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N Legal
S O L I C I T O R S
PROVIDING YOU WITH COST EFFECTIVE AND PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES
H ONESTY | CUS TO ME R F OC U S | C OMMU N IC ATION
1-3 High Street, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1XH
Tel: 0121 355 8885
| Email: [email protected] | www.n-legal.co.uk
With over 15 years experience
N Legal Solicitors specialise in giving you the legal advice
And help that you need
Table of Contents
Introduction
Pg.3
Real Estate & Conveyancing
Pg.4
Divorce & Family Law Solicitors
Pg.6
Wills & Probate
Pg.8
Business Aquisitions
Pg.10
Tenancy Issues - Landlord & Tenant
Pg.12
Lasting Power of Attorney and Court of Protection
Pg.14
Who We Are
Pg.16
Testimonials
Pg.17
Meet The Team
Pg.18
Contact Information
Pg.20
Call Now To Speak
With a Solicitor
0121 355 8885
We’re open Mon-Fri / 9am-5pm
N Legal Solicitors | Call 0121 355 8885
Legal Services and Expertise
Without the Jargon
Introducing a Customer Focused Approach
Our core principles are honesty, good communication and customer focus to ensure that
each and every one of our clients is provided with high level legal services. Based in the
heart of the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield our Team provide a wide range of legal services.
• Real Estate and Conveyancing
• Commercial disputes Law
• Landlord and Tenant
• Employment law
• Wills, Probate and Trust Law
• Insolvency
• Contested probate
• Corporate Insolvency
• Civil litigation
• Debt recovery
• Professional negligence cases
• Aquisition
Honesty. Communication. Customer Focus. | www.n-legal.co.uk
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Conveyancing
Buying or Selling?
Real Estate and Conveyancing
Buying and selling property isn’t the easiest task, and there are multiple stages to selling
or purchasing a house – not least the sometimes-dreaded conveyancing.
Finding the right lawyer to oversee the process can mean the difference between a longwinded, painful affair, and a sale or purchase that is almost seamless. Enter N Legal’s
property team. We offer a no nonsense approach.
With such an expensive transaction at stake, it’s essential you have a qualified expert
lawyer on hand to ensure your purchase goes without incident, leaving you free to get
on with preparing yourself for a move into a new office or home. You can trust N Legal to
cover all bases, and quickly too, ensuring that the conveyancing process is completed in
good time and you’re in your new property sooner.
If you’re interested in N Legal’s conveyancing and property services, why not call us
today to discuss your requirements – we’ll be more than happy to help.
With over 20 years of experience of all aspects of property law, we will guide though the
conveyancing process. Whether it’s a new office and warehouse for a retailer, or a first
home for an expanding family, we take the stress out of any property purchase or sale.
We handle residential and commercial development from site purchases, planning to plot
sale.
Benefits of N Legal as your Property Solicitor
There are a variety of benefits with employing N Legal to take over the conveyancing
process, just a few of which are listed below:
Total Transparency
At N legal, we like to be transparent, and
what you’re quoted is what you’ll pay – we
don’t believe in hidden fees. Sadly, there
are many firms that don’t promise this.
Competitive Fees
Just because we don’t hide any charges,
this doesn’t mean we’re more expensive.
Feel free to compare our prices with other
local firms. You’ll find we’re competitive,
and offer a value-for-money service you
won’t find anywhere else.
“
Dedicated staff
You’ll be working with a dedicated member
of staff from start to finish, making the whole
process more streamlined – and when you
call us – we’ll ALWAYS know where your
case is up to.
Fully regulated
As qualified, experienced lawyers, we know
how important it is for you to know that
your transaction is in good hands. We’re
accredited by the law society and can
provide details of our extensive experience
in this field, giving you peace of mind that
we’re more than qualified to handle your
conveyancing.
“I would like to express my personal thanks for the way you kept me in touch with all the
developments during my sale. The frinedly and efficient way in which you dealt with my
sale is much appreciated, the team was great and Andrea was always on the other end of
the phone and will have no hesitation in recommending you to family and friends.”
