Gowlings Solicitors

28/03/2023

What our clients say about us:
'I used Gowlings solicitors for the sale of my commercial property. I can't begin to say how professional, efficient & speedy their conveyancing service is! It was quite a stressful time for me - Andrew and Idris were brilliant, so helpful. I 100% thoroughly recommend them, I will be using you guys again!'

27/03/2023

What our clients say about us:
'Recently sold and bought a house with Gowlings and the service was great. Sabeeha Ismail answered all of our questions extremely promptly. She is very efficient, friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend!'

24/03/2023

As you may be aware, this week is the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadhan, and with it we start our first day of fasting.
With this comes along all the questions that people have. So, I thought it would be wise to try to answer some frequently asked questions.
F.A.Qs about Ramadhan:
1: What is Ramadhan?
Ramadhan is the 9th month in the Islamic calendar. It is the month that the Quran (holy book of Islam) was revealed to Prophet Muhammad and it is the month where Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, one of the significant acts of collective worship.
2: I’m sure Ramadhan was later in the year last year?
Muslims follow the lunar calendar. A lunar month consists of either 29 or 30 days. That’s why it is shorter than the Solar/Gregorian calendar. This is why you will see that the month of Ramadhan always occurs about 10 days earlier each year.
3: Why do Muslims fast during this month?
Allah (God) has prescribed the Muslims to fast during this month. It is a means to bring oneself closer to Allah. It's to realise what the less fortunate have to go through everyday. It is to appreciate what we have. What we take for granted everyday. It's a physical act which in turn becomes a spiritual act.
4: How long is the fast for?
Muslims fast from the break of dawn to sunset, for 29 or 30 days.
5: What are Muslims allowed to eat/drink whilst fasting?
Nothing.
6: Not even water?
Not even water.
7: Do children have to fast?
No, children do not have to fast. Fasting only becomes compulsory when a person has reached the age of puberty.
8: What about people who are ill?
People who have a valid excuse, like being ill, do not have to fast at all. The elderly, people of not sane mind and children do not have to fast. The elderly and adults who are unable to fast because of a long-term illness, must feed a poor person two meals a day for the month of Ramadhan. This equates to about £5 per day.
9: Which other people do not have to fast?
Women who are on their monthly cycle, do not fast during those days, but have to make them up later.
Women who are pregnant and women who are breastfeeding do not have to fast. In fact, they are usually discouraged from fasting.
If people are going on a long journey, the same applies.
10: Can you break your fast if it's affecting your health?
Yes, if it's going to make your health worse than the person should stop fasting and seek medical attention.
11: Fasting can't be good for you. I mean, starving yourself isn't a good thing.
Doctors and scientists of today actually advise fasting. It kick starts the immune system and also gives the body a chance to rest.

23/03/2023

Gowlings Solicitors would like to wish all our staff, clients and contacts a peaceful and meaningful Ramadan with family and friends.

Asalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu (May the peace, mercy and blessings of God be upon you).

23/03/2023

What our clients say about us:
'Dealt with Hassan regarding making a will. He was very helpful, professional and took the time to explain things in layman’s terms. Highly recommend.'

22/03/2023

22/03/2023

What our clients say about us:
'We recently went through the process of moving house with Gowlings. Sabeeha and Paige were very diligent and supportive throughout. I would not hesitate to recommend Gowlings to anyone looking for a solicitor in Preston.'

21/03/2023

What our clients say about us:
'An excellent, professional service - I would definitely use again. Gowlings very extremely responsive, reliable and efficient. They delivered on their promises and met every deadline. That level of service gave me great confidence and peace of mind. Thanks to Sabeeha Ismail and Amy Stringer you were excellent.'

20/03/2023

What our clients say about us:
'I just wanted to leave a feedback for the service I received when completing my will. A very friendly and welcoming firm. I have to say I got world class service and everything was explained to me in a way it all made sense. Hassan was very professional, humble and caring. Very friendly to approach and no question was too silly to ask. With respect he answered and completed the process and kept me updated throughout. Highly recommended to all. Thank you.'

17/03/2023

What our clients say about us:
'We have recently sold a house through Gowlings solicitors. We found the experience easy, stress free and straightforward, especially as we have not been through this process before. Sabeeha Ismail was the solicitor that dealt with the sale and we found her to be professional and helpful throughout. Many thanks to all involved for ensuring a successful completion.'

16/03/2023

What our clients say about us:
'I would like to leave a review about Gowlings Solicitors, in particular my immigration solicitor Mr Arif Issa. I am grateful for all his assistance with my immigration matter. Me and my partner both always worry too much about everything and we used to ask him several questions and he would always answer all of them and give us his professional advice. I would like to thank him for putting up with us, and everything went very smoothly with a successful result. He kept us up to date throughout the whole process and we always called him if we had any additional questions, and whenever he was not available, he always returned our calls. I am so pleased that I chose Gowlings Solicitors and we both want to thank Mr Issa once again, he is a true professional and a very nice person to work with. Highly recommended.'

27/02/2023

TRUST SUPPORT
Trusts can be important to preserve family assets, as part of tax planning, when someone is too young to handle their affairs and many other reasons. Deciding which trust is the right option can be complicated and the Gowlings team are here to help make it as simple as possible and ensure you are guided through the process and the right trust is set up in the right way for you or your family.