Leo Abse & Cohen
Solicitors

Legal group warns of mixed messages over court's involvement in the finances of the vulnerable

A network of more than a thousand legal specialists committed to providing independent expert advice to older people and their carers is warning that negative media coverage of the recently re-organised Court of Protection may be adding to the already stressful process of dealing with the money and property of a loved one in the event of mental illness, accidents or dementia

Date : 11th November 2009

Claire becomes member of the 'Solicitors for the Elderly'

Claire Johnson, head of the Wills and Estates department at Leo Abse & Cohen has been accepted as a member of the national association 'Solicitors for the Elderly' (SFE). SFE is an association of lawyers who specialise in legal services for older people and their carers

Date : 27th July 2009

Two join Leo Abse & Cohen’s Cardiff office

The Cardiff office of law firm Leo Abse & Cohen has expanded its family law team with two appointments. Matthew Johnson, 36, from Newport, joins as a solicitor and brings with him over ten years' experience specialising in all aspects of family, matrimonial and children law

Date : 28th May 2009

Getting sacked has a silver lining

The cloud of redundancy had a silver lining for Anglesey woman Janine Jones. Losing her job seemed like a massive blow but now, thanks to a new scheme run by the trade union Unite, she has set up her own business microchipping pets and dog grooming. And more sacked workers can also find new careers

Date : 25th March 2009