Our Private Client team has one clear ethos; their clients. They have a long history of expertly guiding clients through intricate legal issues. The team is led by two of the firm’s partners, Clare Love and Mark Hutchinson-Lyons, who have been noted as providing a “strong partner lead” and inspiring a “tremendous” work ethic in [...]
The Ministry of Justice are proposing to increase the Probate Fee from £155.00 for probate professionals and £215.00 for personal applicants to a flat fee of £273.00 for all applicants, regardless of the size of the estate. A Grant of Probate is a document issued by the Probate Registry which gives Executors the legal authority [...]
Press Release: 2 June 2021 Long-established law firm Oglethorpe Sturton & Gillibrand is delighted to announce that it has appointed two new partners. Mark Hutchinson-Lyons and Avelina Wright have both been promoted from associate solicitors to become partners at the firm, which has offices in Lancaster and Kirkby Lonsdale. Mark, 41, who lives at Lancaster, has [...]
We have several legal secretary positions currently available in various departments including private client, family and commercial property. Our requirements from candidates are as follows: Previous legal secretarial experience with audio typing and administration skills Excellent customer service Ability to organise and take responsibility for own work Competency with administrative and IT skills Local to [...]
Choosing the right solicitor can be difficult, and with so many to choose from how is Oglethorpe Sturton and Gillibrand different? How do you choose? We are the largest law firm in Lancaster, with a second office in Kirkby Lonsdale, and here are just a few examples of how you can instruct us with confidence [...]
Congratulations are in order this month, with three solicitors being promoted within the firm. Mark Hutchinson-Lyons, a specialist and experienced Wills, Probate and Trust solicitor, has been promoted to Associate Solicitor. Mark has been with the firm a number of years and is also a Society of Trust and Estate Practitioner (STEP). Avelina Wright is [...]
We are in unsettling times. You may not know what to do, what the best option is or who the best person to speak to is. Perhaps we can help. We have experienced solicitors who cover a wide range of legal areas who may be able to assist you, your family or your business. You [...]
In light of the current circumstances, please be reassured that we are here for you from 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday either over the phone or online, If you need to speak to us please contact our Private Client Team on 01524 846846 and pressing 1 or via one of our direct dials or [...]
Oglethorpe Sturton and Gillibrand would like to update and reassure clients regarding the measures we have put in place to ensure that we can continue to support you during these unprecedented times. We have taken various steps to ensure that our offices remain open during this time and at present it is business as usual, [...]
If you are a sole practitioner in a business, or are a partner or director in a company you might want to think about what would happen to your business should the worst happen to you. Many professional standards require you to have provision in place to cover death, incapacity or extended absences – particularly [...]
