By Jason Southcott Upwards-only rent review provisions have long been an industry-standard feature of commercial leases. In essence, they provide that, on an agreed rent
By James Andrews What is Medical Negligence? Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional fails to provide care that meets the accepted standard, resulting in
By Penny Yorke What are shared ownership properties? Shared ownership is a part rent (specified rent), part buy scheme designed to get buyers on the
By Joshua Hearn-Collins WHAT IS A TRUST? A trust is a legal arrangement whereby one or more individuals (known as trustees) hold and manage assets
By George Dimmock As is the case across many professions, the question, “Will AI one day replace my role?” is being raised within the legal
By Lauren Keen My name is Lauren, and I am a Paralegal at Hallett & Co. I joined the Firm in July 2025 as a
When you sell a property, amongst the initial correspondence from your solicitor, you will receive forms to complete regarding the property. The fittings and contents
March 31st, 2026 saw Mark Dewey’s last day as Senior Partner at Hallett & Co. Mark qualified as a solicitor with the firm in 1985,
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (“the Act”) is one of the most significant reforms to the private residential rented sector in decades, and seeks to
The long-anticipated 2025 Budget took place on 26 November, where the Chancellor of the Exchequer outlined her fiscal plans for the year ahead.
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Solicitor
Bethany joined the firm in September 2016 as a Legal Secretary before enrolling with the University of Law in 2018 under their Solicitor Apprenticeship scheme.
During the course of the apprenticeship, Bethany graduated in 2023 with a First Class Degree in Legal Practice and Skills. She then undertook and passed the new Solicitor Qualifying Exams, before qualifying as a Solicitor in the firm’s litigation department in November 2024.
Bethany has a wide range of experience assisting in litigation matters. Her areas of practice in the department include:
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Mark qualified as a solicitor in 1985, became a Partner in 1988 and was Senior Partner from 2015 to March 2026.
Mark can provide the full range of commercial and business conveyancing services, ranging from drafting of leases and tenancies to dealing with the purchases of offices, shops and businesses.
