Wrigleys Solicitors LLP > Leeds, England > Firm Profile

‘My family works with Jonathan Attey on the agriculture and estate side and with Angus Hunter Smart on the trust, tax and family side. Both maintain the Wrigleys ethos of providing a very personal approach to their work, with meticulous thought given to the many problems that arise. In challenging times, very few comparable firms still exist and my own family depends on these two partners in particular. We are immensely lucky to be able to draw on their advice.’

‘Very personable. high quality advice on matters of family law, capital taxation, put in simple terms with clear advice.’

‘Very customer-focused with specialist knowledge across a broad range of areas. Wrigleys have a unique way of making you feel like a valued client without being over the top. A pleasure to deal with rather than a chore!’

‘Matthew Featherstone at Wrigleys made my situation understandable, even though the issues were wide ranging, from tax, agricultural law and domestic conveyancing. Wrigley’s demonstrated that they had a handle on key aspects of the transactions.’

‘I have a had the pleasure of working closely with Will Foley since he joined the firm on a number of property related transactions. He has efficiently dealt with all matters and overcoming complexities along the way. Attention to detail has been exceptional and when needed alternative solutions were carefully considered and suggested to overcome the complexities.’

‘The strength and availability of their partners is exceptional and they deliver work to a high standard, efficiently. If there is ever a difficult scenario where a solution is needed, Wrigleys would be top of my list.’

‘Really like the fact that the firm has both tax and trust specialists and property experts too (i.e. transactional)- it’s ideal for a diversified rural estate and allows for great collaborative thinking and approaches.’

‘Angus Hunter Smart and Jonathan Attey are both experts in their field – giving timely, succinct and much valued advice on often complex areas. I would recommend them very highly.’

‘The team we engaged with were very knowledgeable on the matters we were consulting about. They were very experienced and gave us confidence about the process that we were about to go through.’

‘Laura Moss was a stand-out partner, she has a very personable approach and reassuring way about her. She made complicated things simple and had always prepared for our meetings, often sending email briefs before our meetings so that we had time to think about the decisions and path ahead.’

‘Laurel Sleet was a hands-on solicitor who had direct professional knowledge of the charities and not-for-profit sector. She was exceptionally efficient, undertaking many tasks herself in order to streamline the process. She also provided templates for our use and drafted many forms to ensure our charity registration would be approved.’

‘Wrigleys have a genuine interest in social and community enterprises, and in finding innovative solutions. They go above and beyond to involve themselves in the sectors they work in, to understand and shape them.’

‘Great, down-to-earth support for our charitable trust. Proactive and efficient. Worked with them for years and couldn’t recommend them more. Sue Greaves is excellent.’

‘Joanna Blackman has been our point of contact throughout the project. She has been highly professional in every way, hugely supportive of our trust and its challenges. She acknowledged and built her own understanding of the unique challenges we faced. Without her level of support and dedication we would not be in the improved position we are today.’

‘Excellent service from everyone I have dealt with at Wrigleys, notably Joanna Blackman, Sylvie Nunn and Elizabeth Wilson.’

‘All partners we have worked with are very responsive and supportive, and our charity’s needs are extremely well overseen by Malcolm Lynch who keeps abreast of all matters relating to our account. Peter Parker is a very strong and meticulous commercial partner able to focus on the key contractual matters and present his advice very clearly.’

‘This team deal with extremely complex issues, which involves a large degree of independent fact-finding. They are thorough and fastidious in their approach to their work, and have a staff of extremely intelligent and engaging lawyers.’

‘I have worked most recently with Andrew Wriglesworth, Marie-Louise Hamilton, Lucy Hargreaves, Angus Hunter-Smart, and Aurea Wilson across the private client, probate and trusts departments. All communications with them are always extremely impressive. They are knowledgeable and deserving of their excellent reputations for attention to detail and excellence in these areas which have long been, and continue to be commanded by Wrigleys.’

In my opinion, this is the best private client team in the region. The quality of their work is exceptional – they act for landed estates and wealth business families. The depth of their expertise is quite exceptional.’

