Legal, Professional and Financial
A strong history of professional, legal and financial services exists in South Lakeland, with family firms and international practices supporting the business infrastructure in the district.
Milne Moser are one example of many of the long-established firms of solicitors and, from their offices in Kendal and Milnthorpe, provide professional yet friendly legal services, covering most legal requirements including commercial, conveyancing, wills and probate, agricultural and family law. Milne Moser were were also the first solicitors in Cumbria to incorporate an estate agency into their practice.
Temple Heelis, Hayton Winkley, Arnold Greenwood, Livingstons, Davenport & Scott, Thompson Wilson Pattinson, Dalton & Hague -throughout South Lakeland, just about every town or village boasts a legal practice with highly qualified and experienced teams at your service, many with affiliations with estate agencies and financial advisors to offer a comprehensive service.
With South Lakeland incorporating much of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, along with areas of historical and natural significance around the Cartmel Peninsula, architectural considerations are always high on the agenda for any new property development or re-development.
The region boasts significant properties by Charles Voysey and Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, with over 1,000 listed buildings and structures of 'special architectural or historical interest' in South Lakeland.
Architectural practices are mindful of the heritage on their doorstep yet are ambitious enough to challenge and innovate to delight their clients.
The financial sector has a healthy legacy in the South Lakes, with independent financial advisors, investment managers and multi-national institutions enjoying a presence. Along with familiar high-street banking names, Swedish bank Handelsbanken is a recent and welcome addition to Kendal.