Karen O’Donovan
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Divorce
Getting Your Fair Share
Divorce and Family Solicitor
No one wants to get divorced, of course they don’t. However, it’s a sad fact of life that
sometimes, having tried to work things through and explore every other avenue, it’s the
only option available to move forward.
Another equally sad fact of life is that, however amicable you hope to keep proceedings,
however mutual the decision or irreconcilable the differences, once children, property,
finances and even beloved pets are involved, the gloves can be off – so you need a
dedicated and expert divorce specialist to be in YOUR corner, protecting YOUR interests.
Here at N Legal we can categorically assure you of that. Our highly rated legal team have
the quality, expertise and over 30 years of experience to do the very best for YOU as
efficiently and painlessly as humanly possible, from first advice to decree absolute and
beyond. Divorce can often be a painful and stressful time, but we will do our level best to
avoid that for you, every single step of the way.
Benefits of N Legal as your Divorce Solicitor
Once we’ve advised you as to the best options, we are then firmly on YOUR side
throughout the entire process. We also deal with complex and high net worth divorce
cases with discretion and sound advice.
Petition
Decree Absolute
request for a divorce. Obviously, the party
complete and finalised, so, according to law, you
instigating proceedings needs to meet one of the
are no longer a married couple. In order to ensure
acceptable legal grounds for a divorce – adultery;
that this is definitely what each party wants, there’s
unreasonable behaviour (including violence, verbal
an obligatory six weeks plus one day wait between
abuse or threatening behaviour; drunkenness or
decree nisi and decree absolute, much like a
taking drugs; not contributing financially (without
cooling off period.
The petition is the document making the initial
good reason); desertion (for over two years); being
separated for over two years (with both parties
in agreement); living apart for over five years (no
‘Absolute’ means final and your divorced is now
Arrangements for Children
Where there are any children, you must agree
consent necessary). This goes to the court and to
arrangements as to how they are going to be
the partner.
cared for – for example, shared custody, visits
Financial matters
or responsibilities. The divorce can not and will
not progress until both parties and the court are
At this point, financial issues are agreed – and
satisfied with the agreement – and if no agreement
a ‘consent order’ can be made, but failing that,
can be reached, then the court will have to be
the court will decide upon financial matters. The
involved.
resultant wrangling can continue after the Decree
Absolute.
Clean Break
Decree Nisi
Nisi means ‘unless’, so once all the documentation
is complete and in order, the judge will grant this.
Under no circumstances should re-marriage be
Therefore, ‘unless’ further issues or disagreements
undertaken unless a financial application is lodged
– or even changes of mind – occur the final divorce
with the client.
should now simply be a formality.
At such a stressful time, you need the right team behind you – at N Legal we have that
team. Divorce isn’t something to leave to chance or muddle through. Call the specialists
to help you take the first step towards your future, whilst also safeguarding your past.
There are pitfalls in the complex world of finances in divorce such as the Prayer in the
Petition should never be deleted. There are severe financial consequences.
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Wills & Probate
Secure your decisions
Wills and Inheritance Tax Planning
Going through the paperwork after a bereavement is not something many people relish,
and at a difficult and emotional time, do you really want your loved ones having to work
out what you would have wanted to do with any assets you have?
Here at N Legal, our experienced lawyers are here to help with wills, probate and
administration, whether it’s the creation of your own will, or probate issues after a loved
one has passed away. We work with sensitivity and tact, carefully explaining the details
and making information about this complex area of the law including overseas estates, a
little easier to digest. We offer a range of services in this area, such as:
Drawing up a will
No matter how much or how little you have to leave, leave your family and loved ones
with fewer decisions to make about your estate, allowing them to grieve without any extra
stress. Putting in place a will not only makes it far easier on your loved ones, it may make
them feel touched you chose to remember their feelings at a time of grief. Although DIY
will kits are available, much of the time a lawyer’s assistance allows you to tailor your will
in a way that’s specific to what you want, and covers much more than the DIY kits do. If
you have a large or complex estate, the services of a lawyer are vital to ensuring nothing
is left out.
