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WHO WE AREEdmund Norton founded the firm in Lowestoft in the early 1830&s. Initially the firm practiced from addresses in the town&s High Street. In 1892 the firm moved to its present location, then known as Ivy Cottage. The partnership gained its former name, Norton Peskett &Fo...
Our aim is to reduce the worry which might surround your move and to provide you with a friendly and efficient service to make your property transaction as stress free as possible. Our conveyancing teams will be happy to help at any point during your transaction with any questions or queries that yo...
Approximately 70% of people in Great Britain do not have a valid Will, which is surprising because it is such a simple process to make one.
It relieves the mental stress for the bereaved at a time of emotional upset as well as keeping your affairs in order. By not having a Will your asset...
Administration Of Deceased Estates and Trusts
We have extensive experience in all aspects of the administration of estates and the setting up of trusts; we are often called upon to act as executors and trustees.
Our team deals with the administration of estates and trusts, post death tax planning and deeds of variation, the assessmen...
Approximately 70% of people in Great Britain do not have a valid Will, which is surprising because it is such a simple process to make one.
It relieves the mental stress for the bereaved at the time of emotional upset as well as keeping your affaires in order. By not having a Will your as...
Family, Divorce and Matrimonial Law
Making the decision to bring a marriage to an end is never easy and here at Norton Peskett we have a department especially to deal with the different problems and to help you to come to the right decision. We cover a wide range of family and children issues and can offer legal assistance with:-
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There are many circumstances that may give rise to a claim, but every claim is unique.
If you have suffered an accident at work, a road traffic accident, slipping or tripping accident or you are suffering from an industrial disease we would like to hear from you.
You may telep...
With an excellent reputation, our Criminal Department is amongst the oldest established in the area. Operated from both our Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft offices, we not only cover Police Station and Magistrates' Court matters but we are also experienced in heavy weight and complex Crown Court pr...
We deal with all aspects of planning for retirement and have extensive experience in providing a full range of elderly client services.
Our services include:-
• The advising upon and preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney and we are often asked to act as attorneys for clients
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Making the decision to bring a marriage to an end is never easy and here at Norton Peskett we have a department especially to deal with the different problems and to help you to come to the right decision. We cover a wide range of family and children issues and can offer legal assistance with:-
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Company Commercial and Partnerships
We have a long experience of advising on all aspects of company law and advise many local companies and firms on all aspects of their business. Our advice is always tailored to the realities of commercial life. We can respond quickly and effectively to any problem. Areas of work include:
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We offer one of the few dedicated employment departments in the area. We advise employers and employees and conduct Employment Tribunal and County and High Court employment related matters. We aim to deal with all our advocacy in house: your case will not be passed over to a barrister a few days bef...
Our licensing solicitor has long experience of dealing with all manner of licensing before the local authorities.
Areas covered include:
• Drafting Operating Schedules for the new licenses (a key document under the licensing scheme)
• Betting and gaming, entertainment a...
No business can work without the need to take account of numerous rules and regulations. Many of these carry criminal penalties. There are a number of specialist bodies such as Trading Standards, Health and Safety, Customs, the Office of Fair Trading or the Serious Fraud Office who can make life ver...
Our skilled teams have day to day experience of all aspects of work relating to business properties. We deal with a broad range of diverse businesses large and small, covering the full spectrum of care homes, pubs, hotels, retail premises, residential and commercial developments, barn conversi...
Almost daily we see increasingly complex and restrictive rules on planning at both a national and European level. We can assist businesses by guiding them through the web of rules and regulations and by practical advice at each stage of the process. We cover areas such as:
• Drafting and submit...
Private Client Services Text...
Business and Employment Services
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WHEN DO I NEED A NOTARY?
If you have a document for use in a foreign country then the signing of the document will almost certainly have to be before a notary. Examples include: Powers of Attorney, certification of education qualifications, foreign contract documentation, applications to...
The date upon which the buyer is to pay the balance of purchase monies and the seller is to vacate the property and transfer the title to the property to the buyer...
The written agreement between the buyer and the seller setting out all the agreed terms of the transaction. ...
This arises where a seller decides to deal with more than one possible buyer, with a view to exchanging contracts with whoever is ready to do so first. Each buyer would be notified that this is the case....
An agreement or promise contained in a deed by which a party binds himself to do, or refrain from doing, something. (See also Restrictive Covenant)....
A deed which is usually drawn up when joint purchasers are contributing unequal amounts towards the purchase price and therefore wish to hold the property as "tenants in common". This document details what shares joint owners have in the property and protects your investment in the property should a...
