Homeowners are being urged to check their home insurance covers damage caused by extreme weather following this summer’s heatwaves. Research from Uinsure, provided to Cumberland Building Society, reveals 60 per […]
Category: Legal
University of Cumbria law graduate wins dissertation prize
A CARLISLE law graduate is celebrating success after winning a prestigious award. Adam Khan from Carlisle has just graduated from the University of Cumbria. He leaves with the Bendles’ Dissertation […]
Law firm continues to expand following acquisition
A CUMBRIAN legal firm is continuing its impressive expansion with the acquisition of a Cumbrian law practice – just months after a high-profile merger. Bendles Solicitors will acquire Atkinson Ritson […]
Cumbrian law firm announces three senior promotions
Bendles Solicitors has strengthened its senior team with the promotion of three solicitors to associate positions. The move follows the firm’s recent merger with Gaynham King & Mellor (GK&M) and […]
Carlisle law firm marks more than decade of excellence
A Carlisle law firm has reaffirmed its commitment to high standards after once again successfully passing its annual quality review in 2026. Wragg Mark-Bell Solicitors has now held Lexcel accreditation […]
Cumbrian businesses urged to act now as major employment law changes come into force
CUMBRIAN employers are being urged to review contracts, policies and workplace procedures after key parts of the most significant overhaul of employment law in a generation came into force from […]
Law firm continues long-standing support for Make a Will Month
A CUMBRIAN law firm is once again backing Make a Will Month, continuing nearly 20 years of support for the initiative. Bendles Solicitors is supporting the campaign which raises vital […]
Gemma Duncan appointed associate
One of Carlisle’s leading legal specialists in property conveyancing has been promoted. Gemma Duncan was recently appointed as an Associate at Wragg Mark-Bell Solicitors, the Castle Street based law firm. […]
Cumbrian legal firms join forces to strengthen client services
Cumbrian law firms Bendles Solicitors and Gaynham King & Mellor Solicitors have announced they are merging. The move aims to strengthen the services offered by both firms by building depth […]
Legal staff move to Carlisle solicitors Wragg Mark-Bell after Butterworths’ collapse
Four legal staff have landed roles at Carlisle law firm Wragg Mark-Bell following the sudden collapse of fellow solicitors Butterworths’ owners, PM Law Ltd. Private Client Fee Earners Grant Harrison […]
Newly qualified solicitor strengthens Bendles’ litigation team
A NEWLY qualified solicitor is celebrating after achieving a major career milestone with the support of her colleagues. Emma Clare, from Carlisle, has joined Bendles Solicitors’ growing litigation team, having […]
Law firm backs leading Cumbrian women’s football team
A CUMBRIAN law firm has pledged its support for a leading women’s football team in the county for the ninth consecutive season. Bendles Solicitors has built a strong relationship with […]
Carlisle legal firm Wragg Mark-Bell accredited to conveyancing scheme
Carlisle law firm Wragg Mark-Bell has again gained accreditation for a prestigious industry-standard conveyancing scheme. The Castle Street solicitors practice was told this month that its application for the Conveyancing […]
Home-grown talent joins legal firm’s top-ranked agriculture team
A Cumbrian legal firm has welcomed one of its newly qualified solicitors to its nationally recognised agriculture team. Sam Fawcett began his legal career with Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors two years […]
Experienced solicitor joins Cumbrian legal firm
AN EXPERIENCED Family Law solicitor has joined a growing Cumbrian legal firm. Liz Wilson brings more than 20 years’ experience to Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors, which operates across Cumbria, Northumberland and […]
Free online event for landlords on major legal changes ahead
Landlords can get advice on new legislation coming into force later this year at a free online event. The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to usher in a raft of […]
Legal firm expands private client team with new appointments
A Cumbrian legal firm has strengthened its team with the appointment of two experienced solicitors. Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors has welcomed Alex McAll and Jennifer Robinson to its private client department, […]
Businesses urged to prepare throughout 2025 for changes to employees’ rights
“2025 will be a year of two halves for employers,” a leading employment lawyer has claimed. Joanne Stronach, Head of Employment Law and HR at Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors, believes that […]