Welcome to Blacks Solicitors
We provide a wide range of legal services to commercial and private clients in Yorkshire, and across the UK, from our Head Office based in Leeds.
Our primary objective is the delivery of a first class service to all of our clients, whilst providing expert advice at realistic and competitive rates. To achieve this we take time to get to know and understand our clients, building long-term relationships to deliver the best results possible.
We are also committed to our unique ‘Four Hour Call Back Promise’, which means that our clients get the support that they need when they need it.
Please visit our blog here for updates on current and topical issues.
Chris Allen
Managing Partner
What our clients say
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Annie Beaumont and Nick Rhodes are the main individuals I deal with and both have dealt with clients of mine. I can pick the phone up to either of them and get an answer to my questions on behalf of clients, they charge a very reasonable fee for their work and my clients like them and have full confidence in their advice.
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My experience with Blacks Solicitors LLP has been outstanding and I have found their service to be faultless – they always responded promptly and acted as an effective and sincere advocate on my behalf. I came to Blacks after getting in contact with a string of other solicitors who were nowhere near as professional and direct as the service I received here.
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Really pleased with the advice received from Chris Allen. He went out of his way to assist me in an urgent matter despite the festive period. Explained things in an easy to understand way allowing me to make a logical decision on how to proceed with my issue. Great guy, can highly recommend!
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I have used Blacks previously due to the capability to do everything remotely which was beneficial at the time. This time I used them based on my last experience and the fact they had a local office which was accessible to me which I needed this time. I was assisted by a local solicitor who was incredibly knowledgeable and easy to speak to and made the whole process very simple, easy and almost stress free. He made a purchase happen in a month and handled my sale at the same time. He gave good advice which saved time and money and was able to translate the legal nonsense into plain English and explain the repercussions of any decision. The cost and value for money was very good and I ended up with a much lower bill than I expected. I will definitely use Blacks again if I decide to move in the future and would definitely recommend to anyone for there local and remote services which were both excellent, and I have no complaints at all.
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My solicitor was David Ward who is a partner of the employment of Blacks Solicitors. He took on board my case after an initial meeting with him in Leeds and his guidance and advice throughout the whole process was outstanding. His discussions with me were easy to understand and this in enabled me to progress my case with my employer. He communicated with myself and my employers and their solicitors in a timely and professional manner and was never phased by anything they threw back at him. David is an ambassador for his practice and his profession and is truly a person you can bond with and relate to from the outset.
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Blacks have a very good all round team that seem to work well and communicate well between departments. They are a big enough company to have highly skilled people all different areas of expertise but still keep a very personal relationship with clients. I feel that as a small family business we get the same level of service that a large corporate company would expect.
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Paula Moses was impeccable in regards to working on my case, she always met timelines and did everything she said she would whilst working with me. She always kept me updated and informed me on the next step we needed to accomplish. She managed to resolve my dispute when multiple solicitors before could not. There has not been a single quality in Paula I could fault as she has simply been the best. She is honestly amazing at her job and goes out of her way to complete her task. She is very reliable, patient and compassionate with her clients and does her absolute most to resolve any issues you are having within your case.
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The partner in charge of the department, Paul Lancaster, was responsible for advising me on my divorce settlement following separation from my wife. I will not have been the highest net worth individual he has dealt with but he gave me his full personal attention at all times. He took a commercial approach throughout the process and made firm recommendations.
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Our main contact, Paul Kelly, is very approachable and can be relied upon for fast and accurate advice. We have worked with him for a number of years and he has an excellent understanding of our organisation and requirements. He is pro-active in his approach and works with us to find pragmatic solutions to employment related problems.
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There is a strong team ethic. So much so that if a key person is off or unavailable then another member of the team is always more than capable of dealing with the matter in hand. This contrasts with other firms where typically individuals have their own work and aren’t able to help if a key person isn’t available.
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The Property team at Blacks react quickly to advice and requests – something that is very important to our business. The quality of their advice is always excellent and their knowledge of our business is also. They have strength in depth and we feel comfortable using any member of their team.
