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
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
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
Phoenix Legal Solicitors taking part in Free Wills Month From 1st – 31st March 2024 Phoenix Solicitors, Wirral, will be taking part in Free Wills Month during which supporters of various charities, aged 55 and over, will be able to get a simple Will done for free. Participating charities include: British Heart Foundation Breast Cancer […]
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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 […]
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Sep
Phoenix Solicitors pledges support to charities during Will Writing campaign Phoenix Solicitors of Argyle Street, Birkenhead has pledged its support to nine charities by signing up to an annual will-writing campaign. Helping raise vital donations Phoenix Solicitors is joining the Will Aid scheme for the first time, helping raise vital donations this November by writing […]
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On 11 January 2023, at the County Court of Clerkenwell & Shoreditch, Mrs Alisha Butler, Director of Phoenix Solicitors, before District Judge Sterlini, represented two Claimants in their claims against both the Landlord (Def 2) and the Landlords agent (Def 1) for failing to protect their tenancy deposits. Background to the Claim Both the First […]
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Law firm work shadowing Each year from around the last week of June to the second week of July, Phoenix Solicitors opens their doors to students from our local Wirral schools for a week’s work placement. This opportunity allows those students who may be considering a career in Law to come to the firm and […]