Solicitor at Eccles Heddon Solicitors Limited

Oliver Riley

Solicitor - Partner

SRA ID: 507741

Oliver Riley is a Commercial Property / Agricultural Solicitor whose clients appreciate the technical knowledge, drive and commercial focus he brings to his work. He has considerable experience of advising business, farming and private clients on a wide range of legal matters. He also has particular expertise in dealing with the purchase and sale of agricultural land, commercial property and residential property as well as commercial leases / farm business tenancies. A list of some of the recent work Oliver has been involved with can be found below. Oliver was the Honorary Secretary of the Yorkshire Law Society between 2016 and 2018 and is well known in the York, Malton and Thirsk Area. Oliver has strong working relationships with many local land agents and accountants in the area. Areas of practice include: - · Purchase and Sale of Farms / Agricultural Land; · Secured Funding; · Farm Business Tenancies; · Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancies; · Grazing Licences; · Shooting Licences; · Easements and Wayleave Agreements; · Promotion Agreements; · Option Agreements; · Conditional Sale Agreements; · Pre-emption Agreements; · Partnership Agreements; · Wind Turbines; and · Solar Energy Projects. Oliver is also the Senior Supervisor of the Residential Property Department

24a Market Place, YO7 1LB

Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas

Commercial Property, Housing & Property, Agriculture

5.0/5 38 Client Reviews 38
  • Commercial Property 33%
  • Housing & Property 42%
  • Agriculture 18%
  • Company & Commercial 6%
38 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
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  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    38
  • Very Good
    0
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  • Poor
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Mark
Mark Added 2 weeks ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Eccles Heddon Solicitors Limited
November 03, 2024 20241103194232

First class service

5

Eccles Heddon represented me in an agricultural matter with my landlord. They handled my case very efficiently and with great competence and i wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Riley

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Gary Robertson
Verified Gary Robertson Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Eccles Heddon Solicitors Limited
October 17, 2024 20241017140938

House and Land Purchase

5

Oliver was exceptional from start to finish. It was a complex sale with many hurdles but he skillfully overcame each one, giving us clear direction on the issues and any risks associated. He gave us daily updates when required and continually chased the vendors solicitors to ensure the sale went through in a timely manner. We fully trusted his judgement. He went above and beyond and we could not recommend him more highly. Do not hesitate is using Oliver for your conveyancing.

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Riley

A representative from Eccles Heddon Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 18 October, 2024

Hi Gary, Thank you taking the time to leave such a great positive review, we really do appreciate it. I will ensure that your kind words are passed onto Oliver and please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further assistance in the future.

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Ashi
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October 15, 2024 20241015110117

Best solicitors in the country.

5

Used Oliver for a few years for various different property purchases. He’s always been fantastic.

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Riley

A representative from Eccles Heddon Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 15 October, 2024

Hi Ashi, Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to leave a review, we really do appreciate it. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any further assistance in the future.

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Henry
Verified Henry Added 5 months ago Report to admin
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June 07, 2024 20240607075239

Awesome

5

Cant fault Oliver at all, nothing an issue and will help as much as possible, Will return missed calls within a reasonable time

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Riley

A representative from Eccles Heddon Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 07 June, 2024

Hi Henry, 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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Margaret
Verified Margaret Added 5 months ago Report to admin
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June 06, 2024 20240606202758

Professional and trustworthy

5

Eccles Heddon have been our solicitors for almost 60 years , their advice and professional approach to a variety of issues we have had over that time, enable us to highly recommend them.

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Riley

A representative from Eccles Heddon Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 07 June, 2024

Hi Margaret Thank you for leaving us a positive review and for returning to us over the years. It is very much appreciated. We look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Fran
Verified Fran Added 8 months ago Report to admin
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March 09, 2024 20240309210137

Exceptional

5

Both Oliver and Margaret did a wonderful job for me in dealing with an extremely complicated conveyancing transaction. Nothing was too much trouble, both were always and immediately available both via email and phone. I have been buying and selling a portfolio of properties for over 35 years and Eccles Heddon is without doubt the best and most efficient I have ever dealt. I can’t praise them highly enough.

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Riley

A representative from Eccles Heddon Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 30 April, 2024

Hi Fran, Thank you for leaving us a positive review and for returning to us over the years. We look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Anna
Verified Anna Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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September 19, 2023 20230919061932

Top Marks!

