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FDR Law ranked in Legal 500

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FDR Law have been ranked under Corporate and Commercial, Contentious Trusts and Probates and Private Client - Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate in the latest set of results announced yesterday.  To be recognised in The Legal 500 in the UK is a huge...

Our offices are open for pre-booked meetings

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FDR Law is continuing to encourage remote meetings but we do acknowledge that sometimes this is not possible.  As such we will be opening our offices for pre-arranged client meetings from Monday 16 August 2021. The health and welfare of colleagues,...

FDR Law Important Announcement

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Taylor Rose MW to target North-West England after FDR Law acquisition Leading consumer law firm Taylor Rose MW has acquired Warrington practice FDR Law into its group as it targets significant expansion in the North-West of England. The acquisition...

FDR Law appoints Darren White as Associate Solicitor

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Warrington based and full-service law firm, FDR Law appoints Darren White as Associate Solicitor in the Family department. Darren has over 12 years’ experience specialising in Family Law having worked at Morecrofts and more recently at Maxwell Hodge...

Frodsham and Stockton Heath Office Closures

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The COVID pandemic presented an experiment in remote working with a focus on output as opposed to 9-5 working.  As lockdown restrictions ease FDR Law is adopting an agile working approach to meet the needs of both of its staff and its clients.  The...

FDR Law is delighted to announce the admission of our trainee solicitor.

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Grace Griffin finished her training contract on September 2nd and has been admitted to the Roll of Solicitors on September 3rd and takes up her position as a solicitor with FDR Law with immediate effect. Grace joined FDR Law as a paralegal in November...

FDR Law is delighted to announce the admission of our trainee solicitor.

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Grace Griffin finished her training contract on September 2nd and has been admitted to the Roll of Solicitors on September 3rd and takes up her position as a solicitor with FDR Law with immediate effect. Grace joined FDR Law as a paralegal in November...

Marriages and Covid-19

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All the years of planning, saving and excitement and you have to cancel.  We probably all know couples whose weddings have been cancelled or postponed because of Covid-19. It is still not possible to get married during this pandemic. The new...

FDR Law COVID-19 Notice - Our offices are open for pre-booked meetings

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  FDR Law  is continuing to encourage remote meetings but we do acknowledge that sometimes this is not possible.  As such we will be opening our offices for pre-arranged client meetings from Monday 16 August 2021. The health and...

Stephen Woodall runs London Marathon for Cancer Research UK

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Stephen Woodall runs London Marathon for Cancer Research UK Head of Commercial and Partner at FDR Law, Stephen Woodall will be running the London Marathon this year in aid of Cancer Research UK and would appreciate your support. The big race is on Sunday...

Christmas & New Year Opening

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FDR Law seasonal opening times   Our offices will be closed from Tuesday 24th December 2019, re-opening on Thursday 2nd January 2020. Please visit our services page  https://www.fdrlaw.co.uk/site/services/  for further details of how we can...

Commercial Department relocates to Palmyra Square

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FDR Law's Commercial Department is moving into 1-3 Palmyra Square   From 1st January 2020 FDR Law’s Commercial Department will vacate 21 Bold Street and relocate to 1-3 Palmyra Square, Warrington. The move will bring to an end an...

Legal 500 Rankings 2020

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"A trusted, reliable and dedicated law firm" All at FDR Law were delighted to receive the news this week that we had once again achieved recognition from Legal 500 for our work in Real Estate, but also recognising our Private Client team with...

Colleagues mourn the passing of Norman Banner MBE

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Death of one of Warrington's most well known figures   All at FDR Law were sad to learn of the passing of Norman Banner on Thursday last week (18th April), who was not just a colleague but a dear friend to so many here.   Norman who...

FDR Law mark retirement of Norman Banner MBE

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End of an Era Partners and staff met today at lunch time to hand over cards & gifts and celebrate the achievements of one of Warrington's most well known figures. If fell to FDR Law Chairman, Charles Agar to remind everyone present of the 48...

'Stars of FDR' raise £870 for FDR Foundation

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Generous donations from FDR staff as part of Christmas appeal This year at FDR Law staff have chosen to not send Christmas cards and instead donate the money to our charity the FDR Foundation. In return each person that donated has been recognised with...

Norman Banner - Honorary Freeman of the Borough

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  Local recognition for Norman Banner MBE   I was delighted to be asked to attend an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Warrington Borough where Norman Banner was awarded the title of the Honorary Freeman of the Borough in recognition...

