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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
Value for money: 95%+
16% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
19% 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
Resolution Logo accreditation awarded to Leathes Prior
The Law Society 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
Value for money: 95%+
15% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
17% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
18% above
national average
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.9/5

Accreditations

Leathes Prior are accredited by

Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Leathes Prior
Resolution Logo accreditation awarded to Leathes Prior
The Law Society 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 / 18
Commercial Property 2 / 16
Wills, Trusts & Probate 4 / 18
Family Law 4 / 27
Employment 2 / 17
Company & Commercial 3 / 19
Dispute Resolution 4 / 15
Crime/ Criminal Defence 1 / 13
Contract Law 3 / 13
Driving offences 2 / 10
Land Law 2 / 13
Personal Injury 2 / 14
Road Traffic Law 1 / 7
Agriculture 2 / 12
Banking 2 / 10
Commercial Law 2 / 4
Corporate Law 2 / 11
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 8
Disability Law 2 / 36
Money & Tax 3 / 19
Regulatory Law 2 / 6
Sports Law 1 / 16
Adjudication Law 2 / 14
Asset Management 1 / 11
Brexit Law 1 / 5
Business Law 2 / 17
Care Law 2 / 10
Charities 3 / 10
Child Law 4 / 20
Clinical Negligence 1 / 11
Communications Law 1 / 5
Company Law 3 / 62
Compliance Law 1 / 18
Construction 2 / 11
Consumer 3 / 18
Copyright Law 1 / 20
Debt and Tax Law 2 / 11
Defamation Law 2 / 18
Domestic Violence Law 2 / 12
Education 2 / 14
Energy & Transport 2 / 9
Environmental Law 1 / 14
Equality Law 2 / 14
Equine Law 1 / 5
European Law 1 / 8
Financial Crime Law 1 / 7
Food Law 1 / 3
Government Investigations 1 / 27
Health and Safety Law 1 / 8
Health and Welfare Law 1 / 19
Healthcare Law 1 / 14
IT & Intellectual Property 3 / 12
Immigration 2 / 11
Immigration Law 1 / 8
Injunctions Law 3 / 12
Insurance Law 1 / 9
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 6
International Law 1 / 5
Licensing Law 1 / 6
Medical Law 1 / 19
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 2 / 7
National Insurance Law 1 / 5
Nuisance Law 1 / 20
Occupational Health Law 1 / 7
Planning Law 2 / 9
Prison Law 1 / 5
Privacy Law 1 / 29
Private International Law 1 / 3
Professional Negligence 1 / 12
Regulations 2 / 16
Retail Law 1 / 6
Social Law 1 / 4
Terrorism Law 1 / 15
Welfare & Benefits 2 / 11
Local 4 / 32
Housing & Property 69 / 4,693
Commercial Property 74 / 3,582
Wills, Trusts & Probate 292 / 3,713
Family Law 100 / 4,157
Employment 109 / 3,550
Company & Commercial 177 / 4,053
Dispute Resolution 81 / 1,793
Crime/ Criminal Defence 82 / 2,123
Contract Law 54 / 1,413
Driving offences 33 / 630
Land Law 52 / 1,319
Personal Injury 146 / 2,597
Road Traffic Law 14 / 255
Agriculture 62 / 815
Banking 53 / 1,011
Commercial Law 24 / 207
Corporate Law 40 / 842
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 12 / 872
Disability Law 29 / 600
Money & Tax 105 / 1,908
Regulatory Law 14 / 262
Sports Law 12 / 303
Adjudication Law 12 / 247
Asset Management 15 / 392
Brexit Law 7 / 146
Business Law 36 / 484
Care Law 38 / 569
Charities 63 / 756
Child Law 99 / 1,643
Clinical Negligence 84 / 1,221
Communications Law 2 / 56
Company Law 42 / 960
Compliance Law 14 / 445
Construction 33 / 847
Consumer 151 / 4,309
Copyright Law 10 / 512
Debt and Tax Law 43 / 775
Defamation Law 16 / 270
Domestic Violence Law 50 / 896
Education 29 / 418
Energy & Transport 25 / 501
Environmental Law 8 / 390
Equality Law 45 / 1,075
Equine Law 3 / 48
European Law 2 / 92
Financial Crime Law 18 / 462
Food Law 4 / 81
Government Investigations 10 / 406
Health and Safety Law 24 / 571
Health and Welfare Law 13 / 185
Healthcare Law 12 / 352
IT & Intellectual Property 64 / 1,086
Immigration 115 / 2,255
Immigration Law 34 / 1,171
Injunctions Law 137 / 921
Insurance Law 21 / 642
Intellectual Property Law 25 / 613
International Law 14 / 372
Licensing Law 22 / 496
Medical Law 7 / 188
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 25 / 431
National Insurance Law 15 / 415
Nuisance Law 18 / 233
Occupational Health Law 30 / 422
Planning Law 18 / 577
Prison Law 7 / 238
Privacy Law 11 / 507
Private International Law 8 / 131
Professional Negligence 66 / 1,281
Regulations 52 / 2,338
Retail Law 2 / 71
Social Law 28 / 223
Terrorism Law 3 / 147
Welfare & Benefits 55 / 1,034
National 198 / 11,165