A flaw in the title to property, e.g. where the seller is unable to produce a copy of a relevant deed, or the title does not contain all necessary rights for the benefit of the property....
Normally 10% of the purchase price (a lesser amount is often acceptable) which is payable by a buyer upon exchange of contracts. If you are selling and buying, your buyer's deposit can usually be used to contribute to the deposit on your purchase. It acts both as a part payment and also as a gua...
An out-of-pocket expense incurred by the Solicitor on their client's behalf and which is normally recouped on the payment of a bill....
A right to use one piece of land for the benefit of another piece of land, e.g. a right of way, or a right of drainage....
There are two contracts; one signed by the seller and one by the buyer. A contract becomes binding on both parties on the date they are exchanged. Contracts can be deemed to be exchanged by telephone so as to enable a whole chain of transactions to exchange on the same day. At this time the deposit ...
A list of fixtures and fittings for you to indicate what you are leaving or taking from your property....
A part of a freehold property which lies directly over property belonging to someone else and is supported by it....
Home Information Pack (or HIP)
An information pack which is prepared and produced before a property is offered for sale. The pack must include a copy of the title deeds, a Home Energy Report and searches....
An insurance policy to protect the owner and/or mortgage lender against a defect in the property or title, e.g. absence of building regulation approval, or breach of a restrictive covenant. There is usually a "one-off premium"....
If a property is being purchased by more than one person they can hold their beneficial interest in the property, as between themselves, either as "joint tenants" (so that the survivor of them, should one die, will automatically become entitled to the whole property) or as "tenants in common" (resul...
A pre-printed form asking a local authority to give replies to specific questions about the property you are buying relating to planning, road schemes, public health, building control and land charges. The search only relates to the property you are buying, so if you want to know more about the loca...
Your building society or bank which has a mortgage on your property....
A deed by which the buyer charges his property as security for the repayment of a mortgage loan....
The formal offer of mortgage issued by a mortgage lender to the buyer once the mortgage lender is satisfied that he is creditworthy and that the property offers sufficient security. The mortgage lender will normally send a copy to the buyer's Solicitor at the same time....
A proportion of the mortgage loan may be retained by the mortgage lender as a mortgage condition to ensure that the buyer carries out specified essential repairs after completion. The monies would be released to the buyer once the mortgage lender was satisfied, normally by an inspection, that the re...
If a builder is registered with the National House Building Council the property will normally have the benefit of the NHBC Buildmark Scheme, which provides insurance protection against structural defects in the property for the first 10 years after it is built....
A wall separating two properties, over which each owner has rights and responsibilities....
A questionnaire about your property....
The sum of money required to redeem, or repay, a mortgage as at completion of the sale of a property....
All properties are or must be registered at HM Land Registry and given a title number. When the purchase of the property has been completed the buyer's Solicitor will send the transfer deed to the Land Registry to have the buyer formally registered in the central records as the new owner....
A covenant which restricts the use of land, for the benefit of some adjoining land, which is binding not only on the current owners but also on any future owners of the land, e.g. a covenant not to use land except as a private dwellinghouse....
The legal document sent to HM Land Registry which formally transfers ownership of the property from the seller to the buyer....
An order made by a local planning authority which prevents a tree from being cut down or lopped without permission, unless it is dying or dangerous....
On the day of completion the seller must vacate the property....
If you have paid an additional premium under a household or motor insurance policy for legal expenses cover you m ay be able to utilise the policy to pursue a claim for compensation. We can advise you about this....
If we are able to offer you funding on a No Win No Fee basis we will require you to enter into a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). We will explain this to you and prepare a simple agreement for you to sign....
Under a CFA we charge a success fee which is a percentage uplift upon our basic costs. This will not affect you as it is charged to your opponent's insurers upon successful conclusion of the case....
All personal injury claims are governed by a recognised investigation period which for most claims is 3 months. This period commences after receiving an acknowledgment from your opponent's insurance company....
If liability is denied or we receive no response or decision we may advise you to obtain after the event insurance. We can do this for you and there will be no cost to you....
If your case progresses with sufficient prospects of success we will arrange for you to see a medical expert privately. We will fund the cost of the medical report in most cases....
Personal Injury/Civil Fee Earner
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Fee Earner for our busy Personal Injury/Civil department. Private Client (Wills & Probate) Fee Earner We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking fee earner in our Private Client Wills and Probate Department. Exchange Square, “Old Bank House”, 141 King Street, 52 Thoroughfare, 148 London Road North, Nick Ambrose (Costs Draftsman) Nick Ambrose is a Costs Draftsman for Norton Peskett and has been with the company since September 1986. Nick is a member of ALCD with a BTEC Diploma in Business Studies. Nick specialises in litigation (family/matrimonial law, Personal Injury, Crime).... Jo Bagshaw (FILEX) (Private Client) After finishing University Jo worked in an administration role for a year before joining Norton Peskett in November 2003. Jo now works as a Private Client Fee Earner.
