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74 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DR

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74 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DR

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Leathes Prior Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.9/5

Accreditations

Leathes Prior are accredited by

Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Leathes Prior
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Leathes Prior
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Leathes Prior

Description

Leathes Prior Solicitors is one of East Anglia’s leading law firms offering a full range of legal services to organisations and individuals in Norfolk and beyond. Whilst our offering has stood the test of time (150 years to be specific), we are always looking at ways to develop the firm to ensure that we are providing the best possible service to our diverse and loyal client base, whether that be investing in the right talent or developing market leading niche offerings.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Leathes Prior offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Leathes Prior Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
15% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
17% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
18% above
national average
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.9/5

Accreditations

Leathes Prior are accredited by

Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Leathes Prior
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Leathes Prior
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Leathes Prior

Description

Leathes Prior Solicitors is one of East Anglia’s leading law firms offering a full range of legal services to organisations and individuals in Norfolk and beyond. Whilst our offering has stood the test of time (150 years to be specific), we are always looking at ways to develop the firm to ensure that we are providing the best possible service to our diverse and loyal client base, whether that be investing in the right talent or developing market leading niche offerings.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Leathes Prior offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Housing & Property 2 / 19
Commercial Property 2 / 17
Family Law 4 / 27
Wills, Trusts & Probate 4 / 19
Employment 2 / 18
Company & Commercial 3 / 20
Dispute Resolution 4 / 15
Contract Law 2 / 13
Crime/ Criminal Defence 2 / 13
Personal Injury 2 / 14
Driving offences 2 / 5
Agriculture 2 / 12
Banking 2 / 10
Corporate Law 2 / 16
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 56
Disability Law 1 / 36
Money & Tax 4 / 19
Regulatory Law 1 / 13
Sports Law 1 / 20
Adjudication Law 2 / 14
Asset Management 1 / 24
Brexit Law 1 / 5
Business Law 2 / 17
Care Law 1 / 8
Charities 3 / 10
Child Law 2 / 20
Clinical Negligence 2 / 11
Communications Law 1 / 5
Company Law 3 / 18
Compliance Law 1 / 21
Construction 3 / 11
Consumer 3 / 19
Copyright Law 1 / 22
Debt and Tax Law 2 / 15
Defamation Law 2 / 19
Domestic Violence Law 1 / 12
Education 2 / 14
Energy & Transport 2 / 9
Environmental Law 1 / 16
Equality Law 1 / 14
Equine Law 1 / 5
European Law 1 / 9
Financial Crime Law 1 / 7
Food Law 1 / 3
Government Investigations 1 / 31
Health and Safety Law 1 / 40
Health and Welfare Law 1 / 19
Healthcare Law 1 / 16
IT & Intellectual Property 3 / 12
Immigration 2 / 11
Immigration Law 1 / 8
Injunctions Law 3 / 12
Insurance Law 1 / 35
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 6
International Law 1 / 5
Land Law 2 / 20
Licensing Law 1 / 10
Medical Law 1 / 19
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 2 / 12
National Insurance Law 1 / 10
Nuisance Law 1 / 20
Occupational Health Law 1 / 28
Planning Law 2 / 16
Prison Law 1 / 5
Privacy Law 1 / 32
Private International Law 1 / 3
Professional Negligence 2 / 12
Regulations 3 / 16
Retail Law 1 / 8
Social Law 1 / 9
Terrorism Law 1 / 16
Welfare & Benefits 2 / 9
Local 4 / 32
Housing & Property 79 / 4,773
Commercial Property 86 / 3,669
Family Law 87 / 4,222
Wills, Trusts & Probate 291 / 3,799
Employment 103 / 3,623
Company & Commercial 186 / 4,181
Dispute Resolution 95 / 1,807
Contract Law 50 / 1,431
Crime/ Criminal Defence 87 / 2,151
Personal Injury 141 / 2,652
Driving offences 42 / 628
Agriculture 69 / 823
Banking 54 / 1,033
Corporate Law 37 / 848
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 14 / 893
Disability Law 28 / 603
Money & Tax 116 / 1,953
Regulatory Law 11 / 257
Sports Law 12 / 303
Adjudication Law 13 / 244
Asset Management 14 / 397
Brexit Law 7 / 147
Business Law 34 / 472
Care Law 33 / 536
Charities 62 / 768
Child Law 89 / 1,646
Clinical Negligence 91 / 1,248
Communications Law 2 / 55
Company Law 43 / 973
Compliance Law 13 / 450
Construction 38 / 854
Consumer 174 / 4,418
Copyright Law 9 / 523
Debt and Tax Law 44 / 790
Defamation Law 17 / 270
Domestic Violence Law 45 / 900
Education 33 / 423
Energy & Transport 23 / 511
Environmental Law 10 / 395
Equality Law 47 / 1,098
Equine Law 2 / 47
European Law 3 / 93
Financial Crime Law 18 / 463
Food Law 4 / 80
Government Investigations 11 / 417
Health and Safety Law 23 / 577
Health and Welfare Law 12 / 185
Healthcare Law 12 / 357
IT & Intellectual Property 69 / 1,113
Immigration 110 / 2,287
Immigration Law 29 / 1,163
Injunctions Law 135 / 933
Insurance Law 20 / 660
Intellectual Property Law 26 / 626
International Law 14 / 376
Land Law 52 / 1,326
Licensing Law 22 / 503
Medical Law 8 / 189
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 21 / 434
National Insurance Law 18 / 422
Nuisance Law 17 / 235
Occupational Health Law 30 / 430
Planning Law 21 / 585
Prison Law 8 / 241
Privacy Law 11 / 513
Private International Law 9 / 131
Professional Negligence 73 / 1,299
Regulations 66 / 2,412
Retail Law 2 / 71
Social Law 10 / 225
Terrorism Law 3 / 149
Welfare & Benefits 64 / 1,052
National 212 / 11,168

