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WARNINGS - ALERTS
Our reputation as leading specialists in the field of international law and property and the fact that we are so well known because we have been dealing with this work for over 25 years is sometimes a mixed blessing. From time to time unscrupulous or dishonest estate agents, developers or property sellers try to use our reputation by suggesting, entirely falsely, that we have some connection with them or that we, in some way, endorse their product.
When you see our name used to give credibility to a product or project, or if an advertiser claims that we represent them or that we have checked the title to their land or that we have carried out due diligence on their project, please check with us to make sure that the reference is correct.
The following false statements have recently been drawn to our attention:
18th June 2008
An entry on TheMoveChannel.com (a property marketing website), advertised an investment project in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on behalf of an estate agent based in the U.K. The advertisement claimed that the project “provide(d) you with security for your funds equal to 100% by way of a charge held on your behalf under trust by John Howell & Co”. It also contained statements by which we appear to endorse both the product and the company.
The International Law Partnership (formerly John Howell & Co.) knows nothing about and has no connection with this project.
Moveover, and from a brief examiniation of what is claimed on the web page, it seems likely that the sale and marketing of this product in the UK is illegal.
The mere fact that these people have falsely claimed a relationship with us should put you off dealing with them. As should the fact that there are no contact details for the company.
We are pleased to report that TheMoveChannel.com immediately removed the offending advertisement once we drew the matter to their attention.
General Warning
Whenever you are thinking about buying property or entering any other legal relationship you should take proper professional legal advice. When you are thinking of doing so overseas – in a country where you probably do not speak the language and where you know little or nothing about its culture or legal system taking proper legal advice is absolutely essential.
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