‘Julia Boyes is quite possibly the best private client lawyer I work with. Her knowledge of trusts and tax is second to none. She has excellent partners in Angus Hunter-Smart and Andrew Wriglesworth both of whom know the law so well.’

‘A truly exceptional private client practice.’

‘Kieran McIvor has been highly responsive literally at any time, and he’s efficient. Most importantly – on substance: his advice has been extremely valuable and thorough.’

‘Marie-Louise Hamilton is an exceptionally competent solicitor and joint head of the private client team. The team are very impressive and efficient. I have seen her dedication to a mutual client we have, she is astute and wholly committed to her clients. They clearly get an excellent service. I have absolutely no reservation recommending Marie-Louise as a leader in her field.’

‘The team at Wrigley’s led by Elizabeth Wilson are industry leaders in their understanding of the complex world of property matters across the UK rail network.’

‘Elizabeth Wilson leads the team – she is a focused, professional lawyer who offers concise and detailed advice to clients across a wide spectrum of industry matters.’

‘I have been impressed by the increasing influence of Caroline Wilson and her forensic and detailed approach, especially in the area of third party lettings on stations.’

‘I do not believe there are any other practices that could provide such a bespoke service.’

‘Local firm with a personal touch – treating instructions as if they care and not just a number,  a ‘go to’ firm of solicitors when legal advice required.’

‘You deal with Partners and Associates who are at the top of their game.’

‘They come up with solutions rather than options.’

‘The pensions team at Wrigleys are renowned for their excellent reputation. They are all extremely talented and their attention to detail is second to none.’

‘They are very personable individuals, who have a great rapport with clients and other professionals. It is always a pleasure to work with them.’

‘I work extensively with Louise Edwards and Kate Buckham. Their advice is comprehensive yet pragmatic and always delivered in a timely fashion.’

‘The service is very personable and advice is clear and pragmatic. The team clearly has good morale and is long standing.’

‘London quality advice, but with Leeds location and fees.’

‘The team have a great approach. They understand the clients needs and constraints and apply this with ease to the situation and advice needed.’

‘Very easy to deal with. Immediate well informed responses in easy to understand language.’

‘An extremely good knowledge of Pensions Law, with depth it terms of the team.’

‘Everyone is very knowledgeable and, most importantly, proactive. Delineation of expertise is very clear and complementary.’

‘Wrigley’s are one of a handful of practices specialising in education law. What they provide is an essential resource for education leaders or managers, particularly those working at a strategic level. They have a very sound knowledge of the intricacies of education legislation, which is notoriously interlaced as a result of different iterations from successive government administrations and shifts in education policy. The process flow is a good one: working from initial outline discussion, through initial brief outline and verification through to clear assessment of work and costs involved into the thorough and professionally detailed reporting on work done.’

‘Wrigleys offer a team of education specialists who, between them, offer sector specific advice on any legal or HR related topic at a competitive rate. Advice is swift and comprehensive with a recommended approach always given. Offering good value, sector specific effective advice in a timely manner is a unique selling point for Wrigleys.’

‘From a personal perspective they have certainly demonstrated an ability to adapt quickly to ever changing educational landscape and wider environmental issues, such as the pandemic. Having dealt with other practices and solicitors over many years, from a work and personal context, I have found that they have kept their promises and have delivered against agreed timescales.’

‘Professionalism, efficiency, recommended for trust conversions.’

‘Alacoque Marvin and Graham Shaw have demonstrated in equal measure a thorough understanding of issues raised, explained simply possible outcomes and worked collaboratively in developing actions moving forward. They have always delivered to agreed timescales.’

‘Their experience and knowledge, friendly approach and support is outstanding.’

‘Graham Shaw was excellent.’

‘The practice specialises in supporting charities and is particularly adept at supporting community-led housing organisations like ourselves. They have a broad spectrum of knowledge encompassing charity, corporate governance and property law’.

‘Laura Moss was quick to respond, succinct and very understanding of what we required. It was clear she had an in-depth knowledge of organisations like ours, built up from years of experience and plenty of time spent doing the spade work at conventions and other events where the sector meets. This, we were able to get what we wanted on budget and within time’.