Probate and Estate
Whether you’re looking for a valuation of an estate, or you need assistance with letters
of administration (required if there’s no will) or obtaining grants of probate if a will exists,
N Legal can make this complex area of the law as stress free as possible. Dealing with
everything from Inland Revenue forms, probate disputes, and distribution of the assets,
we offer a full service with tact, diplomacy and professionalism at all times, allowing you
to fully understand the process, with direct, jargon free terms. We can also assist with
arrangements to reduce the amount of inheritance tax payable, allowing the beneficiaries
to take ownership of assets without having to worry about taxation matters.
N Legal’s experienced lawyers know only too well how complex this area of the law is,
and we know you want a resolution that is swift, uncomplicated and correct. Whether
you’re looking to draw up a will, or you’re dealing with the death of a loved one, we’ll offer
you the service you deserve, at clear fixed prices with no hidden fees, and we’ll do so with
the upmost care and attention to your needs.
For a will, probate, estate administration service or inheritance tax advice from a lawyer
that cares, why not contact N Legal today?
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Business Aquisition
Due-diligence
Business Aquisitions
Running a business can be fraught
with difficulty from the offset – red
tape and bureaucracy, mountains
of paperwork, Health and Safety,
employment law and so on, and so
forth.
Buying the business in the first place is a long and complex process requiring expert
advice – you’ll put your heart and soul (and very possibly your life savings and sizeable
borrowings) into a business, so you need to make sure you get it absolutely right before
you sign on the dotted line.
Of course, it’s not just the dotted line but the bottom line which is vital, and this is why
it can be tempting to try to cut costs – but some areas are just too crucial to scrimp on
and legal advice is one of them. Sure, you’ve seen the books, the building is leased so
it’s just fixtures, fittings and goodwill you’re buying… Isn’t it? IS it, though? Are you taking
on staff? Previous staff problems – and tribunals? Are the owners likely to set up a rival
operation nearby? Have the accounts been presented in an overly favourable way?
Such issues could be the difference between success and failure so don’t leave them –
and countless others – to chance. You need the expert legal team at N Legal with you,
ensuring you get it right.
Business decisions made easier
The future success of your new venture can depend on the many decisions to make and
potential pitfalls to swerve at this stage, such as:
Due Diligence
Ensuring proper investigation is made, facts
checked and risks assessed. Covering
almost everything from finance to property;
people to environmental; contracts to data
protection – otherwise known as going in
with your eyes wide open. As far as what
should be investigated, this should be
tailored to your specific requirements by
your legal team who are out for YOUR best
interests.
Stocks and shares or assets
If the business is a limited company or a
limited liability partnership, you’ll need to
decide whether to purchase the assets of
the company or the shares in the company.
There are advantages and disadvantages
to both options and your dedicated, expert
team at N Legal will help make the right
choice for you.
TOGC
Transfer of business as a Going Concern:
The buying of a business that is still trading,
and any possible VAT implications.
Assignment of existing commercial lease
This will need thoroughly checking so
you’re not getting tied in to something that
could end up costing you more or isn’t fit
for purpose…
That really is just the tip of this particular
legal iceberg. Whatever you do, don’t
leave it to chance, make sure you get it
right first time. With N Legal’s business
specialist solicitors behind you, guiding you
through what can be an incredibly complex
transaction, you’re free to focus on what
you do best and to get ready for success.
TUPE
Transfer of Undertakings for the Protection
of Employees. Clearly, this can impact
massively on the purchase and future of
your business – you need proper legal help
here.
Warranties
Warrranties on provided by a seller of a
business that there are no hidden issues
that will affect the business such as an
ongoing employment or taxation or litigation
issues.
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Landlord Solicitor
Problems with your tenant?
Tenancy Issues
As a landlord, you know that you have many, many responsibilities to your tenants – some
of which are likely to land you in more than just hot water if not taken seriously enough, or
not dealt with in good time.
That said, it’s also very important to know that your tenants have responsibilities towards
you and your property, too – and that it’s not just your tenants who have rights – you have
rights, too. You need a high quality, efficient and highly experienced solicitor, equipped
with the expertise and knowledge of what can be a complex area, to be on your side right
from the start. That’s where our exceptional team at N Legal come in.
