Alan is a Partner and Head of the Residential Conveyancing Team. He completed his Law Degree at the University of Sheffield and qualified as a solicitor in 1975. He became a Partner in one of the constituent firms, Heap Marshall and Healey, in 1985 and has been a Partner at Bailey Smailes since amalgamation in 2000. In his early career, Alan gained extensive experience in matrimonial and litigious work but, for the last thirty years, he has specialised in Residential and Commercial Property, including Freehold and Leasehold Sales and Purchases, Re-mortgages, the Granting of Leases, Transfers of Equity and Equity Release. He has a wealth of knowledge in this area and also other non-contentious work, including the making of Wills and the Administration of Estates. Alan’s attention to detail and broad range of skills means that he can deal competently and efficiently with all matters within the Residential Conveyancing spectrum. Alan has lived in the local area all his life and is a dedicated follower of Huddersfield Town.
6-8 New North Parade, Huddersfield, HD1 5JP
Licensed for 49 years
Housing & Property, Wills, Trusts & Probate
Efficient people
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No.1 solicitor in huddersfield. Great advisors
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We have used Bailey Smailes several times for both conveyancing and more complex legal matters, faultless service with efficient and friendly solicitors who speak 'our' language. We have recomended to friends and family who have all been pleased with the level of service provided.
A representative from Helios Legal Services Limited responded to this review on 12 April, 2019
Thank you for the great review! We are delighted you were happy with our service, if we can be of any help in the future then please don’t hesitate to contact us!
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Excellent, attentive service.
A representative from Helios Legal Services Limited responded to this review on 03 April, 2019
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Alan is a Partner and Head of the Residential Conveyancing Team. He completed his Law Degree at the University of Sheffield and qualified as a solicitor in 1975. He became a Partner in one of the constituent firms, Heap Marshall and Healey, in 1985 and has been a Partner at Bailey Smailes since amalgamation in 2000. In his early career, Alan gained extensive experience in matrimonial and litigious work but, for the last thirty years, he has specialised in Residential and Commercial Property, including Freehold and Leasehold Sales and Purchases, Re-mortgages, the Granting of Leases, Transfers of Equity and Equity Release. He has a wealth of knowledge in this area and also other non-contentious work, including the making of Wills and the Administration of Estates. Alan’s attention to detail and broad range of skills means that he can deal competently and efficiently with all matters within the Residential Conveyancing spectrum. Alan has lived in the local area all his life and is a dedicated follower of Huddersfield Town.
Languages Spoken: English
Helios Legal Services Limited
6-8 New North Parade
Huddersfield
HD1 5JP
Phone 01484 435543
WebsiteUnited Kingdom
Currently Registered
15/04/75
23/11/21
SRA-approved manager - Partner
Bailey Smailes
?-01-10-2019
SRA-approved manager - Partner
Bailey Smailes
?-present
Excellent
Professional
Lawyer named in this review: Alan McNeil
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Dealt with our sale and purchase quickly and professionally to reach out deadline
Excellent communication through difficult and busy times due to Covid + stamp duty holiday.
Lawyer named in this review: Alan McNeil
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Fantastic
Working to deadline was first class
Lawyer named in this review: Alan McNeil
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Brilliant Service
Excellent all round
Lawyer named in this review: Alan McNeil
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Would not hesitate to recommend to others
Regular communication and prompt replies to any queries/ questions
Lawyer named in this review: Alan McNeil
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Update on previous review
The day after I posted the previous review they finally responded with the document and an apologetic letter. This is good and I thank them for that. However, I have already incurred considerable cost in obtaining the document from the original source and have yet to successfully resolve the situation as it relates to my mother.
Lawyer named in this review: Alan McNeil
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Avoid this company.
I have never had such shoddy service from a legal company. My request to them was small and involved copying, certifying and sending me a legal document that is being held by them. After several phone calls – no response, and one registered letter that I know they received, no response. Being a legal company, they will know that inaction on this issue has far reaching implications and now more than 2 months after the first request, their incompetence has caused me and my family considerable stress and financial cost. If you’re looking for a good solicitor in Huddersfield you’d be well advised to give this lot a wide berth.
Lawyer named in this review: Alan McNeil
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