BETESH MIDDLETON LAW - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director
- Managing Director
Akeela qualified as a Solicitor in 2009, having trained at a well-established Manchester-based law firm. After demonstrating her knowledge and ability, Akeela was quickly made an associate at the firm further working her way up to Branch Manager and specialising in both residential and commercial property.
Akeela established a solid presence throughout the North Manchester area and decided to set up her own practice and continue to boost her reputation in respect of her expertise within Property Law.
Akeela handles a wide range of property transactions and has extensive experience in property finance, which includes acting for numerous financial institutions and borrowers. Akeela also acts for developers, investors, SSAS and SIPPs on a variety of property transactions; from the sale and purchase of office blocks to the transfer of substantial property portfolios on behalf of pension schemes.
Due to an increased demand for knowledgeable and efficient Property Solicitors in the South of Manchester, Akeela went on to open her second branch in July 2017. Akeela now heads up the Commercial Property department in Cheadle, dealing with complex high-value commercial transactions.
Akeela prides herself of her pragmatic approach and her ability to ‘get the job done' and on the level of support she offers her clients, guaranteeing a personal service to each and every one.
Alejandro is a Legal Apprentice at Betesh Middleton with 1 year of experience guiding and assisting clients as well as Solicitors. He graduated from secondary school in the summer of 2022 and wanted to dive into the real world at a young age. Specializing in mainly day-to-day duties such as opening files and assisting solicitors with other tasks, Alejandro uses that experience to develop his skills and expertise. Alejandro also assists in many other areas of the firm such as the commercial department, the residential department and Litigation.
In his free time, Alejandro enjoys watching and attending Manchester United games. He also plays football every Friday night with his friends.
Doreen has over 30 years' experience in the Legal Profession practising in Cheadle. She qualified as a solicitor in 2000 after previously practising as a Fellow of CILEX (formerly ILEX) and is experienced in a range of Residential Property matters including both Freehold and Leasehold transactions, newbuild houses and flats, simple and complex finance transactions, and Private Client work, including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Equity releases and Probate. Doreen joined Betesh Middleton Law in October 2021 as a Consultant after running her own Legal practice Lovetts Law Cheadle since 2013 where she dealt with all non-contention matters.
Job Titles:
- Director & Head of Litigation
Lesley joined Betesh Middleton Law in January 2022 and has over 20 years of experience as a Legal Receptionist.
Her role is varied and includes interacting with clients and addressing numerous enquiries, answering phone calls and emails, managing the diary and arranging appointments as well as assisting Partners / Fee Earners as and when necessary.
Lesley prides herself on her personable approach and her ability to build relationships with clients and provide them with effective updates throughout their matters.
After completing her LPC Saadia joined BM Law in December 2013 as a Paralegal. From day one Saadia has been eager to learn and progress and managed to secure a Training Contract shortly after commencing employment with the firm.
Saadia has gone from strength to strength and after having trained under the Managing Partner, successfully qualified as a Solicitor in January 2017.
Saadia has gained experience in all types of residential transactions and probate matters. Saadia's caseload consists of Probate and Conveyancing transactions, Residential sales, Purchases and Remortgages as well as Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputyship Orders and Administration of Estates.
Saadia's hard work and dedication to the profession resulted in her being promoted to Partner and Saadia now heads up the North Manchester office.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Property Paralegal
Susan has worked as a legal secretary for over 30 years and within that time has gained a wealth of experience in both Commercial and Residential Conveyancing as well as Probate matters.
Job Titles:
- Conveyancing Executive
- Legal Secretary
Vickie has worked as a legal secretary for over 20 years. Within that time, she has gained a wealth of experience in residential conveyancing as well as running her own conveyancing files.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Property Fee Earner