Josiah Hincks Solicitors

4.9 | 897 Reviews

41 High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7NL

01858462462

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Regulator ID: 619479

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Accreditations

Family Law

Our Family Law and Family Law Advanced Accreditations are the quality marks for family lawyers. Our accredited family lawyers are experts who can give you legal advice on issues such as:

marriage
separation
divorce
arrangements for children
adoption

They understand that family issues can be personal and sometimes difficult. They’re committed to dealing with each case thoughtfully and sensitively.

The Law Society

Our vision is to promote, protect and support solicitors, the rule of law and justice in England and Wales. The Law Society is the professional body for solicitors and a place where you can connect, grow and thrive. We're here to support you at every stage of your career, from qualification through to retirement, and to advocate on the issues solicitors have told us matter most.

Conveyancing Quality Scheme

Our Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accreditation is the quality mark for legal experts that shows a law firm is highly skilled and trustworthy when it comes to handling property transactions, such as buying or selling homes.

Leading Firm Legal 500 UK 2026

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Description

2023 & 2022 Small Law Firm of the Year, 2024 Large Law Firm of the Year - Leicestershire Law Society Awards. We're a well-established, local law firm with eight offices across Leicestershire. We have been providing legal advice and support to business and individuals for over 95 years, and we can help you too. We know that legal matters can be personal and sensitive, and our team are highly trained to ensure your case is handled with diligence and care. If you're looking for a quote or some further information then get in touch and a member of our team will be there to advise you.

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4.9

Excellent

897 Reviews

Value for
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16% above

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Would
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17% above

national average

Communication 4.9/5

Initial Impressions 4.9/5

Approachability 4.9/5

Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5

Legal Knowledge 4.9/5

Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Family Law

Our Family Law and Family Law Advanced Accreditations are the quality marks for family lawyers. Our accredited family lawyers are experts who can give you legal advice on issues such as:

marriage
separation
divorce
arrangements for children
adoption

They understand that family issues can be personal and sometimes difficult. They’re committed to dealing with each case thoughtfully and sensitively.

The Law Society

Conveyancing Quality Scheme

Leading Firm Legal 500 UK 2026

Legal 500 is the only source of this depth of global research and data on law firms, lawyers and their clients.

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Rankings by area of expertise

