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920 – 922 Walsall Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 1TG.
Solicitor/Consultant
Bernard qualified as a Solicitor in 1970 at the College of Law.
Bernard has, for many years, practised as Shepherds Solicitors in Great Barr and is experienced in commercial work, domestic property transactions, wills and probate, lasting powers of attorney and private client work. As a renowned member of the legal community in the Birmingham and West Midlands area, Bernard is President of the West Midlands Association of Law Societies. Bernard prides himself in his ability to create lasting relationships by listening to his clients, providing honest and straightforward advice as a priority.
E: bernard.shepherd@beslegal.co.uk
Personal Assistant
Karen joined BES Legal Ltd in 1988 as Personal Assistant to Solicitor, Nick Taylor.
She oversees Nick’s schedule and provides administrative support allowing Nick to focus his efforts on achieving the best results for his clients. Karen prides herself on her efficiency, organisational skills and positive attitude.
Paralegal
Lauren attained a 1st class (Hons) LLB Law with Business Degree and has started the LLM-LPC Course with the University of Law.
Lauren assists Bernard Shepherd on Conveyancing, Wills and Probate matters. Prior to joining BES Legal Ltd, she worked for another law firm. Lauren is looking forward to been exposed to a new area of law, and developing her knowledge and understanding within her new role.
North London Business Park, Building 3, Suite 321, New Southgate, London, N11 1GN.
Paralegal
Kaine is a Paralegal based in our North London office.
He supports the residential and commercial property department on all stages of freehold and leasehold transactions and is practiced in drafting documents, Land Registry applications, SDLT returns and legal research. Kaine also supports the London Office Manager in the civil litigation department.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Kingston University and is in the midst of completing the LPC qualification at BPP Holborn. During his studies, Kaine represented England whilst competing in a series of international Space Law Moot Competitions throughout Europe.
Kaine is meticulously organised and a hardworking individual who has made his mark in building relationships with clients and their support network to ensure that their needs are met.
E: kaine.whittingham@beslegal.co.uk
Legal Assistant
Maria is based in our Elstree office and is a Conveyancing and Personal Assistant to Trevor Nathan.
Maria is based in our Elstree office and is a Conveyancing and Personal Assistant to Trevor Nathan. Maria has had a variety of Secretarial and book-keeping jobs, working for the Ealing Study Centre, Ealing Family Housing Association, Hounslow and Spelthorne Health Authority and Cranford Adult Education Centre. Before joining Trevor, she worked first for Anderson Chartered Surveyors and then for Mackenzie Solicitors.
E: maria.murtagh@beslegal.co.uk
Solicitor/Director
Michael qualified as a solicitor in 1977 and has been in private practice for over 40 years. He specializes in residential conveyancing including purchases and sales and also deals with commercial shop leases and residential lease extensions.
Michael provides an excellent personalised approach to every client, drawing on his profound knowledge and experience and applying both to each and every case. Prior to qualifying, he was awarded West London Law Society prize for Solicitors accounts, and brings this added expertise to his wide experience in private practice.
Solicitor
Dhanisha deals with various areas of law including, Civil and Commercial Litigation, Conveyancing, Family and Wills & Probate.
Dhanisha is an extremely approachable member of the team and adopts an empathetic and sensitive approach to all of her clients whilst remaining proactive and amicable. She is dedicated to providing a tailored service to clients, focused on their needs and objectives whilst adopting a creative approach to resolving disputes without recourse to courts. She has recently completed her Legal Practice Course and Masters with the University of Law. Prior to working at BES Legal limited, Dhanisha gained invaluable first-hand Court experience working with Morgan Rose Solicitors on a 60 Million pounds tax fraud case, family law experience from Judge Law Ltd and shadowed Jo Sidhu QC of 25 Bedford Row Chambers on a murder trial.
E: dhanisha.desai@beslegal.co.uk
Solicitor/Director
Trevor specialises in Property and Company Matters and Wills, Probate and Trusts.
He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Government as well as a Diploma in English Law. For most of his career Trevor was a Senior Partner in a Central London firm where he specialised in Commercial Property, Company and Commercial Matters, as well as keeping up his servicing of private clients, dealing with Probate, Wills and Trusts. In 1990, following the revolutions in Eastern Europe, his firm was the first Western European Practice to open a representative office in Bucharest, Romania and for some years made monthly visits there.