‘As far as we are concerned , Wrigleys gives an excellent service and is a very good Charity law firm which is what we require. We feel the lawyers are interested and care about their clients, at least that is our experience. They are generally young, hardworking and efficient’.

‘The individuals we have worked show a caring attitude and really take an interest in the charity, always providing good legal advice. They are also approachable, friendly and easy to work with. We have done a lot of work on fairly big projects with Elizabeth Wilson and found her approach very thorough with obviously a good up to date knowledge of Charity Law’.

‘The Court of Protection Team at Wrigleys clearly knows the law, they are proactive, highly competent, focused on the best interests of their clients, efficient, professional, experienced and knowledgeable. It is always a professional pleasure to deal with them on a contested Statutory Will matter’.

‘Jane Netting has clear expertise in this field. She makes herself available to discuss matters, with a clear focus on the best interest of the incapacitated person. She is pragmatic, evidently happy to explore matters with the Official Solicitor and her drafting is clear and precise’.

‘The COP team at Wrigleys is diligent, knowledgeable, approachable and above all they care deeply about their clients’ welfare’.

‘Lynne Bradey is very knowlegable, very diligent, very efficient. For us as financial planners what stands out is her ability to work well with other professionals. Lynne understands extremely well and values highly how financial planning and investment management dovetails with her role’.

‘Wrigleys has an established Court of Protection practice. They have an experienced team. The team also appears to benefit from other areas of expertise in this firm – including property, personal injury and private client practitioners.’

‘In my view: Jane Netting is a very experienced and knowledgeable Court of Protection practitioner. She has a collaborative approach, whilst not shying away from broaching difficult topics. She generally responds and addresses matters very promptly’.

‘I’ve been hugely impressed by Charlotte Dyson. She’s passionate about her clients, goes the extra mile, has superb knowledge and excellent judgment. A future star of the Court of Protection world.’

‘Jane Netting leads a tight team, which provides a quality service. Charlotte Dyson is pleasure to work with. She is completely unfazed by complex developments. She supports many of my clients both with Court of Protection work and PI Trusts’.

‘As a practice they work to offer advice and support at minimal cost and with maximum professionalism.

‘Operationally, they have dedicated departments dealing not only with charities and not-for-profit but also and Railway Industry issues.’

‘Their creating a personal relationship that goes beyond just “doing the job” – they are interested in what we are doing and seek to help us do that work more efficiently.

‘I have only used the team on two discrete matters and so have limited experience working with them. From our interactions, I have been impressed with their availability and responsiveness, and the deep knowledge of the partners in their respective areas of expertise.’

‘Real knowledge and sector experience. Strong support and a real determination to understand the client’

‘The legal team have a lot of charity experience. They have sector specialists who know their sector well including the many intricacies of Charity law – mixed with practical experience to back this up.’

‘Fiona Wharton has many years of real world and practical charity legal advice under her belt. She has helped many charities (including my charity clients) and is a sector expert.

I value Fiona’s practical experience, as she guides clients through the complex legal situation in a easily understandable way.’

‘Very approachable staff – clearly knowledgeable – able to pass you onto one of their colleagues if a different specialty is required.’

‘Our impressions of Wrigleys is exemplary. With any project Wrigleys has met our expectations, provided the support and advice and ultimately aided us to achieve success in our projects overall.’

‘A particular interest for us to engage with Wrigleys was due to their overall knowledge of Charity Law.’

‘Strong local presence and knowledge. The ability to tailor advice to our particular sector and working environment rather than providing a more generic service.’

‘Demonstrates a genuine interest in our organisation and a desire to support our working culture to flourish and get stronger.’

‘Alacoque Marvin is our main contact and is phenomenal in her approach to working with us. She helps us to understand any impact we may not have considered.’

‘Excellent support in a difficult and complex employment law case. We were particularly impressed with the common sense approach (by no means a certainty with some firms!), the considered and speedy advice and the ability to think two or three moves ahead.’

‘Certainly availability and responsiveness very good – Sue King, Alacoque Marvin and Michael Crowther were particularly helpful.’