Being a landlord isn’t always easy
Now, more than ever, many of us are taking the opportunity to make an income from
property – our investment looks sure to appreciate and it’s giving us a healthy return
from the outset. But unless it’s done properly, and any tenant disputes are taken care
of, it can be far from the win/win situation you’re hoping for – and mistakes or omissions
can be extremely expensive. Those tenant disputes can arise from anything from minor
complaints such as a persistently leaking tap – all the way up to issues with gas, electrical
and fire safety, which could be potential life-threatening…
We Can Help You
Our client focussed team of caring professionals, each hand picked for their vast wealth
of knowledge and experience, are here to help, guide, support and represent you whether
you have an impressive property portfolio, a couple of HMO student lets in a university
town, or you just astutely kept hold of your old flat. Whatever the tenancy issue or dispute,
you can rest assured that N Legal – recommended in the Good Lawyer Guide – are here
to support you, with any of the following issues:
• Issues around giving notice to a tenant
and obtaining possession
• Tenants with rent arrears or a tenant’s
refusal to pay
• Arrears recovery
• Proposed rent increases and disputes
around them
• Tenants in breach of contract
• Damage to, or neglect the property,
including the garden, by tenants
• Efficient eviction of tenants
• Property requiring attention and
concerns regarding how to facilitate this
around the occupants
• Tenant complaints about the property or
repairs and maintenance required – who
is responsible?
• Tenant complaints about neighbouring
tenants
• Neighbours’ complaints about your
tenants
• Dealing with Local Authority Regulations
• Should your property be local authority
licensed or registered?
• Disputes about your legal obligations
such as fire, electrical and gas safety
• Disputes regarding the return of the
deposit at the end of the tenancy
As you can see, being a landlord can be something of a minefield – and this list is by no
means exhaustive – so it’s imperative that you have the right support and representation
to protect your investment, your livelihood and your reputation. But more than that – here
at N Legal, we aim to do so quickly and at reasonable cost. Be assured we are the team
to have in your corner, so call us today – and tomorrow you may be glad you did.
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LPA
Lasting Power of Attorney
Lasting Power Of Attorney
It’s never a nice thought, but eventually we’re all going to grow old, and with getting older
almost always comes the eventual need for some sort of medical care. However, will
you be able to make the right decisions if your mind is not quite so switched on as it is
now? Would you be able to make choices – perhaps vitally important ones – if you were
suffering either mental or physical incapacity?
Sadly, it’s essential that we think about these questions, and who we would like to help
us if a time were to come when we were unable to decide on a solution for medical or
financial needs.
Having chosen a trusted friend or loved one to take care of these important matters, it’s
not enough for you to just tell them what you want to happen. Putting everything in writing
will make it much easier for them to fill in paperwork relating to your medical or financial
matters and lasting power of attorney is the legal route to take in this case. However,
completing the documents needed requires the help of a qualified lawyer – one that
will take you through the myriad of questions you may not have thought of, and will help
you to complete the legal formalities. Here at N Legal we can do all that – with a totally
personal and confidential service that puts your needs first.
Who Needs an LPA?
In short -everyone. No one knows what will happen tomorrow, next week or next year, and
though it’s an awful thought, would your family know what to do if you were to be suddenly
struck down with an illness, or if you were involved in an accident? Knowing you are
covered for every eventuality will allow you to live your life in the now, rather than worry
about the future.
Whatever you do, don’t leave it to fate – when it comes to your future decisions, the time to
act is right now. The experts at N Legal have the ability to seamlessly arrange your lasting
power of attorney quickly and without fuss, leaving you a plan in place for unforeseen
eventualities, and letting you live your life in full without worry. If something does happen,
however, you know you’ll be in the best hands – the hands of your loved ones.
The Benefits of a LPA
The benefits of using N Legal to help with this often-difficult task are many. For your
family and loved ones, the benefits will be that they know your wishes and will have the
power to make decision that they know you would be happy with, giving them peace of
mind at emotional and difficult times. Having a lasting power of attorney in place makes it
much easier for them to assert their authority when it comes to fighting your corner when
it comes to medical matters, and to fill in often complicated paperwork if, for example,
funding was needed for further care.
