Questions, answered.

One of our clients

Is the first conversation free?

Thomas Reid · Managing Partner, Corporate

Yes. New clients get a free 30-minute call to explain the issue and hear your options. If you instruct us, we'll confirm costs in writing before any chargeable work starts.

One of our clients

Can I meet you online?

Eleanor Marsh · Partner, Head of Residential Property

Absolutely. Most meetings take place by video, but you're welcome to visit our Sheffield office. Home visits are available for wills and LPAs.

One of our clients

Do you offer fixed fees?

Hannah Okafor · Partner, Family Law

We offer fixed fees for conveyancing, wills, LPAs, probate, uncontested divorce and settlement agreements. For disputes, we agree a budget for each stage so there are no surprises.

One of our clients

Do you offer legal aid?

David Kerr · Senior Associate, Private Client

We don't hold a legal aid contract, but we can point you to firms that do. We also explain any funding options, such as legal expenses insurance, that might cover your case.

One of our clients

How long will my house purchase take?

Priya Nair · Associate, Employment

Most purchases complete in 8 to 12 weeks. Longer chains, leasehold properties and slow search results can extend this, and we'll warn you early if we see a delay coming.

One of our clients

Where is my will kept?

Marcus Bell · Senior Associate, Disputes

We store original wills free of charge in our secure deeds facility and record them on a national will register so your executors can find them.

One of our clients

Is there a time limit to bring a claim?

Thomas Reid · Managing Partner, Corporate

Yes, and some are very short. Employment claims usually need to be started within three months, and most contract claims within six years. Please contact us as soon as possible.

One of our clients

Is the information on this website legal advice?

Eleanor Marsh · Partner, Head of Residential Property

No. Our guides are general information only. Every situation is different, so speak to one of our solicitors before acting on anything you read here.