Heptonstalls Solicitors

Julia joins thriving commercial team

Julia Lock, Commercial Solicitor

Julia Lock, Commercial Solicitor

Julia graduated with a Degree in Politics with English from Loughborough University, followed by a Post Graduate Diploma in Law from Birmingham University and the Legal Practice Course at The College of Law in York.

 Julia has acted for a wide range of clients on a variety of high value strategic land assembly and residential development projects whilst working for a specialist development and planning practice in Leicester. This includes the drafting and negotiation of conditional contracts, option agreements, overage arrangements, leases and planning agreements together with the setting up of business parks and residential estates. 

 Julia has also acted on a range of general company commercial and corporate matters including the acquisition and disposal of restaurant businesses and licensed premises.

 On joining the firm Julia commented,

“Having previously worked for a development and planning practice, I hope to build on the firm’s already excellent reputation by being able to offer a specialist but personal service to local landowners, developers and businesses”.

Partner and Head of Commercial Shaun Pinchbeck said,

“Julia is an experienced solicitor and we are delighted to have recruited someone of such high calibre. This is an exciting time for Heptonstalls as, despite the economic downturn, our commercial department continues to thrive with many businesses taking advantage of skilled, cost effective, local, legal advice”.

Heptonstalls LLP celebrate retaining Lexcel Status

Lexcel accredited - Law Society practice management standardHeptonstalls celebrate retaining mark of quality

Heptonstalls LLP Solicitors are celebrating after successfully retaining the highest quality mark achievable by a Law Firm.

The Lexcel Practice Management Standard is only awarded to Solicitors who meet high management and customer care standards, taking in depth look at the firms procedures and how it looks after its clients.

One of only 6 firms in East Yorkshire to have achieved Lexcel status, Heptonstalls, with offices in Goole and Howden underwent a rigorous independent review including interviews with solicitors and support staff.

The re-accreditation process was led by newly appointed Human Resources Manager Rachel Smith, who brings with her 12 years experience of working for national law firm, Irwin Mitchell.

Rachel, will lead the Human Resources function at the firm, placing an emphasis on training to ensure that staff continue to give excellent service to clients.

Managing Partner John Burman commented,

“Lexcel accreditation has a reputation for being difficult to achieve because its standards are above and beyond those normally required by the Law society.  We are very proud to have retained this mark of quality, which shows our commitment to client care and helps us to stand out from the crowd”.

For more information about Regarding the Lexcel Practice Management Standard visit www.lawsociety.org.uk.

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