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David Ward was my designated solicitor and he was like a breath of fresh air. His charisma and his dedication and commitment to my case was outstanding and everything he said and did was in the true Yorkshire fashion- no ifs, buts or maybes, just sound straightforward advice that was very easy to take in and understand. Win or lose his attitude was spot on from day one and I couldn’t have wished for anyone better to represent me.
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It’s not easy to go through the legal procedures but I’m extremely pleased with the services of David Ward on a disability discrimination case. I contacted David at very short notice for advice and legal representation but couldn’t explain my case clearly, had doubt if I actually had a case and was hopeless. David patiently listened to me, treated me with respect, simplified the process and stages, explained my rights, the relevant employment law to my case and gave me a realistic quote for the legal fees. I was kept updated at every stage of the process, and the matter was executed in an extremely professional manner and at pace. David actually cares about the quality of his work, getting a fair and the best outcome for his clients and knows the practice of law very well. Excellent value for money, responsive and I cannot recommend David and Black Solicitors services enough – truly exceptional.
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Euan Lawrence provided an exceptional service over a two-year period. From the off he was warm, approachable and attentive providing clear and practical support in a prompt and efficient manner. Euan clearly laid out and explained each stage to me, managing my expectations throughout and ensuring I felt fully informed when decisions had to be made. Throughout the engagement Euan remained focused on task and on point. He was conscientious, empathetic and understanding. An exceptional safe pair of hands with sound negotiating skills I felt I was represented with both integrity and professionalism.
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It was a pleasure to work with Blacks. I worked with 3 people in the team, all at different levels and each one was professional and thorough in their work with me. I really appreciated that everything was clearly explained to me and all their checks were thorough. I have been buying and renting out houses for 25 years, using many different Solicitors and Conveyancers, Blacks come at the top!
Thank you!
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I found them highly efficient and easy to deal with and their employment team met with me and within days of me calling them. All the staff that I met were friendly and easy going and that made it a lot easier for me to open up about my concerns and discuss them frankly and openly. The advice they gave was first class.
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Lucy Melville and Blacks solicitors looked after me during what was an incredibly stressful process that I was going through. Lucy made a huge difference in managing the legal process whilst maintaining huge emotional and legal support to me.
I had uncertainty from the other legal counsel that I initially had with Lucy taking the case at a late stage. That said her expertise, empathy and person centred approach managed my stresses with full professionalism and full support.
Luckily, Blacks solicitors (Lucy Melville) were so organised at such short notice with excellent communication with me and speedy responses to my questions gave me huge confidence and reassurance that I was well represented. I am so very grateful for such a professional service and would recommend Blacks solicitors without hesitation. -
The relationship feels to be a very personal one, they are always interested in how my company is performing, they retain a detailed knowledge of the business from previous dealings which can’t be easy to achieve across all clients. Advice given is not only legal, but also backed up with practical and pragmatic suggestions.
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Throughout what has been a very unnerving and challenging 18 months for me and my family David and his team have been simply outstanding. Their client care is exemplary. The team have always gone above and beyond and have been happy to answer any questions, no matter how basic. Their legal advice is practical and easy to understand. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend David and the rest of the team to anyone who is need of Employment law advice. Thanks again.
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I highly recommend Blacks to anyone. Having been involved in a lengthy 2 year employment tribunal David Ward has proven to be invaluable to me.
David’s support and advice has been second to none, working tirelessly on my case and nothing was ever too much trouble. Responding to emails and phone calls at all hours and often having to explain things to me more than once to put into layman’s terms and explaining all the technical legal jargon.
I whole heartedly appreciate the time and effort invested by David, he gave 100% all of the time and I am extremely grateful for him for doing so.
Professional, understanding, welcoming and honest.
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Aimee Hutchinson is without doubt one of the most tenacious, professional but personable solicitors I have dealt with. She can be very tough when needed, almost without the other side realising, but always maintains respectful cordial relations to get the deal over the line. A very rare commodity in someone so young.
