As part of Hart Reade's Centenary celebrations in 2010, we are holding a monthly Charity Draw and will be donating £100.00 to a charity chosen by any client instructing us on a new matter during each month.  We are pleased to announce that our first winner, in February, is Mr Richard Morris of Morris Refrigeration in Hailsham.  Mr Morris's chosen charity is Cancer Research.

Hart Reade celebrates its centenary year in 2010 and as part of those celebrations the Partners are proposing to pay the sum of £100 to Charity each month.  We would like our clients to be involved in this celebration and accordingly all clients introducing new matters during the course of the year will be given an opportunity to enter the draw to enable them to select a Charity to benefit that month.  The names of the winning clients and charities will be announced on our website each month and may also be published in the local newspaper.

Hart Reade staff participated in the Little Chelsea Little Christmas evening on Friday 4 December, an event planned to promote the shops and other businesses in Grove Road and South Street.

Hart Reade are pleased to announce that Angela Hobden, an Associate in their Private Client Department, has passed the examination to become a Solicitor for the Elderly with an excellent score of 95%.

Hart Reade are pleased to announce that Vanessa Richardson has joined the firm as a new member of the Property department.

Hart Reade are very pleased to announce that Neisha Taylor qualified as a Solicitor on 3 November 2009.

The Courts have today overturned the Wills of a couple who left their combined Estates to the RSPCA rather than their daughter.

HM Revenue & Customs are cracking down on unpaid tax on offshore accounts.

New forms for Lasting Power of Attorney are being introduced on 1 October 2009.