Robert Barley (Partner) (Crime) Helen Barnes (formerly Lawrence) (Assistant Solicitor) (Family) Helen trained in London and on qualification in September 1997 moved from Hertfordshire to Suffolk. Having practised in Family Law since qualification in Suffolk and Norfolk Helen, who has an Honours Degree in Law, is a member of Resolution and her specialisms include divorce, finances, injunc... Tracey Beare (Head Cashier/Credit Controller) Tracey Beare is the Head Cashier/Credit Controller for Norton Peskett and is qualified as a Member of ILCA. She covers all aspects of Accounts such as Bank Reconciliation, Purchase Ledger, VAT, and Debt recovery in the County Court. Tracey has been with Norton Peskett since 1991. Tracey's hobbie... Emma Boyce (FILEX) (Private Client) Emma is a FILEX specialising in Private Client work and is based at our Gorleston office... Matthew Breeze (FILEX) (Commercial) Matthew Breeze works in the Business and Employment Services team based at our Great Yarmouth office. Adrian Buck (Public Funding Franchise Rep) Adrian Buck is a Public Funding Franchise Rep specialising in Management of Public Funding Contracts (both Criminal and Civil), Criminal billing. Kelly Church (Assistant Solicitor) (Family) Kelly Church moved to Norton Peskett in 2006 after working for a solicitor's firm for 7 years prior to this. Kelly's areas of specialism are all areas of matrimonial, family and child law, divorce, cohabitation, civil partnership, domestic violence and child care proceedings, both private an... Trevor Clifford (Chief Executive) Trevor Clifford joined Norton Peskett in October 1989 as Practice Manager and was appointed Chief Executive in October 2006. Trevor specialises in financial and management accounting.
Trevor's hobbies include all sports particularly Cricket and Football for many years was cap... Annette Collen (Partner) (Commercial) Annette Collen is a Commercial Property Solicitor. Her areas of specialism in general Commercial Property matters include: - Freehold and Leasehold acquisitions and disposals; Refinancing; Option Agreements; Developme... John Fawcett (Assistant Solicitor) (Private Client) John Fawcett is Head of the firm's Private Client Services Team and clerk to the Lowestoft Board of Charities, continuing more than a century of Norton Peskett's service to the Trustees. John joined Norton Peskett in 2010 having worked previously for a firm of international accountants and a... Claire Fox (Assistant) (Family) Claire Fox is an Assistant at Norton Peskett in the Family Department. Claire has been with Norton Peskett since 2004, and is currently based at the Halesworth office.
Claire's hobbies include reading, walking, painting and socialising.... Lynne Fulcher (FILEX) (Personal Injury) Lynne Fulcher joined Norton Peskett in June 2005 after many years experience in the field. Lynne is a qualified FILEX Legal Executive specialising in Personal Injury (Claimant). Lynne's hobbies include a wide range of interests from gardening, reading and photography to travelling to exotic dest... Viv Garner (Fee Earner) (Crime) Viv Garner is a Police station Accredited Representative, her area of specialism is Crime. Viv has been with Norton Peskett since the summer of 2002, and she works from the Great Yarmouth office.
