Catchpole Law on law

COVID-19 CORONA VIRUS

At Catchpole Law we want you to know that we are taking all possible measures to ensure that the current Government and NHS guidelines are being followed and that the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priority. Our intention, at the moment, is to continue to provide an “in the […]

CONVEYANCING SIMPLIFIED!

Buying or selling our house is often described as a simple process! However, at Catchpole Law, we know that more often than not the “simple” process can be complicated by jargon. What do exchange; completion; covenants; planning restrictions; rights and reservations; pre-emptions; flying or creeping freeholds all mean? Should I have a survey? What are […]

Organ Donation

Organ donation law is changing – from Spring 2020 all adults in England will be considered to have agreed to be an organ donor when they die unless they have recorded a decision not to donate or are in one of the excluded groups. This is commonly referred to as an “opt out” system. Every […]

Conveyancing Simplified!

Buying or selling your house is often described as a simple process! However, at Catchpole Law, we know that more often than not the “simple” process can be complicated by jargon and pitfalls that you don’t really understand. What  do  exchange;  completion;  covenants;  planning  restrictions;  rights  and  reservations;  pre-emptions; flying or creeping freeholds all mean? […]

Civil Partnership for heterosexual couples

A recent decision in the High Court has highlighted that heterosexual couples are being treated unfairly and discriminated against. One couple, Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan, have recently argued this and on 27 June, the Supreme Court agreed with them. The couple had argued that it was discriminatory for the law to deny them the […]