Riya graduated from Birmingham City University with a First-Class Honours degree in law. She is currently completing her LLM in SQE1 & 2 Preparation, having successfully passed both the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments. During her studies, she volunteered with Support Through Court, where she provided practical and emotional … [Read more...] about Riya Sandhu joins Ann McCabe Solicitors as a trainee solicitor
Nino Tsintsadze qualifies as a solicitor
Nino first became interested in the Law at age 16, when she decided to study law at A-level. She went on to study law at Manchester Metropolitan University. She has previously worked as a legal assistant at Hilary Meredith Solicitors and Tinsdills solicitors. It is not easy to get a training contract these days, but … [Read more...] about Nino Tsintsadze qualifies as a solicitor
Ann McCabe Solicitors abseil to raise funds for Our Space
In 2024, three members of our team climbed Mount Snowdon to raise funds for Our Space. Now, we're taking it up a notch. On 6th September 2026, seven of us will abseil for the very first time. We will be taking part in the abseil off Millers Dale Bridge in the Peak District, 90ft above the ground. We're taking on this … [Read more...] about Ann McCabe Solicitors abseil to raise funds for Our Space
Emma Brown is promoted to Caseworker in our Private Client Department
Ann McCabe Solicitors are very pleased to announce that Emma Brown has been promoted to our Caseworker in our Private Client department. Emma Brown Joined Ann McCabe's solicitors at our office in Newcastle-on-the-Lyme in January 2022. She hit the ground running, as she had extensive experience in office administration. It was … [Read more...] about Emma Brown is promoted to Caseworker in our Private Client Department
Nyah Silvester promoted to Senior Legal Assistant
Ann McCabe Solicitors are very pleased to announce that Nyah Silvester has been promoted to Senior Legal Assistant. Nyah is from Devon, where she started her legal career as a customer service apprentice at the age of 18 years. She soon demonstrated her versatility, working as a receptionist and also supporting the private … [Read more...] about Nyah Silvester promoted to Senior Legal Assistant
Is it my fault Wilko is shutting down?
In August 2023, Wilko announced it had gone into administration after the deadline to secure a rescue deal passed without success. Administrators worked hard to find a solution to save the chain but, sadly, the union representing over 3,000 staff members revealed that most Wilko stores will vanish from our high streets. Our local … [Read more...] about Is it my fault Wilko is shutting down?
Ann McCabe Solicitors visit Our Space – a charity in Newcastle under Lyme for families
On 25th April 2023 I and 2 of my employees went to the Open Day at the Our Space charity in the Brook Centre in Newcastle under Lyme. It was an opportunity to have a go on the play area without needing the excuse of accompanying a child. More importantly it was an opportunity to see how far the Our Space charity has come since it … [Read more...] about Ann McCabe Solicitors visit Our Space – a charity in Newcastle under Lyme for families
Resolution Together – One Lawyer Two Clients
Can we just have one solicitor for our divorce? Until now, the answer has been no. Thanks to Resolution Together, I can offer a new service launched by Resolution in 2022. Over the past 30 years, I have received calls from someone separating, saying they and their ex-partner want to sort out the consequences of their separation … [Read more...] about Resolution Together – One Lawyer Two Clients
How separating parents “do your head in” explains family judge HHJudge MacFarlane
In a rare interview, the most senior judge in England and Wales has explained how separating parents "f**k you up" (a reference to the poem by Philip Larkin). His Honour Judge Andrew Macfarlane, President of Family Division, spoke to Broadcasting House on Radio 4 on 24 July 2022. You can listen to the full interview here (about … [Read more...] about How separating parents “do your head in” explains family judge HHJudge MacFarlane
Financial claims do not end on divorce
By Sarah Longley A lot of people ask "Can I still claim after divorce?" When couples decide to separate, there is a lot to consider beyond the formality of deciding to file for Divorce/Dissolution. It is often thought that bringing a marriage/civil partnership to an end has the effect of severing all ties between … [Read more...] about Financial claims do not end on divorce