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From corporate law to family matters, our experienced solicitors offer practical, clear advice tailored to your needs.

For individuals

For individuals

Guiding life’s key moments. From buying a home to safeguarding your future. Our advice is built around you.

For businesses

For businesses

Commercially smart advice that helps organisations move faster, think clearer and work with confidence.

Our sectors

Our sectors

Legal expertise informed by deep understanding across more than 20 industries.

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How we can help today

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Businesses

Landlord Financing & Conveyancing

Smooth handling of buying, selling, or remortgaging your commercial property.

Landlord Financing & Conveyancing

For

Businesses

Regulatory

Regulatory investigations can place real pressure on your business, and cause risks.

Regulatory

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Individuals

Leasehold Enfranchisement & Management

Support with lease extensions, freehold purchases, and property management.

Leasehold Enfranchisement & Management

For

Individuals

Landlord Financing & Conveyancing

Smooth handling of buying, selling, or remortgaging your home.

Landlord Financing & Conveyancing

For

Individuals

Real Estate Litigation

Expertise in resolving residential property disputes.

Real Estate Litigation

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Individuals

Employment

Advice on workplace rights, contracts, and resolving disputes.

Employment

For

Individuals

Dispute Resolution

Clear strategies to resolve personal or contractual conflicts.

Dispute Resolution

For

Individuals

Contentious Probate

Sensitive support for disputes over wills, estates, and inheritance.

Contentious Probate

For

Businesses

Leasehold Enfranchisement & Management

Advice on lease extensions, enfranchisement, and block management.

Leasehold Enfranchisement & Management

For

Businesses

Planning

Support with planning applications, appeals, and development agreements.

Planning

For

Businesses

Real Estate Litigation

Resolving property disputes with strategic legal insight.

Real Estate Litigation

For

Businesses

Real Estate

Expert guidance on buying, selling, or managing commercial property.

Real Estate

For

Businesses

Insolvency & Recovery

Advice on business restructuring, insolvency, and creditor protection.

Insolvency & Recovery

For

Businesses

Debt Recovery

Effective solutions to recover outstanding payments swiftly.

Debt Recovery

For

Businesses

Data Protection & Information

Helping businesses stay compliant with data protection and marketing laws.

Data Protection & Information

For

Businesses

Corporate

Comprehensive advice on company structures, mergers, and governance.

Corporate

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Businesses

Commercial

Clear, practical guidance on business contracts and trading relationships.

Commercial

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Businesses

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Strategic support to resolve commercial disputes efficiently.

Commercial Dispute Resolution

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Businesses

Banking, Finance & Institutions

Expert advice on lending, security, and financial transactions.

Banking, Finance & Institutions

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Businesses

Intellectual Property

Safeguarding brands, ideas, and creative business assets.

Intellectual Property

For

Businesses

Employment & HR

Clear legal support for managing people and workplace issues.

Employment & HR

For

Individuals

Private Wealth & Succession

Protecting assets, planning estates, and securing your legacy.

Private Wealth & Succession

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Individuals

Family

Sensitive advice on divorce, children, and relationship matters

Family

From everyday matters to complex challenges, these are some of the services clients come to us for most often.

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We are a diverse team who share a commitment to delivering the best outcome for you.

Learn more about us

With offices in Leeds and London, and led by Managing Partner Chris Allen since 2008, we bring long-standing leadership, consistency, and clear direction to every matter. We were also named Law Firm of the Year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026.

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Trusted by organisations, families, and professionals across the UK.
Willingness to advise but also escalate or share with other partners with experience in the role. Very straightforward and easy to deal with.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families, and professionals across the UK.
Strong understanding of issues and clear guidance.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families, and professionals across the UK.
On billing, Darren has been consistently fair and transparent, something that matters enormously in high-cost, high-stakes litigation involving private individuals. At every stage, he has shown a genuine determination to protect his clients, financially as well as legally. These two are incredible assets to their firm.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families, and professionals across the UK.
Luke Maidens, Paul Sagar, and the team offer a fantastic service to their clients in the way they conduct themselves and the sound advice they offer when a matter reaches the litigation stages. They offer a professional and personal service that exceeds their clients' expectations. They are a pleasure to work with.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families, and professionals across the UK.
What makes Darren particularly remarkable is the lightness of touch he brings to even the most pressured situations. His good humor is not merely a personality trait; it is a professional asset that actively reduces client stress and keeps the team focused.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families, and professionals across the UK.
I work with both the transactional and litigation teams at Blacks on a regular basis. They are able to explain complex legal technicalities so as to be wholly understood by a non-legal person. They are clear, concise, and very efficient at reaching a positive outcome.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families, and professionals across the UK.
Darren Morgan brings a rare combination of deep legal experience and exceptional interpersonal skill. His insights and strategic guidance throughout every stage of proceedings have been invaluable, and his judgment inspires real confidence.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families, and professionals across the UK.
They are easy to talk to, give solid advice, and show care for the client
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families, and professionals across the UK.
Andrew has no ego about where the best idea comes from; what matters to him is reaching the right decision, and that collaborative instinct makes him not only an excellent lawyer but a genuine partner in the process.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families, and professionals across the UK.
The advice is clear and concise, breaking down complex concepts into simple, easy-to-understand advice.
Legal 500

Updates that matter to you

Stay informed with guidance and insights from our specialists - helping you make confident decisions at home, at work, and across your business.

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Employment & HR
Employment Rights Act update: What business owners need to know
The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces major workplace reforms from 2026. Learn what the key changes mean for employers and how businesses should prepare.
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Employment & HR
Preparing for change: Employment Rights Bill timeline
Blacks’ Employment team outlines the key proposals in Labour’s Employment Rights Bill, highlighting the 2025–2027 consultation and implementation roadmap.
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Recognition that reflects who we are

We’re a Leeds-based law firm with a different way of working. We put people first, keep things straightforward, and always aim to deliver excellent service. That’s what gets noticed and that’s what matters most. Our win at the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026 is a proud recognition of that commitment. In the same year, we were also named the most recommended law firm in Yorkshire by Legal 500, based on client feedback from across the region.

Yorkshire Legal Awards
Law Firm of the Year: Medium

Legal500: Leading Firm

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Listed firm 2025: The Lawyer UK 200 Rankings

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A World-Class Standard: Lexcel Accreditation

Conveyancing Quality Scheme

Legal Employer of the Year

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We're commited to a better future

Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) responsibilities are embedded into the way we operate; from reducing our environmental footprint to supporting our people, clients, and communities. We're proud to foster a culture that champions sustainability, inclusivity and integrity. It's not just what we do, it's who we are.

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