Coley & Tilley Solicitors

As I travel to work
In the dark and the cold
It’s likely to snow
... Or so we’ve been told
More important than that
Tomorrow things change
As our firm will merge
It will feel strange
For over a century
We’ve advised on the law
I’m proud of my firm
We all are, I’m sure
We will merge with The Wilkes
Whose offices are near
It’s time to celebrate
Not shed a tear
Together we will trade
Serving the people of Brum
Providing legal services
Which will be second to none
So let’s raise a glass
Despite it being chilly
To the future of our firm
Coley & Tilley!
On 1 February 2019 Coley & Tilley Solicitors will merge with The Wilkes Partnership.
We will continue to offer our legal services to those local to Birmingham and elsewhere.
Our contact details will be updated on our websites and social media platforms.
For now, feel free to contact us on 0121 643 5531 is you have any legal queries which you would like to discuss.
AND FINALLY...
It should not be thought of as silly,
The announcement from Coley &Tilley:
“With the Wilkes, we shall merge!”
No impetuous urge
But a mutual gilding the lily.
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Andrew Piddock, Consultant in our Wills & Probate Department, became a proud grandfather on 28 August 2018, when his daughter, Jessica, gave birth to little Lucas. Lucas' father is Jessica's partner, Ben.
Andrew’s father, great grandpa, celebrated his 102nd birthday on the very date when Lucas was born!
Badger is the family cat (no photographs I'm afraid) and has got used to his tail being pulled!
... In the photographs are baby Lucas, great grandpa, grandfather Andrew, grandmother Liz, mum and uncle Geoffrey.
Congratulations to the Piddock family on your beautiful new addition.
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As with everyone in the UK, we begin the year with uncertainty wondering whether we will leave the European Union on 29 March and if so what the consequences will be.
Notwithstanding the political reforms, we continue to offer our legal services to all, whether or not you are an individual or a company or you live or are based locally or elsewhere.
There are major changes due to personal injury law. A final date when there reforms will be implemented is yet to be set. No dou...bt the delays to these reforms are due to the extra work being carried out by MPs who are dealing with Brexit. Nevertheless, we advise you that if you think you may have a claim for personal injury to contact us now. The reforms are less favourable to clients than the law and procedures currently in place.
Please give us a call to discuss any legal issues which you may have. Please telephone us or visit our website to see the services we offer. https://coleyandtilley.co.uk/
We are happy to talk to you, to offer advice and guide you through.
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Coley & Tilley Solicitors Christmas Meal 2018 Amantia-restaurant Birmingham
A great start to Christmas
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The office door closes Your work is all done Break out the bubbly It’s time for some fun
... You reflect on the year Where has the time gone? It was great in the summer With the football and sun
You’ve saved up for presents Through twenty eighteen Still not enough though Next month will be lean
Is it the parents or in-laws? Where you’ll spend the big day You lose, keep the peace Let the boss have their way
And then there’s the gifts You worry a bit more Leave it to Santa He’ll know for sure
The party has started It’s a great time of year A few sleeps till Christmas So far, yet so near
The magic begins When the shops finally close Time to track Santa Where is he? Who knows?
We’ve got Kevin the carrot A mince pie and some beer Treats for Santa and his reindeer
So at last we are here It was worth all the stress We send you best wishes For a Happy Xmas
We all wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Coley & Tilley Solicitors Birmingham
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What a lovely way to spend a Wednesday lunchtime at the Christmas Carol Service at St Philip’s Cathedral in Birmingham.
The photographs are taken at the Carol Service.
The second photograph is of Amanda Flynn, Legal Secretary in our Employment & Litigation Department and Neil Piercy, Senior Associate in our Property Department.
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The staff at Coley & Tilley Solicitors Birmingham are getting into the spirit of Christmas by proudly wearing their Christmas Jumpers and at the same time raising money for a good cause.
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Happy Special Birthday to our lovely Jean.
Jean Davis, Office Assistant, celebrates a special birthday today.
