Blacks Solicitors LLP has strength pertaining to a range of complex financial matters, acting for clients whose assets include properties, pensions, businesses, and foreign assets. Ann Robinson, who leads the department, is ‘a long-standing solicitor of exceptional repute’, with expertise in financial divorce settlements. Paul Lancaster has a focus on finance and divorce work, but covers a broad range of matters including those relating to the Children Act. Andrew Foulds made partner in January 2025.
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‘Blacks are a key name in the Leeds legal community. They have a knack for hiring first-rate lawyers and have built an exceptional team around Paul Lancaster, Ann Robinson and Andrew Foulds.’
‘Paul Lancaster is a lawyer's lawyer with a first-rate practice deserving of his skill. Ann Robinson is a long-standing solicitor of exceptional repute. She would be a star of any team. Andrew Foulds is an exceptional lawyer, wise beyond his years. One for now and the future.’
Practice head
Ann Robinson
Other key lawyers
Paul Lancaster; Josie Kirk; Andrew Foulds; Jack Dodd