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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

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5.0 /5 263 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm’s strong expertise in residential conveyancing, property sales and purchases, probate and estate administration, commercial property, employment matters and wills/trusts. Reviews highlight smooth handling of straightforward and complex transactions, with clear guidance and thorough legal knowledge. Client-valued soft skills include professionalism, rapid responsiveness, clear communication, patience, honesty, approachability and proactive support. The team is often described as reassuring, efficient and genuinely supportive, helping to reduce stress and keep matters moving to successful completion.

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Mark & Kate B

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Housing & Property

Excellent & Very Professional service

We would highly recommend Using Leathes Prior for any of the Legal needs , we have used Leathes Prior on a number of occasions in the past and will always continue to use Leathes prior in the future. We find them to be very professional and easy to communicate with, responses are very quick and our property purchase went through very quick and easy. We would like to thank you Anna J & Izabela C for there hard work and clear communication through out the whole process. We will 100 % be sure to carry on using Leathes Prior for all of our legal needs in the future. Thank you

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Thank you so much for your kind review. We are pleased Anna and Izabela was able to assist you with the purchase of your property. Best wishes LP

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Housing & Property

Conveyancing

All went well. Initial contact forms were a bit laborious but with some assistance they were completed ok.

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Hello Thank you for the kind review. We are pleased we were able to assist. Best wishes LP

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Diane Bowman

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Housing & Property

Sale of two properties

I'd like to thank Rachael Hughes and her secretary, Angela Chalmers, for the way they handled the recent sales of my two properties. I was very impressed with their professionalism. Sometimes the path was not as smooth as it could have been, for reasons out of their control, but, nonetheless, everything was conducted and concluded in a very professional manner, and I hope to use their services again in the near future.

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Diane Thank you for your lovely review for Rachael and Angela, we are so pleased they were able to assist you for both sales of your properties. It is great to hear you will be using us again! Best wishes LP

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Phil Newell

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Housing & Property

Purchase Ivy Cottage

We used Lily Beal at Leathes Prior for our recent property purchase, and can't recommend her highly enough. The transaction was complicated by a grant of probate on the seller's side, along with a difficult seller's accountant and solicitors, which made for a genuinely challenging process. Throughout it all, Lily's guidance was professional and properly tailored to our situation rather than generic advice. She kept us clearly informed at every stage, explained the probate and legal complications as they arose, and gave us real confidence that things were being handled professionally. Highly recommend Lily and the team at Leathes Prior to anyone buying or selling in Norwich, especially if your transaction is anything less than straightforward.

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Phil Thank you for this lovely review for Lily. We are so pleased she was able to assist you during the challenging process. We wish you the best of luck in your home. Best wishes LP

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anonymous

Housing & Property

Fantastic service

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!!

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased Edmund was able to assist you, and that you would recommend Leathes Prior. Best wishes LP

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Daisy Beech

Housing & Property

Daisy

We used Leathes Prior for our house purchase and had a really good experience. Rachael Hughes and the team were helpful and kept us updated throughout - would happily recommend.

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Daisy Thank you for the lovely review for Rachael. We are so pleased she was able to assist you during your house purchase. Best of luck in your new home! Best wishes LP

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Kirstie Louise

Housing & Property

Kirstie

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.

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Kirstie Thank you for this lovely review for Leanne. We are so pleased she was able to create a stress-free experience during the conveyancing process. Best of luck in your new home. Best wishes LP

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Steve Gosling

Housing & Property

Steve

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.

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear that Madison and Kate provided such a positive experience throughout your property transaction. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to supporting you with any future property matters.

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Sophie Campbell

Housing & Property

Sophie

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.

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Sophie Thank you for such a lovely review. We're delighted that Rachael and Angela were able to support you through what was undoubtedly a challenging journey to your first home. We wish you all the very best in your new home and with your new arrival. Best wishes LP

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Dombass19815

Housing & Property

Dombass19815

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."

