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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%+
17% 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 5.0/5

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
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 2 / 7
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 1 / 8
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 2 / 8
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 / 4
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 66 / 4,697
Commercial Property 78 / 3,580
Wills, Trusts & Probate 292 / 3,711
Family Law 102 / 4,156
Employment 112 / 3,545
Company & Commercial 177 / 4,048
Dispute Resolution 79 / 1,791
Crime/ Criminal Defence 82 / 2,126
Contract Law 52 / 1,415
Driving offences 36 / 630
Land Law 54 / 1,326
Personal Injury 146 / 2,592
Road Traffic Law 14 / 255
Agriculture 61 / 815
Banking 52 / 1,011
Commercial Law 24 / 212
Corporate Law 38 / 841
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 11 / 872
Disability Law 28 / 599
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 24 / 431
Money & Tax 105 / 1,904
Regulatory Law 14 / 262
Sports Law 10 / 304
Adjudication Law 11 / 250
Asset Management 15 / 391
Brexit Law 7 / 147
Business Law 36 / 490
Care Law 28 / 534
Charities 63 / 755
Child Law 101 / 1,645
Clinical Negligence 82 / 1,220
Communications Law 2 / 56
Company Law 41 / 959
Compliance Law 13 / 446
Construction 30 / 848
Consumer 148 / 4,306
Copyright Law 10 / 509
Debt and Tax Law 43 / 776
Defamation Law 16 / 270
Domestic Violence Law 51 / 896
Education 29 / 419
Energy & Transport 24 / 500
Environmental Law 9 / 391
Equality Law 48 / 1,075
Equine Law 3 / 48
European Law 2 / 92
Financial Crime Law 18 / 463
Food Law 4 / 81
Government Investigations 10 / 406
Health and Safety Law 21 / 571
Health and Welfare Law 13 / 185
Healthcare Law 27 / 390
IT & Intellectual Property 62 / 1,086
Immigration 118 / 2,258
Immigration Law 38 / 1,178
Injunctions Law 138 / 920
Insurance Law 21 / 640
Intellectual Property Law 24 / 613
International Law 14 / 372
Licensing Law 21 / 495
Medical Law 8 / 187
National Insurance Law 14 / 413
Nuisance Law 16 / 233
Occupational Health Law 30 / 422
Planning Law 16 / 576
Prison Law 6 / 239
Privacy Law 11 / 506
Private International Law 8 / 131
Professional Negligence 68 / 1,280
Regulations 48 / 2,333
Retail Law 2 / 71
Social Law 28 / 223
Terrorism Law 3 / 147
Welfare & Benefits 54 / 1,031
National 196 / 11,162

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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 40 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm’s expertise in residential conveyancing, probate and wills, commercial property, employment matters and motoring issues. Reviews highlight strong technical knowledge, clear drafting, practical guidance and the ability to handle complex transactions, tight deadlines and difficult chains with confidence. Clients especially value the team’s responsiveness, clear communication, honesty, patience, professionalism and supportive approach. The firm is also seen as thorough, proactive and easy to deal with, giving clients reassurance and making stressful legal processes feel far smoother.

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Andrea

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

A difficult Probate Process - Made Easy by LP

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.

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Hello Andrea Thank you for this lovely review. We are pleased Ejike was able to support you during this time. 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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Anonymous

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Family Trust Problems

Louisa at Leathes Prior has the most amazing patience when dealing with a very difficult and misogynistic notary who took over 4 years to do a simple process. I can't recommend Louisa and Leathes Prior highly enough, I have also had my will written there which proved to be complex due to a combined and extended family and inheritance planning is the next issue to be sorted by Louisa

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Hello Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are so pleased Louisa was able to support you and will still continue to do so. Best wishes LP

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Eleanor Laming

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Housing & Property

Excellent Service - thank you very much!

I needed a conveyancer for a house sale following my Mum’s death and was recommended Leathes Prior, based in Norwich. After an initial enquiry I was informed that Anna Jordan and her team would be dealing with the matter. From the very start and right the way through the process they have been excellent. Communications have been clear and prompt and they have answered any queries I have had. There is even an app which can be used for updates and communications if needed. The conveyancing has proceeded smoothly. I have been very pleased with the service and would recommend Leathes Prior to anyone needing a similar service. Thank you very much indeed.

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Hello Eleanor Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are so pleased Anna was able to support and assist with the sale of the house. Best wishes LP

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Anonymous

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Sale of Property

I contacted Leathes Prior to assist with the sale of my late mother's property. I was put in touch with Helen Jones who was brilliant. She kept me informed at each stage, explained everything clearly and replied very promptly to all of our questions. We were provided with an accurate and very reasonable quote from the start. In short, she was a pleasure to deal with. I can't recommend her highly enough.

