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Latest News

Dental Negligence -
18th January 2010
The majority of us are aware that should you have the misfortune to suffer an injury through no fault of

Doing our bit... -
30th December 2009
At Pickworths, we are pleased to do our bit for the Local Community. Last year, as you may be aware,

Pickworths supporting Equestrian Sport -
12th October 2009
The “Pickworths Open Qualifier Team Chase” class at the Bicester Hunt with Whaddon Chase Team Chase event held at Newton

Pickworths Are Working Together -
5th October 2009
Pickworths held their Annual Meeting on the afternoon of Tuesday 29th September 2009 at Hemel Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead.

Age Blow to Workers Over Sixty Five -
25th September 2009
The High Court has just handed down its decision in the Heyday appeal and ruled that it is legal for

What about the children? -
25th August 2009
When marriages or relationships break down parents are not always fully aware of how deeply their children can be affected.

Solicitors Skydive Challenge -
28th July 2009
Pickworths Senior Partner Skydives on behalf of the Hospice of St FrancisIan Tottman took up the challenge in aid of

Walk with the Stars 2009 -
22nd June 2009
Twelve hundred ladies dressed in pink donning everything from tutus to pyjamas and carrying Pickworths balloons took part in this

Quality Standard Awarded to Pickworths -
24th April 2009
Pickworths has achieved the new British Standard Institute’s Quality Management System ISO 9001:2008 for the provision of our legal services.

Intestacy – New Rules from February 2009 -
19th February 2009
Many people think that it is not necessary to make a will as they believe that their next of kin

GIFTS WITH A DIFFERENCE -
12th December 2008
Struggling to find a unique present for your nearest and dearest? Why not give a gift of an investment in that

EMPLOYMENT ACT CHANGES ON THE WAY -
5th December 2008
NEW DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES FROM APRIL 2009 Statutory dismissal and grievance procedures were introduced in October 2004 with the aim of

New Employment Rights – Increase of Limits -
3rd December 2008
Statutory maximum limits on monetary awards that Employment Tribunals/Courts could make have previously been set in irregular amounts. This has

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES – NEW RULES FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS -
10th November 2008
An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is required (from 1st October 2008) when a commercial building is sold or let. It

UNFAIR DISMISSAL -
22nd October 2008
Unfortunately, due to the “credit crunch” and the economic downturn, many employers are laying off staff, often under the label

Pickworths Sponsor Fireworks Musical Spectacular -
13th October 2008
We are again sponsoring Watford Clarendon Rotary Club’s Grand Fireworks Musical Spectacular this year. The event is in aid of

Out of time to bring a Personal Injury claim? -
7th October 2008
Have you suffered an injury through someone else’s negligence, but think you are too late to make a claim?You may

Business Tenancy – Happy Endings? -
2nd October 2008
In the current economic climate we are experiencing an increase in the numbers of enquiries from landlords and tenants concerning

Having Trouble Getting Through? -
26th September 2008
Pickworths have recently had a new VOIP telephone system installed. We now have a unified reception service for both of

Stop Press... -
26th September 2008
Pickworths win Top Fundraising Team Prize for ‘Walk with the Stars’ Girls night out.You may remember back in June, eight

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SPONSORSHIP

Pickworths has been based in this community since we were first established in 1968. We want to play our part and thus are keen sponsors of community events, organisations and of local sport - particularly for young people. We are pleased to support the following organisations:

Berkhamsted Half Marathon 2008 - In aid of the Pepper Foundation

Leighton Buzzard Hockey Club 2007/8 season

Berkhamsted Bulbourne Rotary - Environment Awards 2006

Fullerians Rugby Club - Colts for 2003-2008

Boxmoor Trust's 'Music on the Moor' Festival 2003 & 2005.

The Hospice of St Francis - Christmas donation 2002-2007 towards their capital appeal. In 2008 a Pickworths team took part in 'Walk with the Stars'. This year we are again taking part as well as sponsoring 'Walk with the Stars'.

Hemel Cricket Club - 2004/2005.

Redbourn Parish ChurchOrgan Fund 2004

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