The photograph was taken last week when Jean was presented with her card and gift from colleagues.
... Jean, we hope you are enjoying your day. Best wishes from us all at Coley & Tilley Solicitors Birmingham.
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We are lucky to work in the heart of Birmingham City Centre with an abundance of excellent bars and restaurants close by.
Yesterday lunchtime a few of us popped out to nearby The Cosy Club to celebrate Louisa’s birthday. Louisa is a Legal Secretary here at Coley & Tilley Solicitors Birmingham.
The food was delicious, evidenced by the clean plates all round.
... Thanks The Cosy Club
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It’s that time of year again!
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Kimberley Anderson, Associate Solicitor in our Wills & Probate and Residential Conveyancing Department, celebrates a special birthday today.
Celebrations started early with a birthday lunch at Ask Italian on Wednesday.
Happy Birthday Kimberley from all your colleagues at Coley & Tilley Solicitors Birmingham.
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Please read the below report by APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers)
PI REFORMS APPROVED BY COMMONS
MPs voted to pass the Civil Liability Bill during its remaining stages in the House of Commons last week. ... The Bill passed unamended, despite attempts by Labour to restrict an increase in the small claims limit and remove the whiplash tariffs. Lobbying in support of Labour’s amendments happened right up to the eleventh hour, with APIL members sending tweets and emails to MPs. More than 100 tweets were sent to parliamentarians in the 24 hours ahead of the debate. These tweets and emails accompanied the association’s own targeted lobbying. Labour MP Andy Slaughter was among those to speak in support of the small claims limit amendments. Andy quoted APIL’s political briefing, and told MPs that “claims under £5,000 are not minor…” and the proposed increase is a “disproportionate response to the stated aim of dealing with whiplash claims”. The political briefing can be read here. The amendments were opposed by the Government, which won each vote. The votes went as expected, with no Conservative MPs voting against the Government. Before the Bill was passed it was condemned by shadow justice secretary Richard Burgon as “another attack by the Government on our justice system and on the vulnerable”. The Bill now returns to the House of Lords, where peers will have to approve the changes made to the Bill by the Government. At the time of writing a date for this has not been announced. See the News section for APIL president Brett Dixon’s reaction.
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This lovely lady celebrates a very special birthday today - Happy Birthday Annmarie.
(Annmarie Wilde is a Partner and Head of our Personal Injury Department).
We hope you have a relaxing day away from the office, swapping paperwork for good food and a gin or two!
... Best wishes from all your colleagues at Coley & Tilley Solicitors Birmingham.
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Sandeep Sandhu, Associate Solicitor in the Family Law Department here at Coley & Tilley Solicitors Birmingham, attended the MALA (Midlands Asian Lawyers Association) Ball on Friday at the Athena in Leicester.
Sandeep describes the evening as a "Great night with guest speaker HHJ Dhir QC. Lots of eating, drinking, dancing and a lot of money raised for the Laura Centre".
The Laura Centre offers specialist bereavement counselling to parents whose child has died and to children... or young people who have been bereaved of a parent or significant person.
The photograph is of the MALA committe taken at the Ball, with Sandeep far right.
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A happy time for Kayley Gouldingay and her partner as they look forward to the birth of their second child.
Kayley is an Accounts Assistant here at Coley & Tilley Solicitors Birmingham.
As it is Kayley’s last day today before starting her maternity leave she was presented with a card and gift from colleagues.
... We send Kayley our best wishes and look forward to having baby cuddles.
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Enjoying the free concert (as part of BBCs Music Day) by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra at Birmingham New Street Station yesterday

James Leo, Partner and Head of our Employment and Litigation Department, has kindly shared this photograph with us and simply describes it as:
‘Autumn’
Beautiful photograph James.
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A little heap of cuteness.
Louisa’s Cockapoo gave birth to 9 adorable pups just 3 days ago.
Louisa Perry is a Legal Secretary here in the Personal Injury Department.
... Check carefully Louisa in case one goes mysteriously missing!
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