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
What is a will? A will is a formal legal document that outlines how an individual’s assets should be distributed after their death. It can also include specific instructions for the care of dependents, such as children or pets and may establish trusts to provide financial security for loved ones or safeguard assets for future
2024 was a year of changes. One you may not have noticed was the changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). Currently, properties with a purchase price of £250,000 or less attract a 0% rate of SDLT, provided you do not own an additional property. First time buyers also enjoy their own relief on SDLT,
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
Hannah Smith, an associate solicitor in Bendles’ family law team has secured Children Law accreditation (formerly Children Panel) from the Law Society. Hannah joined Bendles as a trainee solicitor in 2017 and has subsequently developed a level of expertise and passion for Family Law which led to her promotion to Associate of the firm in
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
Brilliant effort for all that took part to raise funds for Cancer Research UK Race for Life well done team Bendles .
Cohabiting couples are couples that live together without being married or in a civil partnership and therefore do not have the same legal rights as married couples. If you are considering moving in with your partner, it may be worth entering into a Cohabitation Agreement to ensure that you are both protected. What is a
A Child Arrangements Order regulates who a child is to live with, spend time with or have contact with as well as when a child is to spend time with or have contact with an individual. They are often sought when parents are unable to reach an agreement about a child’s living and contact arrangements.
What is a rent deposit? Usually, to provide security for the payment of rent or the performance of a tenant’s covenants in a lease, a landlord can require a deposit of money to be paid by the tenant. Rent deposits are attractive to landlords as they provide an immediate source of money in the event