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Planning on drink driving on the commute or school run?
Recently I attended a business awards ceremony held on a Thursday night. As you might imagine there was alcohol involved and taking no chances, the following morning I left my car and got a taxi to work. Maybe you will see this approach as over cautious? As winter approaches, it won’t be long before the […]
Astraea Linskills appoint Hannah Jones to growing Family team
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Hannah Jones as Associate Solicitor to our thriving Family team. Having worked in Family law since 2014 Hannah joined MSB Solicitors in 2020 where she practiced as a Family Law Associate Solicitor. Hannah’s portfolio of clients in Private family law include: Complex high net worth financial matters […]
Astraea Linskills supports World Refugee Day
As World Refugee Day approaches on 20th June, the team at Astraea Linskills have not only given up their time and legal expertise to support those caught up in the Ukrainian international crisis, but founding director, Nama Zarroug, has opened up her home to a young family fleeing the war zone. The fast growing law […]
A specialist Liverpool solicitor warns half of wills are out of date
Where there’s a will, there’s a way! New research reveals almost half (46%) of people with a will haven’t updated it for more than five years. Experts recommend a will is reviewed and updated every five years, or when a major change in your life takes place. The YouGov research commissioned by SFE (Solicitors for […]
Liverpool law firm Astraea Linskills secures apology from Google to MP at the High Court
Astraea Linskills Director James Roochove has secured a High Court apology from Google on behalf of their client Lee Anderson, MP for Ashfield. Google Ireland Limited (“Google”) today issued a formal apology in the High Court to Lee Anderson the MP for Ashfield, his family and his constituents for an advert displayed on its Adsense […]
Leading Criminal Lawyer celebrates Black History Month
Leading Crime Lawyer and founder of Astraea Linskills, Nama Zarroug is celebrating Black History Month by reflecting and sharing her views and experiences of being a black lawyer in the modern world. Nama began her career at 20 in Manchester, in 2016, whilst on maternity leave with her daughter Layla, who is now 5, Nama set up leading […]
Astraea Linskills relocates to Castle Street
Boutique Law firm acquires prestigious offices in the heart of the commercial district One of Liverpool’s fastest growing Law firms, Astraea Linskills, has relocated to prestigious new offices at 14 Castle Street, right in the heart of the city’s commercial district. The boutique law firm have purchased the first-floor offices giving them 1,850 sq ft […]
Astraea Linskills appoint Chief Executive and Head of Private Client
One of Liverpool’s fastest growing legal firms, Astraea Linskills, has appointed John Paul Dennis as Chief Executive and Head of Private Client. The legal practice, which also has offices in London, founded in 2016 by Nama Zarroug, acquired leading criminal law firm, Linskills, in February 2020.
“Totting Up,” Penalty Points disqualification from driving and exceptional hardship
When you accept fixed penalties or are convicted of road traffic offences such as speeding, using a mobile phone while driving or contravening a red light, you are aware that penalty points are endorsed on your driving licence. Once you commit an offence which would take the total of points for offences committed within a […]