Alister Jones

Director, Property

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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Alister returned to Clark Willis as a Partner in 2019 and heads up our Residential and Commercial Property team. He previously worked for the firm from 2006 until 2012, before moving to practise in York and being appointed as a Partner at one of North Yorkshire’s oldest and most established firms. SPECIALISMS Alister specialises in a number of areas of practice. He is an experienced property solicitor, helping clients with every possible type of property matter, including freehold and leasehold sales, purchases and transfers. He undertakes both residential and commercial property work and also regularly helps clients with equity release/lifetime mortgages. Alister is also a specialist in all areas of Family Law, being an Accredited Specialist solicitor with Resolution in the areas of Children Matters and Matrimonial Finances. As a member of the Equity Release Council, he ensures that clients choosing equity release (lifetime mortgages) receive the expert advice and guidance they need. As a specialist trained Collaborative Lawyer, Alister can help his family clients to conclude their matters in a constructive and amicable way, minimising the negative impact many family matters can have. Alister is also an Accredited Family Mediator with the Law Society, whilst also being registered as an Accredited Mediator with the Family Mediation Council. AREAS OF INTEREST Alister’s aim is to help clients get from A to B as easily as possible. The process of buying and selling property can be complicated. Alister is a skilled conveyancer who makes sure his clients know exactly what is going on throughout their transaction. The importance of good communication with property clients cannot be underestimated and Alister ensures that all clients feel supported by him directly, throughout the process. When undertaking family law work, Alister is a modern family solicitor, focusing on achieving the most amicable outcomes for his clients. His work as a Collaborative Lawyer and Family Mediator helps him to fully understand the family law system and to give expert advice to clients, enabling them to make fully informed decisions about their matters. ACCREDITATIONS Alister is a qualified conveyancer and has been a registered conveyancer with the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme at all times since it was launched in 2010. Alister is a member of Resolution, the largest and most prominent group of Family Lawyers in England and Wales, who all aim to help clients resolve their matters in the best way possible. He is also a Specialist Accredited Family solicitor with Resolution in relation to Children Matters and Matrimonial Finances, confirming his expertise in those areas. He is an Accredited Family Mediator with the Law Society. He is also registered with the Family Mediation Council as an Accredited Member. Alister is a Collaborative Family Lawyer, having undertaken his training with Resolution.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 364687

  • Based in Darlington, Co Durham
  • Licensed for 21 years

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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Alister returned to Clark Willis as a Partner in 2019 and heads up our Residential and Commercial Property team. He previously worked for the firm from 2006 until 2012, before moving to practise in York and being appointed as a Partner at one of North Yorkshire’s oldest and most established firms. SPECIALISMS Alister specialises in a number of areas of practice. He is an experienced property solicitor, helping clients with every possible type of property matter, including freehold and leasehold sales, purchases and transfers. He undertakes both residential and commercial property work and also regularly helps clients with equity release/lifetime mortgages. Alister is also a specialist in all areas of Family Law, being an Accredited Specialist solicitor with Resolution in the areas of Children Matters and Matrimonial Finances. As a member of the Equity Release Council, he ensures that clients choosing equity release (lifetime mortgages) receive the expert advice and guidance they need. As a specialist trained Collaborative Lawyer, Alister can help his family clients to conclude their matters in a constructive and amicable way, minimising the negative impact many family matters can have. Alister is also an Accredited Family Mediator with the Law Society, whilst also being registered as an Accredited Mediator with the Family Mediation Council. AREAS OF INTEREST Alister’s aim is to help clients get from A to B as easily as possible. The process of buying and selling property can be complicated. Alister is a skilled conveyancer who makes sure his clients know exactly what is going on throughout their transaction. The importance of good communication with property clients cannot be underestimated and Alister ensures that all clients feel supported by him directly, throughout the process. When undertaking family law work, Alister is a modern family solicitor, focusing on achieving the most amicable outcomes for his clients. His work as a Collaborative Lawyer and Family Mediator helps him to fully understand the family law system and to give expert advice to clients, enabling them to make fully informed decisions about their matters. ACCREDITATIONS Alister is a qualified conveyancer and has been a registered conveyancer with the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme at all times since it was launched in 2010. Alister is a member of Resolution, the largest and most prominent group of Family Lawyers in England and Wales, who all aim to help clients resolve their matters in the best way possible. He is also a Specialist Accredited Family solicitor with Resolution in relation to Children Matters and Matrimonial Finances, confirming his expertise in those areas. He is an Accredited Family Mediator with the Law Society. He is also registered with the Family Mediation Council as an Accredited Member. Alister is a Collaborative Family Lawyer, having undertaken his training with Resolution.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 364687

  • Based in Darlington, Co Durham
  • Licensed for 21 years

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  • Place Blair & Hatch Solicitor

    Partner

    June 2017 - June 2019 2 years

  • Clark Willis Solicitors

    SRA-approved manager - Member

    July 2019 - Present 7 years and 2 months

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  • English

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00 (Open)
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

105 Bondgate, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7LB

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Alister provided helpful guidance and pragmatic professional advice at each stage of my house purchase, which was greatly appreciated, and assisted in a smooth process. He was approachable and responsive, and I would highly recommend him.

