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City Point, 29 King Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2HL

0113 207 0000

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City Point, 29 King Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2HL

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4.6
Excellent
28 Reviews
93%
Value for
Money
93%
Success
Rate
93%
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.7/5
Initial Impressions 4.6/5
Approachability 4.7/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.7/5
Legal Knowledge 4.7/5
Value for money 4.6/5

Accreditations

Blacks Solicitors LLP are accredited by

Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Blacks Solicitors LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Blacks Solicitors LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Blacks Solicitors LLP
Trading names:
• Blacks
• Blacks Connect

Description

Blacks Solicitors provides a wide range of legal advice to commercial and private clients throughout the UK. We continue to go from strength to strength, with 32 partners and over 230 employees operating from our head office in Leeds. At Blacks, we like to do things differently. We take the time to understand our clients’ needs and the sectors they work in, while providing clear and sensible advice at realistic prices.

Rankings by area of expertise

Local 4 / 163
National 39 / 11,165
4.8
Excellent
3,710 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%
Success
Rate
13% above
national average
95%
Would
Recommend
14% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Blacks Solicitors LLP are accredited by

Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Blacks Solicitors LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Blacks Solicitors LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Blacks Solicitors LLP
Trading names:
• Blacks
• Blacks Connect

Description

Blacks Solicitors provides a wide range of legal advice to commercial and private clients throughout the UK. We continue to go from strength to strength, with 32 partners and over 230 employees operating from our head office in Leeds. At Blacks, we like to do things differently. We take the time to understand our clients’ needs and the sectors they work in, while providing clear and sensible advice at realistic prices.

Rankings by area of expertise

Housing & Property 4 / 99
Commercial Property 2 / 238
Family Law 11 / 96
Employment 2 / 92
Child Law 10 / 51
Dispute Resolution 7 / 81
Professional Negligence 6 / 73
Company & Commercial 8 / 90
Land Law 7 / 63
Banking 4 / 70
Contract Law 6 / 56
Wills, Trusts & Probate 15 / 82
Personal Injury 13 / 83
Company Law 6 / 45
LGBT Law 5 / 17
Consumer 7 / 104
Notary 2 / 53
Corporate Law 6 / 42
Domestic Violence Law 6 / 36
Charities 2 / 65
Equality Law 4 / 48
IT & Intellectual Property 5 / 56
Immigration 9 / 62
Money & Tax 6 / 77
Planning Law 6 / 38
Agriculture 11 / 39
Court of Protection and Deputyship 6 / 31
Education 5 / 35
Injunctions Law 8 / 44
Privacy Law 4 / 36
Social Law 4 / 18
Telecommunications Law 1 / 9
Clinical Negligence 11 / 62
Copyright Law 3 / 30
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 4 / 47
Defamation Law 5 / 18
Energy & Transport 2 / 40
Enforcement Law 6 / 34
Financial Crime Law 3 / 26
IT and Technology Law 3 / 14
Information Law 1 / 18
Intellectual Property Law 5 / 52
National Insurance Law 2 / 26
Pensions Law 3 / 35
Regulations 5 / 116
Welfare & Benefits 12 / 50
Local 4 / 163

Meet the team of Blacks Solicitors LLP

Eleanor Firth

Eleanor Firth

Conveyancer - Associate

5.0 27
Caithlin McParland

Caithlin McParland

5.0 32
Samantha Simpson

Samantha Simpson

Senior Associate

5.0 37
Helen Carter

Helen Carter

Conveyancer - Associate

5.0 37
Samantha Slyth

Samantha Slyth

Conveyancer

5.0 26
Lauren Grey

Lauren Grey

CLC Conveyancing Technician

5.0 26

Meet the team of Blacks Solicitors LLP

Clare Brattan

Clare Brattan

Conveyancer

5.0 53
Thomas Moyes

Thomas Moyes

Partner

5.0 43
Hannah Parkinson

Hannah Parkinson

Conveyancer

5.0 39
Helen Carter

Helen Carter

Conveyancer - Associate

5.0 37
Samantha Simpson

Samantha Simpson

Senior Associate

5.0 37
Amy Palfreeman

Amy Palfreeman

Paralegal

5.0 36
David Ryan Ward

David Ryan Ward

Partner

5.0 33
Caithlin McParland

Caithlin McParland

5.0 32
Euan Lawrence

Euan Lawrence

Partner

5.0 31
Claire Cooper

Claire Cooper

Associate Solicitor

5.0 31
Faye Parkinson

Faye Parkinson

Conveyancer - Associate

5.0 28
Eleanor Firth

Eleanor Firth

Conveyancer - Associate

5.0 27
Lauren Grey

Lauren Grey

CLC Conveyancing Technician

5.0 26
Samantha Slyth

Samantha Slyth

Conveyancer

5.0 26
Paul Firth

Paul Firth

Case Handler

5.0 19
Paul Kelly

Paul Kelly

Partner

5.0 16
Paul Lancaster

Paul Lancaster

Solicitor Partner

5.0 13
Josephine Kirk

Josephine Kirk

Associate Solicitor

5.0 7
Andrew Foulds

Andrew Foulds

Partner

5.0 6

Contact details

0113 207 0000
info@lawblacks.com
www.lawblacks.com

Opening hours

Monday 08:30–17:30
Tuesday 08:30–17:30
Wednesday 08:30–17:30
Thursday 08:30–17:30
Friday 08:30–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

City Point, 29 King Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2HL

Reviews

4.6 /5 28 Reviews
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    The firm specialises in conveyancing, residential and buy-to-let property transactions, remortgages, refinancing, bridging finance, company (LTD) purchases and family/employment law, demonstrating strong technical expertise and ability to handle complex, time‑sensitive matters. Clients praise clear, prompt communication, efficiency, attention to detail and proactive case management. Highly valued soft skills include friendliness, approachability, professionalism, empathy and reassurance, plus responsiveness, calmness under pressure and a client‑focused, hospitality-minded approach that makes difficult processes feel straightforward and well supported.