FDR Law Award New Training Contract

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Congratulations to Grace Griffin We are pleased to announce that Grace Griffin has recently been awarded a training contract with FDR Law and is currently working within the New Build Conveyancing team.  Future placements will be...

The FDR Foundation Present First (and Second) Awards

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Cheshire Charity making a difference in Warrington The first recipient of an award from The FDR Foundation was Skylar (aged 6), who came to collect her new customised wheelchair with her mum, Haley, last week. Skylar’s health has caused mobility...

Frodsham Power Cut

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Please note that due to a major power failure in the Frodsham area, our office on the High Street will be temporarily closed this afternoon (Monday 2nd July 2018).  You can call our switchboard on 01925 230000 to reach your solicitor or they can be...

Warrington Business Awards 2018

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Good luck to all the finalists of the Warrington Business Awards 2018 The winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner held tomorrow night (Friday 8th June) at Lymm Rugby Cllub. FDR Law are proud to once again be the sponsor of the The Business...

Lymm and Stockton Heath Festivals

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The two annual Festivals held in Lymm and Stockton Heath will be taking place in the next few weeks, and FDR Law are pleased to once again support them both. Lymm Festival – 21st June to 1st July 2018 - now in it's 20th year, the Festival has...

Norman Banner MBE

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We are delighted to share with you a photograph of Norman Banner outside Buckingham Palace today after receiving his MBE from the HRH Prince of Wales, having been named in The Queen's New Year's Honours List 2018 for his charity and Warrington...

New CEO appointed at FDR

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Mark Lockett joins FDR Law as Chief Executive Officer Full service law firm, FDR Law has appointed Mark Lockett as CEO following the departure of Oliver Burton in December 2017. Lockett, with over 18 years’ experience in the legal...

Stockton Heath Bake Off - 19th March 2018

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Following the success of the FDR Law Stockton Heath Bake Off in September 2017, we are once again throwing open our Walton Road office door and inviting local businesses and residents to join us again on Monday 19th March 2018.  The drop...

Warrington Business Awards 2018 now launched

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Following the success of the Warrington Business Awards 2018 launch on Thursday 1st February at The Warrington Peace Centre the window for submitting nominations is now open.   Guest speakers at the launch event were Mayor of Greater Manchester,...

Meet the team at Birchwood Park

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Following the success of the Birchwood Park Meet the team events in November 2017, we are delighted to be back in February for two more sessions.  If you would like to drop by to say hello and talk to our team, we will be in The Centre at Birchwood...

East Cheshire Hospice Tree Collection

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For the third year, FDR Law have supported the East Cheshire Hospice Tree Collection by providing the volunteers with much needed refreshments at the end of each day during the collection weekend of 14th and 15th January 2018. Stephen Woodall, Head of...

Launch event for Warrington Business Awards - 1st February

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The 2018 Warrington Business Awards will be officially launched at a dinner on 1st February 2018 at The Peace Centre in Warrington. Guest speakers at the launch dinner are Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester Mayor and Steve Rotheram and Liverpool City...

Norman Banner awarded MBE

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We are delighted to learn that our colleague and consultant solicitor, Norman Banner was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s honour list for his services to public and charitable services in Warrington and to the wider community. Norman was, amongst...

Christmas 2017 Opening Times

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The FDR Law offices will close on Friday 22nd December for the festive period and will reopen on Tuesday 2nd January 2018. Any phone messages or emails will be answered upon our return, please note that we do offer a 24 hour emergency helpline for our ...

Warrington First - 13th December 2017

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The next Warrington First event is the last one of 2017 and will be held at Tom at 101 in Stockton Heath. There will be the opportunity to network with local businesses over a festive lunch at 12.30pm. The cost is £35 per person and includes food,...

FDR Law sponsors of the WBA Business of the Year Award

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FDR Law sponsor the Business of the Year award in the Warrington Business Awards 2018

GDPR - Are you Ready?

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GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) becomes law across the European Union on 25th May 2018, so now is the time for businesses to prepare for the impact on the way in which data is collected, processed and shared. Join us for a jargon free event and...

Warrington First - 15th November 2017

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November Meeting - Wednesday 15th 12.45PM- 2pm This month’s event will be held at Institution bar on Palmyra Square and we will hear from Kate Deakin of the Tim Parry Jonathan Ball Peace Foundation. With the 25 year anniversary of the...

