Tried & tested solicitor

andyb


Joined: 19/07/2010
Posts: 9

Message Posted:
15/09/2011 19:09

Hi.



Can any person recommend a good honest solicitor ?. One that you can trust and is not afraid to challenge authority if needs be. I realise that this is a tall order and that none may exist in Northern Cyprus. I have heard conflicting stories in regards to a well regarded Advocate in Girne, your help is appreciated. andyb.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
15/09/2011 19:20

99% of them are bent especially the ones based in Girne. Look for a Law Practice in Nicosia.



Richard

stubbs1


Joined: 07/08/2011
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
15/09/2011 19:56

Quite a strong opening argument. Would any Girne based lawyer care to come on the board and argue their defence?

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
15/09/2011 20:05

I love people with a sense of humour



It reminds me of the saying...."In God we trust, all others pay cash"



Guess you pay your money, and take your choice! My replacement lawyer is from Nicosia.



wynyardman

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
15/09/2011 21:03

I used Funda Kusadali recently. Honest and reliable really on top of her game which is unusual here. I will be using her again when i buy another house soon. 054258561109. Her office is near the Zeus Casino Girne. I know other people who would recommend her also.

tomsteel


Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 482

Message Posted:
15/09/2011 21:35

No solicitors here, advocates only.

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
15/09/2011 21:42

Ask them whether they owe a duty of care to their client & if they have any indemnity insurance.

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
15/09/2011 21:44

As usual, a 'spot on" posting Hector



wyn

HildySmith


Joined: 02/07/2009
Posts: 1708

Message Posted:
15/09/2011 22:14

Hector is right

Only go with an 'Advocate' who provides his services/charges in writing and gives you a Duty of Care contract.

ranas


Joined: 13/09/2011
Posts: 115

Message Posted:
16/09/2011 09:48

Please contact us on 815 70 40 or info@bhlex.com. We would be more than happy to provide you with honest and prompt services.

hawkeye


Joined: 12/09/2010
Posts: 334

Message Posted:
16/09/2011 09:55

Mina Konat

hodgeliz


Joined: 16/10/2010
Posts: 278

Message Posted:
16/09/2011 10:57

As per headline many have been tested and most should be tried

imo

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
16/09/2011 12:11

Yesterday we heard news from our Advocate that we are now in receipt of our shared Kaocan, after many obstacles and legal wrangles our Advocate has worked tirelessly and throughout the many months kept us informed, on even the smallest of things.

Well done Peyman Erginal.



Peyman Erginel

Advocate

POBox 122,

16, Mustafa Çağatay Avenue

Kyrenia

via Mersin 10 Turkey

Telephone: +90 392 815 55 50

+90 392 815 26 55

Facsimile: +90 392 815 49 00

Email: peymanerginel@gmail.com

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
16/09/2011 13:12

That's great news will you be celebrating with something a little stronger than Britvic Britvic.

Tonyta


Joined: 11/06/2011
Posts: 122

Message Posted:
16/09/2011 13:22

I also used Peyman Erginel back in 2002 when purchasing my property. She also wrote the contract for the builder to sign. I would recommend her to anyone.

Salamisboy


Joined: 20/03/2011
Posts: 54

Message Posted:
16/09/2011 14:26

It seems to me that all of those nominated/mentioned advocates so far are female! - there must be some significance in that!



Sb.

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
16/09/2011 16:26

when talking to funda she said she refuses to work for both sides on a house sale unlike many advocates here. she said it is unethical i said but they take money from both sides and she said well i dont.

paddypony


Joined: 14/07/2009
Posts: 75

Message Posted:
16/09/2011 18:35

Good for Funda!



She has acted for me as I near completion, I hope she keeps her standards up and is good enough to see us throgh to Kocan....Its been eventful so far

Johnatcastle


Joined: 23/07/2009
Posts: 163

Message Posted:
16/09/2011 18:53

Peyman + 1

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
16/09/2011 19:18

Ha, ha Cooper I may have a schwepps.



