News - Sills & Betteridge Solicitors

Ambitious growth of Sills & Betteridge Solicitors continues following merger with Bell & Buxton Solicitors, Sheffield

The firm has announced this week, its merger with historic Sheffield law firm Bell & Buxton Solicitors

Buying a Property via a Conditional Contract

Buying a property can often take longer than you would like and, until the exchange of contracts, there is always the risk that the seller can back out. This period, between acceptance of your offer and exchange of contracts, can leave you on tenterhooks, especially if your purchase depends on another event, such as the grant of planning permission. So, what are your options?

Six Points in the Post: Don’t Ignore a Section 172 Notice

Why ignoring a Section 172 letter can cost you more than the speeding ticket itself, by Motoring Offences Expert Justin Atkinson

Family Lawyer Sarah Rowe Shortlisted for Partner of the Year in the 2025 Yorkshire Legal Awards

Awards season is off to a strong start this year, with Sarah Rowe being shortlisted for Partner of the Year in the 2025 Yorkshire Legal Awards.

Switch, Let or Sell a Second Home

For some, owning a second home is a dream, evoking thoughts of seaside cottages and impromptu getaways. The reality though can be rather different. Not only is there the issue of ongoing maintenance, but recent changes have made ownership more expensive, something which could account for the recent surge in sales of second homes.

What is Fraudulent Calumny and can it invalidate a Will?

Karen Bower-Brown
31 Jul 2025
Law Blog
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Do you believe that a loved one who has passed away has been tricked into a leaving a Will to exclude you on the basis that their mind had been poisoned against you? Whilst there are several grounds upon which a Will can be contested, one lesser-known ground that may be relevant to you is fraudulent calumny.