Paul Lancaster

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Paul Lancaster joined Blacks Solicitors in 2001 where he became a Partner in the Family Law team in 2007. Paul has particular expertise in financial divorce settlements and frequently deals with complex financial settlements for high net worth individuals, including cases with assets over £10m. He also supports the firm’s Sports Law team and has acted for numerous high profile sporting individuals. In addition Paul has a wealth of experience in family disputes and has acted in numerous private children applications. Many of these involved complicated matters regarding the residence and contact of children, and some included cases with an international element. He has particular expertise in difficult TLATA cases when one party is seeking to assert a beneficial interest in property or land owned by another. Paul also has a focus on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and is a qualified and highly experienced Collaborative Lawyer, with extensive experience assisting clients seeking to resolve matters without the need for contested proceedings. Paul is a member of Resolution and The Law Society Family Law Accreditation Scheme, and is recognised by The Legal 500 for his ability to “focus on the points that matter and achieve excellent results” and for being “reassuring and supportive.”

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 228277

  • Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 25 years

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Paul Lancaster joined Blacks Solicitors in 2001 where he became a Partner in the Family Law team in 2007. Paul has particular expertise in financial divorce settlements and frequently deals with complex financial settlements for high net worth individuals, including cases with assets over £10m. He also supports the firm’s Sports Law team and has acted for numerous high profile sporting individuals. In addition Paul has a wealth of experience in family disputes and has acted in numerous private children applications. Many of these involved complicated matters regarding the residence and contact of children, and some included cases with an international element. He has particular expertise in difficult TLATA cases when one party is seeking to assert a beneficial interest in property or land owned by another. Paul also has a focus on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and is a qualified and highly experienced Collaborative Lawyer, with extensive experience assisting clients seeking to resolve matters without the need for contested proceedings. Paul is a member of Resolution and The Law Society Family Law Accreditation Scheme, and is recognised by The Legal 500 for his ability to “focus on the points that matter and achieve excellent results” and for being “reassuring and supportive.”

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 228277

  • Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 25 years

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  • 2001

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  • English

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Monday 08:30–17:30
Tuesday 08:30–17:30
Wednesday 08:30–17:30
Thursday 08:30–17:30
Friday 08:30–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

City Point, 29 King Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2HL

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Outstanding Support During a Difficult Process

Paul Lancaster provided an excellent service throughout my family law matter. He was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and consistently clear in his advice from start to finish. What stood out most was that he consistently underpromised and overdelivered. He managed expectations realistically whilst always ensuring matters progressed efficiently and thoroughly. Throughout the process, I felt that both my interests and those of my children were carefully protected and considered at every stage. His approach was calm, strategic, and highly professional, which made a very difficult process far easier to navigate. I would highly recommend Paul and Blacks Solicitors to anyone seeking family law representation.

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Excellent service and attention to detail

As a Solicitor myself, one chooses one's own lawyer carefully when acting for my own divorce matter. To that end, I could not recommend Paul Lancaster highly enough when acting in mine. Right from the get-go, Paul had a quick grasp of all of the issues at stake, and consistently advised in a calm, steady-handed and considered manner. What impressed me was his conscientiousness in ensuring no unnecessary costs were incurred. I also felt he argued in Court as well as any barrister could, which also represented a cost saving to me as a client. As a client, i found Paul to be reassuring and felt that I was in safe hands.

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Exceptional support and outstanding client service from Paul Lancaster

I instructed Blacks Solicitors on a complex and sensitive legal family law matter. They were chosen due to my having had success with the firm on a matter with a different team and I was previously impressed by the quality of advice, responsiveness and overall service provided throughout. From the outset, Paul Lancaster (who was advising me) demonstrated a clear grasp of the legal and human issues involved as well as potential risks. Paul provided practical and outcome focused advice at all times. He was meticulous, proactive in anticipating risks, and thoughtful in setting out options in a way that was easy to understand and act upon. Communication by him was consistent, clear, timely and (important for a family matter) reassuring. His legal expertise is tempered with sound judgment and a calm, confident approach that simply inspired trust. Paul’s commitment to achieving the best possible outcome was genuine and evident throughout. He went well beyond what one would reasonably expect. The outcome was pleasing and in line with my original aims. I would not hesitate to recommend Paul for anyone needing excellent family law advice.

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Good service all around.

I'm very pleased with the quality of service and advice received from Paul. I have also used other departments in the firm and received a similar high level of advice. As such, I'm happy to recommend Paul and Blacks Solicitors.

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Ultimate Professional

I have known Paul Lancaster of Blacks Solicitors now for many years and each time he amazes me more and more. After each dealing I am left with great respect with the way he handles any situation. Paul is the ultimate professional and highly recommended.

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First class service from start to finish. Paul and the family law team have provided excellent expertise and professionalism throughout the process.

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Excellent firm to deal with, very helpful and service second to none. Customer service and all team very good at what they do. I have dealt with Paul Lancaster and he has gone above and beyond in helping me with my long term issue and successfully resolving the matter without the need of entering into courts. They take everything into consideration as certain matters are very sensitive but Paul did excellent job in advising where I stand and supporting where I required the need of a solicitor. Thank you Paul once again for your time, effort and resolving my matter.

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