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Hello Thank you for this lovely review for Helen. We are so pleased she was able to support you. Best wishes LP

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Anthony Parke

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Anthony

There are moments in life where we all need help or support to guide us through difficult times. Leathes Prior helped in a time of bereavement for my family and I, in matters concerning probate and conveyancing. As Executor of my parents’ estate, I was very fortunate to be assigned Patrick Gibney, Senior Associate at Leathes Prior, to carry out probate on the estate. He has consistently been professional in his manner, prompt in his replies, patient and ready to provide good advice and guidance. Personally, I would only choose Patrick for any works regarding probate or any other professional matters that fall under his scope. Bethany Slaughter, another Senior Associate at Leathes Prior, was assigned to us for the conveyancing of the property. On Bethany’s part, the conveyancing was carried out quickly and professionally. I would like to say a very big thank you to Bethany and Patrick for their work. Deborah

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Hello Anthony Thank you very much for this kind review for both Patrick and Bethany. We are so pleased they were both able to support you during this difficult time. Best wishes LP

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Andrea Allsopp

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Andrea

Best decision I made was to hire Leathes Prior, and in particular Ejike, to manage the probate process for my mother's estate. I simply couldn't have completed the paperwork correctly with the nuances the taxman and court required without the legal understanding these guys have. Ejike was friendly, professional, efficient and very patient when the co-executor challenged the process at each stage, keeping me informed of the progress. LP were recommended to me by a friend and I'm passing on that recommendation, the costs were very reasonable and I couldn't be happier with their service and the outcome.

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Hello Andrea Thank you for this lovely review. We are pleased Ejike was able to support you during this time. Best wishes LP

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Mark Lloyd

Housing & Property

Mark

Having bought my first house some 23 years ago in Norwich I felt it appropriate to support local! Given our circumstances & a big shift in the market decades later Rachael & Angela didn't let us down. They were concise & reliable given our family circumstance at the time. The house I was looking to buy was also through the same agent which made all the communication & paperwork easier for Leathes Prior. All be it a difficult time with bereavement in the family the team here were great. Thank you to all the team there!

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

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Ollie Gibbs

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Ollie

Recommend Leathes Prior greatly. I used LP for a house sale previously and most recently to complete my Fathers probate and Will trusts. Jordan Walker completed the work for me and explained the whole process with great detail and in a way that was easy to understand. I was kept informed the whole way through and I never had to chase for any information or updates. The whole process which did have unusual complications was completed quickly and efficiently. A huge thanks to Jordan and all at Leathes Prior.

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

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Gregory Spanner

Gregory

Jordan Walker from Leathes Prior provided legal services related to a late family member’s estate. In the process, she also managed to save us a significant amount on our property purchase by correctly identifying that we were in fact first time buyers (something our conveyancing solicitor initially disagreed with). I’d recommend Jordan to friends and family.

Hello Gregory Thank you for this kind review, we are so pleased Jordan was able to assist. Best wishes LP

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Clients praise the firm’s expertise in residential conveyancing, probate and wills, commercial property, employment matters and motoring issues. Reviews highlight strong technical knowledge, clear drafting, practical guidance and the ability to handle complex transactions, tight deadlines and difficult chains with confidence. Clients especially value the team’s responsiveness, clear communication, honesty, patience, professionalism and supportive approach. The firm is also seen as thorough, proactive and easy to deal with, giving clients reassurance and making stressful legal processes feel far smoother.

Clear communication
Prompt responses
Professional service
Helpful guidance
Knowledgeable advice
Efficient handling
Supportive team
Thorough explanation
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Kevin Bilham

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Housing & Property

Excellent service as always

May I very highly recommend Joanna Allen. After years of using many other solicitors Joanna stands out above all the rest. The work load she has taken on for me in the last 18 months whilst I build my property portfolio is incredible. Joanna always answer my emails extremely promptly and deals with all my deadlines well within the time limit. Her expertise, work ethic, communication, help and guidance is always second to none. As I continue to build my portfolio Joanna will always by my first choice of solicitor. I can’t speak highly enough of Joanna, she is an absolute credit to Leathes Prior.

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Hello Kevin Thank you for this lovely review for Joanna. We are so pleased she has assisted you with multiple properties, and will be instructing Joanna again. Best wishes LP

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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.

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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

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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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MRC

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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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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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Steve Kimber

Steve

After a bit of a shakey start ( not Leathes Priors making), Stephen Wilson and his team came to the fore and their attention to detail and communication with us was exemplary. The attention to detail was outstanding and we were very pleased that he and his team delivered on the timescales to exchange and eventually completion. We would recommend and indeed would use them again.

Hello Steve Thank you very much for this lovely review for Stephen and his team. We are so pleased they were able to assist. Best wishes LP

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Matt Janaway

Housing & Property

Matt

Leathes Prior helped us move into our new holiday home and they were fantastic. Anna and Izabela were incredibly responsive, very knowledgeable, thoughtful, and made the whole process much easier than it normally is.

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Hello Matt Thank you very much for this lovely review, we are so pleased Anna and Izabela were able to assist with the purchase of your holiday home. 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.

Hello Daniel Thank you so much for your lovely review for Alex. We are so pleased Alex and the team were able to provide invaluable advice and assist you throughout. Best wishes LP

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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.

Dear Umer We're so sorry to hear this. We do understand that you're in contact with our Client Relations Team regarding your concerns. Best wishes LP

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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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