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  - 10 Royal Crescent
  - Cheltenham
  - Gloucestershire
  - GL50 3DA
  - 01242 574244
  - 01242 221631
  - 7453 Cheltenham

Richard Handley

Consultant Solicitor

Richard has been a solicitor for 38 years, 36 of them as a leading partner in the biggest firm in the county. He has been involved in some of the major projects in the region throughout that time, instructed by major house builders, developers, landowners, landlords and tenants.

He used to be a sportsman and now talks a good game. He is to DIY what the Titanic was to the iceberg. He likes to think he is amusing and a few agree. He knows nothing about everything.

A No Blame Divorce

Today the Government have announced there will be new legislation in divorce law. This new law will update the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 in due course. It will mean that, in the future when the legislation comes into force, divorcing couples will no longer have to ‘blame’ each other for the breakdown of their marriage. It is hoped the new law will help reduce family conflict.

Disclosure Pilot Scheme

From 1 January 2019, a mandatory disclosure pilot scheme came into operation in the Business and Property Courts. The main aim of the scheme is to ensure that the process of disclosure becomes more proportionate and reduces the number of documents which...

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“Hughes Paddison have provided assistance on numerous occasions consistently acting in an exemplary fashion whilst dealing with all aspects of the issue at hand. It is extremely reassuring to know that our company is represented by such a competent and professional firm.”
– Commercial Director, Ferroli Limited
“I found Rachel incredibly caring and at the same time was amazed at the frank, forthright, no jargon meetings and subsequent email communication with Rachel. She took the emotion out of the situation and helped me see the 'wood for the trees'.”
– Managing Director, Converge
“We are lucky to have the services of Paul Engelbrecht on hand. He has always met our requests and ridiculous deadlines and puts himself out to make life easier for us”
– Company Secretary - Supergroup PLC
“Paul has repeatedly demonstrated a high level of legal skill, accuracy, attentiveness and most of all, commercial acumen. I particularly appreciate his eye for detail and ability to take complex legal issues and explain them in lay terms. ”
– Relationship Director RBS
“Whilst constantly demonstrating his consummate professionalism and occasional wry sense of humour David has at all times supported me and acted in my best interests resulting in a successful financial settlement and my divorce.”
– V
“Jennifer provided sound professional legal advice which I needed to help me to sort out the legal and financial aspects of a difficult personal situation. I wouldn't hesitate to go to her with any family legal matters I have in future.”
– R

Richard Handley

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A No Blame Divorce

Disclosure Pilot Scheme