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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 […]

In a significant move that underscores growing concerns over probate fraud, the Bona Vacantia (BVD) of the Government Legal Department has temporarily take down its list of unclaimed estates from its website. This move follows after a BBC investigation that unearthed widespread probate fraud, particularly concerning the use of fabricated wills. At the heart of […]

Additional empty homes officers will play a “vital” role in bringing Scotland’s vacant properties back into use and helping address the nation’s housing crisis, the Scottish government’s housing secretary, Mairi McAllan, has said. Nine of Scotland’s 32 local authorities have already agreed to recruit additional empty home officers, with the new posts forming part of […]