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Elsie Smith

Housing & Property

Elsie

"I really recommend using these. Rachael's knowledge, expertise, speed and professionalism was second to none. Angela Chalmers was also a delight, amazing communication, nothing was too much trouble. We look forward to using these amazing people to act for us again in the not too distant future."

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Karen Hewitt

Housing & Property

Karen

"Communication has been perfect and I have been updated effectively along the way. All my queries were dealt with appropriately. I would have no hesitation to recommend Emily's services to others"

Contact & Locations - Leathes Prior

Opening hours

Monday 08:30–05:30
Tuesday 08:30–05:30
Wednesday 08:30–05:30
Thursday 08:30–05:30
Friday 08:30–05:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

74 The Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4DR

Reviews

5.0 /5 244 Reviews
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What clients say about Leathes Prior

The firm specialises in conveyancing, property sales and purchases, wills, probate, family and commercial property matters, demonstrating strong legal expertise and problem-solving across complex cases. Clients praise prompt, clear communication, professionalism and technical knowledge. Valued soft skills include responsiveness, empathy, patience, approachability and tenacity—staff are described as proactive, reassuring, trustworthy and client‑centred, often going the extra mile to keep clients informed and calm during stressful or complicated transactions.

Excellent communication
Responsive team
Highly professional
Thorough attention
Supportive staff
Proactive chases
Knowledgeable advice
Timely service
Compassionate handling
Good value

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Adeline

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Housing & Property

Great team for my house purchase

Anna and Izabela were in charge of my house purchase, they did a fantastic job! Even though some links in the chain were more than difficult, their handling of the case and the communication with the conveyancer and the rest of the chain was brilliant. They kept their cool, were very on it to smooth the process, I was very much hands off the whole time! Cannot recommend them enough.

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Adeline Thank you for this kind review for Anna and Izabela, we are so pleased they were able to support you throughout the process of your house purchase. Best off luck with your new home. Best wishes LP

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SW/AQ

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Housing & Property

Brilliant Service

We couldn’t be happier with the service we received from Anna and Izabela. From start to finish, they were absolutely exceptional. Their communication was outstanding. Every query we had was answered incredibly quickly, and we felt fully supported throughout the entire process. They were proactive in keeping us updated and in letting us know in advance whenever Anna would be out of the office or unavailable, so we were never left wondering what was happening. We felt they were really thorough, identifying discrepancies and highlighting anything the developer had overlooked or omitted. It gave us confidence that our interests were being protected. When I had concerns about an issue that arose, Anna quickly made time to meet with me and talk everything through. Her professionalism, reassurance, and willingness to go the extra mile made a huge difference and really put my mind at ease. Anna and Izabela were consistently approachable, knowledgeable, and we felt they were genuinely invested in helping us. Their attention to detail and responsiveness made a stressful process feel much more manageable. We have been absolutely delighted with the service we received and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Anna and Izabela/ Leathes Prior. In fact, we’ve already recommended them to a few people. Thank you both for everything. You’ve been fantastic.

