Solicitor at Ratcliffes

Ratcliffes

Richard Ratcliffe

Solicitor - Principal Solicitor

SRA ID: 162575

Richard is the head of our team and has over 20 years’ experience in private client work. He covers many varied aspects of private client work, specialising in matrimonial matters, probate, commercial conveyancing. Richard has worked in this area of law since he qualified and has helped thousands of families, individuals and firms. Richard qualified as a solicitor in 1994. He had previously been an Army Officer for 7 years after gaining a Law Degree from Cardiff University. When he left the army 1990 he completed the law finals at The University of Law, Moorgate. Having had a period of working in London after qualifying, in 1999 Richard decided to set up his own firm, Ratcliffes solicitors, back in his home county of Kent. Richard serves clients throughout Kent, including Sittingbourne, Faversham, Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, Gillingham & Rainham.

22 Park Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 1DR

Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas

Employment, Family Law, Commercial Property, Housing & Property, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Personal Injury

5.0/5 7 Client Reviews 7
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 17%
  • Personal Injury 17%
  • Family Law 17%
  • Commercial Property 17%
  • Employment 17%
  • Housing & Property 17%

Richard Ratcliffe

01795477505 richard@ratcliffes.org Website Book an appointment
7 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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Emily
Verified Emily Added 2 months ago Report to admin
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September 12, 2024 20240912090251

Divorce & Financial Order

5

it gives me great pleasure in writing this review, i'm not a person that that would usually review but on this occasion i felt the need to pass on my gratitude to Richard and his team at Ratcliffes solicitors in Sittingbourne, this should have been a fairly straight forward case but certainly wasn't, the way in which Richard conducted himself, was very professional, understanding and extremely patient, i felt supported all the way through the process and although very frustrated at times he reassured me when i needed it most. i must also mention Mandy and her assistance, she again was extremely professional and supportive always striving to assist and going over and above wherever she could. once again i would like to thank the team and i would certainly recommend these guys to anyone needing an honest, caring, professional and experienced service.

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Ratcliffe

A representative from Ratcliffes responded to this review on 22 October, 2024

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Keith,
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July 25, 2024 20240725170131

Guardian

5

They where great what more can i say it all whet though ok

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Ratcliffe

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Pamela,
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June 28, 2024 20240628152356

Highly recommended

5

From first meeting Emily and Richard we felt an instant confidence in them, and a full understanding of our requirements which is still ongoing...
A friendly, professional practice and we will be using their services again.

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Ratcliffe

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Beverley,
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November 07, 2023 20231107205042

Deputyship and Probate

5

Great service, am using this Company again for conveyancing. All staff brilliant

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Ratcliffe

A representative from Ratcliffes responded to this review on 08 November, 2023

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Andrew,
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October 12, 2023 20231012061753

Probate

5

Used Ratcliffes to gain Probate as an Executor. I found them very professional & friendly & would highly recommend them.

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Ratcliffe

A representative from Ratcliffes responded to this review on 08 November, 2023

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Alfred,
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October 03, 2023 20231003082011

Professional practice.

5

I have used Ratcliffes on a number of occasions and for various reasons. All staff are welcoming, polite and extremely professional.
Fees have always been competitive.

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Ratcliffe

A representative from Ratcliffes responded to this review on 08 November, 2023

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Dawn

5

We employed Ratcliffes to help us with probate and conveyancing services and all staff proved to be professional, efficient, knowledgeable, friendly and caring for which we were truly grateful; definitely recommend.

Lawyer named in this review: Richard Ratcliffe

A representative from Ratcliffes responded to this review on 04 October, 2023

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We work hard to provide an excellent service and we are always delighted to hear how much this is appreciated by our clients. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We much look forward to being able to assist you, should you need our help, in the future.

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About Richard Ratcliffe

Richard is the head of our team and has over 20 years’ experience in private client work. He covers many varied aspects of private client work, specialising in matrimonial matters, probate, commercial conveyancing. Richard has worked in this area of law since he qualified and has helped thousands of families, individuals and firms. Richard qualified as a solicitor in 1994. He had previously been an Army Officer for 7 years after gaining a Law Degree from Cardiff University. When he left the army 1990 he completed the law finals at The University of Law, Moorgate. Having had a period of working in London after qualifying, in 1999 Richard decided to set up his own firm, Ratcliffes solicitors, back in his home county of Kent. Richard serves clients throughout Kent, including Sittingbourne, Faversham, Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, Gillingham & Rainham.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Richard Ratcliffe

Address

Ratcliffes

22 Park Road

Sittingbourne

ME10 1DR



Phone 01795477505

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Status

Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

04/01/94

29/02/24

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration

Ratcliffes

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