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Leanne Riches qualifies as a Chartered Legal Executive

We are very pleased to announce that Leanne Riches has qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive (lawyer). This qualification is the culmination of four years of dedicated study while Leanne worked as a Trainee Legal Executive and then a Graduate Legal Executive. 

Chartered Legal Executives study to the same level as solicitors, specialising early in one specific area of legal practice. Leanne deals with all types of residential conveyancing, including shared ownership transactions and Help to Buy loans. She particularly enjoys challenging cases that involve problem solving.

Bowled over to sponsor Norfolk Cricket’s High School competitions!

We are delighted to announce that the firm has become title sponsor for all of Norfolk Cricket Board’s High School cricket competitions this year. 

Make paperwork your priority!

Partner Anna Farquharson advises on how best to expedite your house sale.

Declarations of Trust

Solicitor Claire Nelson explains why a Declaration of Trust can be such a vital document.

Making client feedback as easy as possible!

Client service is the cornerstone of what we do as lawyers – so making the process of client feedback as easy as possible is really important to us. 

‘Digital Divorce’ - Beware the Pitfalls

In May last year, it was announced that couples who want to begin divorce proceedings can now do so online, with the introduction of the fully 'digital divorce'. This means that rather than having to wade through a lengthy paper divorce petition, a Petitioner in a divorce can submit the paperwork online, as well as pay the Court fee. This is part of the government’s efforts to simplify the divorce process, making it more accessible to those wanting to divorce, and in turn, hopefully reducing some of the stress and worry for those involved.

Commercial landlords - so you want to sell up?

Partner Caroline Linsdell offers advice to commercial landlords who want to dispose of their freehold interest in a property.

Executive Paige George appointed ambassador for local youth charity

We are pleased to announce that Paige George has been appointed as OPEN Youth Trust's first ever Business Ambassador. 

Shortlisted Paralegal of the Year

We are very pleased to announce that Executive Paige George, who works in our private client department, has been shortlisted in the Paralegal of the Year category in the National Paralegal Awards 2019.

The winner will be announced at the Gala Final on 29 March 2019 at the Mayfair Hotel in London.

Well done Paige! 

 

Commercial Landlords - know your rights!

Partner Dan Evans considers your rights as a landlord if your tenant wants to leave…

As it has been well publicised in the press, times are tough. Well-established operators are taking the decision to close shops, leaving landlords in potentially tricky positions. In Norwich, high profile operators such as Toys R Us and Jamie’s Italian have taken decisions to close their doors.  With some tenants looking to leave, landlords need to know their rights.

To find out more, call us on: 01603 625231