Cumbrian legal firm shortlisted for national law award
August 28th 2025A Cumbrian legal firm has achieved national recognition after being named as a finalist in the British Wills and Probate Awards 2025. Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors is shortlisted for the best Contentious Wills & Probate team (Boutique) at the awards which celebrate legal excellence across the country. Rebecca Armstrong, who is Head of Will and Inheritance Disputes at Cartmell Shepherd, said: “We’re delighted to be recognised for our specialist expertise in…
Cumbrian legal firm named as finalist in four categories at Northern Law Awards
May 16th 2025A Cumbrian legal firm is in the running for four awards in the North of England’s most prestigious law awards. Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors, which has seven offices across Cumbria and Northumberland, has four finalists in the upcoming 2025 Northern Law Awards. The firm’s Dispute Resolution, Family Law and Private Client departments have been shortlisted for Team of the Year in their respective categories, while apprentice trainee solicitor Joseph Halvorsen has…
Fellow Directors and friends run in memory of late colleague Zoe Calway to raise funds for Eden Valley Hospice
August 13th 2024In honour of our much loved late Director and colleague Zoe Calway, who sadly passed following a short illness, Peter Stafford and Mark Jackson are participating in the Great Cumbrian Run to raise vital funds for Eden Valley Hospice. Taking place on Sunday 6th October 2024, the pair will run the half marathon together in memory of Zoe. If you’d like to donate, you can do so through the following…
Cartmell Shepherd’s commitment to professional development results in four internal promotions
March 28th 2024Cartmell Shepherd has announced it has promoted four members of its team as part of its ongoing commitment to developing the legal services it provides to its growing client base. Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors has rewarded staff members for their endeavour and high level of expertise within their legal specialism to support the company’s continued growth. Rebecca Armstrong has been promoted to the position of Senior Associate Solicitor, Selina Gonzalez and…
Legal firm builds on success with six new promotions
March 17th 2023A LEGAL firm is investing in the future by promoting six members of its team to key positions. Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors has made the appointments as part of its commitment to strengthening and developing the firm, which currently employs more than 90 people based at its six offices across Cumbria and Northumberland. The internal promotions include the appointment of Kendra Winter to Senior Associate Solicitor and Shannon Bateson, Emma Blamire…
Woman fails to overturn mother’s Will that benefited estranged sister
January 24th 2023A woman has failed to overturn her mother’s Will, after claiming it left too much to her estranged sister. Peter Stafford, Managing Director and Head of Business Services reports on this recent case. The mother was 78 years old when she died. She had always been close to one of her daughters but was estranged from the other. In 2012, she made a Will that left her entire estate to…
Legal firm launches new training scheme for graduates
October 7th 2022A NEW training programme offering a more flexible route to qualifying as a solicitor has been launched by a leading legal firm. Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors, which operates across Cumbria and Northumberland, say the new scheme will provide more opportunities by enabling recruits to work while they study. The training programme offers law graduates the chance to work part-time as a paralegal for Cartmell Shepherd while studying for their Law Practice…
Local+ how Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors gives you even more
February 14th 2022“We are proud of our local roots and enjoy being part of the thriving community …” Peter Stafford, Managing Director. Whilst many of our clients are local we also serve clients from further afield. Wherever they are based and whatever they need, our focus is always on providing excellent advice and support, underpinned by great service. What you might not know, is that we, and our clients, benefit from being…
Court outlines tests for delusional mindset when making a Will
July 21st 2021The High Court has outlined some tests for mental capacity and whether a person may have had delusional beliefs when making a Will. Peter Stafford Managing Director reports on this recent case. The issue arose following a family dispute involving a brother and sister. Their parents had divorced in 1980 when their mother discovered letters written by her husband which revealed that he had sexually abused his daughter, the sister in…
Law firm invests in its staff with raft of promotions to key positions
April 21st 2021A LEADING legal firm has recognised the achievements of its team by promoting several members of staff to key positions. Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors has made the appointments as part of its expansion plans which have continued throughout the pandemic. The 11 internal promotions include the appointment of Katherine Pretswell-Walker to the firm’s board of directors. Six new Senior Associates have also been created, along with four Associate Solicitors. Peter Stafford,…
