Spotlight on the Committee

Spotlight on the Committee

Committee Member 

Tebo Sebitlo

Work

Firm: Churchers Solicitors LLP

Area of Expertise:

Residential Conveyancing

What attracted you to work in the law:

I don’t recall if it was one specific person or event that attracted me to law, however, it is one of those things that I’ve always thought from a young age that I would pursue when I was older.  

What is the most amusing / intriguing incident which has taken place on a case you have acted on: 

It was during the Covid lockdown when we were doing only simultaneous exchanges and completions. My buyer client had agreed with the seller and estate agent to store some items in the garage without the knowledge of the solicitors. I arrived to an email on a Monday morning to say my client had done a full move into the property over the weekend and he was refusing to leave because it would put his daughter at risk of Covid. Safe to say the estate agent involved was in state of panic as they knew this could have serious implications. 

What is your biggest career achievement: 

It is a bit different with residential conveyancing as we don’t have standout cases similar to what a litigation or corporate solicitor would. We go through many transactions at any one time, however, I would describe the continuing upward trajectory of my career as an achievement. 

What is your favourite part about being a member of HILS: 

Being involved in the Committee and attending the various events. I also enjoy the courses relevant to my area.

Why do you think HILS is important: 

Being part of HILS allows us a platform to voice matters that impact our day-to-day working life. For example, I recently had an opportunity to take part and have a say in the ongoing TA6 consultation process following the outcry on the new TA6 Forms. 

Personal

Who inspires you: 

I take inspiration from many different people ranging from sports personalities, historic figures and regular people so it would be difficult to pin point one specific person. My parents would be very high up the list.

What was the last book you read: 

Band of Brothers (after watching the TV series).

What is your favourite film: 

Gladiator (the original)

What is the next place on your travel bucket list: 

Would love to visit the pyramids of Giza. 

Name one item you cannot live without and why:  

My phone. We have become so reliant on our smartphones and it’s a scary thought imaging life without them. 

What is your favourite quote:  

“At the end of the game, the King and the Pawn go into the same box.” .-  This means to me that we should treat people with respect irrespective of one’s position or background. 

Missing Wills

Graham Paul Farrington

DOB 29.07.1947 

DOD 08.02.2025

Address – 

13 Shelley Road, Southampton SO19 6QG 

John Redgment 

DOB 29/09/1942 

Address – 

10 Sylvan Close, St Leonards, Ringwood

Nigel Laurence Webb

DOB  23.07.1957 

 DOD 24.12.2024

Address – 

22 Grange Close, Lymington SO41 0TY