Solicitors in York

Laker Legal Solicitors in York provide a range of legal services. Whether you’re going through the uncertainty of a divorce, buying or selling property, require Lasting Power of Attorneys, or the drafting of a Will, Laker Legal Solicitors are here to assist.

We offer appointments by telephone or video call at a time convenient for you. Face-to-face meetings with a Solicitor in York are available by appointment only.

We offer free, no-obligation discussion and quote, so please get in touch with our solicitors today on 01904 439194.

Our legal services in York

Family Law

We offer a full range of Family legal services to assist you.

Our Solicitors have vast expertise in private child matters. This includes child arrangements orders and other private Children Act 1989 applications. Our Family Law Team is led by John Hirst.

Our Family Law Team provides expert legal advice on all aspects of divorce, with particular expertise in resolving financial matters. We also specialise in cohabitation disputes under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (ToLATA).

Laker Legal  can help if you need legal documents drafted, such as prenuptial agreements or living together agreements. We also provide support with separation agreements, making sure your arrangements are clear, fair, and legally binding.

You can find out more on our Family Law pages.

Please note that we do not offer legal aid.

Residential Conveyancing

At Laker Legal Solicitors we provide a comprehensive residential conveyancing service for anyone buying or selling property in York and the surrounding areas. From freehold and leasehold homes to new builds, our experienced solicitors handle all types of residential property transactions with efficiency and care. Whether you are purchasing a home in York city centre or a property in the nearby national parks, our team is here to guide you through every stage of the process. As specialist residential property solicitors, we ensure that your conveyancing is smooth, transparent, and tailored to your needs, giving you confidence throughout your property transaction

As a modern, forward-thinking firm accredited by the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), we handle most matters efficiently over the telephone and through secure email. This includes ID verification. It ensures your transaction is managed smoothly and securely, without unnecessary delays.

We offer a clear range of fixed fees based on the property’s value and type (freehold or leasehold, registered or unregistered land). Click here to use our Residential Conveyancing Calculator and get an instant estimate of your costs.

Our specialist conveyancing solicitors – Jessica Blacow, Stephen Ogden and Rebecca Lord – will personally guide your matter from start to finish, giving you confidence that your transaction is in safe hand.

Commercial Property

Our Commercial Property team is headed up by Stephen Ogden. He has a wide range of experience in all commercial lease and commercial property related matters.

Our team can advise on commercial lease drafting, development and finance, sub-leasing and assignment, service charge and ground rent disputes and any other commercial property related dispute.

Will Writing & Lasting Power of Attorney Services

As a modern solicitors’ firm, we make Will writing as straightforward and convenient as possible. Most of our clients prefer to arrange their Wills over the telephone. We find this is often the easiest option. Our Solicitors in York offer a full Will-writing service with a clear range of fixed fees. Whether you need a single Will for yourself or a Mirror Will for you and your Partner/Spouse, our expert solicitors in York can guide you through the process, with clear advice and fixed-fee options

We also provide Lasting Power of Attorney services at fixed fees. These can be arranged quickly and securely via telephone and email. If preferred, we are happy to meet you at our York location or, where circumstances require, arrange a home visit.

Probate & Intestacy

Our Solicitors deal with a wide variety of estate work, ranging from straightforward applications for Grants of Probate through to locating potential beneficiaries arising out of intestate estates.

Probate Disputes

We deal with a wide variety of work in this area. This includes removing executors for breach of their executor duties to bringing claims on behalf of Beneficiaries pursuant to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

We follow the ACTAPS code of conduct. Our Solicitors have extensive experience handling these complex and highly emotional disputes.

Settlement Agreements

Our experienced Solicitors can guide you through the process of entering into a settlement agreement, review the proposed terms, and provide confidential advice and support. The entire process is designed for ease and efficiency and can be completed quickly, without the need for a face-to-face appointment.

Why Choose Laker Legal Solicitors

At Laker Legal, our York solicitors are committed to providing high-quality, client-focused legal services.

We are proud to hold the Lexcel Accreditation, the Law Society’s quality mark. It recognises top standards in client care and practice management. Only firms independently assessed for their policies, case handling, and file management can achieve this accreditation.

At Laker Legal, we know our clients expect and deserve top-quality legal advice with excellent value for money. Our team delivers professional, efficient, and tailored services designed to meet your individual needs.

We are fully authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales, giving you confidence and reassurance in the services we provide.

Contact our solicitors in York today

To learn more about our range of legal services, get in touch with our solicitors on 01904 439194. You can also simply fill in our enquiry form, and a member of our legal team will be in touch.