Hanne & Co Solicitors Examination Success

We are proud to announce two recent successful examination results for solicitors in the firm.

The first is Clare Paget, solicitor in the Criminal Department, who has attained her High Court Rights (Criminal) accreditation. Claire has practiced Criminal Law at Hanne & Co since her qualification in 1999.

The second is David Taylor, partner in the Employment Department, who has attained his Higher Court Rights (Civil) accreditation. David has had many years experience in the lower courts but now can practise in the High Court and above. 

These successes show the firm’s commitment to increasing the expertise of our solicitors so that this may benefit our clients. It also shows our commitment to the continuing education of our solicitors so that they maintain the very highest standards of current practice and law.

If you would like to instruct Claire Paget in relation to any criminal law matter then please ring on 0207 228 0017 or e-mail her at clarep@hanne.co.uk.

If you would like to instruct David Taylor in relation to any employment or commercial dispute then ring on the number above or e-mail at dxt@hanne.co.uk.

CIVIL PARTNERSHIP – Five Years On

It is both hard to believe that it is five years since civil partnerships became legal and conversely that there was a time, not so long ago, when same-sex marriages were not allowed at all. Five years on, the Office for National Statistics has published a review looking in detail at the characteristics of those entering into civil partnerships.

It is no surprise that there was a deluge of Civil Partnerships after the introduction of The Civil Partnership Act in December 2005. Most of the first Civil Partnerships were between men but this has now evened out and there are just as many women “tying the knot”.

Interestingly, civil partners are less likely to “divorce” than their heterosexual counterparts. It may well be because statistically civil partners tend to wait until they are a bit older and wiser, though according the statistics the average age is now decreasing.

Of course, the analysis over the last five years does not perhaps paint a true picture of the position. For example, those who married shortly after the Act was introduced may have been in long and strong relationships for a significant period before. They will continue to gather statistics.

It is encouraging that most British people now accept same-sex marriage but very sad indeed that fewer people approve of same-sex couples adopting children.

At Hanne & Co, we have a large family department with solicitors who can advise on all legal aspects of civil partnership including pre-nuptial agreements, dissolution and adoption. Please do call on 020 7228 0017 or email us at info@hanne.co.uk