Solicitors in Malton

Our services for individuals in Malton

Divorce, family law & children law

The end of a relationship leads to a range of difficult decisions that must be made, regardless of the duration of the partnership. With the right legal support, you and your former partner or spouse can have complete disclosures and come to voluntary agreements over the matters of childcare and finances.

Our divorce, family and children law solicitors in Malton can guide you through this emotionally taxing time to ensure that you are not taken advantage of or left in an unfavourable position. We’ll advise you on your rights and offer insight into family law, whilst backing up all decisions with legally sound documentation.

Residential conveyancing

Buying and selling property requires a substantial level of commitment. Whether you are purchasing leasehold or freehold property, transferring equity, or remortgaging, we can help prevent time-consuming delays and ensure everything runs smoothly.

Our residential conveyancing solicitors in Malton are proud to be members of the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme, evidence of their expertise in property matters. For an initial idea about how much your conveyancing matter could cost, feel free to use our conveyancing quote calculator.

Wills, trusts & probate

Preventing intestacy and organising your Will in advance can protect your estate and assets. Likewise, trusts and probate matters can be crucial to the protection of your estate and future.

Members of our Wills, trusts and probate solicitors in Malton team are part of STEP (Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners).

Wills and inheritance disputes

The details of a Will can often be the subject of disputes between loved ones. To ensure that you can find a suitable resolution with minimal conflict, our team will be on hand to lend you the support you need.

Our Wills and inheritance disputes solicitors in Malton include members of ACTAPS (the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists).

Employment advice for employees

Having issues with your employer can put you in an extremely difficult position. These matters, such as redundancies, contract disputes, discrimination and unfair dismissal, can be resolved with tailored legal assistance.

Our employment law solicitors in Malton can assist in any circumstance. We are members of both the Employment Lawyers Association and the Industrial Law Society, and are experts at finding bespoke solutions.

Powers of Attorney & Court of Protection

It is critical to plan for the future. Multiple legal processes allow individuals to preserve their later life care and funeral wishes, including creating a Power of Attorney on behalf of yourself, or, applying to the Court of Protection to help someone manage their affairs.

Our Lasting Power of Attorney solicitors in Malton can assist you in creating a Power of Attorney in advance. We are proud to say that multiple members of our team are members of Solicitors for the Elderly and are fully committed to ensuring all of our clients receive the legal services that they deserve.

Personal injury claims

The impact of suffering a personal injury can halt your career, social, and personal progress. For some, the idea of seeking compensation is intimidating, but financial assistance can help you get back on track by funding treatments and recovery.

Our personal injury solicitors in Malton can assist you in the aftermath of an injury, whether it occurred in a public place, at work, or in a road traffic accident. We are listed in the directory for the Spinal Injuries Association for our specialist services in dealing with head/brain or spinal injury cases.

Medical negligence claims

We rely on healthcare professionals to act within a reasonable duty of care. When this trust fails and leads to issues such as surgical errors, delayed diagnosis, or other misgivings related to healthcare, the impact can be severe. Reaching out for legal advice can make the difference in securing your owed damages and hugely improve your quality of life going forward.

Our medical negligence solicitors in Malton are members of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme for our expertise and proven track record for securing substantial funds on behalf of our clients.

Personal dispute resolution

Personal dispute resolution can settle a disagreement quickly and effectively to prevent escalation into expensive and time-consuming legal proceedings. The service includes contesting Wills, assisting in landlord-tenant disputes, and many more across a range of dynamics.

Our dispute resolution solicitors in Malton can assist in a variety of disputes and are able to provide Alternative Dispute Resolution services as an alternative to expensive and long-lasting court appearances.

Farming legal services in Malton

Land sales, purchases & other dealings

Buying and selling agricultural land is complicated due to the variety of environmental factors that must be considered, the tax implications, and the potential of preexisting structures or unclear boundaries.

Our land sale and purchase solicitors in Malton can offer tailored legal advice on the disposal and acquisition of agricultural land and it’s development.

Farmland & contract disputes

Farming and agricultural disputes can have unforeseeable consequences on business and personal relationships.

Our farmland and contract dispute solicitors are highly experienced in addressing issues before they can escalate and securing voluntary, favourable agreements on behalf of our clients.

Leases & farm business tenancies

There are a range of specific legal nuances associated with agricultural land and buildings. Potential complexities such as planning discrepancies or access limitations can make lease and farm business tenancies a point of contention and potential dispute.

Our leases and farm business tenancy solicitors in Malton can advise on Farm Business Tenancy Agreements and the wider commercial and financial implications of tenancies. 

Succession planning

The future of an agricultural business can be preserved through succession planning, but it is a complicated legal process that requires heavy consideration and strict documentation.