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Thank you so much for this amazing review for Anna and Izabela. We are so pleased they were able to support you throughout the entire process. Best wishes LP

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Mark Seager

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Housing & Property

House sale

Excellent service start to finish very efficient

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Mark Thank you for your kind review, we are so pleased we were able to assist. Best wishes LP

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Anonymous

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House sale

We found Leathes Prior to be very helpful during a difficult time, our emails and telephone calls were dealt with swiftly and kindly through to the day of completion. It was a pleasure to use a local firm and would use Leathes Prior again and recommend them to others Elizabeth M

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Hello Elizabeth Thank you for this lovely review, we are so pleased we was able to assist you. Best wishes LP

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Sul Morina

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Housing & Property

Excellent Service Throughout a Complex Purchase

We recently completed the purchase of a property through Leathes Prior and were extremely impressed with the service we received from Leanne Riches. This was not a straightforward transaction, involving a repossession sale and several unexpected delays outside of her control. Throughout the process, Leanne was professional, proactive, responsive and always willing to explain matters clearly. She kept us updated at every stage and worked hard to move the transaction forward despite numerous challenges. Her advice gave us confidence throughout the purchase, and we always felt that our interests were being looked after. Thanks to her persistence and dedication, the transaction completed successfully and we are very grateful for all her hard work. We would not hesitate to recommend Leanne and Leathes Prior to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and reliable solicitor. We look forward to working with them again on future property purchases.

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Sul Thank you for this lovely review for Leanne. We are so pleased she was able to assist you during the purchase of your new home. Best wishes LP

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Hanh

Highly recommended! My manager recommended me the solicitor for our first house purchase. Madison from Leathes Prior has been great and super helpful. She is really attention to details and instructed us step by step of the process. Definitely will use them again for house purchase or sale. 🥰

Hello Hanh Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased Madison was able to support you through your first house purchase! Best of luck with your new home. Best wishes LP

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Karen Hewitt

Housing & Property

Karen

Emily Whelband at Leathes Prior has been outstanding in supporting the sale of my property. There were a few unexpected issues along the way which were dealt with in a timely and professional manner. Communication has been perfect and I have been updated effectively along the way. All my queries were dealt with appropriately. I would have no hesitation to recommend Emily's services to others

Hello Karen Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We're delighted to hear that Emily was able to support you throughout your property sale. We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best for the future. Best wishes LP

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tom Durrell

Housing & Property

tom

Great service and well communicated all the way through the process. Top work by Jake Mowatt and the team at Leathes Prior

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Tom Thank you for this lovely review for Jake and the Team. We are delighted they were able to assist. Best wishes LP

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Lindsey Fox

Housing & Property

Lindsey

My house purchase experience with Leathes Prior has been excellent. Emily Whelband in particular was a wonderful guiding hand throughout the process. She was always available on the end of the phone to offer advice and support. I couldn't be happier with the service provided.

Hello Lindsey Thank you for this lovely review for Emily. We are so pleased she was able to assist you with the purchase of your new home. Best wishes LP

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Elsie Smith

Housing & Property

Elsie

I really recommend using these. Rachael's knowledge, expertise, speed and professionalism was second to none. Angela Chalmers was also a delight, amazing communication, nothing was too much trouble. We look forward to using these amazing people to act for us again in the not too distant future. Many thanks

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Elsie Thank you for this lovely review for Rachael and Angela, we are so pleased they were able to assist and provide a great experience. Best wishes LP

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Reviews

5.0 /5 458 Reviews
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Clients say

What clients say about Leathes Prior

The firm specialises in conveyancing, property sales and purchases, wills, probate, family and commercial property matters, demonstrating strong legal expertise and problem-solving across complex cases. Clients praise prompt, clear communication, professionalism and technical knowledge. Valued soft skills include responsiveness, empathy, patience, approachability and tenacity—staff are described as proactive, reassuring, trustworthy and client‑centred, often going the extra mile to keep clients informed and calm during stressful or complicated transactions.

