Leathes Prior Incorporates Cole & Co Solicitors from 1 November 2013
We are delighted to announce that from 1 November 2013 Cole & Co Solicitors will join forces with Leathes Prior Solicitors.


We are delighted to announce that from 1 November 2013 Cole & Co Solicitors will join forces with Leathes Prior Solicitors.This is very exciting for Leathes Prior and by welcoming the Cole & Co team the firm will add strength in depth to its Conveyancing and Private Client teams enabling the firm to offer an improved range of legal services to its clients. For the clients of the former firm of Cole & Co, not only will they know that they are still able to call on the services of those who they have dealt with at Cole & Co over many years, they will also benefit from access to a wider range of services whether through the firm’s Commercial & Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Family or Corporate Recovery teams.Leathes Prior will operate from its 3 offices; the existing Cole & Co office in Tombland will house the firm’s centre for the Conveyancing team, the existing Leathes Prior office in Tombland will remain its Commercial & Corporate office and all other teams will operate from Leathes Prior premises in the Cathedral Close.Mike Barlow Managing Partner of Leathes Prior said:The Partners and staff of Leathes Prior are very pleased to welcome David Clarke and his team into the fold. I am sure that the clients of our combined firms will very much benefit from this exciting venture which reflects the confidence that the firm has in the strength of the legal sector and the economic outlook for the region. David Clarke, Partner, formerly of Cole & Co, adds:I and the staff of Cole & Co are delighted to have joined forces with Leathes Prior. Not only will this further strengthen our highly regarded and successful conveyancing and private client teams, but it will also allow our clients access to Leathes Prior’s renowned expertise in a wide range of legal services. It is a ‘perfect fit’ for both firms.
.jpg)

Selling a Probate Property: A Guide for Executors
Acting as an Executor can feel daunting, especially if there is a property which needs to be sold as part of the estate administration process. If you have been appointed as an Executor and you are unsure where to begin, here are some key things to consider.



Leathes Prior's Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Team Secure Settlement for Client
Kate Smith (Senior Associate) and Kimberley Nelson (Paralegal) were instructed in relation to a workplace personal injury claim, and successfully secured a five-figure settled for the client.

.jpg)

New Restrictions to Charitable Giving: What You Need to Know
Changes to UK tax law regarding charitable giving took effect from 6 April 2026. Following legislative amendments in the Finance Act 2025-26, the generous tax exemptions associated with charitable gifts - specifically Inheritance Tax (IHT) exemptions - will be restricted to gifts to UK-registered charities. Ejike Ndaiji, Partner in our Wills, Trusts, & Probate and Charities Team explains...




%20website.jpg)



%20cropped.jpg)

-3.jpg)



.jpg)




.jpg)