Housing & Property 1 / 25

Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 20

Commercial Property 1 / 83

Consumer 1 / 23

Company & Commercial 1 / 20

Family Law 1 / 9

Employment 1 / 6

Dispute Resolution 1 / 10

Commercial and Business Law 1 / 2

Company Law 1 / 3

Compliance Law 1 / 4

Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 4

IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 4

Intellectual Property Law 1 / 3

Land Law 1 / 4

Planning Law 1 / 4

Adjudication Law 1 / 2

Administrative Law 1 / 3

Appeals Law 1 / 4

Auction Law 1 / 2

Aviation Law 1 / 5

Banking and Financial Law 1 / 2

Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Law 1 / 12

Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 7

Business Law 1 / 4

Care Law 1 / 3

Child Law 1 / 5

Civil Rights Law 1 / 5

Clinical Negligence 1 / 3

Construction 1 / 3

Crime/ Criminal Defence 1 / 4

Criminal Law 1 / 5

Cultural Heritage Law 1 / 8

Customs Law 1 / 2

Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 5

Debt and Tax Law 1 / 4

Defamation Law 1 / 4

Digital Law 1 / 3

Disability Law 1 / 4

Discrimination Law 1 / 6

Domestic Violence Law 1 / 5

Driving offences 1 / 3

Enforcement Law 1 / 7

Engineering Law 1 / 16

Environmental Law 1 / 3

Equality Law 1 / 5

Equity Law 1 / 3

Evidence Law 1 / 8

Financial Crime Law 1 / 7

Fire Safety Law 1 / 6

Fraud Law 1 / 3

Gambling Law 1 / 28

Government Contracts Law 1 / 20

Government Investigations 1 / 5

Health and Safety Law 1 / 4

Hospitality Law 1 / 2

Human rights 1 / 3

IT and Technology Law 1 / 1

Immigration 1 / 3

Immigration Law 1 / 9

Information Law 1 / 5

Infrastructure Law 1 / 22

Inheritance Law 1 / 5

Injunctions Law 1 / 4

Insurance Law 1 / 4

International Arbitration Law 1 / 3

International Business Law 1 / 5

International Enforcement of Judgments 1 / 7

International Law 1 / 2

International Trade Law 1 / 3

Jurisdiction Law 1 / 5

LGBT Law 1 / 3

Licensing Law 1 / 4

Manufacturing Law 1 / 6

Maritime Law 1 / 6

Media Law 1 / 9

Medical Law 1 / 4

Mental Health Law 1 / 2

Mergers and Acquisitions Law 1 / 2

Money & Tax 1 / 9

Music Law 1 / 3

National Insurance Law 1 / 18

Nuisance Law 1 / 3

Occupational Health Law 1 / 3

Patent Law 1 / 9

Pensions Law 1 / 4

Personal Injury 1 / 7

Prison Law 1 / 6

Privacy Law 1 / 4

Professional Negligence 1 / 4

Regulations 1 / 7

Sports Law 1 / 30

Surveillance Law 1 / 7

Tort Law 1 / 4

Transport Law 1 / 4

Travel Law 1 / 5

Welfare & Benefits 1 / 4

White Collar Crime 1 / 5

Local 1 / 44

Housing & Property 67 / 4,700

Wills, Trusts & Probate 99 / 3,723

Commercial Property 20 / 3,593

Consumer 6 / 4,320

Company & Commercial 30 / 4,064

Family Law 191 / 4,154

Employment 143 / 3,553

Dispute Resolution 99 / 1,789

Corporate Law 96 / 843

Litigation 152 / 905

Banking 101 / 1,012

Contract Law 109 / 1,409

Agriculture 84 / 815

Charities 48 / 755

Commercial Law 53 / 203

Commercial and Business Law 77 / 368

Company Law 98 / 960

Compliance Law 37 / 445

Court of Protection and Deputyship 99 / 580

IT & Intellectual Property 155 / 1,090

Intellectual Property Law 62 / 616

Land Law 137 / 1,312

Planning Law 45 / 578

Adjudication Law 32 / 245

Administrative Law 30 / 215

Appeals Law 65 / 847

Auction Law 55 / 287

Aviation Law 9 / 145

Banking and Financial Law 16 / 214

Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals Law 5 / 98

Bribery and Corruption Law 49 / 410

Business Law 83 / 482

Care Law 68 / 535

Child Law 201 / 1,641

Civil Rights Law 12 / 98

Clinical Negligence 195 / 1,224

Construction 140 / 843

Crime/ Criminal Defence 234 / 2,122

Criminal Law 95 / 1,003

Cultural Heritage Law 4 / 58

Customs Law 12 / 121

Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 74 / 876

Debt and Tax Law 88 / 777

Defamation Law 41 / 270

Digital Law 31 / 294

Disability Law 54 / 601

Discrimination Law 61 / 494

Domestic Violence Law 124 / 894

Driving offences 150 / 629

Enforcement Law 52 / 566

Engineering Law 10 / 124

Environmental Law 34 / 391

Equality Law 107 / 1,076

Equity Law 104 / 569

Evidence Law 26 / 182

Financial Crime Law 37 / 460

Fire Safety Law 28 / 180

Fraud Law 48 / 514

Gambling Law 4 / 74

Government Contracts Law 7 / 132

Government Investigations 33 / 407

Health and Safety Law 51 / 572

Hospitality Law 16 / 94

Human rights 95 / 951

IT and Technology Law 9 / 134

Immigration 198 / 2,254

Immigration Law 86 / 1,162

Information Law 25 / 335

Infrastructure Law 14 / 184

Inheritance Law 122 / 687

Injunctions Law 63 / 922

Insurance Law 42 / 642

International Arbitration Law 5 / 130

International Business Law 14 / 209

International Enforcement of Judgments 12 / 150

International Law 37 / 373

International Trade Law 6 / 118

Jurisdiction Law 13 / 168

LGBT Law 36 / 233

Licensing Law 34 / 496

Manufacturing Law 11 / 83

Maritime Law 4 / 84

Media Law 7 / 98

Medical Law 16 / 188

Mental Health Law 26 / 207

Mergers and Acquisitions Law 64 / 433

Money & Tax 57 / 1,913

Music Law 3 / 30

National Insurance Law 45 / 416

Nuisance Law 28 / 231

Occupational Health Law 66 / 422

Patent Law 6 / 94

Pensions Law 41 / 483

Personal Injury 154 / 2,598

Prison Law 22 / 238

Privacy Law 43 / 507

Professional Negligence 202 / 1,281

Regulations 62 / 2,342

Sports Law 30 / 303

Surveillance Law 14 / 163

Tort Law 18 / 140

Transport Law 13 / 139

Travel Law 9 / 127

Welfare & Benefits 153 / 1,038

White Collar Crime 33 / 209

National 144 / 11,163

Meet the team of Josiah Hincks Solicitors

Laurie McAulay

Partner

5.0

100

Mitchell Coppen

Solicitor

4.9

Jedd Acton

Solicitor

5.0

Amy Clarke

Paralegal

5.0

Charlotte Oates

Solicitor

0.0

Contact details

01858462462

Jlyon@josiahhincks.co.uk

https://www.josiahhincks.co.uk

Opening hours

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

41 High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7NL

Clients say

The firm is highly praised for residential and commercial conveyancing, including house sales, purchases, auction transactions, lease work, wills and powers of attorney. Clients value its ability to handle complex and urgent matters efficiently, with strong attention to detail and reliable progress throughout. Soft skills repeatedly highlighted include clear communication, prompt responses, patience, empathy, professionalism and a proactive, supportive approach. Clients also appreciate the calm, reassuring guidance, transparency and willingness to go above and beyond to keep transactions on track and stress-free.