Warrington First - 18th October 2017

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The October meet of Warrington First is on Wednesday 18th October at the later time of 4.45pm to 6.30pm and will be held at Corks Out in Stockton Heath. There will be the opportunity to sample a glass of fizz and there will be a selection of...

Macmillian Coffee Morning - thank you!

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Thank you to everyone who baked, bought and ate cakes at the FDR Law Walton Road office Macmillian Coffee morning on Friday 29th September 2017. We were delighted to see so many of our neighbours in Stockton Heath pop by, many joined us for a coffee and a...

Snowdon Conquered

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On Saturday 23rd September a team from FDR Law headed out to Snowdonia to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The weather conditions hampered their efforts slightly, but the team of 7 from FDR Law, plus friends and family managed to...

FDR Law continues growth with new Business Development Manager

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This month, Warrington based legal firm FDR Law is pleased to announce that Steve Maloret has joined to further develop their growing portfolio of local clients and partners. Steve has moved to FDR Law from the RBS group where he was Regional...

Stockton Heath Coffee Morning

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Join our team at the FDR Stockton Heath office (16 Walton Road) on Friday 29th September 2017 from 10.00am - 12.00pm for a slice of cake and a cuppa. We will be raising money for Macmillian Cancer Support by taking part in their annual Worlds Biggest Coffee...

Warrington First - 20th September 2017

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The next Warrington First event takes place on Wednesday 20th September 12.45-2.00pm at the Institution Bar on Palmyra Square. The theme of this event is The Road to recovery and getting back to your best (and some)!  Kim Hayton is...

Lymm Beer Festival

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FDR Law are proud to support the Lymm Beer Festival by sponsoring a Cask of Dunham Massey - Lymm IPA.  The event is in its seventh year and takes place on 8th and 9th September 2017 in the Village Hall, Pepper Street in Lymm.  Money raised from...

FDR Law makes a splash with unique local art

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FDR Law has recently commissioned local artist, Ben Ashford, to produce twelve new unique pieces of contemporary art. The eye-catching series include colours from the company’s branding palette of blue, green and purple, as well as influenced by...

Why small businesses should get ready for the GDPR now

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David Wood , IT Director at FDR Law discusses GDPR Recent research shows many UK businesses ignore company policies around confidential data. One in 12 office workers (eight per cent) has had access to confidential information that they should not have...

Warrington First 19th July 2017

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The annual Warrington First Crown Green Bowls event will take place on Wednesday 19th July from 1.00pm at The Stag Inn in Walton (Chester Road WA4 6EG).   Every year this proves to be a great, well attended event and don’t worry no experience of...

Stockton Heath Festival 2017

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FDR Law are delighted to be once again sponsoring the Stockton Heath Festival 2017. Starting on Thursday 29th June 2017, the festival is in it's 10th year and concludes on Sunday 2nd July 2017. Our team will be on the Festival Field on Saturday 1st...

Lymm Festival 2017

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FDR Law are pleased to be a Platinum sponsor at the Lymm Festival 2017 event. Starting on Thursday 22nd June with the FoodFest, the festival continues for 10 days and incorporates the now infamous Transport Day.  For more information on the arts,...

Warrington First - 21st June 2017

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The next Warrington First event will take on Wednesday 21st June at the Institution Bar in Warrington. Special guest speaker this month is Nuvvy Sibia of the Warrington Youth Club who will talk about WYC receiving The Queens Award for Voluntary Service and...

Frodsham Solicitors joining forces to support Alzheimer's Society

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A group of Solicitors in Frodsham, Cheshire, are joining forces to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. Linda Hunter of Rowlinsons Solicitors, Ruth Hetherington of FDR Law and Helen Oakes of Butcher & Barlow will be taking part in this...

Warrington First - 17th May 2017

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With the impending General Election what is the vision of the Parliamentary candidates for Warrington’s business growth? Warrington First will host a Q&A session with the Labour Parliamentary candidate for South Warrington and outgoing...

MOJO Your Business - Warrington First 19th April 2017

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12.45pm Wednesday 19th April 2017 Institution Bar, 2 Palmyra Square WA1 1BL The next Warrington First networking event will be held at the Institution Bar in Warrington. Andrew Thorp from School of Mojo will be providing a captivating and...