Message 17, who is Funda?

bazzagirl


Joined: 09/05/2010
Posts: 525

Message Posted:
16/09/2011 20:22

2 to avoid naomi mehmets and hasan dagli

Deniz1


Joined: 28/07/2009
Posts: 3829

Message Posted:
16/09/2011 22:08

Msg 18 Mine got very complicated too but she sorted them all out! She is a very determined lady and good to have on my side.

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
16/09/2011 22:59

Britvic,



Sounds like congratulations are in order. Well done! I love good news!



wynyardman

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
16/09/2011 23:17

Thanks John, give Peter and I a ring when you get home and we will give you all the details.





Vicki

rosylee


Joined: 22/07/2010
Posts: 158

Message Posted:
16/09/2011 23:29

Try Izzy OKRAY .he has done 3 properties for us and other work entirly seperate from properties.

His right hand girl is Sylvia .Both speak English (Sylvia from London)

TEL 03928157989

the office is opposite the law courts---a single road between the old buildings(not near the bus parking or the far end 1 way street) ,go half way up it to a carparking area on the left.

go thru the car park to the block of offices facing you and in the centreis the door-up the stairs and its the door on the right.

absolutely no problems with Izzy and his team & have known them for 7 years.

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
16/09/2011 23:53

An old post of mine from 12/7/09

[Okay; Gurkan & Gurkan and Mehmet Bilimer, two Girne based rogue Law firms. The first didn't do all what he promised to do after been paid, the latter took my money and did absolutely nothing and lied! Both to be avoided at all costs or use at your own risk! Let them sue me for libel!

Richard]

PS Neither of the two above mentioned Law practices, after my numerous posts on C44 repeatedly naming them for their corrupt and money making scams have contacted or threatened me. They have yet to defend, deny or refute my allegations. Guilty by silence? As mentioned before, the reading of C44 is read by many in authority or of influence who would inform these renegades of what is written/said about them so, 'Bring It On' you big girl blouse bullies!



Richard

ranas


Joined: 13/09/2011
Posts: 115

Message Posted:
17/09/2011 11:20

Honesty is our best policy. Contact us on info@bhlex.com or 8157040.

Wireless


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 157

Message Posted:
17/09/2011 11:36

Some very unfair posts here with little substance - I have used Naomi Mehmet & Partners and there are a couple of points that set her apart from some of the others. My money is held in a client account and she accounts for it as frequently as I need which is the same as solicitors accounting rules in the UK. I have always found that she has answered all queries quickly and kept me up to date.



Having said this I had a very bad experience with my transaction and it is ongoing - the firm I bought from are in dispute with the landowner, together they had a partnership to sell me (and several others) an off villa.



The villa was very poorly finished since taking it over I've had to do an enormous amount of work to it, very late almost 2 years late, compensation as per contract was not paid and a series of other issues.



The contract was fine, it was just that the developers did not adhere to it. If this happens any where in the world you have a choice sue or accept the amendments co

Wireless


Joined: 10/08/2008
Posts: 157

Message Posted:
17/09/2011 11:43

to contract - the legal process in Cyprus and most places in the world is expensive, slow and there are no guarantees. Add to this the fact that Cyprus has "specific performance" as an issue then the best you are going to get back if you sue is your money which was not the point.



So the moral to the story is that it is not the solicitor that makes the nightmare but the developer and you cannot do enough due diligence about this.



Buying a property that is already built and has title deeds is probably the only real way to avoid any hassles.



Having said all this buying off plan has it's own set of problems all over the world -

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
17/09/2011 11:54

Message 28: "The contract was fine, it was just that the developers did not adhere to it. If this happens any where in the world you have a choice sue or accept the amendments co"



Not many contracts are 'fine' as most are not worth the paper they are written on, the landowners or builders will always find a way of getting around them, for instance by saying a memorandum was taken out on the land BEFORE the contract was signed.

To date and as far as I am aware, suing has never got anyone their money back, you may win the case but will NEVER see a penny of your money.