Volunteers And The Law

We are delighted to be running our volunteers and the law seminar again on 03 May 2017 for Volunteering Kirklees and Business in the Community. This free to attend course covers various topics relevant to volunteer co-ordinators, groups of volunteers and those connected with the third sector. From who is a volunteer, through legal rights […]

Closing Door, Trapped Fingers

We all use doors. We use them every day. Open, close, open, close, etc. There isn’t much to it really. Fairly straightforward, most of the time. This case however shows that even the more mundane of day to day activities can still catch you off guard. It only takes a momentary lapse of concentration for […]

Birstall Welcomes Yorkshires Biggest Bike Race 30.04.17

The days events will kick off at 10.30am. There will be various activities on the day, face painting, customise your cycle helmet, test your skills on exercise bikes, Megan’s rainbow fun time, balloon modelling, painting competition, crafts in the library and various stalls in the Market Place. Please come and have a fun day out […]

Conveyancing Testimonial

Everything was excellent. I had a small window in which to complete on my house and Gemma and Tracey got it done!  

Changes To Birstall Community Centre

On Friday Cllr Andrew Palfreman signed a lease bringing Birstall Community Centre under the control of the local community for the next six months. Andrew is working with Kirklees Council so that on 01.10.17 the whole library and community centre building will come under the control of the community forever. The Council will get a […]

Have You Heard About The New Proposed Probate Registry Fees?

James Shingleton, Solicitor at Brearleys Solicitors, intends to support any campaign to object to the Government’s proposal to increase Probate Registry fees. James said “ This is going to affect every single one of us. Despite 84% of respondents, including myself, opposing the proposal to increase Probate Registry Court fees, the Ministry of Justice has […]

King Of Clubs

The story of James Corrigan and Batley’s iconic nightclub the Frontier is being told in a new book written by one of the people who knew him best. Maureen Prest worked as the clubs promotions and pr manager during the heady heydays of the 60s and 70s. The club attracted the biggest names in show […]

Lasting Power Of Attorney

Mr A approached Brearleys because he was caring for his good friend Mr B. Mr A is in his 80s and was finding dealing with Mr B’s financial affairs more and more tiring. Mr B lives in a care home and is unable to manage his own financial affairs. Although he is mentally capable, he […]

Emma Ingram

Emma is an experienced private client solicitor working from our Brighouse office. Emma joined the firm in February 2017 and specialises in Wills, probate, powers of attorney and other private client based matters. [email protected]

Chorus Line Comes To Batley

You will be able to experience all the fun, drama and emotion of the auditions for a Broadway musical on stage at Batley town hall between 16 and 18 February, as Acorn Theatre Company bring the classic musical Chorus Line to town. Featuring many well known and loved musical numbers, together with dance, it is […]