The benefits for you are vast. You do not have to choose just one person to make the
decisions for you, so you could spread the decision making between your children, your
closest friends, or even your grandchildren. Whoever you’re closest to, and who knows
your wishes when it comes to the future can be given lasting power of attorney over your
affairs, making it much more likely that the money will be used wisely, and the medical
decisions you wanted to make will be made if you were lacking in capacity (either mental
or physical).
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Who We Are
And Why N Legal
Good communication, honesty and customer satisfaction
N Legal was established on 1st November 2000 and have celebrated 15 years trading
last year on 1st November 2015. N legal moved into their flagship offices following their
steady expansion drive in a listed office building which was the former residence of the
last Town Mayor of Sutton Coldfield in 1950.
Our legal advice and support combines technical excellence with a sound commercial
perspective, ensuring that we are able to meet the expectations of our clients for all their
legal services.
Understanding our clients and their business is the cornerstone of our success and this
approach ensures we can provide specialist legal support and advice based on the best
strategy.
See What Others Say
Testimonials
Don’t just listen to us - see what our customers have to say
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“We engaged N-Legal Solicitors on
recommendation from a friend. We purchased
our new home, and converted our existing
property to a buy-to-let mortgage. Andrea
Curtis co-ordinated the whole process for us
and ensured that the experience was pain free
and completed at the earliest opportunity.
We were kept informed at every step of the
process and everything was explained clearly.
N-Legal acted as our one stop shop and
delivered a very professional and efficient
service. We too will recommend them to our
friends and family.”
Peter & Sharon Fellingham
“
“I would like to express my personal thanks
for the way you kept me in touch with all the
developments during my sale. The friendly
and efficient way in which you dealt with my
sale is much appreciated, the team was great
and Andrea was always on the other end
of the phone and will have no hesitation in
recommending you to family and friends.”
Karen O’Donovan
“
“
“
“My wife and I would like to say how impressed
we were with the very high standard of service
you have provided with assisting us with our
sale and purchase. We would not hesitate
in recommending Andrea and N-Legal to
our friends and family. Many thanks for
everything.”
Mr & Mrs Collins
Other Professional
Testimonials
“I have to say, your client is very impressed
with your service and I have to say you’ve
been excellent to work with, if only all solicitors
where as efficient as you!”
Jenny Pritchard, Jayman Estate Agents
“Thank you also for your help and having the
patience to bear with me”
Ann Woodall, Family Lawyer, The Firm LLP
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Meet The
N-Legal Team
Kimberley Kong, Director
Kimberley is the founder of N Legal, 23 years of commercial legal
experience including several years working at one of the major
high street Banks in their in-house legal team dealing with security
related matters. The practice is built on providing customer focused
advice. On panel of all major commercial lenders and is well placed
to steer clients every step of the way.
Andrea Curtis, Property & Private Client Lawyer
Andrea has over 23 years of experience of all aspects of property
law including boundaries disputes and land registry matters. Her
experience also include dealing with private client matters providing
inheritance advice and dealing with wills and trusts together with
Lasting Power of Attorney.
Karen Edwards, Family Lawyer
Karen has over 30 years of experience in all aspects of family law
and children matters to include recently divorce with jurisdiction
issues and complex offshore investigation of hidden assets in a
recent case. Well thought by all her clients and other professionals
in providing practical advice especially in very difficult and complex
cases.
Jodie Leigh-Wilding, Legal Secretary and Assistant
Legal Secretary and Assistant .Jodie is currently studying for a
Masters degree in Law and hope to qualify shortly.
Fearn Maher, Paralegal
Fearn has successfully completed her A levels at Birmingham
Metropolitan College and is a hardworking and self motivated
individual excelling in the mooting completion obtaining distinction
and in A level Law. She is training to be a legal executive in Family
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With over 15 years experience
N Legal Solicitors specialise in giving you the legal advice
And help that you need
Where We Are
You’ll find a car park behind the rear of our building and access is easy via the A5 into
Sutton Coldfield.
Telephone: Email: Website: 0121 355 8885
[email protected]
www.n-legal.co.uk
Address:
1-3 High Street, Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands, B72 1XH
N Legal
S O L I C I T O R S
1-3 High Street, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1XH
Tel: 0121 355 8885
| Email: [email protected] | www.n-legal.co.uk
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