If you would like to put in place a succession plan, our agricultural succession planning solicitors in Malton are on hand to advise you on your options, work with financial or land agents, oversee and advise on the legal structure of your business, and put in place documentation to secure your decisions.

Tax planning, Wills, trusts & probate

Reviewing your current tax liabilities can lead to substantial savings in the future. By ensuring your legal arrangements are as effective as possible—whether through Wills, Trusts, or other planning tools—you can help protect your farm, preserve assets, and reduce the risk of disputes during estate administration.

Our Wills, trusts and probate solicitors can assist you in maximising the value of your agricultural business in a way that will ensure that your hard work is preserved when you pass it on.

Farming inheritance disputes

Agricultural businesses are complicated by the fact that they are both commercial and familial assets, leading to an increased likelihood in inheritance disputes.

Our farming inheritance disputes services in Malton are proven effective methods for resolving agricultural inheritance disputes before they can escalate. 

Partnership & advice

It’s critical that the legal structures that affect your business, such as tax planning, business financing, and succession, are all well-managed and backed up by legally sound and completed documentation.

Our partnership and company advice agricultural solicitors in Malton have a proven track record for advising in the matters of partnership and company law relating to agricultural matters, as recognised by The Legal 500.

Partnership disputes

The relationship between business partners can be both commercially minded and personal, particularly with the likelihood of family-owned farming businesses. A dispute can damage your personal relationship and escalate into impacting the business substantially.

Our partnership dispute solicitors in Malton are on hand to assist in resolving the dispute in an advantageous manner whilst striving to protect the relationship at the core of the business.

Horse racing law

Equestrians, including trainers, jockeys, breeders and owners, must act within the rules and regulations set out by governing bodies such as the British Horse Racing Authority. 

Our solicitors in Malton are specialist experts in both equine and agricultural law, frequently advising on Owners and Trainer’s agreements and often working with the Professional Jockeys Association. We are also proud members of the Equine & Animal Lawyers Association.

Our services for Businesses in Malton

Business startups, purchases & sales

When a new business starts up, it’s important to secure a legal foundation that can support initial and future growth alike and prevent any small mistakes or lapses in knowledge from presenting as bigger setbacks in the future.

Our business startups, purchases and sale solicitors in Malton specialise in assisting with a wide range of business startup and purchases. The Legal 500 has recognised our outstanding services for several years, ranking us among other leading UK law firms.

Company, partnership & regulatory issues

Company, partnership, and regulatory issues are notoriously complicated. Securing guidance in advance, particularly when dealing with regulatory and statutory issues or intellectual property matters, can prevent massively detrimental events from occurring.

Our company, partnership and regulatory advice solicitors in Malton can assist with a wide range of corporate regulatory or statutory issues.

Employment law for employers

Employers must provide safe and regulated working environments for their employees. For a business to thrive, employers must keep a close eye on their legal obligations and ensure their consistent compliance with employment law.

Our employment law for employers solicitors in Malton includes members of the Employment Lawyers Association and the Industrial Law Society and offer ACAS (Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service) support.

Commercial dispute resolution

Commercial disputes can significantly hinder a business’s ability to thrive. They can disrupt day-to-day operations and lead to expensive and time-consuming court battles down the line, damaging a company’s long-term viability, reputation, and financial well-being.

Our commercial dispute resolution solicitors in Malton can assist the involved parties in finding a shared, voluntary resolution before matters can escalate further.

Commercial property law

Disputes over commercial property and structures involved in a business can set back employees and the overall company wellbeing.

Our commercial property solicitors in Malton advise a range of commercial clients, including but not limited to business tenants, investors, landlord, house builders and professional property developers. Our outstanding client care in the litigation arena has been recognised by The Legal 500.

Commercial leases

Commercial property leases are a potential liability. With legal advice and protections in place, you can understand your rights and obligations, including how you can and cannot use the property for business purposes and what forms of intervention or parameters are suitable.

Our commercial property solicitors in Malton, recognised by The Legal 500, regularly assist professional clients with their commercial lease uncertainties and needs. We can draft documents and negotiate on clauses for either party.

Commercial property & land disputes

Commercial relationships can break down over property and land disputes, threatening the successes of the company and employees. In particular, developers and landowners are at risk of losing business due to personal or commercial misalignments.

Our team of commercial property and land dispute solicitors in Malton regularly assist professional land owners, with our successes recognised by The Legal 500.

Commercial agreements, contracts & intellectual property

Contracts and legal documentation form the legal foundation of a business. They clarify the relationship between clients and providers, define a company’s intellectual property and set the expectation between employers and their employees in writing.

Our commercial agreements, contracts and intellectual property solicitors in Malton can assess, negotiate, or draft your company’s intellectual property agreements, contracts, and commercial documentation.