Property People: Specialist property lawyer retires after nearly 40 years; AWB Charlesworth Solicitors appoints new residential conveyancer

A property lawyer who has worked on some of the region’s most significant sites has retired after a career spanning nearly 40 years.

Martyn Justice, who joined the Grimsby office of Bridge McFarland in 2015, has worked north of the Humber on historic properties for Hull Trinity House for the last 28 years, and for Beverley Pasture Masters. On the south bank he has worked for GBA Group and he has worked on both sides of the Humber for ABP. He also worked for the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust in York.

Further afield he acted in 2016 in the development of the Grade I listed Acklam Hall, Middlesbrough for the owners of that site and the leasing by them to a major private healthcare provider. He has since acted for the same client in conjunction with the commercial property team at Bridge McFarland in the acquisition of a subsequent development project.

He said: “I knew a lot about Bridge McFarland and about its reputation as one of the premier commercial firms in the Humber area. It was a very good move. Bridge McFarland have always been very supportive, very forward-looking and great people to work with. The team has grown significantly since I started, and it has been great to have been a part of that.

“City of Culture has made a difference to Hull and increased its profile. Since City of Culture there is generally a lot more optimism, and everything that’s going on around Hull Marina and Humber Street has added to that.

“On the south bank we have worked on some important schemes with Snape Properties and I expect the regeneration project in Grimsby to make a big difference to the area.”

Stephen Oldridge, a partner at Bridge McFarland, said: “It has been a pleasure working alongside Martyn since he joined us nearly four years ago. During his time at Bridge McFarland we have greatly benefited from his experience and expertise.

“He will be missed by all at the firm and we wish him a long and healthy retirement.”

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AWB Charlesworth Solicitors continues to expand its team with the addition of residential conveyancer Carole Conroy at its Skipton Office.

Conroy, who has worked as a conveyancing executive for several years in another North Yorkshire law firm, has experience in a wide range of residential property transactions.

She will be working alongside Declan Hayes, head of residential property, Anna Robinson, trainee solicitor and the wider residential and commercial property team operating across the firm’s four offices in Skipton, Keighley, Bingley and Bradford.

Hayes said: “We are delighted to welcome Carole to the team here in Skipton. At AWB Charlesworth Solicitors the conveyancing department is known for responsive service and expert advice. Our aim is to make the legal aspects of the house moving process as straightforward as possible. Carole’s clear commitment to excellent client care will further strengthen our team as we continue to serve our clients throughout the Aire Valley and Yorkshire Dales.”