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 reflects its continued investment in its team. Kali Snowdon and Mariya Dimitrova, both based at Bendles’ Carlisle office, and Laura Goode, who works from GK&M’s
Hannah Smith, a partner at Bendles, joined criminal barrister Gerard Rogerson as a keynote speaker at the University of Cumbria’s annual law conference, sharing professional insight with students from across the LLB (Hons) programme. Mr Rogerson spoke about his career path and the local courts and legal system, before Ms Smith explored the complexities of
Sophie Ingledow found her way into law through curiosity, opportunity and the right support – and is now qualified and part of Bendles Solicitors’ family law team. Careers in law rarely follow a neat, pre‑planned route. For many people, they are shaped by curiosity, opportunity and a series of small decisions that point in the
Bendles Solicitors are backing Carlisle‑based flag American football team Border City Centurions through a landmark five‑year sponsorship deal, securing the firm’s presence on all official game jerseys through to 2031. The long-term deal will support the team as it kicks off the new season following its promotion to the National Flag Football League (NFFL) Premiership, the
Major reforms to Inheritance Tax (IHT) came into force on 6 April 2026 which have changed how farms and family businesses are passed on to the next generation. These changes present a significant shift in IHT planning, making it even more important to get the right advice and review your existing plans carefully, says Abbie
We are pleased to confirm that the merger between Bendles Solicitors and Gaynham King & Mellor (GK&M) Solicitors was officially completed on 1 April 2026, marking an exciting new chapter for two long‑established Cumbrian law firms with strong local roots. The move brings together teams with long-standing experience, strong local knowledge and a shared approach
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 6 April. The changes form part of the new Employment Rights Act, which became law in December 2025, with a number of the measures now
Bendes Solicitors is once again backing Make a Will month, continuing nearly 20 years of support for the initiative. The campaign, which raises vital funds for Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice, runs throughout April. As part of the campaign, members of the public can have a standard Will prepared by a solicitor
We are pleased to announce that Bendles Solicitors will be merging with Gaynham King & Mellor Solicitors on April 1, 2026. The amalgamation brings together two established Cumbrian firms with shared values, complementary expertise and a joint commitment to delivering high‑quality legal services across the county. For clients of both firms, it is business as
With emotions running high, practical advice matters. Family law solicitor Kali Snowdon explains how legal support can help people navigate the uncertainty of separation and divorce. Many people are experiencing emotional distress and financial uncertainty when they first meet with a solicitor to discuss separation or divorce. Some may also be vulnerable, whether due to