We reported in April 2017, that we had been awarded the Lexcel accreditation for a further three years. To retain accreditation, it is necessary to pass an audit each year. An auditor visits us for at least a day, interviews some of our staff, and looks at many aspects of how we run our business, [...]
Many thanks to everyone who applied for the positions advertised on our website. We received many strong applications, and it was very difficult to narrow this down to a shortlist for interviews. The positions advertised have now been filled. Any further vacancies will be advertised on our website.
We are recruiting additional paralegals, to support our mental health and Court of Protection teams, both at introductory, and more advanced levels. We will consider candidates looking for full-time and part-time positions. For candidates who already have a law degree, and some experience of working in a solicitor’s office, there is an opportunity to progress [...]
Please be advised that we are currently experiencing a problem with our telephone lines. Engineers are working on the problem but we do not know when it will be fixed. If you need to contact the office in the meantime, please email us on office@odonnells-solicitors.co.uk and we will get in touch with you as soon [...]
At present, unless a couple have lived apart for at least two years, the only option to commence divorce proceedings is for one person to accuse the other of adultery or “unreasonable behaviour”. Many family lawyers, including members of the specialist organisation “Resolution” have been calling for a change to current law, to avoid the [...]
Our two directors, Philippa Curran and Jane Gale both started working at odonnells on the same day in July 1998. Staff helped them celebrate their 20 year anniversary, with a meal at Angelos restaurant, on the evening of Friday 6th July 2018. Following the retirement of John O’Donnell, at the end of 2016, Jane and [...]
We reported in April 2017, that we had been awarded the Lexcel accreditation for a further period of 3 years. To retain accreditation, firms must pass an audit each year. We are delighted to have passed this year’s audit. The lexcel assessor commended us on a number of areas of good practice. This was also [...]
Richard Copson, (previously of Slater & Gordon), joined our Court of Protection team on 5th March 2018. Richard qualified as a solicitor in 1997, and became a partner at Pannone solicitors, Manchester in December 2009. He has extensive experience of dealing with Court of Protection and community care work. Ruth Sagar joined our Mental Health [...]
Further to us advertising a position for a paralegal, to assist our mental health and Court of Protection teams in December, we are pleased to confirm that the position has now been filled. Gabrielle Chapman commenced work at odonnells on 19th February, currently assisting in the Court of Protection team. Gabrielle completed the legal practice [...]
An opportunity has arisen for a MH Panel member to join our tribunal team. The successful candidate will understand the importance of providing a supportive and understanding experience for our clients, of being part of a team, will be an accredited member of the Law Society Mental Health panel and have:- a full driving licence [...]