Viv's hobbies include gardening, cooking, DIY, Photography and travelling to foreign destinations.... Julian Gibbons (Partner) (Commercial) Julian Gibbons joined Norton Peskett in 1993 and since became a Partner in 1995. Julian's areas of work have been in Employment Law, Civil Litigation and Company and Commercial work. Paul Gregory (FILEX) (Conveyancing) Leanne Griffen (FILEX) (Family) Leanne Griffen is a Member of the Institute of Legal Executive. Leanne has been with Norton Peskett since July 2002 and her areas of expertise include: Divorce, Children matters including disputes regarding contact & residence and financial settlements. Outside of work Leanne ... Annette Hall (Senior Solicitor) (Crime) Annette Hall is a Senior Solicitor and Higher Rights Advocate (Criminal) for Norton Peskett. Annette has an honours Law Degree from Thames Valley University, London, and a distinction in Legal Practice. Her specialism is in the Criminal department. After several years in the field she joined Norton ... Joanna Harmer (Team Leader) (Family) Joanna Harmer has a vast 11 years experience prior to her employment at Norton Peskett working within a local Law Firm. Joanna works as a Team Leader and PA for the Family Department of Norton Peskett's Lowestoft branch and also assists at the other Family Department Branches of Norton Peskett, ... James Hartley (Partner) (Crime) James Michael Hartley is a Solicitor at the Lowestoft branch with a Higher Courts (Criminal Proceedings) qualification. He has worked at Norton Peskett for over thirty years and is also a Duty Solicitor. James' area of specialism include Criminal Litigation with emphasis on motoring and regulato... Ian Hawkings (Assistant Solicitor) (Civil Litigation) Ian joined the firm in September 2009 and is based at our Lowestoft office. Ian specialises in Civil Litigation and Welfare Benefits.... Ken Houchen is an Outdoor Clerk and has been with Norton Peskett since 1972. Ken's main area of specialism is Civil Law, but during his career in the legal profession had the responsibility of dealing with matrimonial matters, landlord and tenant, and mortgage re-possession for a major building ... Pam Hugill (Assistant) (Conveyancing) Pam Hugill is assistant to Susan Ward in the Residential Conveyancing Department. Pam joined in October 1998.... Emma Jones (FILEX) (Conveyancing) Emma Jones is a Residential Conveyancer/Conveyancing Fee Earner for Norton Peskett. Emma joined Norton Peskett in October 2002 after studying Law and History at East Norfolk Sixth Form College. Tracey Jordan (FILEX) (Private Client) Tracey Jordan is Head of the Private Client Department for our Great Yarmouth office. Her areas of specialism are: Wills; Probate; Court of Protection and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Tracey has been with Norton Peskett since June 2006 after leaving a Lincolnshire post as Manager of Wills and Probate... Steven Knight (Partner) (Conveyancing) Steven Knight joined Norton Peskett in 1998 and became a Partner of the firm in July 2000. He has many years experience in dealing with commercial and residential property matters. Steven specialises in the acquisition and disposal of commercial property both Leasehold and Freehold, Landlord and Ten... Debbie Leech (Fee Earner) (Family) Debbie Leech is a Vanessa Ling (Team Leader) (Crime) Vanessa is Team Leader for our Criminal Department at Lowesoft. Vanessa has been with the company since 1991.... John joined Norton Peskett in 1985, and specialised in Probate and Trust work for over 15 years. John has now retired but continues as a Notary Public and clerk to a locally based charity. Jo Long (Personnel Co-ordinator/PA to CEO) Jo Long is Personnel Co-ordinator/PA to Chief Executive. Jo first began as Legal Secretary for Wills and Probate in 1995. She progressed to support the IT department and further developed her role with the Chief Executive. In 2004 this role became full time and much of Jo's time is now spent man... Teresa Mason (Conveyancing Manager) Teresa Mason is Conveyancing Manager at the Nicola Mason (Fee Earner) (Personal Injury) Nicola Mason is a Litigation Executive and is currently studying to become a Legal Executive. Nicola has been with Norton Peskett since July 2004 and her area of expertise is Personal Injury. Paul O'Flaherty (FILEX) (Crime) Paul joined Norton Peskett in March 2008 having previously worked for local Solicitors firms for 13 years.
Paul has been Police Station Accredited since 1995.... Lisa Oxborough (FILEX) (Private Client) Lisa Oxborough is a Legal Executive in the Private Client Department. Lisa's field of knowledge includes Probate, Wills, Inheritance Tax Planning and Elderly Care. Lisa joined Norton Peskett in 2002. Lisa's hobbies include reading, walking, the cinema and adoption and fostering issues.... Rob Pollington (Assistant Solicitor) (Crime) Rob joined Norton Peskett in January 2010 and works in the Criminal Department at the Great Yarmouth office.... Calvin Saker (Assistant Solicitor) (Crime) Calvin is an assistant Solicitor in our Criminal Department. He has an honours law degree from Leeds University. He qualified in 2004 and joined the firm in 2009 after practising in the local area. Although mostly engaged in defence work, he has considerable experience in Prosecutions for numerous a... Michelle Savage (FILEX) (Family) Michelle Savage is a FILEX in the Family/Matrimonial Department. Michelle's areas of specialism are: family; child contact and residence; divorce and financial matters; injunctions and change of name. Michelle joined Norton Peskett in May 1999. Miranda Sillett (Fee Earner) (Family) Miranda Sillett is a Paralegal at Norton Peskett's Lowestoft Branch and has been with the company since 1984. During this time Miranda gained valuable experience dealing with many different clients and situations. Miranda works in all areas of Family Law including Divorce, Relationship Breakdown... Lisa Simonsen (Partner) (Family) Lisa Simonsen is a Partner at Norton Peskett and and joint head of the Family Department. Lisa was educated at David Spalding (Partner) (Private Client) David Spalding commenced employment with Norton Peskett in 1988 and became a partner in 1993. During his time at Norton Peskett David has dealt with both private and commercial litigation matters and he now specialises in Private Client work and is Partner in Charge of the department. Christine Stephenson (Assistant) (Family) Christine Stephenson is a Personal Assistant within the Family Department and has been with Norton Peskett since 2004. Christine has worked with Law firms since 1982 and was a Secretary in the Probate Department prior to her current role. Christine specialises in all areas of Matrimonial Law and has... Alex Stephenson (Partner) (Family) Alex Stephenson is a Partner at Norton Peskett and joint head of the Family Department. Alex specialises in Family Law, advising on all aspects of Family Law including divorce, relationship breakdown, financial settlements, children and domestic violence. She Joined in 1996 as a Trainee Solicitor, q... Richard Stone (IT/Facilities Manager) Richard Stone is the IT/Facilities Manager for Norton Peskett based at Lowestoft. Richard joined Norton Peskett in 2001 after many previous years experience in IT management. Richard is married to Kim and has two children called Victoria and William.
