new two year deal with Spartans Footbal Club
Friends Legal have agreed a new two-year training and match-day kit partnership with Spartans FC Women’s team. Players Michaela McAlonie and Elena Santoyo-Brown joined Friends Legal Managing Partner Tony O’Malley to launch the new Macron match-day kit at Th... Read More
Friends Legal expands into Edinburgh
We are pleased to announce that we have expanded with the opening of a new Edinburgh office. Our Edinburgh team, to be based in Leith's Bonnington Bond, will be led by head of office Val Roberts, a well known personal injury law specialist. She brings expe... Read More
Friends Legal sponsors Clydeside Action on Asbestos reception
Friends Legal are proudly sponsoring the food at Clydeside Action on Asbestos (CAA) Ladies Day next month. The sold-out fundraiser, which will be held on 21st September, will help raise awareness for women diagnosed with mesothelioma. Following on from last... Read MoreContact Us,
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