Newly qualified solicitor, Emma Clare, is celebrating after achieving a major career milestone with the support of her colleagues at Bendles Solicitors. Emma, from Carlisle, has joined the growing litigation team, having started with Bendles while studying at university. She has progressed through her training and has now passed her Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Michael
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We’re delighted to introduce the newest member of the Bendles Team, Sarah Elsy, who recently joined the Carlisle office’s Private Client department as a Probate Executive. Read on to hear Sarah’s ‘Meet the team’ Q&A and discover how she went from teaching English to a career in law: Welcome Sarah! What is your legal specialism
We want to find the brightest homegrown talent to join our ranks! Bendles has served the county’s community for over 200 years, and we’re on the look out for the next generation of solicitors – and there is more than one route into the profession. Here, trainee solicitor Ewan Ivison explains how Bendles has supported
What is Parental responsibility? “All the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has in relation to the child and his property.” Section 3 the Children Act 1989. Parental responsibility is the rights, duties and powers given to a parent or guardian which legally allows them to care
LEGAL SECRETARY – Full-time We currently have a vacancy for a legal secretary in the Wigton Office to join the Conveyancing team. The position is Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday –Friday You will preferably have experience working in the legal sector and be able to provide comprehensive support whilst undertaking a busy and
When faced with divorce, it is possible to handle these proceedings without a solicitor. However, instructing a solicitor ensures the process runs smoothly in an already difficult and emotionally challenging time. It can reduce the stress of navigating through overwhelming and complex legal issues whilst giving you the reassurance that it is done correctly to
We are delighted to announce the appointment of two female partners, Hannah Smith and Megan Graham, with effect from the 1 April 2025. Hannah and Megan’s appointments will result in six out of the firm’s eight partner positions being held by a woman: well above the national average for UK law firms, with less than
If you’re considering applying or would like to apply for a training contract at Bendles, read on to discover how one of our current trainee solicitors, Katie, is finding the process as well as receiving some words of advice from Jack, a newly qualified solicitor… Meet Katie Brown, Trainee Solicitor Katie Brown joined the Bendles
Did you know that Bendles Solicitors now has three offices across Cumbria? Our newest office in Whitehaven is helping us to reach and support more people than ever. Located on Lowther Street in the town centre, Bendles’ Whitehaven office (formally Bleasdale & Co Solicitors) enables us to offer our services further into West Cumbria. The
Moira Mortimer, a Fellow of Institute of Legal Executives, at Bendles has been promoted to Partner within the firm. Moira gained her law degree in 1979 and qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 1992. She joined Bendles in 2009, becoming an Associate in April 2019. Moira works within the litigation department dealing mostly with