The Legal 500 is an annual independent industry publication that recognises the expertise and experience of individual legal professionals and law firms throughout the UK.

The industry leading guide undertakes considerable research to identify the leading legal talent in the market.  We are therefore incredibly proud to announce that several of our solicitors and departments have been recognised in the Legal 500 2023 edition.

We have included below the individuals and departments recognised in the guide and the comments made by the publication.

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Choosing the mortgage that’s right for you can be a complicated task with so many types of mortgage loan available. Before contacting a broker, or one of our solicitors regarding conveyancing, a little goes a long way in terms of researching your possibilities.

Below, we’ve summarised the different mortgage loans you might encounter when setting up your own.

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Richard Thornton is a Caerphilly based residential conveyancing specialist held in high esteem both within Howells and in the local conveyancing industry. He helps people in all areas of residential conveyancing, from transfers of equity to re-mortgages and everything in between.

Get to know Richard a little bit better by reading our interview, below.

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The moving house checklist can feel overwhelming at the best of times. There are a lot of steps between making first contact with your new property and finally getting hold of the keys.

However, it doesn't need to be the drawn-out routine it's become so notorious for. With the right conveyancer and advice for the process, moving house quickly can be a straightforward routine for all parties involved.

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Unfortunately, many people across the country don’t have a permanent place of residence. As a result, it’s quite common for those who have no legal home to take matters into their own hands by finding alternative housing. For some, that is squatting.

But what does this mean, what are your rights as the owner of the property in question, and how do you deal with this tricky situation in line with the law? Continue reading for all the answers. More...