Leathes Prior

First Class in terms of approachability, response times, pragmatic advice and clear drafting

We were recommended to Leathes Prior as my own solicitors lack of help and communication in dealing with my move was abysmal however edmund ramsdale picked up our case last minute and from the very start he was professional, helpful and kept me updated every step of the way! i would definitely recommend this company!!

This is the second time being a client of Leathes Prior and have had two incredible experiences. Leathes Prior were my solicitors in the purchase of our new home. Madison King is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to explain legal terms to me. I was able to speak to my solicitor whenever I needed to. Emails were replied to quickly and I was kept up to date with the progress. Thank you so much for everything. You really did make this process easier and smoother for us. Have recommended you to multiple people and will definitely use you again.

My experience from start to finish was professional and thorough

How lucky was I to be recommended Leathes Prior by a friend when I told them I needed legal help to complete probate on my mother's estate. Ejike was assigned to manage the probate application; he was immensely supportive, extremely professional, patient, and kept me me informed during a long process drawn out by the lack of co-operation by the other executor and their solicitor. It was reassuring to have someone as a sounding board making the right decisions and calming my concerns. I thought the costs were more than reasonable for completing the official paperwork and the continued support I received. Ejike was a pleasure to work with and although I live in London, not Norwich, we managed everything by phone, email and post. I now want to pass on that favour from my friend, by recommending Leathes Prior to someone else.

After what has been an incredibly difficult and unnecessarily complicated year, I wanted to leave a genuine thank you for the support and advice I received throughout. What should have been a relatively straightforward separation and house sale became far more difficult than it needed to be, particularly once other people began being drawn into matters that should really have remained between the parties actually involved. The advice I received was calm, practical and grounded. I was given a clear understanding of where I stood, what my options were and, importantly, where the legal boundaries actually were. In the end, I did not have to pull the trigger on any substantial legal action, but knowing that I could if things escalated made an enormous difference to my mental health. There is something incredibly reassuring about knowing that you are not trapped in a situation, that there are formal options available to you, and that there are people who understand the circumstances and can step in if necessary. That knowledge allowed me to stop second-guessing every decision, hold firmer boundaries and deal with the situation far more calmly than I otherwise would have. So, for anyone dealing with a difficult ex, particularly where a new partner, affair partner or other third party is being drawn into disputes around property, money or communication, I would absolutely recommend getting proper advice early. You may never need to take formal legal action. I ultimately did not. But simply knowing what your options are, and knowing you have someone in your corner if things get worse, can be invaluable. After the best part of a year of stress, disputes and frankly quite a lot of nonsense, I am extremely grateful for the advice, patience and reassurance I received throughout.

Leanne made the whole house-buying process feel quick, straightforward and as stress-free as possible. She truly went above and beyond throughout the process and was always on hand whenever we needed her. Communication was excellent from start to finish. No question was ever left unanswered, and I always felt confident that I could rely on Leanne to chase the onward chain, keep things moving and provide us with updates, no matter how big or small. Buying a house can be a stressful experience, but Leanne made the process so much easier and gave us complete confidence throughout. I would highly recommend Leanne and Leathes Prior Solicitors to anyone looking for a professional, reliable and genuinely supportive experience.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Leathes Prior. Madison and Kate did an excellent job representing me during a recent property transaction, despite the transaction not being quite as straight forward as I’d initially hoped! Madison and Kate were both friendly and professional at all times, responding promptly to any queries. As such, I’ll be using Leathes Prior again for my future property transactions, as I couldn’t fault the service provided and I have total confidence in them.

Rachael and Angela have been absolutely fantastic throughout what has been a very stressful process for us as first-time buyers. We initially had an offer accepted on a property, but unfortunately the sellers consistently failed to provide the information needed to progress the purchase. After seven months, Rachael was incredibly honest and advised that, it was in our best interests to pull out. Although this was a difficult decision, we really appreciated her honesty and guidance. When we found a new property, Rachael and Angela worked incredibly hard to get everything progressed and completed within just seven weeks. This was especially important to us with the arrival of our baby approaching, and they did everything they could to relieve the pressure and make the process as smooth as possible. We genuinely cannot thank them both enough for their clear communication. Buying our first home has been stressful at times, but having Rachael and Angela guiding us through it made such a difference. We would recommend them to anyone looking for a solicitor.

Truly world-class service from Rachael Hughes' team in conveyancing from start to finish. I was recommended the firm for an auction sale. I said proceed, and within minutes they sent me an app. I filled out the questionnaires and uploaded the proof of ID and other documents that night. Within 2-3 working days, they produced a legal pack (in brief, that is 60% of an entire conveyance that normally takes weeks). Rachael responds to queries by email rapidly, and it is a breath of fresh air having a solicitor who is so responsive. The other team members, Angela Chalmers and Tom Woods, have been great as well—so efficient.I genuinely got passed to a gem of a team. If you are looking to instruct Leathes Prior, they are a great firm. Do ask for Rachael Hughes; if you do, you will not want to use another conveyancing solicitor ever again."