Farming and Divorce
A divorce, although difficult and problematic in all walks of life, can be particularly complicated when a farming business is involved. Farming businesses, often passed through generations and owned by numerous family members can make the division of assets for matrimonial purposes more challenging than [...]
Planning Obligations for developers
Section 106 agreements enable planning permission to be granted for developments which would otherwise not be accepted. By providing conditions to be met, they mitigate the impact of the development on the local community and infrastructure. The agreement is by way of a deed between [...]
Looking for work experience?
Current Opportunities We are currently recruiting for a work experience opportunity over the university Christmas vacation period. You would be employed in a junior archivist role, assisting with comprehensive personal data management and the storage of confidential client information. If you have excellent organisational skills [...]
Patricia Boyd joins our legal team
Patricia brings a wealth of knowledge and experience of the Morecambe community to our Bay area clients [...]
Proposed Probate Fees Increase Scrapped
Justice Secretary, Robert Buckland, has confirmed that the Ministry of Justice has abandoned the planned probate fee [...]
Our latest job vacancy
Oglethorpe Sturton and Gillibrand are currently recruiting for a legal secretary. A legal secretary is required to [...]
Garstang Show 2019
Oglethorpe Sturton & Gillibrand is very excited to sponsor, support and attend the highly successful and popular [...]
We welcome Allan Sumner to our Partnership
We’re excited to announce that Allan Sumner has joined our Partnership team. He is a well-known and [...]
What to be aware of when buying a new build property
A recent article from The Times newspaper has highlighted some issues of concern surrounding new build properties. [...]
Incapable of doing business?
If you are a sole practitioner in a business, or are a partner or director in a [...]
Update on Planning
There are many proposed changes ahead in terms of planning law in England, and possibly more with [...]