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Thank you for this lovely review for Rachael, Angela and Tom. We are so pleased they were all able to create a great experience during the whole conveyancing process. Best wishes LP

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Clients praise the firm’s strong expertise in residential conveyancing, property sales and purchases, probate and estate administration, commercial property, employment matters and wills/trusts. Reviews highlight smooth handling of straightforward and complex transactions, with clear guidance and thorough legal knowledge. Client-valued soft skills include professionalism, rapid responsiveness, clear communication, patience, honesty, approachability and proactive support. The team is often described as reassuring, efficient and genuinely supportive, helping to reduce stress and keep matters moving to successful completion.

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Richard Smith

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Road Traffic Law

No substitute for experience!

Matthew provided exemplary advice with regard to my potential driving ban. Whilst recognising that 12 points is 12 points he presented the extenuating circumstances appropriately and in a manner that was likely to be heard by the court. I could not recommend him more highly.

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Richard Thank you so much for this review for Matthew, we are pleased he was able to support you and provide exemplary advice. Best wishes LP

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Mark & Kate B

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Housing & Property

Excellent & Very Professional service

We would highly recommend Using Leathes Prior for any of the Legal needs , we have used Leathes Prior on a number of occasions in the past and will always continue to use Leathes prior in the future. We find them to be very professional and easy to communicate with, responses are very quick and our property purchase went through very quick and easy. We would like to thank you Anna J & Izabela C for there hard work and clear communication through out the whole process. We will 100 % be sure to carry on using Leathes Prior for all of our legal needs in the future. Thank you

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Thank you so much for your kind review. We are pleased Anna and Izabela was able to assist you with the purchase of your property. Best wishes LP

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Conveyancing

All went well. Initial contact forms were a bit laborious but with some assistance they were completed ok.

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Hello Thank you for the kind review. We are pleased we were able to assist. Best wishes LP

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Emma

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Beyond expectations

I have been involved in working with two different departments at Leathes Prior, and both have exceeded my expectations. They go above and beyond to assist with any issues, no query is too small or insignificant.

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Hello Emma Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased both teams weere able to assist you. Best wishes LP

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Diane Bowman

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Housing & Property

Sale of two properties

I'd like to thank Rachael Hughes and her secretary, Angela Chalmers, for the way they handled the recent sales of my two properties. I was very impressed with their professionalism. Sometimes the path was not as smooth as it could have been, for reasons out of their control, but, nonetheless, everything was conducted and concluded in a very professional manner, and I hope to use their services again in the near future.

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Diane Thank you for your lovely review for Rachael and Angela, we are so pleased they were able to assist you for both sales of your properties. It is great to hear you will be using us again! Best wishes LP

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Daniel Sanderson

Daniel

Leathes Prior acted for us on the sale of our company and were fantastic throughout. Alex Saunders and his team made a stressful process so much easier, with clear communication and invaluable advice. Thank you.

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Umer Jatt

Umer

Extremely disappointing experience. We instructed Leathes Prior in connection with a significant commercial lease and nursery development. We subsequently found ourselves exposed to substantial costs associated with the condition of the property. To be clear, my criticism is not that a solicitor should have discovered structural defects. My concern is that we entered into a full repairing lease without a Schedule of Condition and I do not believe the potentially significant financial consequences of taking on responsibility for pre-existing disrepair were explained to us clearly enough before we committed. I raised these concerns formally with the firm and received their final complaint response rejecting the complaint. Having reviewed that response and the underlying correspondence, I remain deeply dissatisfied. For a transaction involving a substantial investment and a long-term lease, I expected advice that clearly translated the legal wording into the commercial and financial risks we were actually assuming. Unfortunately, based on my experience, I could not recommend Leathes Prior for this type of transaction.

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George Jackson-Stops

George

Emily and Trish were fantastic when acting on behalf of one of of my sellers. It is always a pleasure to work alongside responsive and sensible solicitors. Leathers Prior helped to get this transaction to a successful conclusion despite the inefficiency of the buyers solicitor. Thank you and I will be recommending.

Hello George Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are so pleased they were able to assist you. Best wishes LP

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Peter Bavin

Commercial Property

Peter

Thank you for a good service. Penny Welling was exceptionally helpful, always there to speak to and very helpful, nothing was too much trouble.

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Hello Peter Thank you for this lovely review for Penny. We are so pleased she was able to assist you. Best wishes LP

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Daisy Beech

Housing & Property

Daisy

We used Leathes Prior for our house purchase and had a really good experience. Rachael Hughes and the team were helpful and kept us updated throughout - would happily recommend.

A representative from Leathes Prior responded to this review

Hello Daisy Thank you for the lovely review for Rachael. We are so pleased she was able to assist you during your house purchase. Best of luck in your new home! Best wishes LP

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