General Interest News

Well done to our Private Client Team who, through their hard work, friendly approach and professionalism, have managed to land us in the top 20 of Wills, Trusts & Probate Solicitors who are registered on Review Solicitors.  We have only been registered with Review Solicitors since August so this is a great achievement for the team and the firm. 

Maples are currently ranked 16 out of 3823 firms nationally.

To view our profile and read what our clients have said about us, please click here or click on the green side bar on the right hand side of the page.

As part of our commitment to the local Community, Daven Naghen, one of the Partners in our firm, attended Spalding Magistrates Court to assist The Peele Community College in preparing for the Mock Trials Competition.

The students visited Spalding Magistrates Court and Mr Naghen assisted the pupils in their analysis of the case and presentation of their arguments to the Court.

A letter of thanks was recieved from Assistant Headteacher Stuart Morrow confirming that in the competition the students “did themselves proud with some highly credible performances. Whilst we did not win on the day we held our own and really came across very polished winning one case and narrowly losing another case. The overall experience gained by the students was superb and we are incredibly grateful for your guidance and input with the prosecution and defence cases.”

Commenting on the matter Mr Naghen indicated “It was pleasing to see that the students had got a good grip on the relevant law in respect of Common Assault and that they were not diverted away from the real issues in the case by mention in the paperwork of self-defence. Hopefully the ability to get up and speak in front of other people is a skill and an experience that all of the students will benefit from whatever careers they ultimately pursue. I would echo the sentiments of Mr Morrow that all the students involved should be proud of their work.”

If you require any assistance with regard to any matters involving motoring or criminal law please do not hesitate to contact Daven Naghen or Anita Toal of our offices on 01775 72261 or by email to daven.naghen@maplessolicitors.com or anita.toal@maplessolicitors.com

Maples Solicitors LLP is proud to announce its new Sponsorship deal with the Spalding Grammar School Sixth Form Rugby First XV for the upcoming season.

During the season all the Match Reports will be featured in full in our news section so please add us to your favourites for easy access.

The firm is very pleased to continue its long running and established relationship with the school and would like to wish the team all the best for the forthcoming season.

At Maples Solicitors, our top priority is keeping staff and clients safe during Covid-19. 

We are working tirelessly to make our offices, meeting rooms, and communal spaces safe for everyone. These measures include social distance meeting for everyone and handwashing stations throughout the building. Phone or video call appointments are also available for those who do not feel safe leaving their homes.

You can read our Risk Assessment below, and if you have any question or concerns, please contact us at Enquiries@Maplessolicitors.com or 01775 722261 

 Covid-19 Risk Assessment

Anita Toal, our Managing Partner, recently graduated from Open University with a 2:1 Honours degree in Humanities with Literature. The presentation of this degree came 23 years after Anita received her first degree in Law!

Anita who works full time and has two children, has been studying for her degree for the past six years in her spare time. She says she did it “just for fun” and added that “my children think i’m crazy!”

Anita along with her husband and children, spent the weekend in London, to celebrate the achievement. They attended the ceremony at the Barbican, the very same place where Anita received her first degree.

As to whether or not Anita shall be studying again, she doesn’t know, but commented that studying with the Open University was “very addictive!”

Maples Solicitors LLP are delighted to welcome Faye Blair, Jamie Dobbs and Donna Sandison to the Partnership. 

Faye has been with Maples since qualifying as a Solicitor in 2011 and works within our Private Client department covering the drafting of Wills and Powers of Attorney, assisting in the administration of estates and advising on inheritance tax and trust documentation where appropriate. Faye also specialises in matters concerning residential care including how care will be funded, resolving disputes with the Lincolnshire County Council and also applying for and appealing decisions regarding NHS Continuing Healthcare.

Jamie joined Maples in 2006 as a secretary and qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2019. Jamie also works in our Private Client department and advises clients in relation to Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney as well as administering estates ranging from small, more simple estates to those that are more complex involving foreign assets, intestacies or high values.

Donna re-joined Maples in early 2018 on her return from Australia and practises as a Licensed Conveyancer (following her recent conversion from a Chartered Legal Executive). Donna heads up our Residential Conveyancing department and has significant experience dealing with all aspects of Residential Conveyancing work from sales and purchases to transfers of equity and shared ownership.

Following on from the recent opening of our second office in Doncaster, we see the addition of the new Partners as a great way to continue to help take the firm forward.