Solicitor negligent for failing to warn client of planned development
In the recent case of Orientfield Holdings Ltd v Bird & Bird LLP [2015] the High Court has held that a solicitor has acted negligently for failing to warn his client about plans to build two schools in the same street as the client’s new property. The client was purchasing a £25 million property in […]
Barker Gotelee continues growth within property team
Ipswich-based law firm Barker Gotelee has welcomed four new employees across its expanding business. The appointments include Linda Crawford joining the firm’s property team. Linda has over 20 years’ experience in the legal profession and specialises in all aspects of residential conveyancing. This includes buying and selling properties, site acquisitions, auction legal packs, remortgaging and […]
Mergers & acquisitions: successor before success
The solicitors’ profession moved to the open market a very long time ago now and issues such as how the successor practice rules will apply in various circumstances ought to be fairly well established and understood. If only it were so states Niall Innes of Mills & Reeve, author of this article on how to […]
TM Group welcome Julia Scott to sales team
TM Group have today announced the appointment of experienced industry professional Julia Scott, who will serve as Key Account Manager for the North of England. With more than 15 years’ experience in the conveyancing market, Julia brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the business and is looking forward to working closely with our […]