E: trevor.nathan@beslegal.co.uk
BES Legal LTD, G13, Brooklands House, 58 Marlborough Road, Lancing, BN15 8AF
Business Development Manager
Kristina is the Business Development Manager for our office in Sussex.
Kristina is the Business Development Manager for our office in Sussex.
She is responsible for evolving and managing relationships with clients, prospective clients and business referrers of the practice in the Sussex area. Kristina has extensive experience having held positions in senior administration, sales and marketing. She prides herself on her client-centred approach, efficiency, organisational skills and positive attitude.
E: kristina.howell@beslegal.co.uk
Sales Conveyancing
Stephanie joined BES Legal Ltd as a Conveyancing Assistant in 2019 and now looks after our sales conveyancing for Sussex with her Legal Executive qualifications.
She is proactive, an excellent problem solver and a valuable asset to our clients during the sometimes fraught conveyancing process. Stephanie has over 25 years’ experience in the legal field having worked for law firms in London and outside of the U.K. In addition to full secretarial qualifications, Stephanie is also a member of the Institute of Legal Executives.
E: stephanie.brunton@beslegal.co.uk
Licensed Conveyancer / Solicitor / Director
Imran is a Licensed Conveyancer and Solicitor at our Walsall branch specialising in residential conveyancing.
Imran joined us in 2020 having qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer in 2016 and as a Solicitor in January 2021. Imran has a wealth of experience of various transaction including leasehold, right to buy and transfer of equity. In 2012 he completed a postgraduate qualification in Law and gained valuable experience in the Personal Injury sector attaining favourable damages for his clients. Prior to pursuing a career in law, Imran graduated from Oxford Brookes University with a Marketing Retail Management degree in 2001 and worked for numerous sales companies within the FMCG sector.
Accounts Manager
Natalie joined BES Legal LTD as an Accounts Manager in 2019.
Natalie has undertaken all relevant training for the SRA Accounts rules and has over 16 years’ experience. She is responsible for client account transactions for various legal matters. Natalie has a professional approach and proven track record in previous accountancy roles.
E:Natalie.Jevons@beslegal.co.uk
Paralegal
Jasmin is a Trainee Solicitor in the Civil and Commercial Litigation department at our office in Walsall.
She also deals with Landlord and Tenant, Property Litigation, Family, Employment and Conveyancing matters. Jasmin graduated from Birmingham City University with a 2:1 honour degree in Law and has completed her Legal Practice Course and Master of Laws at University of Law.
Prior to joining BES Legal Limited, Jasmin had worked for various law firms across Birmingham, gaining and developing a wealth of experience and knowledge in litigation.
Receptionist
Sandra is based at our head office in Walsall and is the first point of contact for our clients.
Her wealth of experience makes her a great asset to the firm. She is responsible for greeting visitors, taking and managing all incoming phone calls and provides administration support when required.
E:sandra.robinson@beslegal.co.uk
Solicitor
With over 15 years Commercial and Residential Property experience Sanjeev heads the Walsall branch property department.
Sanjeev was educated at Birmingham City University and holds an honours degree in Law. Qualifying as a Solicitor in 2004 he is experienced in all property matters, gaining his experience in some prominent regional firms and subsequently running a city firm based in the heart of Birmingham before pursuing his interest in property development, which he continues to do today. Sanjeev specialises in Commercial Property providing pragmatic, straightforward plain English advice by listening to his client’s needs. He is retained by number of Landowners, Landlords, Investor Clients, Small Business Owners and Large Developers advising on matters from Freehold and Leasehold sales, transfers of equity, remortgages, title splits, commercial leases, business purchases to developments including all associated licensing work.
E:sanjeev.kalair@beslegal.co.uk
Conveyancing Assistant
Saskia has over 11 years’ experience in residential and commercial property law; successfully dealing with freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, transfers of equity, re-mortgages and title splits.
Saskia also assists with new commercial leases, business purchases, small developments, assignment of leases and general small business property requirements. Saskia has a broad understanding of all the financial aspects of a transaction, including apportionment of rent and service charges, as well as paying Stamp Duty Land Tax. She currently assists Sanjeev Kalair with the various areas of residential and commercial properties.
E: saskia.peters@beslegal.co.uk
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