There is no doubt that the festive season, numerous lockdowns and working from home during COVID can put a strain on the best of relationships. If you’ve been struggling with a relationship recently, Liz Wilson matrimonial solicitor at Bendles LLP rounds up some recent developments which may help you take some positive steps forward… Have

Dealing with noisy neighbours or a neighbour dispute can sometimes be a fine line between resolving the problem and making the matter a lot worse. Over Christmas, there may be a lot more activity at your neighbours, with more people coming and going and higher levels of noise than usual, so it is important to

Abbie White, a Solicitor at Bendles has recently been promoted to Partner within the firm. Abbie, who is originally from Carlisle and attended the William Howard Secondary School in Brampton, graduated from Northumbria University in July 2013 with a Law degree and LPC (Legal Practice Course.) Upon graduating Abbie headed to Manchester to work as

As more people take part in some sort of organised sporting activity it is important to know what your rights are if you are injured as a result. Some businesses assume they can rely on a disclaimer to avoid liability and, although that could apply in some circumstances, it will not guard them against a

Have you ever considered a career in law, but thought it wasn’t for you, or you didn’t have the right qualifications? There are many routes into the legal industry and opportunities that people are unaware of that do not require a law degree or degree of any type, such as legal secretary, legal assistant, legal

How to keep moving home simple?  It is said that buying a house is one of the most stressful things you’ll do in your life (as well as organising a wedding and getting a divorce!) The conveyancing process is just one element to a house sale or purchase, but it can often be a confusing

We have all been through quite a turbulent year as we found new ways of living with the global pandemic.  We have had to change the way we work, how we go about our daily lives, and have been cut off from the people we love.  Home became a place, for many where we stayed

Buying a house is often the single biggest purchase most of us will make in our lives, combine this with it being your first house can mean an exciting but daunting journey ahead. Here are Bendles’ top five tips to help you through the process: Do your maths! Before making an offer on a property

Succession planning can be daunting for many farming businesses and families. Our specialist agricultural team understand this and are here to support you and your business through the process. What is succession planning and why is it important? Succession planning does NOT mean retirement. It is a strategy put in place to protect your assets,

The Government is making changes to the claims process for what is referred to as “whiplash” claims. These changes come into effect on 31st May 2021. They include the imposition of a fixed tariff for compensation for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by a whiplash injury which lasts up to two years.