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Great communication

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Professional service

Kept updated

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Clear explanations

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Friendly staff

Supportive approach

Quick turnaround

Rikesh M.

24 Sept 2026

Housing & Property

We wouldn't trust anybody else to get the job done.

My wife and I cannot thank Trisha enough for the time, effort and persistence that she showed throughout the entire purchasing process. Through two sales that fell through, and finally completing the third time, Trisha persevered, pushed estate agents and helped us through filing at every single stage. Her patience, professionalism and respect was all we could ask for. We would not hesitate to recommend Trisha. She is our first choice.

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Trisha Parmar

A representative from Josiah Hincks Solicitors responded to this review

30/09/2026

Hello, Thank you for your 5-star review for Trisha. We are so glad we were able to help. Thanks, Josiah Hincks.

Zoe

24 Sept 2026

Housing & Property

Excellent communication

Paricce was a breath of fresh air in the conveyancer world. Great communication, thorough and detailed. I’ve already recommended her and will continue to do so.

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Paricce Davis

A representative from Josiah Hincks Solicitors responded to this review

24/09/2026

Hello, Thank you for your 5-star review for Paricce. We are so glad we were able to help. Thanks, Josiah Hincks.

Catia Silva

23 Sept 2026

Housing & Property

Great service through a stressful process

Really happy with the service I received from Josiah Hincks for both my sale and purchase. It definitely wasn’t the easiest or most straightforward process and there were a few stressful moments along the way 😅, but I always felt I could ask questions, chase for updates when needed and get a response. A special thank you to Paricce for putting up with all my emails and my constant “any updates?” 😂 and for helping get everything over the line in the end. After what felt like a very long journey, I finally got the keys to my new home! 🏡🔑 Thank you for all your help and patience 😊

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Paricce Davis

A representative from Josiah Hincks Solicitors responded to this review

24/09/2026

Hello, Thank you for your 5-star review for Paricce. We are so glad we were able to help. Thanks, Josiah Hincks.

Paul Gent

23 Sept 2026

Excellent service from Molly

Kept us up to date and made the selling process as simple as possible.

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Molly McMahon

A representative from Josiah Hincks Solicitors responded to this review

23/09/2026

Hello, Thank you for your 5-star review for Molly. We are so glad we were able to help. Thanks, Josiah Hincks.

Christopher Porter

18 Sept 2026

Housing & Property

Amazing and supportive!

I’ve just been through my first experience with not only buying a home, but actually talking to and being supported by a solicitor and Paricce was absolutely incredible! Explained everything thoroughly, contacted mainly by email because of my working hours and either way, email suits me better and answered any questions I had, especially with my first time buying. Made the process really really quick as well, would definitely recommend Paricce to anyone.

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Paricce Davis

A representative from Josiah Hincks Solicitors responded to this review

22/09/2026

Hello, Thank you for your 5-star review for Paricce. We are so glad we were able to help. Thanks, Josiah Hincks.

Rachel Fawcett

30 Sept 2026

Rachel

Fantastic communication from start to finish. Very knowledgeable and proactive. Very impressed.

Tom Johnson

19 Sept 2026

Tom

I recently used Josiah Hincks Solicitors to purchase a new house, and the service I received was exceptional. Jess made the process simple and easy from start to finish, and I cannot recommend her highly enough!

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Jess Jones

A representative from Josiah Hincks Solicitors responded to this review

22/09/2026

Hello, Thank you for your 5-star review for Jess. We are so glad we were able to help. Thanks, Josiah Hincks.

Sophie P

18 Sept 2026

Sophie

Laurie was absolutely exceptional to deal with. First class & we would highly recommend her to anyone! She dealt with all of our enquiries quickly and efficiently, was at the end of the phone when we needed to ask for her advice with a high level of attention to detail. Laurie is very professional, as well as friendly and supportive - 5 star service, thank you so much!

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Laurie McAulay

A representative from Josiah Hincks Solicitors responded to this review

22/09/2026

Hello, Thank you for your 5-star review for Laurie. We are so glad we were able to help. Thanks, Josiah Hincks.

Anish

9 Sept 2026

Housing & Property

Anish

I’ve used Josiah Hincks for several legal matters and cannot recommend them highly enough. They are consistently professional, competent, and highly capable. They provide total peace of mind every time with great communication.

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Paricce Davis

A representative from Josiah Hincks Solicitors responded to this review

11/09/2026

Hello, Thank you for your 5-star review. We are so glad we were able to help. Thanks, Josiah Hincks.

Tom Hennighan

4 Sept 2026

Tom

Katie dealt with our house purchase. She was incredibly helpful and quick with her tasks. Highly recommend.

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Katie Green

A representative from Josiah Hincks Solicitors responded to this review

09/09/2026

Hello, Thank you for your 5-star review for Katie. We are so glad we were able to help. Thanks, Josiah Hincks.

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