Legal Updates & Our News

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team in our growing residential conveyancing department.

Close Thornton Solicitors and Estate Agents have appointed two new team members, one in each division of the business.

Taking time for a coffee break is a good thing! Having a few moments away from your workstation can make all the difference to your day and make you feel more motivated.

So, we would love to be part of your coffee break and give you the chance to be a winner! Have a go at completing our word search "Word-Up" just find the hidden words and send it back to be in with a chance of winning!

Every two years we have to carry out a diversity survey and then collate and report the results to the Solicitors Regulation Authority. 

Guests of Close Thornton Solicitors Beans Coffee Club were invited to channel their inner Zen by taking part in a taster session of tai chi courtesy of St Teresa’s Hospice. Led by St Teresa’s Hospice complementary therapist team lead Keith Thomas, visitors were taught a sequence of moves from the Chinese martial art in a bid to help calm the mind and release tension.

Julie Kirkbride, our head of family law offers some insight into the considerations surrounding the issue of divorce. Before you make final decisions read our guide so you know the journey that lays ahead.

Shaun Burke, senior partner and head of litigation at Close Thornton LLP talks more about this new piece of legislation.

The world of ligation continues to be a complex one and, in many cases, the public are often unaware of changes until such time there is a situation and they need to act.