Tag Archives: Law

Family Court is changing – we are here to help

Hannah Smith, Children Panel-accredited Solicitor and Partner at Bendles Solicitors

How Family Courts in Cumbria operate is about to change. Hannah Smith, a Children Panel-accredited Solicitor and Partner at Bendles Solicitors, explains how important it is to have a solicitor by your side to offer practical support and understanding during an often difficult time. When parents choose to separate, there can be some very difficult

Bendles Solicitors becomes one of Cumbria’s largest law firms after recent expansion

John Stevenson, Managing Partner, Bendles Solicitors

Bendles’ managing partner John Stevenson explains how the law firm’s recent growth has strengthened its expertise and local presence available to clients. Bendles Solicitors has been serving individuals, families and businesses across Cumbria for more than 200 years. While we’re proud of that history, one of the reasons the firm has continued to thrive is

Adam celebrates success after winning Bendles Dissertation Award

Hannah Smith from Bendles Solicitors with Adam Khan, winner of the 2026 Bendles Dissertation Award

Congratulation to Adam Khan from Carlisle who is the winner of this year’s Bendles Dissertation Award. Adam recently graduated from the University of Cumbria and leaves with the prize, given annually by the university to the law student with the highest-marked dissertation module. Adam, 25, received the award at the Carlisle headquarters of Bendles Solicitors

How can you protect your health and financial wishes if you become seriously ill?

Mariya Dimitrova, associate solicitor in the private client department at Bendles Solicitors

Conditions like dementia can mean we’re no longer able to make decisions. But a lasting power of attorney (LPA) means our voice can go on being heard. Mariya Dimitrova, an associate solicitor in the private client department at Bendles Solicitors, explains why we should have LPAs We might not like to think about it. But