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Visiting the UK – the new process

1st February 2024

In a major change of UK immigration procedures, all persons coming to the UK for a visit, will, in the future, need to get permission for their trip before they travel to the UK. Non-visa nationals (i.e. those who are not required to obtain a visitor visa to visit the UK) will need to obtain… Read more »

Clinical Negligence (sixth edition) by Dr Michael Powers KC and Anthony Barton

17th August 2023

David Black and Tim Fraser, who work in Bower Bailey’s Clinical Negligence department, have contributed to a chapter in the leading clinical negligence textbook, “Clinical Negligence” (sixth edition) by Dr Michael Powers KC and Anthony Barton. The book covers the law and process behind clinical negligence claims and is a key text for practitioners. It… Read more »

Farm Diversification – The Clarkson Effect

23rd March 2023

Claire Speed, Head of Litigation at Bower Bailey Solicitors in Swindon explores the legal aspects of the Clarkson effect and farm diversification projects. Having recently caught up with season 2 of “Clarkson’s Farm” and being a smallholder myself and a Wiltshire Committee Member of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI), I thought it was some… Read more »

TBESW Issue 64 featuring Simon Smith

2nd December 2022

Simon Smith is the senior partner of Bower Bailey Solicitors. He’s an expert in Commercial Property and is based in the Regent Circus office in Swindon. 1. How has 2022 been for business? Business has been strong. We are fortunate to have a diverse and loyal customer base whom we value highly. Legal services are… Read more »

No Fault Divorce

6th April 2022

From 6th April 2022, divorce law in England and Wales has changed dramatically following the Divorce Dissolution and Separation Act coming into force. For the first time ever, it is now possible for a person to divorce their spouse without alleging fault – the long awaited “no fault divorce”. Although this article refers to divorce… Read more »

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Clinical Negligence (sixth edition) Book Launch

22nd April 2024

David Black and Tim Fraser, who work in Bower Bailey’s Clinical Negligence team, attended the book launch of “Clinical Negligence” (sixth edition) at Lincoln’s Inn on 18 April. The textbook is the leading Clinical Negligence text for practitioners in the field. David and Tim co-authored a chapter of the textbook with High Court judge and Senior Master of the… Read more »

A career in law with the Dorcan Academy

17th April 2024

Bower Bailey discussed the different routes to a Career in Law with Year 11 Students at the Dorcan Academy. The legal experts showcased three different routes to qualification as a Solicitor and the various job roles available within a law firm. Julia Abbott from The Dorcan Academy said,” It’s fantastic for the students to have… Read more »

Ken Turpin joins Bower Bailey

21st March 2024

Bower Bailey Solicitors are delighted to announce they have appointed Ken Turpin as Senior Associate. Ken will be working in the Regent Circus office in Swindon. Ken said, “I am thrilled to have joined the property team at Bower Bailey. The firm has a strong reputation and I am looking forward to building on that.”… Read more »

Congratulations on SQE Success for Harris Yousaf & Codie Church

21st March 2024

Bower Bailey congratulated Harris Yousaf and Codie Church on their recent exam success. Harris Yousaf was successful in his SQE 1 in September 2023. Harris joined Bower Bailey in May 2023, having studied for his degree at University of Reading. Harris said “I am so pleased to have passed SQE1.  I am extremely proud to… Read more »

Swindon Youth Festival of Literature 2024

8th March 2024

To much acclaim Swindon Youth Festival of Literature is back again for its 17th Year. The supporting authors are due to be announced shortly. Bower Bailey Solicitors are delighted to once again be sponsoring the following awards: The Library Ambassadors, Creative Writing and the Inter-school Book Quiz. Katie Went, Partner Bower Bailey said, “It’s an… Read more »