http://www.coffinmew.co.uk OUTSTANDING COMMERCIAL, PRIVATE, FAMILY & EMPLOYMENT LAW ADVICE. (Southampton, Portsmouth, Gosport, Hampshire). One Of The South's Leading Firm Of Solicitors. Covering all areas including Fareham, Locks Heath and Whiteley, http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=125 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=125 “The illiteracy level of our children are appalling.” George W Bush Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=124 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=124 ‘Responsible Capitalism’ is the new buzz phrase, with moves are being made to try and capture this concept with much publicised announcements from politicians who are calling for the right for employee share ownership - with each political party claiming they thought of it first! Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=123 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=123 Amanda Brockwell, Head of the Care Group at south coast law firm Coffin Mew LLP, says that the recent announcement of an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) into anti-competitive practices in the private healthcare sector is likely to spark a flurry of activity in the private health market. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=122 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=122 Coffin Mew wishes a successful and prosperous Chinese new year of the dragon. As Chinese New Year approaches with the Year of the Dragon, the Chinese believe that 2012 will be blessed with good luck and prosperity in their business. The water Dragon is a symbol of good fortune and a sign of intense power – and good luck and prosperity is something that Ms Oi-Yuyn Wong, an associate family lawyer at Coffin Mew solicitors is very keen that local people and their businesses capitalise upon. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=121 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=121 “Lead me not into temptation. I can find the way myself.”...Rita Mae Brown “I know a man who gave up smoking, drinking, sex and rich food. He was healthy right up to the day he killed himself.”...Johnny Carson Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=120 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=120 Separated parents often fall into a trap when trying to organise shared holiday times with their children. Oi-Yuyn Wong, a specialist family lawyer at Coffin Mew says: “Separated parents often focus on saving for a holiday and not on whether their ex-partner will agree." Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=119 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=119 Coffin Mew has become one of the first local businesses to back the “Surviving Winter” campaign by donating £500 to help older people living in fuel poverty throughout Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=118 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=118 “Marriage is a wonderful invention; but, then again, so is a bicycle repair kit.”...Billy Connolly “Marriage is a great institution, but I’m not ready for an institution yet.”...Mae West Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=117 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=117 “I find your lack of faith disturbing.” Darth Vader Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=116 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=116 “When you arrived on the moon, was the people who lived there very friendly, or was they scared of you?” ...Ali G, interviewing Buzz Aldrin “My vocal chords are made of tweed - I give off an air of Oxford donnishness and an old BBC wireless” ...Stephen Fry Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=115 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=115 Coffin Mew LLP, one of Hampshire’s leading law firms, has now moved into 13,500 sq feet of office space on the third floor at the prestigious 1000 Lakeside North Harbour Portsmouth development. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=114 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=114 “It's no longer a question of staying healthy. It's a question of finding a sickness you like.” Jackie Mason Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=113 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=113 “Correction: the following typo appeared in our last bulletin: ‘Lunch will be gin at 12:15.’ Please correct to read: ‘12 noon’.” California Bar Association Newsletter “I’ve learned from my mistakes and I’m sure that I can repeat them exactly.” Peter Cook Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=112 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=112 Miles Brown has been appointed as Managing Partner at Chambers and Partners ‘Top Ranked’ Law firm Coffin Mew LLP. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=111 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=111 “The fascination of shooting as a sport depends almost wholly on whether you are at the right or wrong end of the gun.” ...P. G. Wodehouse Fri, 14 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=110 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=110 “The internet is not like private correspondence which will be read by the addressee only. It is more like standing in the street, naked, shouting random secrets, forever.” ...Philip Hensher “I don't consider myself bald; I'm just taller than my hair.” ...Lucius Annaeus Seneca Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=109 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=109 “After all, the best part of a holiday is perhaps not so much to be resting yourself, as to see all the other fellows busy working.” Kenneth Grahame “A vacation should be just long enough that your boss misses you, and not long enough for him to discover how well he can get along without you." Anon Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=108 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=108 Leading affordable housing provider and social enterprise Home Group has successfully completed the first phase of its programme of stock rationalisation by transferring 1800 properties in central England in 25 lots to 11 locally-based housing associations for a total sum close to £100 million. Legal services were provided by Coffin Mew, acting for Home and Anthony Collins acting for Derwent. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=107 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=107 Amanda Brockwell from the Corporate team at south coast law firm, Coffin Mew, has recently assisted Hampshire-based Alitex Limited with the acquisition of Country Greenhouses. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=105 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=105 The Corporate team at South Coast law firm Coffin Mew LLP, has advised the shareholders of Frutina Limited in their disposal of the entire share capital of the company to Slush Puppie Limited for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition was financed by Nat West and RBSIF. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=104 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=104 As the Law Society continues its excellent “Sound Off For Justice” campaign (www.soundoffforjustice.org), support to retain Legal Aid for key areas of scope, including clinical negligence, divorce, employment and welfare, has arrived from some well known and respected contributors. The government’s proposed radical cuts could affect thousands of people hoping to secure access to justice. In addition, the proposals to curtail the use of “No Win – No Fee” agreements has also attracted further criticism. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=102 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=102 Coffin Mew, one of the south coast’s leading law firms, has successfully passed the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). This is an independent quality mark for law firms who undertake conveyancing as part of their day-to-day business. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=100 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=100 An eight strong team from south coast law firm, Coffin Mew LLP, are taking up the gauntlet to turn £500 of Fairbridge Solent’s precious funds into £5000 in the ‘Zero to Hero’ challenge. Adding a zero to £500 will make the team a Hero! Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=99 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=99 “Climbing at altitude is like hitting your head against a brick wall – it's great when you stop.”...Chris Darwin Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=98 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=98 The Family Team at Coffin Mew are pleased to announce that they have launched a new range of Fixed Fee packages for their family mediation services. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=96 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=96 “There are only two types of football manager. Those who’ve just been sacked and those who are going to be sacked.” ...Ben Philip “- Would you like to be Kevin Keegan’s assistant? - I don’t know whether, one, he wants a number two, or two, whether I would like to be one” ...Interviewer and Alan Shearer Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=95 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=95 The Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team at Coffin Mew LLP held their second annual Netball Tournament on 13th July 2011 to raise money for Headway Portsmouth and South East. Headway is a charity that helps people with an acquired brain injury, their carers and families. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=94 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=94 On the 21 June 2011 the Government published the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill. This bill introduces wide reaching reforms to the funding of all civil claims and also removes legal aid for all clinical negligence claims. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=93 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=93 “Editor: A person employed by a newspaper, whose business it is to separate the wheat from the chaff, and to see that the chaff is printed.”...Elbert Hubbard “What makes me qualified to be a reporter? Well, I’m willing to violate anyone’s privacy for my personal gain and then claim with a straight face that the public has a right to know.”...Dogbert Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=89 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=89 The Government has announced that it plans to implement Lord Justice Jackson’s proposals to reform legal costs in civil cases (which include personal injury and medical negligence claims) in full. This will seriously impede the ability of those who are injured through someone else’s fault to secure access to justice and fair compensation. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=87 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=87 The Government published their consultation paper to reform Legal Aid in England and Wales on Monday 15 November 2010. As a result, the Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team appealed to colleagues and clients of the firm to join a petition to campaign to ensure that justice for UK citizens continues under the new Legal Aid system. In particular, the team were campaigning to ensure that clinical negligence remains within the Legal Aid system. Thu, 26 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=85 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=85 The Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team at Coffin Mew Solicitors have instigated a charity collection resulting in over 30 bags of clothes, toys, books and games being donated by the staff at the firm’s four offices. The collection is in aid of one of the team’s chosen charities – Headway, to set up their new Fareham store. Mon, 09 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=79 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=79 It has been reported recently in the national press that a staggering 25% of cancer sufferers are being sent away by GP’s and hospitals with their early warning signs dismissed as minor ailments. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=78 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=78 Over 50 invited guests attended one of our Breakfast Briefings at the Marriott Hotel at North Harbour, Portsmouth, entitled ‘Keeping it in the Family’ – focusing on why making a legally binding Will is so important. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=77 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=77 Robert Peach at Coffin Mew has helped two former beauty therapists win substantial compensation from Virgin Atlantic Airways for the repetitive strain injury that they both suffered as a result of their work at Virgin Atlantic’s First Class airport Lounges. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=61 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=61 ‘Retirement is wonderful. It's doing nothing without worrying about getting caught at it.’...Gene Perret. 'It is time I stepped aside for a less experienced and less able man.'...Scott Elledge Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=60 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=60 ‘I owe a lot to my parents, especially my mother and my father.’...Greg Norman. 'My parents have been there for me, ever since I was about seven.' ...David Beckham. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=59 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=59 When two people divorce and subsequently negotiate the division of their assets, they have a duty to court to give full details of their financial resources. Unless they do so, the court cannot properly exercise its discretion when deciding what to award each party. So what happens when you know your husband or wife is secretly hiding a bank account or another asset and you can easily obtain a copy of their bank statement to prove their dishonesty? Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=58 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=58 “My mother-in-law has come round to our house at Christmas seven years running. This year we’re having a change. We’re going to let her in.” Les Dawson Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=50 http://www.coffinmew.co.uk/news.asp?id=50 Douglas Miller, a specialist Clinical Negligence lawyer at south coast law firm Coffin Mew, is asking local people to join a campaign to help ensure that justice for UK citizens continues under the present Legal Aid system after the Government published their consultation paper on Monday 15th November to reform Legal Aid in England and Wales. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT raycobb@coffinmew.co.uk Coffin Mew