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| 01/07/10 |
BPK's
NATALIE BELL QUALIFIES AS A SOLICITOR
Natalie started her training with Bell Park Kerridge in July 2008.
Natalie has qualified into the Litigation department specialising
in employment. |
| 19/05/10 |
THE
BIG SPRING CLEAN SEMINAR
There to find out how to spring clean their businesses were representatives
from more than 30 local employers. For further details, please
see here. |
| 16/02/10 |
EXPERT
TIPS ON SURVIVING RECESSION
BPK’s Commercial Recovery Manager Vicki Moffat was recently
featured in The Cumberland News’ specialist business and finance
section. The advice was informative and practical. Please
see here for further information and the full article. |
| 05/02/10: |
UPDATE ON DAIRY FARMERS
OF BRITAIN TAX DECISION
H M Revenue and Customs have now issued their guidance on the tax
treatment of losses incurred from the Dairy Farmers of Britain (DFB)
collapse. BPK's Alex Keegan provides a full report on the results,
please see here for full
information or contact Alex
Keegan on 01900 820 800.
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| 04/02/10: |
CONTRACTORS
SEMINAR: HUGE SUCCESS
"Getting paid, on time AND keeping future business" was
the theme of the informative event. For further details and a summary
of the event, please
see here. |
| 15/12/09: |
THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY SEMINAR
The event held in association with BPK and HCE was well attended and
a huge success. |
| 30/11/09: |
RELOCATION DUE TO FLOODING - Cockermouth
Office
We have temporarily relocated to 1 Main Street due to the recent flooding
in Cockermouth, we are based in the offices above Waugh and Musgrave
and HSBC. We are contactable on our usual phone number 01900 820 800.
We are offering free legal advice to fellow flood victims, please
see here for further information. |
| 02/11/09: |
LEGAL EXECUTIVE
ALEX KEEGAN JOINS THE BPK LAKELAND TEAM
Alex Keegan joins the firm as a fee earner in the Lakeland Office
from a firm of solicitors based in Carlisle. She will undertake a
variety of residential and commercial matters and is looking forward
to raising the profile of the firm in West Cumbria. |
| 15/09/09: |
BPK's
LIZ ATKINSON ADMITTED AS SOLICITOR OF THE SUPREME COURT OF ENGLAND
& WALES
Elizabeth started her training with Bell Park Kerridge in September
2006 working part time along with her studies. Elizabeth has qualified
into the Property department specialising in agriculture. She also
undertakes a variety of residential and commercial property work with
Director, Duncan Carter. Managing Director, James Bell says “We
are delighted to offer Elizabeth a position as a solicitor, bringing
our total to 9 solicitors. Elizabeth has proved herself to be a valuable
asset to the firm. There is much doom and gloom out there, but we
have found business to remain buoyant so we remain committed to develop
staff for the future". Please
see here for further details and photos. |
| 10/09/09: |
TRAINEE
SOLICITOR - Rebecca Toppin
After succesfully completing the LPC in 2007 & undertaking a placement
in Brussels, Rebecca joined the firm as a Paralegal for the Property
department in February 2008; she starts her Training Contract on the
10th of September in the Litigation department under the supervision
of Director, James Bell. Rebecca has 2 years of training to
complete, qualifying in September 2011. |
| 07/09/09: |
CLAIRE HARRISON
MOVES TO BPK'S LAKELAND OFFICE
Senior Assistant Solicitor Claire Harrison returns from maternity
leave to a new and exciting challenge, Claire will be heading up the
Litigation department in the firms West Cumbria office. |
| 18/08/09: |
TRAINEE LEGAL
EXECUTIVE - Victoria Doughty
Victoria Doughty joined the firm as a member of the Lakeland support
staff team in March 2009 and is looking forward to the challenge of
training as a Legal Executive. |
| 03/08/09: |
LAKELAND
WILLS WEEK 2009
Monday 3rd to Friday 7th August 2009, £20.00 discount offer
- no appointment neccessary, just call in to our Cockermouth office
and if it's possible you can walk out with a Will. See
here for further details. |
| 01/08/09: |
COCKERMOUTH
SHOW 2009
Cockermouth Show success... for a full show report and pictures see
here. |
| 25/07/09: |
PENRITH SHOW 2009
BPK proudly showed support for the hugely successful Penrith Show,
sponsoring banners displayed on the main ring. |
| 18/05/09: |
WILLS
WEEK 2009
Week commencing 18th May 2009 - no appointment neccessary, just call
in to our Carlisle office and if it's possible you can walk out with
a Will. See
here for further details. |
| 01/05/09: |
BPK
LAUNCHES NEW DEBT RECOVERY WEBSITE - www.debt.uk.com
BPK's specialist debt recovery team launched thier new website today
- www.debt.uk.com |
| 29/04/09: |
LEGAL
EXECUTIVE REBECCA COADY JOINS THE BPK TEAM
BPK welcomes Rebecca Coady to our expanding Dispute Resolution Team.
For
further information please see here. |
| 06/04/09: |
DEBT
RELIEF ORDERS
From the 6th April 2009 debtors on low incomes with few assets can
apply online to the Insolvency Service for a Debt Relief Order. For
further information see
here. |
| 27/03/09: |
MARTIN
HILTON CELEBRATES 25 YEARS WITH BPK
The whole firm attended celebratory drinks to help Senior Legal Executive
Martin Hilton mark his landmark anniversary of 25 years with the firm.