5

Oliver was efficient, calm, and always available to answer any questions .
My only criticism would be with the receptionist - or whoever answers the phone - who always seemed totally unaware and unfamiliar with clients/what Oliver was working on or where he was . I m not sure it works having one receptionist for multiple offices ?

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Riley

Oliver Riley from Eccles Heddon Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 21 September, 2023

Dear Anna, Thank you for the kind review - I am pleased to see you were happy with the service provided and I look forward to assisting you with any other matters going forward.. Best wishes, Oliver

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Dr K. Wilkinson
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August 30, 2023 20230830082257

Superb Service!

5

The team at EH again gave me superb service in my recent purchase of a slightly tricky coastal property in East Anglia. They were fastidious, efficient and straightforward in all their communications both with me and the vendors solicitor and despite various complications further down the chain they got me through the process. I cannot thank them enough and will certainly use them again. I would recommend them unreservedly to friends and family which I think is the best test!

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Riley

Oliver Riley from Eccles Heddon Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 21 September, 2023

Dear Kath, Thank you for such kind words - it is great to see that you were pleased with our services once again. I look forward to helping you with any further matters in the future. Best wishes, Oliver

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kathW
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August 23, 2023 20230823133947

A tricky out of county coastal conveyance

5

Oliver and team were superb in their help and support in my recent purchase of a coastal property in east anglia. They were attentive, kind and efficient and gave me excellent advice when the chain faltered on more than one occasion. Finally we got over the line very much thanks to their patience and skilled negotiations

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Riley

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Matt Emmett
Verified Matt Emmett Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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August 21, 2023 20230821191944

Review of Oliver Riley/ Eccles Heddon

5

A very professional service was provided from start to finish, I was kept informed as the process progressed. I would highly recommend Oliver/ Eccles Heddon.

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Riley

Oliver Riley from Eccles Heddon Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 21 September, 2023

Hi Matt, Thank you for the kind feedback - I trust you have settled in at the new farm. Do let me know when you are free to next meet. Best wishes, Oliver

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Lindsay
Lindsay Added 2 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Eccles Heddon Solicitors Limited
November 10, 2022
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Lindsay

5

great service and communication - highly recommended!

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Riley

A representative from Eccles Heddon Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 25 November, 2022

That’s great to hear from one of our local clients – thank you, Lindsay! As always, we would be delighted to hear from you in the future. Kindest regards, Oliver Riley.

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Toby
Toby Added 3 years ago Report to admin
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August 15, 2021
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Toby

5

We were very pleased to be very ably supported by Oliver Riley, Partner at Eccles Heddon in Thirsk, with a property purchase and two property sales in recent months. Oliver was outstanding. The sales were complex and the purchase had its moments! Oliver went over and above to ensure everything proceeded smoothly. We had a particular issue with our mortgage company's legal representatives and Oliver cut through it in no time, taking over the conveyancing for the mortgage company at our request and ensuring we were able to complete in time. He did this despite being incredibly busy and we can't thank him enough! Oliver Riley was professional, patient and gave us such a sense of confidence. We have used different solicitors and conveyancers over the years but from now on will always think of Oliver as 'our' solicitor and will use Eccles Heddon

Lawyer named in this review: Oliver Riley

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About Oliver Riley

Oliver Riley is a Commercial Property / Agricultural Solicitor whose clients appreciate the technical knowledge, drive and commercial focus he brings to his work. He has considerable experience of advising business, farming and private clients on a wide range of legal matters. He also has particular expertise in dealing with the purchase and sale of agricultural land, commercial property and residential property as well as commercial leases / farm business tenancies. A list of some of the recent work Oliver has been involved with can be found below. Oliver was the Honorary Secretary of the Yorkshire Law Society between 2016 and 2018 and is well known in the York, Malton and Thirsk Area. Oliver has strong working relationships with many local land agents and accountants in the area. Areas of practice include: - · Purchase and Sale of Farms / Agricultural Land; · Secured Funding; · Farm Business Tenancies; · Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancies; · Grazing Licences; · Shooting Licences; · Easements and Wayleave Agreements; · Promotion Agreements; · Option Agreements; · Conditional Sale Agreements; · Pre-emption Agreements; · Partnership Agreements; · Wind Turbines; and · Solar Energy Projects. Oliver is also the Senior Supervisor of the Residential Property Department

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Oliver Riley

Address

Eccles Heddon Solicitors Limited

24a Market Place

YO7 1LB



Phone 01845 522 324

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Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

01/07/13

06/04/23

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Eccles Heddon

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