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consummate professionals

Alister, Rachael an the team have recently assisted in the sale of a Trust property . Very patient, attentive and reassuring .

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We are so pleased we could offer the attentive support you needed, Sarah. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need our help again in the future!

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All I Could Have Asked For!

Five star service from Clark Willis for our flat conveyancing. Alister gave me a great first impression with his warm, calm, professional manner and provided me with an immediate fixed fee. From there, Jo and Marie managed the sale seamlessly. Their communication was superb, and the whole process went so smoothly that I never had to chase them once. An amazing team that I highly recommend! Thank you so much!

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Thank you for leaving such a glowing review. We are delighted to hear that Alister set a great tone right from the start, and that Jo and Marie made your flat sale feel so effortless with their proactive, seamless communication. Your high recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we wish you all the very best!

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Housing & Property

House conveyancing

Alister Jones and Rachael Morris were brilliant- Thank you. Our house sale was not the easiest for a few reasons, but Alister pulled the rabbit out of the hat and managed our contract exchange and completion in one fell swoop. We were kept informed and consulted with along the way. All dealings were conducted in a professional manner and I would most certainly recommend these professionals to others. Thank you once again for your assistance with our reasonably unique situation.

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Thank you for sharing your experience, Barbara! Handling unique and challenging conveyancing situations with clear communication and professionalism is what Alister and Rachael do best. We're so glad they could deliver a smooth result in the end, and we really appreciate your high recommendation!

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Mark

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Housing & Property

Excellent help with the purchase of my house

Alister and Rachael were of great help, answering all of my questions questions quickly and professionally

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Thank you so much for the great review, Mark! We are delighted to hear that Alister and Rachael were of great help to you and that they answered all of your questions quickly and professionally. We wish you all the best!

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A Bear

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Five star service from Clark Willis for our flat conveyancing! Alister gave me a great first impression with his warm, calm, professional manner and provided me with an immediate fixed fee. From there, Jo and Marie managed the sale seamlessly. Their communication was superb, and the whole process went so smoothly that I never had to chase them once. An amazing team that I highly recommend! Thank you so much!

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Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We are delighted that Alister, Jo, and Marie provided such a calm, seamless, and proactive service throughout your flat conveyancing.

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Barbara Andrew

Housing & Property

Barbara

Thank you to Alister and Rachael at Clark Willis for your very professional and competent work on our recent house sale. It was refreshing to find such an approachable team who explained each part of the process as we approached it. I would recommend this firm to anyone. Thank you again.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review, Barbara! Selling a house can be complex, so Alister and Rachael will be delighted to hear that their clear, approachable guidance made the process so refreshing for you. Congratulations on the sale, and thank you for your high recommendation!

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Overwhelmed by being a first time buyer , and various solicitors quotes finally having spoke to Alister I had peace of mind. Alister was a brilliant choice from beginning to end. He is very approachable, reassuring and I consistently felt Alister was acting in my best interests and could fully trust he was advocating for me with his professional and thorough approach. Thanks for everything Alister, I could not have done it without you. Also to add everyone i ever had contact with via phone , email or in branch were all welcoming, helpful and efficient . Really pleased with Clark Willis Solictors.

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Thank you for the beautiful review, Amy, and a huge congratulations on buying your first home! Navigating quotes and the home-buying process for the first time can be completely overwhelming, so we are absolutely thrilled that Alister could give you that much needed peace of mind. Enjoy your new home!

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Temitope

Very polite and friendly staff. I visited to swear to an affidavit and the whole process was smooth and straightforward. The team was professional, helpful, and took the time to explain everything clearly. Their charges were also very affordable compared to what I expected. Overall, a very pleasant experience and I would definitely recommend their services.

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Dear Temitope, Thank you for your feedback and recommendation. We're delighted to hear that you found the team polite, friendly, and professional, and that the affidavit process was smooth and straightforward. It's great to know everything was clearly explained and that you found the service good value.

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Michael Hughes

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Michael

Buying a bungalow. Alister and the team kept me advised at every stage and called me when there was anything that needed further explanation or a quick decision. I would recommend them without hesitation.

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Thank you so much, Michael. We're glad Alister and the team kept you informed at every stage and were able to explain things or call when quick decisions were needed. If you need anything further in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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