About Us

Leathes Prior, founder of the firm that still bears his name today, is born in the Saugor (Sagar) territory of British India.

Leathes Prior was appointed as an apprentice to the solicitor William Nicholas Harwin Turner.

The legal practice firm Turner and Prior is established in Norwich.

Leathes Prior marries Fanny Ellen Bolingbroke in Christchurch, Eaton, Norwich and their first of five children, Bernard Henry Leathes Prior, is born.

The firm Turner and Prior is located, according to the 1879 Kelly’s Directory, on Upper King Street in Norwich.

Bernard Henry Prior is appointed as Second Lieutenant (supernumerary) in the 1st Volunteer Battalion, the Norfolk Regiment.

Bernard Henry Leathes Prior is awarded the South African Medal for service in the Boer War.

Leathes Prior becomes Lord Mayor of Norwich

Bernard and Charles work with Leathes Prior at his law firm, now located in Tuck’s Court on St Giles Street, Norwich.

Leathes Prior's grandson, Bernard Oliver Leathes Prior, is born in Blofield. He was the last member of the Prior family active in the firm. Meanwhile Leathes Prior himself is appointed Sheriff of Norwich.

Bernard Henry Leathes Prior travels to France to command the Norfolk 9th Battalion

London Gazette: “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty..a splendid example of coolness and courage under most trying conditions..gallant resistance by his battalion was largely due to his magnificent example of fearless determination".

Norwich City Football Club incorporated in March 1919 with the help of Charles Bolingbroke Leathes Prior

Leathes and Bernard Henry Prior are listed as solicitors and commissioners for oaths. Charles Prior is instead an official receiver in bankruptcy for Norwich and Great Yarmouth, based at the firm on Prince of Wales Road.

The founder of the firm, Leathes Prior, passes away aged 82.

Bernard Oliver Leathes Prior is appointed Clerk of the Peace for the City of Norwich.

Bernard Oliver Prior is appointed H.M Coroner for the City of Norwich and Clerk to the Great Hospital Trustees.

Leathes Prior's grandson Baron James Prior is given the title of 'Right Honourable'.

Leathes Prior move into 74 The Close – This continues to be the head office today.

Having come to England eight years previous, the trainee said that her achievement helped "break the stereotype of Filipino women".

Our Head of Regulatory and Defence Team Tim Cary, who is still with the firm as a Consultant today then moved into the office at 15 The Close to grow the firm's personal injury offering.

After cupboard doors slamming shut, calendars sent swinging and clock pendulums defying gravity, the firm contacted the Norfolk clerics appointed by the bishop to deal with exorcism and the paranormal.

One of the first major UK firms to opt to close down its Legal Aid departments, the firm chooses to re-focus the firm solely on its private and business clients.

The firm signs up as sponsors of Wymondham Rugby Football Club and continued to support the club for 10 years following.

In 2006 the firm took on further office premises in Tombland, dedicated to servicing our growing corporate and commercial client base.

Our much-heralded Employment Manual, successful for over 20 years, re-launched as an online service; the birth of our employmentor offering.

Leathes Prior's Partner Dan Chapman launches boutique sports law offering, Full Contact represented organisations and individuals across the country.

Cole & Co becomes part of Leathes Prior, bringing its conveyancing and private client expertise to the team at Leathes Prior. Since the merge, what was the Cole & Co office has become Leathes Prior's dedicated conveyancing office.

Having previously sponsored the cricket club's junior teams, the firm increases its support to become main club sponsor. The firm also signs a deal to sponsor the 'Leathes Prior Grand Prix' running series.

Leathes Prior's sports offering, Full Contact helped place Alex Albon into the Torro Rosso team for the 2019 season. Alex was soon promoted to the full Red Bull Team and now races for Williams.

Leathes Prior’s Senior Partner, William Reginald Conduit Riley is set to retire after 48 years of service at the firm.

The survey awarded LP winners in 5 categories with 2 being a national top spot: ‘Vacation Schemes’ & ‘Social Life’.

Leathes Prior excited to release new LP Brand Video to show off the new LP logo.

Leathes Prior relocated from 23 Tombland to our new office at 15 The Close. We also proudly opened a new office in Ipswich at 159 Connexions, home to our Crime and Regulatory Team.

Leathes Prior awarded 'Law Firm of the Year' by Baroness Chakrabarti at the Norfolk & Norwich Law Society Annual Excellence Awards Dinner.