Excellent communication
Responsive team
Highly professional
Thorough attention
Supportive staff
Proactive chases
Knowledgeable advice
Timely service
Compassionate handling
Good value

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Adeline

Verified
Housing & Property

Great team for my house purchase

Anna and Izabela were in charge of my house purchase, they did a fantastic job! Even though some links in the chain were more than difficult, their handling of the case and the communication with the conveyancer and the rest of the chain was brilliant. They kept their cool, were very on it to smooth the process, I was very much hands off the whole time! Cannot recommend them enough.

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Adeline Thank you for this kind review for Anna and Izabela, we are so pleased they were able to support you throughout the process of your house purchase. Best off luck with your new home. Best wishes LP

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SW/AQ

Verified
Housing & Property

Brilliant Service

We couldn’t be happier with the service we received from Anna and Izabela. From start to finish, they were absolutely exceptional. Their communication was outstanding. Every query we had was answered incredibly quickly, and we felt fully supported throughout the entire process. They were proactive in keeping us updated and in letting us know in advance whenever Anna would be out of the office or unavailable, so we were never left wondering what was happening. We felt they were really thorough, identifying discrepancies and highlighting anything the developer had overlooked or omitted. It gave us confidence that our interests were being protected. When I had concerns about an issue that arose, Anna quickly made time to meet with me and talk everything through. Her professionalism, reassurance, and willingness to go the extra mile made a huge difference and really put my mind at ease. Anna and Izabela were consistently approachable, knowledgeable, and we felt they were genuinely invested in helping us. Their attention to detail and responsiveness made a stressful process feel much more manageable. We have been absolutely delighted with the service we received and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Anna and Izabela/ Leathes Prior. In fact, we’ve already recommended them to a few people. Thank you both for everything. You’ve been fantastic.

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Thank you so much for this amazing review for Anna and Izabela. We are so pleased they were able to support you throughout the entire process. Best wishes LP

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Mark Seager

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Housing & Property

House sale

Excellent service start to finish very efficient

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Mark Thank you for your kind review, we are so pleased we were able to assist. Best wishes LP

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Anonymous

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Housing & Property

House sale

We found Leathes Prior to be very helpful during a difficult time, our emails and telephone calls were dealt with swiftly and kindly through to the day of completion. It was a pleasure to use a local firm and would use Leathes Prior again and recommend them to others Elizabeth M

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Elizabeth Thank you for this lovely review, we are so pleased we was able to assist you. Best wishes LP

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Amanda

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Excellent, caring service.

Pat was very helpful, kind, compassionate and professional. I was very grateful for his help and support at a very difficult time for me.

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Hello Amanda Thank you for this lovely review for Pat, we are so pleased he was able to support you. Best wishes LP

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Hanh nguyen

Hanh

Highly recommended! My manager recommended me the solicitor for our first house purchase. Madison from Leathes Prior has been great and super helpful. She is really attention to details and instructed us step by step of the process. Definitely will use them again for house purchase or sale. 🥰

Hello Hanh Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased Madison was able to support you through your first house purchase! Best of luck with your new home. Best wishes LP

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Richard Jeffery

Richard

Excellent, prompt and thorough service.

Hello Richard Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased you had an excellent experience with us. Best wishes LP

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Karen Hewitt

Housing & Property

Karen

Emily Whelband at Leathes Prior has been outstanding in supporting the sale of my property. There were a few unexpected issues along the way which were dealt with in a timely and professional manner. Communication has been perfect and I have been updated effectively along the way. All my queries were dealt with appropriately. I would have no hesitation to recommend Emily's services to others

Hello Karen Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We're delighted to hear that Emily was able to support you throughout your property sale. We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best for the future. Best wishes LP

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tom Durrell

Housing & Property

tom

Great service and well communicated all the way through the process. Top work by Jake Mowatt and the team at Leathes Prior

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Tom Thank you for this lovely review for Jake and the Team. We are delighted they were able to assist. Best wishes LP

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Lindsey Fox

Housing & Property

Lindsey

My house purchase experience with Leathes Prior has been excellent. Emily Whelband in particular was a wonderful guiding hand throughout the process. She was always available on the end of the phone to offer advice and support. I couldn't be happier with the service provided.

Hello Lindsey Thank you for this lovely review for Emily. We are so pleased she was able to assist you with the purchase of your new home. Best wishes LP

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