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Our nostalgia series reflects on the communities we all live and work in.  This month, we’re taking a look at Poole’s fascinating flying boat history. The Flying Boats of Poole Harbour 1939 [...]

Family solicitor, Alan Stanley, answers some frequently asked questions on prenuptial agreements as part of our Family Law Friday series: What is a prenuptial agreement and how does it work? A [...]

When should I extend my lease? Lucy Eveleigh, a Solicitor Apprentice in our Landlord and Tenant department, discusses the importance of being aware of the length of your lease when owning a [...]

We are delighted to share the news that Burcu Bulbul has qualified as a family solicitor.  Burcu studied locally at Bournemouth University, and later completed her Masters at the University of [...]

Deborah Fenton aims to bring her own brand of energy, experience and enthusiasm to her new role as Head of Residential Property at long established firm Rawlins Davy Reeves.  She has joined the [...]

Why You Should Use a Regulated Firm for Will Writing Currently, the UK does not place any restrictions on who is able to prepare a will. This means that not everyone who offers will drafting [...]

Burcu is a Trainee Solicitor within the Family Department at Rawlins Davy Reeves and qualifies this Summer.  She sets out below what a typical day is like for her at RDR: 8:30am I arrive in Poole [...]

The Importance of Wills for Cohabitees Solicitor Apprentice Becky Shale considers this significant topic. Despite common misconceptions, cohabitees are not afforded the same rights as married [...]

Who gets the engagement ring? Family solicitor, Alan Stanley, answers this interesting and occasionally asked question. In short it depends on whether the couple break up before the wedding, or [...]

Top 5 things every commercial tenant needs to know Renewal Some leases contain specific contractual rights of renewal, obliging the landlord to grant a new lease, provided that the tenant serves [...]