Telephone upgrade - 3 October 2025
Our telephone system is being upgraded on Friday 3 October 2025 and there may be a short period when you struggle to reach us or your call is diverted to voicemail. Please bear with us and accept our apologies for any inconvenience.
​Welcome
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We are a leading private client law firm in the North of England, offering a discreet, high-quality service in the best tradition of the law.
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We act primarily for landowners and landed estates, farmers and family businesses, trusts, charities, and private individuals.
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We have a reputation for providing practical, down-to-earth advice, backed up by serious technical expertise.
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​With a proud history dating back to 1695, we are one of the oldest firms in the country. Indeed, we have worked with one client continuously since 1699.
At a time when many firms have become commercial operations, with their lawyers directed to focus on targets, fees and profit, we are proud to take a more old-fashioned approach.
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When clients come to us, we see people to be helped and problems to be resolved — as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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The target we set ourselves is a simple one: to produce satisfied clients
