Bishop & Sewell appoints Access Legal to unlock firm’s potential
Central London law firm Bishop & Sewell has appointed law technology specialist Access Legal, a division of The Access Group, as it continues to focus on its three key principles – Purpose, People and Pathway. The 110-strong firm has ambitions to not only be an independent top 100 law firm, but to also be ranked […]
NEW Freehold Estate Rentcharge (Lender Only) Policy
The problems caused by Estate Rentcharges has been a hot topic for property lawyers for the last few years and despite much talk about reform, they continue to be a significant issue for homeowners and their lenders. Many freehold titles (predominately on housing developments) protect amounts due for repairs and maintenance to Management Companies/a third […]
Cladding fund left unclaimed due to qualification difficulties
Almost half of a waking watch cladding fund has been left unclaimed due to a difficult qualification process. New statistics reveal that the Waking Watch Relief Fund introduced to aid leaseholders affected by the unsafe cladding scandal, show that almost half of the fund has been left unclaimed. Property managers and leaseholders say that there […]
Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors mark record year with new office move
Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors has reported a record year as it marks its 200-year anniversary as a firm. Following the start of its financial year this July, the North West solicitors has experienced surges in case volume and turnover, up by 56% and 24% respectively since 2019/2020. The award-winning firm has also increased its […]