Task / Mission scams have been increasingly popular since the pandemic and the rise in work-from-home jobs. The scammers use advanced platforms which look as genuine as any other site to make these scams extremely convincing so you should never be ashamed if you have fallen victim to a scam similar to this. Scammers as […]
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Apr
Apr
Mr L contacted Phoenix Solicitors in January 2024 after falling victim to a purchase scam in January 2023. Mr L was originally looking to purchase a van to use as both his everyday vehicle and a work vehicle as his previous van had broken. Mr L searched on eBay for a replacement van, eBay being […]
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Apr
Apr
Mr A’s Account Mr A contacted Phoenix Solicitors in October 2023. He was looking for help after falling victim to a sophisticated investment scam back in July 2023. This scam resulted in Mr A losing his life savings, causing a devastating decline in his mental health and a breakdown in his relationship with his partner. […]
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Mar
Mar
Whenever you buy a house, you rely upon the surveyor to let you know if there are any issues with the property but their duty can also extend to what is in yours and your neighbours garden that may impact the value of the property. The property may even back on to a railway which […]
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Mar
Mar
In a recent success story highlighting the crucial role of legal professionals in safeguarding tenant rights, Trainee Solicitor Joe Iveson achieved a victory for his client, Miss B. Miss B, a tenant facing poor living conditions due to mould and damp in her rented accommodation, sought damages and remedies for the disrepair in her home. […]
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Mar
Mar
The Claimant entered into a tenancy in 2020 with the Defendant for a luxury property in Hertfordshire. A deposit was paid in the sum of £10,730 and was not protected, by the Landlord Darren Andrews Group Limited, until 320 days after the deposit was taken. The Claimant left the property in May 2022 and the […]
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Feb
Feb
We are thrilled to announce that Alisha Butler, the Director of Phoenix Legal, has once again been nominated for The Law Society Legal Hero Awards, continuing her legacy of dedication to justice, compassion, and excellence in the legal profession. Alisha Butler, with an impressive 27-year career in law, has consistently exemplified the qualities that define […]
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Feb
Feb
Our Director Alisha Butler was approached by Liverpool Law Society for their “Leaders in Law” feature which asks Leaders in Law a number of questions about their practice and to gain an insight in to what they do and why. Alisha was honoured to be involved and she features in this months magazine. Alisha said:
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Jan
Helping companies recover their money In July 2023 the Director of Business Energy Solutions, BES Commercial Electricity Limited and Commercial Power Limited, Andrew Pilley, former Fleetwood Town FC’s chairman, was sentenced to 13 years in prison at Preston Crown Court after being found guilty of fraud and money laundering totalling around £15 million. Andy Pilley […]