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This firm has a second-to-none team of lawyers in all areas of law. It is our first port of call for all our business especially employment issues. The employment team are outstanding and offer regular updates on all points of law both via email posts and in-house seminars. l would recommend them to any company or individual.
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Blacks have a very good all round team that seem to work well and communicate well between departments. They are a big enough company to have highly skilled people all different areas of expertise but still keep a very personal relationship with clients. I feel that as a small family business we get the same level of service that a large corporate company would expect.
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My solicitor was David Ward who is a partner of the employment and commercial team of Blacks Solicitors. He took on board my case after an initial meeting with him in Leeds and his guidance and advice throughout the whole process was outstanding. His discussions with me were easy to understand and this in enabled me to progress my case with my employer. He communicated with myself and my employers and their solicitors in a timely and professional manner and was never phased by anything they threw back at him. David is an ambassador for his practice and his profession and is truly a person you can bond with and relate to from the outset.
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Euan Lawrence provided an exceptional service over a two-year period. From the off he was warm, approachable and attentive providing clear and practical support in a prompt and efficient manner. Euan clearly laid out and explained each stage to me, managing my expectations throughout and ensuring I felt fully informed when decisions had to be made. Throughout the engagement Euan remained focused on task and on point. He was conscientious, empathetic and understanding. An exceptional safe pair of hands with sound negotiating skills I felt I was represented with both integrity and professionalism.
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The unique quality for me is their client care which is consistently outstanding. Due to their genuine client care, they instil loyalty which leads to recommendations. I am a champion for Blacks because I have been involved over many years with various aspects of their employment services and they excel in their legal advice, honest delivery and time management of service delivery. Having previously worked with other firms, Blacks are the cream of the crop in my opinion.
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Found my solicitor Paul Lancaster very easy to talk to he was very up front and honest with me regarding my divorce.
Was a little nervous at first but Paul soon put my mind at ease.
Was kept informed of the progress of my divorce.
Staff were all very professional and made you feel welcome.
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I really can’t speak highly enough of Ann Robinson and her secretary at Blacks from the first initial call right through my lengthy divorce process. Ann has always made me feel very much at ease in what was a very anxious and stressful 12 months or so for me as an individual and as a father. Ann is very level headed even when things were extremely tough for me she was so calm in her approach and explained everything so precisely. Again as an individual Ann’s knowledge of family law and client relations is second to none. Ann’s ability to listen and advise is of the highest standard.
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Blacks Solicitors helped me purchase my first buy to let property. Even though it was a very busy time for the property market, I received consistently thorough information and regular updates, and they made sure everything was clearly explained.
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I cannot thank Clare and the Blacks team enough for their hard work and excellent service.
I have used with several solicitors over the past few years but none of them have been as thorough and attentive as Blacks. Not only were they detailed with their searches but they also kept me up to date throughout the process and were responsive to any questions that I had.
When choosing a solicitor, price, level of service and detail are the three important factors to me and Blacks win in all three areas.
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Excellent on every level especially Tom Moyes who is not only an experienced lawyer but also has unrivalled customer attitude – always responding quickly to my questions and making himself available whenever there is an urgent issue to discuss. Working with him has contributed to my wellbeing and sanity during some of the most difficult times in my career.
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I have found them to be very good at what they do and always willing to ‘dumb down’ anything so that you can fully understand each process along the way. As I have limited knowledge of legal matters currently, this is really beneficial and has helped me to gain further knowledge just through their explanations and help.
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I feel the team, and in particular one or two associate solicitors, stand out in terms of their communication skills, their knowledge of the sector and appreciation of the need to deal with matters in a timely way. They have an understanding of the important issues and will take a commercial approach.
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We are extremely proud to have won Law Firm of the Year: Medium at the Yorkshire Legal Awards in 2018 and to have been recognised as a Leading Firm by The Legal 500 UK 2022.
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