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We like to do things a little differently

A new law firm built on traditional values serving the people of the North East

Why choose us?

We can offer you a seamless and transparent conveyancing transaction and will aim to complete your sale and or purchase efficiently.

Our expert legal team will focus on you as an individual taking time to understand your personal circumstances to alleviate any stress whilst providing you with a bespoke service.

We are a local based firm with proven expertise in our specialist areas of law. Our aim is to deliver to you a positive outcome for you as our client.

Meet the team

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Introduction to J & B Law LLP

We are a boutique legal practice who specialise in Residential Conveyancing, Wills,  Probate and Elderly Client Law.  

Our core mission is to look after you as our clients. We believe by doing this we will gain your trust, and you will in turn rely on us time and time again whenever you may need us.

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Stephen Browell

Partner

Stephen joined the legal profession since 1988, working for Watson Burton and then Browell Smith & Co and was admitted as a Solicitor in July 2005 and since 2006 has specialised in Wills, elderly client law and estate administration.

Born and bred in Northumberland, Stephen enjoys all the county has to offer including taking Arthur his labrador on long walks around Beadnell Bay and enjoying other country pursuits.

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Trudie Moffat

Senior Conveyancer

Trudie has over 35 years of experience in Residential Conveyancing acting for clients on a range of conveyancing matters including sale and purchase of both freehold and leasehold properties, remortgages, help to buy sales and purchases, shared ownership, and transfer of equity.

With two daughters and her dog Oscar, Trudie is kept busy on a weekend, she enjoys trying out the oddest recipes from TikTok, listening to and collecting vinyl rock records.

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Justine Patterson

Conveyancing Assistant

Justine has previous experience as a receptionist, and currently assists Trudie Moffat within the conveyancing team.

In her spare time, Justine enjoys walking her dogs Benny and Jenny on the local beach and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

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Greg Ridley

Onboarding and Post Completion

Greg has worked in the conveyancing field since 2009, and his role specifically focuses on post completion work. Outside of work, Greg enjoys going to the gym and socialising with friends.

Greg is married with two children and also has two stepchildren. Greg enjoys going on walks with the family and their dog Oscar who tends to keep them all quite active

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Debra Baker

Accounts

Debra has experience in general office duties and Conveyancing, before moving into her current Accounts role. During her time as a Conveyancing Assistant, she also provided cover in the accounts department which led to her transition into the role.

Outside of work, Debra enjoys hiking, reading, gaming, and working on craft projects.

Read our latest news

What is the difference between exchange and completion?

A property sale or purchase does not become legally binding until both parties have signed a contrac

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What is gazumping?

A property sale/purchase does not become legally binding until contracts are formally exchanged. Eit

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I’m buying a new build property and the builder has insisted I exchange within 28 days. Is this possible?

In principle yes. This is a tight time frame but if the builder provides a full pack of papers on da

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What does Tenure actually mean?

Freehold Owning a freehold house means you have outright, permanent ownership of both the building

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How long will my sale/purchase take?

The precise stages involved in any residential property transaction may vary according to the circum

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