Ware & Kay incorporating Pearsons & Ward Solicitors announces new Head and Deputy Heads of Office Promotions.

Leading law firm Ware & Kay incorporating Pearsons & Ward, with offices in York, Wetherby and Malton, is pleased to announce three new Head and Deputy Heads of Office promotions for its York and Malton offices. The promotions take effect immediately, with each individual combining their new responsibilities with their existing client-facing role within their areas of expertise. Louise Davis has been promoted to Senior Associate and Head of Residential Property in Malton. A seasoned property law expert, Louise has been part of the residential property team in the York office for over 11 years since she qualified. She brings substantial expertise in all areas of residential property matters, including high-value property sales and purchases, managing buy-to-let investments, overseeing mortgages and remortgages, executing transfers of equity, and assisting clients with new build property purchases. Louise…

Ware & Kay incorporating Pearsons & Ward Solicitors promotes Louise Davis as Senior Associate and Head of Residential Property in Malton

Leading law firm Ware & Kay incorporating Pearsons & Ward Solicitors, with offices in York, Wetherby & Malton, is pleased to announce the promotion of Louise Davis as its new Senior Associate and Head of Residential Property in Malton. Louise is a seasoned property law expert, having been part of the residential property team in the York office for over 11 years since she qualified. She brings substantial expertise in all areas of residential property matters, including sales and purchases for high-value properties, managing buy-to-let investments, overseeing mortgages and remortgages, executing transfers of equity and assisting clients in the purchase of new build properties. Louise expressed her enthusiasm for the new role, stating: “I am very excited to be joining the firm’s residential property team in Malton. My aim is develop the firm’s residential property…

Congratulations to Lucy Wardle for passing her SQE exams

Leading law firm Ware & Kay incorporating Pearsons & Ward Solicitors is delighted to announce that Paralegal Lucy Wardle has passed her Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE). The SQE exam is a rigorous assessment designed to ensure that aspiring solicitors possess the necessary knowledge and skills to provide legal services effectively. By passing the SQE, which tests both functional legal knowledge and practical legal skills, Lucy has demonstrated her competence in various areas of law. Passing the SQE opens up opportunities for career progression in the legal profession. Lucy started her legal education in 2012 at the University of Sheffield studying Law with Criminology. She completed her degree after 3 years and graduated in 2015 with honours. Lucy then joined Ware & Kay in 2019 and went on to study the SQE Course in 2023 and completed…

Ware & Kay incorporating Pearsons & Ward Solicitors announces two new promotions to Associate Director

Leading law firm, Ware & Kay incorporating Pearsons & Ward Solicitors is delighted to announce the promotions of Lucy Gilman and Andrew Little to Associate Director. Lucy joined Ware & Kay in 2012 as a Residential Property Solicitor. She was promoted to Head of Wetherby in December 2021 and has since played a key role in developing this office. She has a wealth of knowledge and a strong reputation for superb client focus. Lucy has represented a number of high profile clients on complex property transactions and is extremely well-regarded by both clients and colleagues. Andrew joined the Malton office in October 2016 as a Commercial Property Solicitor. He was promoted to Head of Commercial Property (Malton) in June 2021 and Head of Malton office in April 2024.   Having grown up in Whitby and now…

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter

      Happy Easter to you, your family and friends from the team at Ware & Kay incorporating Pearsons & Ward Solicitors. Our offices will be closed for the Bank Holiday weekend on Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April 2024.     Our offices will reopen on Tuesday 2 April 2024.    

Ware & Kay Solicitors appoints Risk & Compliance Officer to growing team

Leading law firm Ware & Kay Solicitors is delighted to announce the appointment of James Withers as the Risk & Compliance Officer for the firm. Risk and compliance issues and policies are one of the foundations of modern legal practice and having someone who is dedicated to this role will ensure not only that we are up to date but he can also develop new policies and will provide strategic support to the management team. In his role, James will ensure compliance with regulatory obligations, professional and practice standards, maintain practice manuals and policies and proactively keep abreast of changes in the regulatory field. He will also make certain that the relevant legal, financial and data protection legislation and frameworks are adhered to. His role will see him safeguard the existing structures and procedures as…

Two Historic Names, One Great Legal Firm. Pearsons & Ward Solicitors changes its name to Ware & Kay

Pearsons & Ward Solicitors in Malton is pleased to announce it will change its name to Ware & Kay Solicitors on 1st April 2024.  Pearsons & Ward merged with Ware & Kay in 2015 having always shared a similar ethos and approach.  Following the merger Pearsons & Ward continued to retain its long historical name. However, after extensive consideration and consultation, it has been decided that the practices will now operate under the name Ware & Kay headed by David Hyams as Managing Director. The change in Malton is a key part of the firm’s strategy of uniting the firm behind the brand name of Ware & Kay. David Hyams said: “The primary driving force behind the name change was about the firm unifying itself under one name to enhance the client service and streamline…

Ware & Kay Christmas and New Year opening times

  We would like to send you our best wishes for the festive season and a safe and healthy 2024. We look forward to working with you and continuing to deliver the best possible service.  Christmas and New Year opening times  Our offices will be closed from 4.00pm on Friday 22nd December and will reopen at 9.00am on Tuesday 2nd January, 2024.  If you would like to contact us outside of these hours please use our “contact us” form and someone will get back to you on the next business working day.  Best wishes  The team at Ware & Kay

Ware & Kay and Pearsons & Ward strengthens Residential Property team with new appointment

Leading law firm Ware & Kay and Pearsons & Ward Solicitors (with offices in Malton, York & Wetherby) has appointed Heather Mackins as Associate and Head of Residential Property in its Malton office to meet the demand for its services. Heather will focus on advising clients on residential property matters including property sales and purchases for both freehold and leasehold property for registered and unregistered land. She also has extensive experience of dealing with right to buy, shared equity leases, help to buy mortgages, new build, re-mortgages, equity release and transfers of equity. She will also support clients buying and selling at auction, purchasing buy-to-lets and property registrations.  Heather’s expertise will ensure that clients receive the highest standard of legal advice and representation. Originally from Bamford in the Peak District, Heather arrives at Ware & Kay…

New appointment extends Litigation & Dispute Resolution offering at Ware & Kay

Expanding law firm Ware & Kay Solicitors (with offices in York, Wetherby & Malton) has strengthened its respected Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department with the appointment of a new solicitor Akeel Hussain.   Akeel is recognised for his experience in handling various litigated cases and offering clients advice on alternative dispute resolution particularly in the resolution of residential landlord and tenant law, breach of contract, professional negligence disputes, debt recovery and personal injury matters. Akeel will now aim to provide legal advice to a range of property-owning clients including landed estates, farmers and agricultural businesses as well as commercial and residential landlords handling possession claims, recovery of rent arrears, contentious probate, contested business lease renewals, dilapidations and property ownership disputes. In addition, he will also provide advice on partnership and shareholder disputes. Originally from Keighley in West…