News and Events
At Phillips Solicitors, we share a full range of legal related articles, news and events relevant to today's families and businesses. Phillips Solicitors are a leading law firm in Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey area. Let us know how we can help you today, contact us here or meet our team.
Jakki's 30 year milestone
Phillips Solicitors celebrate Jakki Lonie’s 30 year anniversary working as a valued member of the firm’s Residential Property team.
We are supporting Family Mediation Week
Town Gate Mediation, which is a part of Phillips Solicitors, is supporting Family Mediation Week, running from January 22 to January 26
Family Mediation Explained
Here is a short animated video that explains Family Mediation. It has been produced by the Family Mediators Association as part of Family Mediation Week.
Plenty of Christmas cheer at Phillips
Generous colleagues at Phillips raised £426 for the Ark Cancer Centre Charity.
Meet Verity Lees
Verity Lees has recently joined Phillips Solicitors’ Residential Property team as an experienced Licensed Conveyancer.
The Common Law Marriage Myth
Two thirds of people living together do not understand there is no such thing as Common Law Marriage.
Phillips featured on That's Hampshire TV
Howard Gardener, senior director at Phillips, was interviewed by That's Hampshire TV about our firm being recognised in The Legal 500 for the seventh year running.
Sian STEPS up her Wills & Probate expertise
Congratulations go to Wills and Probate solicitor Sian Lias, who has passed her Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) diploma with flying colours.
New Year, New Will
Last year saw a number of significant events that will have long lasting implications both here in the UK and abroad. There may well have been a number of changes in your life too, which could impact
If divorce is on your mind we are here to help you
Divorce is often a deeply emotional, upsetting and difficult time. However, at Phillips we have a team of Family Law solicitors who are on hand to support you through the process.
Pulling a 'sickie'
When it is cold and dark it may well be tempting to stay curled up under your duvet and ‘pull a sickie.’
Employment Tribunal Fees Abolished!
If you thought about making an Employment Tribunal claim between July 2013 and July 2017, but decided not to do so because of fees, you could have an opportunity to make a claim now.
Gender Pay Gap Information Regulations
All employers in the private, public and voluntary sectors are now required to analyse their gender pay gap each April and report this information if they have 250 or more employees.
New Corporate Offence for Employers
A new corporate offence of failing to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion potentially imposes liability on employers as a result of their employees' actions.
Employing Foreign Nationals – are you complying with the law?
Reports suggest that less than a third of companies are aware of the sanctions for failing to secure right-to-work documentation for their overseas workers.
The 2017 Phillips Basingstoke Half Marathon was a runaway success
Well done everyone who took part in the Phillips Basingstoke Half Marathon.
Important Changes to Inheritance Tax Relief
A new allowance that aims to protect the family home from Inheritance Tax (IHT) came into effect on April 6.
Phillips Basingstoke Half Marathon soars to new heights
Despite the wet weather, this year’s Phillips Basingstoke Half Marathon, held on October 1, proved to be a great success.
Phillips recognised as a leading law firm in The Legal 500
For the seventh year running Phillips Solicitors is recognised as a leading law firm in The Legal 500.
Relief from Stamp Duty Land Tax For First Time Buyers
The Autumn Budget brought good news to first time buyers.