Basildon-based Marissa McKenzie, a Solicitor at rapidly-expanding South Essex law firm Palmers Solicitors, has recently passed a challenging exam as part of her ongoing efforts to attain one of the most comprehensive qualifications in the trusts and estates field.
UK commercial property investment volumes hit £27.2bn in first half of 2017
The latest research from property body Savills suggests that UK commercial property investment volumes are on the rise – having hit an impressive £27.2bn in the first half (H1) of 2017.
Vulnerable clients ‘not taking full advantage’ of legal services offered by solicitors
Vulnerable and older clients living with mental illnesses such as dementia are “not taking full advantage” of the range of legal services that are currently on offer to them, a new study reveals.
Mounting research highlights damaging impact of late payments
Several studies published in recent days highlight the extremity of the UK’s so-called ‘late payment crisis’, which appears to be pushing an increasing number of small British businesses to the brink.
Mortgage lenders to tighten credit standards in coming months, report says
Mortgage deals appear to have been growing increasingly attractive and affordable in recent years, but a new study suggests that borrowers with smaller deposits – such as first-time buyers – might find it more difficult to get on the property ladder in coming years.