News
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January 6, 2024
Staff profile Legal eye on Julie Hobson
Name: Julie Hobson Position: Head of Department/Partner Department: Matrimonial and Family Areas of expertise:I work in the Matrimonial and Family department of Gullands. My job is to work with the client to resolve their matter. The breakdown of a relationship is almost always incredibly difficult, but the legal side of things should not be traumatic. There are various […]
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November 28, 2023
Gullands hosts second High Street Heroes Awards
We were delighted to once again host the High Street Heroes Awards at Maidstone United Football Club on Thursday 24 November to say a great big thank you to the business owners and their employees who have provided excellent customer service this year. Twenty four businesses were nominated by the public in the categories of […]
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September 20, 2023
Family farming partnerships – a brief guide for avoiding the most common causes
Farming families and the businesses they run may have grown over time and sometimes in a fairly adhoc way, but it is never too late to consider the relationships in the operation, especially when a new generation is about to join, or an older generation plans to leave. Many issues often come to light when […]
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September 20, 2023
Mediation – does it work when a relationship breaks down?
Emotions run high when a relationship ends, and mediation can help to discuss some of the practical issues such as finances and arrangements for children and pets. Mediation provides the forum and the process, but it must be a voluntary process. If you or your ex-partner are unsure about the process, then it can be […]
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September 20, 2023
Make sure your collection is covered by your Will
Whether it is art, pottery, classic cars or vintage farm machinery, a collection can be a valuable asset. Many people build up both important and valuable collections during their lifetime, so deciding what happens to it after you pass away is important. Leaving a collection as a whole can be difficult if Inheritance tax (IHT) […]
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August 2, 2023
Is your business a High Street Hero?
Gullands Solicitors has launched the search for Maidstone’s High Street Heroes 2023, the competition to find the local businesses and individual employees that have gone above and beyond to provide excellent customer service, as nominated by the public they serve. The public have until 30 September to nominate the retail, hospitality and other businesses or […]
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July 26, 2023
Employment ruling on start times for people with Dyslexia and Asperger’s
An employment tribunal has ruled that people with Dyslexia and Asperger’s should be accommodated with more flexible working patterns including start times. The ruling is in the case of Raymond Bryce who said he was discriminated against by his former employer, and they had failed to make reasonable adjustments after he told them his dyslexia […]
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July 24, 2023
A Guide to… What is Collaborative Law?
When a couple decides to end a marriage, it doesn’t have to be acrimonious. Collaborative Law is the process which offers a fair and dignified end to the marriage which can also reduce emotional distress, enabling the couple to move on with their lives. Importantly if the couple also have children together it provides a […]
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June 14, 2023
Gravesham Business Awards 2023
Enter your business and team now for the recognition they deserve! The Gravesham Business Awards are back and now in its fifth year, is supported by several high profile local and regional companies including Gullands as well as having the backing of Gravesham Borough Council. Not only can companies enter the awards, but anyone can […]
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June 14, 2023
Gullands appoints wellness partner
Julie Hobson has been appointed to the role of wellness partner within Gullands. In addition to her family team duties, Julie will be promoting wellbeing in the workplace to promote a positive working environment, where individuals can grow their careers to help longer term business growth. Julie explains: “Staff wellbeing has been rising up the business […]