Outside of work Richard is an Explorer Scout Lea... Lisa Swainston-Baker (Case Progression Officer/Team Leader) Lisa Swainston-Baker is Team Leader/Case Progression Officer in her specialist area of Crime after recently being promoted. Lisa has been with Norton Peskett since 1990.
Lena Vicente (FILEX) (Conveyancing) Lena Vicente is a Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner. Lena joined Norton Peskett in 2003 and has 4 years previous experience in Residential Conveyancing. Susan Ward (Fee Earner) (Conveyancing) Susan Ward is a Residential Conveyancing Fee Earner at Norton Peskett. Susan is a long standing member of Norton Peskett having been with the company since leaving school in 1980. Susan's hobbies include cycling, tennis and dining out.... Linda Ward (Personal Assisant) (Conveyancing) Linda Ward is a Personal Assistant within the Residential Conveyancing Department at the Great Yarmouth Branch of Norton Peskett. Linda has worked for the company since October 1999.
Andrew Wardle (FILEX) (Conveyancing) Andrew Wardle is a Conveyancing Fee Earner qualified as a Legal Executive. He specialises in Residential Conveyancing. Andrew joined the company in 1994.... Maria Waters (Fee Earner) (Family) Maria Waters is an experienced paralegal based at Norton Peskett's Lowestoft Branch. Maria joined the company in 2000 from another local law firm and practices in all areas of family law including children issues, protection from domestic violence, child care proceedings... David G Watson (Assistant Solicitor) (Private Client) David G. Watson qualified as a solicitor in 1975 and has worked at Norton Peskett since 2002. David works as a Solicitor at the Lowestoft Branch heading the Private Client Department dealing with Wills, Probate, Tax and related matters, Court of Protection and Powers of Attorney. Sally Yaxley (FILEX) (Conveyancing) Sally Yaxley is a Fellowof the
The ideal candidate will be Grade C FILEX qualified or working towards the FILEX qualification with at least one years experienc...
The ideal candidate will be FILEX qualified with at least three years pqe in a busy Wills and Probate Department. The candidate will be capable of taking over and running an e...
BECCLES,
Suffolk,
NR34 9HP...
66a Bells Road,
Gorleston,
GREAT YARMOUTH,
Norfolk,
NR31 6AF...
GREAT YARMOUTH,
NR30 2PQ...
HALESWORTH,
Suffolk,
IP19 8AR...
LOWESTOFT,
Suffolk,
NR32 1HF...
In her spare time Jo enjoys socialising with friends, going to the gym and listening to music.
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Matthew joined the firm in 1994 working in the Criminal Department at Lowestoft. After 13 years specialising in Crime, Matthew joined the Business and Employment Services team where he n...
Julian is an experienced advocate and continues to appear in a variety of courts and Tribunals.
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Emma is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.
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This includes divorces, children matters, including contact and residence, domestic violence, including injunctions. Debbie ha...
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When Nicola is not studying or at work her time is taken up by her extremely active young son by ...
Emma Russell is a Crown Court Clerk for Norton Peskett. She joined the company in 2006 bringing her experience which covers Crime, Family Law and Employment Law.
Emma's hobbies include personal fitness and skiing. She also enjoys socialising with friends a...
Michelle's hobbies include attending the ...
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Lisa's hobbies include horse riding, socialising outdoor sports.
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Lena's hobbies are kickboxing and general keep fit training.
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