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For over 60 years, Fraser & Fraser has worked hand-in-hand with the General Register Office (GRO) to ensure that estates are distributed lawfully and fairly. These records — birth, marriage, and death certificates — are not just bureaucratic paperwork; they are public records at the very heart of justice. And Parliament made that crystal clear. […]

We said a final goodbye to our colleague, Derek Joseph Kirwan (Del), as he was laid to rest. For 26 years, Del was a beloved and foundational member of our research team at Fraser and Fraser before his long-term health issues led him to leave. Del was a proud father to his son and daughter […]

London, UK – 13/08/2025 – Edwin Coe LLP has formally acquired G.B. Hooper & Son Ltd, trading as Hoopers, one of the UK’s longest-established genealogical research firms. The acquisition follows a turbulent period for Hoopers, marked by operational restructuring, contested employment issues, and cash flow constraints. Hoopers’ origins date back to 1969, when it was […]

The Most Influential People in Legal Services to Watch in 2025 Featured in CIO Views July 2025 Edition “It was always in my blood,” says Neil Fraser, reflecting on a legacy that stretches back over a century. The business was, first founded by his great-aunt in 1923, then a new partnership by his father and uncle […]