Over the past 25 years Martin has established an outstanding
reputation based on his meticulous attention to detail, extensive
legal knowledge and his highly professional approach. Martin
received a top of the range set of golf clubs in celebration and looks
forward to many more happy years with the firm. |
| 01/01/09: |
BPK 2008
ANNUAL DEBT RECOVERY OF £1.1 MILLION
Annual debt recovery figures for 2008, over 1 million pounds recovered
for our clients at a total cost to client of ten thousand pounds. |
| 01/01/09: |
TRAINEE
LEGAL EXECUTIVE - Lauren Little
Lauren Little joined the firm as a member of the support staff team
in 2008 and is looking forward to the challenge of training as a Legal
Executive. |
| 31/12/08: |
TOLLERATED
TRESPASSERS
Important developments regards assured tenants and tollerated trespassers
see
here. |
| 12/12/08: |
EUROPEAN
SMALL CLAIMS
Let BPK help you enforce small civil and commercial claims you may
have against citizens of other European Member States, using todays
introduction of new Civil Procedure Rules. For further information
see
here. |
| 26/09/08: |
WILL
WARS
Friday 26th September 2008 at 8pm - ITV1
Disputes about wills and trusts - for further information about the
ITV production see
here. |
| 22/09/08: |
ENERGY
PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES - Information for Landlords
The European Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD)
will be fully implemented by the end of 2008. Under Article 7 of the
Directive, any building which is sold, rented out or constructed must
have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). For
full information see here. |
| 08/09/08: |
SUPPORT
AND ADVICE FOR LOCAL LANDLORDS
BPK have a stand at City Council's Landlord's Open Day. For further
information and newspaper coverage of the well attended event see
here. |
| 05/09/08: |
VOLUNTARY
FIRST REGISTRATION OF LAND
Voluntary First Registration of Land - Let BPK help you get registered!
For further information about how we can help, please see
here. |
| 03/09/08: |
BPK INHERITANCE
TAX INFORMATION EVENT @ Bothel WI
Probate Manager Rachel Cameron attended the Bothel's Womens Institute
meeting. The event was well attended and a big success, for
further information and copies of the information leaflet please contact
Rachel Cameron. |
| 02/08/08: |
COCKERMOUTH
SHOW 2008
Staff from both the Cockermouth and Carlisle offices turned out in
force to man the BPK stand, promoting our new Lakeland office and
running a free prize draw. See
here for further information, details of the prize draw winner and
pictures of the event. |
| 27/07/08: |
PENRITH
SHOW
BPK proudly sponsor Beltex and Beef Championship at Penrith Show. |
| 22/07/08: |
LPC
SUCCESS
Trainee Solicitors Elizabeth Atkinson and Natalie Bell have successfully
completed the Legal Practice Course. See
here for further information. |
| 16/07/08: |
BPK INHERITANCE
TAX INFORMATION EVENT @ Whitehaven WI
Probate Manager Rachel Cameron attended the Whitehaven's Womens
Institute meeting. The event was well attended and a big success,
for further information and copies of the information leaflet please
contact Rachel Cameron. |
| 10/07/08: |
JUNIOR
LAWYERS DIVISION - CARLISLE BRANCH
BPK's Natalie Bell was voted onto the committe of the Law Society's
JLD as Social Secretary. The Carlisle division has been going
from strength to strength in recent years and the 2008/09 committe
hope to build on this success. |
| 05/07/08: |
TRAINEE
SOLICITOR - Natalie Bell
Natalie joins the firm as Trainee Solicitor following many summers
of work experience with the firm. She is currently working in
the Litigation Department, under the supervision of partner, James
Bell and assisting Claire Harrison and Paul Forster. Natalie
has two years of training to complete, qualifying in July 2010. |
| 02/06/08: |
NEW
LAKELAND OFFICE OPENING
Bell Park Kerridge are investing in the local economy by opening a
new office in Cockermouth. See
here for further information and contact details. |
| 25/05/08: |
BPK
'HIP' TRIAL
Partner Duncan Carter undertakes innovative Home Information Pack
Trial, please
see here for further details, outcomes of the trial as well as full
press coverage of the trial. |
| 13/05/08: |
BPK INHERITANCE
TAX INFORMATION EVENT @ Crosby on Eden WI
Probate Manager Rachel Cameron attended the Crosby on Eden's Womens
Institute meeting. The event was well attended and a big success,
for further information and copies of the information leaflet please
contact Rachel Cameron. |
| 18/03/08: |
BPK INHERITANCE
TAX INFORMATION EVENT @ Age Concern Holiday Club, Penrith
Probate Manager Rachel Cameron attended the Age Concern Holiday
club meeting. The event was well attended and a big success,
for further information and copies of the information leaflet please
contact Rachel Cameron. |
| 16/01/08: |
BPK INHERITANCE
TAX INFORMATION EVENT @ Lowry Hill WI |
| 08/11/07: |
BPK INHERITANCE
TAX INFORMATION EVENT @ Lanercost WI |
| 20/06/07: |
BPK INHERITANCE
TAX INFORMATION EVENT @ Brampton WI |
| 01/06/07: |
BPK INCORPORATES
WELL ESTABLISHED FIRM DAVID BURNETT & CO |
| 01/01/07: |
BPK MOVE
TO STATE OF THE ART, PURPOSE BUILT MODERN OFFICES
Fully DDA friendly with an out of town location and ample client
parking. |
