Anonymous
This review was submitted by a verified client of Maitland Walker LLP.
Part share purchase of an apartment.
They told me what i already new and did not want to accept that I signed a contract and onerous parts were not pointed out to me prior to signing. I understand it is the duty of a a person to point out any onerous points and a contract would be void if this was not done.
Anna Jane Louisa Neil
We are sorry that you were disappointed that the advice of our Dispute Resolution team did not align with the outcome you had hoped for. As solicitors, we are limited in what we can say publicly about a client's matter. However, we can confirm that Maitland Walker was not involved in the original shared ownership purchase referred to and was instructed only to provide advice on the terms of the contract after it had been entered into, and on considering exit. Following a review of the available documentation and the relevant legal position, we provided our professional opinion that the relevant terms of the contract were clearly stated and were sufficiently brought to your attention prior to the contract being entered into. That advice remains unchanged. We appreciate that our legal advice will not always align with a client's expectations, but our duty is to provide an accurate and independent assessment of the circumstances presented to us. We are sorry that the shared ownership arrangement did not work out how you may have wished.