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    Thushanthana Ramathas

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    Excellent service

    I had an excellent experience with the team handling my remortgage. Amy Palfreeman and Helen Carter were both outstanding throughout the entire process. They were incredibly professional, responsive, and supportive at every stage. Any queries I had were answered promptly and clearly, which made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. Their efficiency and attention to detail really stood out, and I always felt reassured that everything was being handled properly. I would highly recommend their services and will definitely be using them again for my future property transactions.

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    Good service all around.

    I'm very pleased with the quality of service and advice received from Paul. I have also used other departments in the firm and received a similar high level of advice. As such, I'm happy to recommend Paul and Blacks Solicitors.

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    Annie Edmondson

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    Housing & Property

    Cannot recommend enough!

    I cannot recommend Blacks Solicitors enough. Caithlin McParland was incredibly efficient, supportive and helpful throughout the entire process. Her communication was clear, timely and always reassuring. I wouldn’t use anyone else — truly outstanding service from start to finish. ⭐️👏

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    steve palmer

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    bridging loan for property purchase

    kept in touch and were helpful slight problems due to distance from my home address.

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    LTD BTL Remortgage

    Really good service as always from Hannah and leanne

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    david

    Claire and Libby from Blacks Solicitors have been very helpful indeed. Prompt and Polite and not at all intimidating to work with. They have been very proficient and informative all the way through our mortgage transactions. Thank you.

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    Thushanthana

    I had an excellent experience with the team handling my remortgage. Amy Palfreeman and Helen Carter were both outstanding throughout the entire process. They were incredibly professional, responsive, and supportive at every stage. Any queries I had were answered promptly and clearly, which made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. Their efficiency and attention to detail really stood out, and I always felt reassured that everything was being handled properly. I would highly recommend their services and will definitely be using them again for my future property transactions.

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    Frazer Marshall

    Frazer

    Would highly recommend, Eleanor completed two awkward auction properties with bridging finance and the remortgages. Easy to talk too, no delays and makes process as smooth as it should be!

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    Housing & Property

    annie

    I cannot recommend Blacks Solicitors enough. Caithlin McParland was incredibly efficient, supportive and helpful throughout the entire process. Her communication was clear, timely and always reassuring. I wouldn’t use anyone else — truly outstanding service from start to finish. ⭐️👏

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    Connor Turner

    Connor

    Liz handled the legal work on my bridging loan purchase and made the process smooth from start to finish. She was responsive, kept me updated without me having to chase, and dealt with everything quickly and professionally.

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    4.8 /5 3710 Reviews
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      The firm specialises in conveyancing, residential and buy-to-let property transactions, remortgages, refinancing, bridging finance, company (LTD) purchases and family/employment law, demonstrating strong technical expertise and ability to handle complex, time‑sensitive matters. Clients praise clear, prompt communication, efficiency, attention to detail and proactive case management. Highly valued soft skills include friendliness, approachability, professionalism, empathy and reassurance, plus responsiveness, calmness under pressure and a client‑focused, hospitality-minded approach that makes difficult processes feel straightforward and well supported.

      Professional
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      Responsive
      Knowledgeable
      Friendly staff
      Clear communication
      Helpful
      Attention to detail
      Timely completions
      Supportive

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      First Class

      Eleanor and Team at Blacks are fantastic, I remortgage many properties with the team every few months and always a top class service!

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      Prompt and Polite and Proficient.

      Claire and Libby from Blacks solicitors have been very polite and professional to work with. Very prompt in their responses and not at all intimidating to work with during our very complicated mortgage transactions. Great job done. Thank you.

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      Help that led to the right outcome

      I would like to thank solicitor Josie Kirk for the clear, transparent, and helpful advice provided during our communications regarding a declaration of non-parentage case. Although we ultimately proceeded without formal representation, the guidance we received was invaluable and helped us understand the process and prepare effectively. Her support played an important role in helping us achieve the correct and rightful outcome.

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      Saeed Akram

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      Housing & Property

      Remortgage Coneyance

      Very professional, excellent communication and seamless and quick service,...Highly Recommended. Thank you!

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      Sale

      Efficient and gets the job done - thank you

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      Jack Eddowes

      Jack

      Eleanor and Team at Blacks are fantastic, I remortgage many properties with the team every few months and always a top class service!

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      Amir Ahmed

      Amir

      Very impressed with their experience from start to finish. The legal team were exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and professional throughout. The security staff were particularly polite and approachable, making visitors feel comfortable as soon as they arrived. The overall hosting and treatment of clients is excellent, creating a very professional yet warm atmosphere. It’s clear that client care and hospitality are taken seriously here. I would highly recommend Blacks to anyone looking for a professional, welcoming and experienced legal firm.

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      Ray Chan

      Ray

      I’ve recently used blacks for a house sale. Richard handled my case, very professional, efficient, fast and smooth. Would highly recommend!

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      Konal

      My first time using blacks, I've used a few solicitors over time, working with team at Blacks has been effortless and efficient, I would be happy to recommend and use again.

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      david

      Claire and Libby from Blacks Solicitors have been very helpful indeed. Prompt and Polite and not at all intimidating to work with. They have been very proficient and informative all the way through our mortgage transactions. Thank you.

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