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Fee Earner Q&A with Freya Wright
Freya Wright
Freya Wright joined Bermans in February 2024 and is a solicitor in our Property team. We spoke to her to learn more about her and her work.
Continue ReadingWork Gets Under Way On Six-Figure Southport Padel Venue
Work has started to create a new five-court padel venue in Southport which is scheduled to open in June.
Site clearance and groundworks are under way at the six-figure Birkdale Padel Club development in Victoria Park, which is the first project by Sefton Padel.
Continue ReadingBermans bolsters property & construction team with new partner
Bermans has strengthened its property & construction team with the appointment of James Harris as a partner.
Did you know that Bermans offers a residential conveyancing service?
Rachael Murphy
Due to increased demand for residential conveyancing services, we have decided to officially offer this area of law as apart of our official services.
Continue ReadingImpact of Climate change on Property transactions
Shona Jones
Climate change is an undeniable global phenomenon with far-reaching consequences for our environment, economy, and society. While discussions often focus on its ecological and economic impacts, it is essential to recognise that climate change is also having a profound influence on property law. This article explores the potential impact of climate change in this context, highlighting the need for adaptation and innovation within the legal framework.
Continue ReadingBermans is proud to be CQS Accredited!
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) is a recognised quality standard for firms offering residential conveyancing services. The scheme is the most widely recognised form of conveyancing accreditation and acts as a quality assurance mark.
Fee Earner Focus: Q&A with Tom Simpson (Property)
Tom Simpson
Tom Simpson (pictured), joined Bermans in 2023 and is a Partner in our Property team. We spoke to him to learn more about him and his interests and work.
Continue ReadingCommercial rent arrears: the new law
Late March saw the end of some long-standing temporary changes in the law due to COVID-19, and the introduction of some new ones! Commercial landlords and tenants are affected.
From early in the first lockdown in 2020, commercial landlords were banned from exercising most of the usual remedies available to them to enforce rent arrears that fell due during the period of the pandemic, as a measure to protect tenant businesses.
Continue ReadingFee Earner Focus: Q&A – Melanie Morris (Property)
Melanie Morris
Melanie Morris joined Bermans in January 2015 as a Trainee Solicitor and qualified as a Solicitor in January 2017, becoming a Senior Associate in the Property team in January 2021.
Continue ReadingNew Vacancy – Property Finance Paralegal
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Property Finance Paralegal to join our Property and Construction team. The existing team is friendly, welcoming and hard-working and we are seeking a like-minded individual.
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