Our litigators have considerable experience in handling claims of all values, whether in Court, Tribunal or Arbitration proceedings or through alternative methods such as mediation, conciliation, expert adjudication or negotiation. The team offers services to both small and large businesses based in Norfolk as well as those with a more national presence, operating within numerous different industries which include healthcare, accounting, haulage, offshore oil and gas industries, construction, recycling and education (among many others). The team provides expert advice and assistance in a full range of areas including:
- Commercial disputes
- Probate disputes
- Property disputes
- Franchising disputes
- Employment matters
- Personal Injury
- Construction disputes
- Agricultural disputes
- Regulatory investigations
- Health & Safety
- Immigration
- Insolvency & recovery
- Intellectual Property
- Professional negligence
- Sports
- Debt recovery
- Director disqualification
- Education
- Equine
- Family & matrimonial
- Criminal defence
Many thanks for the excellent work you have done in resolving our recent tenancy issue. It was conducted in a very professional manner, plus your advice on the problem was first class. I would have no hesitation in recommending Leathes Prior Solicitors to anyone.
I am pleased with the outcome and would like to say thanks again to you David Richards and Mike Barlow for the professional and caring way you both managed my situation. I cannot think of any way the service you provided could have been improved. I would certainly be moved to use Leathes Prior for any legal service that I may require in the future.
After various unsatisfactory dealings with different firms in the area, I was recommended to try Leathes Prior and have found every department I have dealt with has provided nothing short of an excellent service. I have used them now for a number of personal and business affairs and the knowledge, openness and competitive pricing puts them leagues ahead of the local competition. I wouldn't hesitate in using them in the future.
I would just like to say that you have over the past three years on this matter looked after me exceptionally well. Thank you.
Thank you for forwarding documentation confirming the positive outcome for my current case in your hands. You have conducted my affairs in a professional and most pleasant and friendly manner. Kind regards and once again, thank you.
Thank you very much for your help and professionalism with this matter, I would not hesitate to contact you again should I need any legal advice in the future and would certainly recommend you to others.
Thank you very much to you and Darren for all your assistance at what has been a very difficult time for me and my family. You have given excellent legal advice alongside being sympathetic and understanding at all times.
A well-respected, commercial litigation practice with a broad coverage. Extensive experience of agriculture, franchising, intellectual property and professional negligence cases with clients ranging from individuals to international corporates. Everyone you deal with there is straightforward.
Solid and dependable, consistently achieving good results.
Personal and direct Mike Barlow and Polly Langford are very impressive.
Punch above their weight. The lawyers put the clients first and give clear, pragmatic and practical advice.
Leathes Prior has a high level of expertise and a well-deserved reputation. Darren Bowen and Sabina Haag have the ability to manage complex and difficult litigation.
I am writing to say that the service provided by Darren Bowen was excellent. His communications and explanations were very clear and I felt well guided by him throughout the dispute.
Mike Barlow, who leads the impressive team of Darren Bowen and rising star David Richards at Leathes Prior, advised a plant-hire business on a claim against accountants who provided corporation tax advice.
Mike Barlow’s Disputes Team at Leathes Prior provides well considered and comprehensive advice. Darren Bowen is authoritative and David Richards simplifies complicated situations.
Leathes Prior has an eye for the strategic picture.
Leathes Prior’s Mike Barlow is efficient and responsible, providing sensible commercial advice, and Darren Bowen doesn't miss any points and gives excellent advice.
Leathes Prior’s excellent quality of service and good value for money attract clients and the team is praised for its practical approach to complex commercial disputes.
Litigator Darren Bowen has sound knowledge and good judgement and Sabina Haag is a rising star.
This Norwich-based team continues to impress and adds growing expertise in agribusiness and the construction industry to its existing corporate and commercial know-how.
They have a very progressive attitude and, regardless of the problem we present them with, their initial view is always of a reassuring nature.
Team head Mike Barlow and solicitor Polly Langford form a credible team handling a wide range of high-value commercial matters, particularly in the area of shareholder and partnership disputes.
Remains popular with clients seeking advice on shareholder disputes, directors' duties claims and breach of contract claims.
Litigators David Richards, Darren Bowen and Mike Barlow are highly respected. Associates Polly Langford and Ina Beurich are also recommended, as is credit control manager Dawn Lossau.
Leathes Prior’s specialist team compares very well with the main competition in Norfolk.
I think they plainly punch above their weight and are very careful about the processes they put in place.
I like your style! Thank you for your excellent advice and help. It has been a pleasure to join forces with you and I can assure you that I already have and will continue to recommend you to my acquaintances.