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Promotion at MKB

MKB Solicitors LLP has recently promoted leading family law Solicitor, Rachael Burley, to the role of Partner and Head of Family Law. With 17 years’ experience as a family lawyer within the Yorkshire region and having spent the last 4 years at MKB as a Senior Solicitor, Rachael is ideally placed to lead the Family Law

Celebrating 50 Years at MKB

We have marked a monumental achievement today at MKB as Pat Fox, our long serving Assistant in Commercial Property, has hit 50 years’ service with the firm. Starting in June 1973, Pat has loyally dedicated her career to MKB ever since, largely working alongside former Senior Partner, David Wright. Pat has been integral to the

David Wright Bids Farewell

Today marks the end of an illustrious career as David Wright retires from MKB. After over 50 years, most of which at the helm as Senior Partner, David bids farewell to MKB and the legal profession. David has led MKB, formerly Mills Kemp and Brown, for over 5 decades with distinction whilst practising as a

Half of Brits have not made a Will

According to a study conducted by Will Aid in 2017 a staggering 51% of British adults confirmed that they had not prepared a Will.[i] Previous reasons for not preparing a Will as recorded by Will Aid are as follows:[ii] Haven’t got around to it Nothing of value to be inherited Too young to make a

National Apprenticeship Week 6th – 12th February

To celebrate and promote National Apprenticeship Week we want to highlight the success MKB has had in recruiting apprentices into our firm and how that has created careers in the legal industry for the hard-working individuals that have joined us, as well as benefitting our firm by establishing our next generation of talent. Here at

House prices are on the rise again according to recent Rightmove press release

Despite the recent slowdown in the property market, average house prices in the UK have risen by an average of just over £3000.00 in January according to Rightmove.  Mark Clegg in our Residential Property Team assesses the article:- “This is great news for sellers and shows the downward trend through November and December could well

New Year – New Home??? – 20% discount on legal fees

Our Residential Property Team are offering 20% off their usual legal fees for the whole of January. We are upfront with our fees and we do not charge add-ons.  If you would like a no obligation quote, why not get in contact with us on 01226 210000 or use our contact us form on the

Thank You Residential Team

Mark & Laura in our Residential Property Department received gifts and cards from 2 grateful clients with thanks for the excellent service they provided. One client commented that their service was “above and beyond” their expectations. Our firm prides ourselves on giving excellent client service and it’s great to get feedback showing this in practice. If

Be a Santa

We will be supporting Home Instead this year with their “Be A Santa” scheme. The scheme will be taking place from 3 November 2022 until 30 November 2022. We have placed a gift box in our reception where gifts can be left, they will then be collected, wrapped and gifted to mentioned charities below. If