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Lasting power of attorney
Very friendly and efficient and would recommend
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Richard Reed Ltd
0191 567 0465
Legal advice for all aspects of personal and business life We all face challenges along life’s journey and that’s why our team are on hand with a wide range of legal solutions for both individuals and businesses. Combining our expert knowledge of the law with our down to earth, friendly approach, our team will work with you to find a resolution to your legal issue and will ensure the best possible outcome. Get in touch today to find out how we can help. Read more...
Also known as - RIchard Reed Solicitors
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- 0191 567 0465
- www.richardreed.co.uk
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Value for money
Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.
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Probate
Joan
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Probate
Probate
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Wills
Anonymous
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Making my will
very professional, very helpful, no pressure whatsoever would recommend firm to others
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Wills
Anonymous
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Will Amendment
Timely response, professional, made to feel comfortable, value for money.
A representative from Richard Reed Ltd responded to this review on 28 October, 2024:
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear that our team's professionalism, timely response, and commitment to creating a comfortable experience made a difference.
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Residential Conveyancing
Valerie
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Flat sale
Really good service from the team. Kept me up to date with everything.
A representative from Richard Reed Ltd responded to this review on 28 October, 2024:
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad to hear you were pleased with our service and communication throughout your flat sale. Keeping you informed every step of the way is essential to us, and it's wonderful to know we met your expectations. Congratulations on the sale, and thank you for trusting us with this process!
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Residential Conveyancing
Elaine
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Very happy with professional service
Very approachable, clear information provided by Nicola and her team.
A representative from Richard Reed Ltd responded to this review on 28 October, 2024:
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you had a positive experience with Nicola and the team. Providing clear information and approachable, professional service is our goal, and it’s wonderful to know we achieved that for you. We truly appreciate your feedback!
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Landlord and Tenant
Margaret
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Highly Recommended
Over the last 20 years we have used Richard Reed Solicitors for all different types of professional help and advice. Their professionalism is impressive with pricing being fair and transparent.
I highly recommend this business.
A representative from Richard Reed Ltd responded to this review on 28 October, 2024:
Thank you so much for your loyal support and wonderful review! We’re truly honored to have been your trusted choice for professional help and advice over the past 20 years. Your recommendation means a lot to us.
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Anonymous
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Useless
Does not listen.time spent on irrelevant information and no empathy.little follow up
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Kevin
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Poor communication of charges
I Agreed a fee paid upfront then 2 years later forced to pay more fees after being threatened by legal action. Do not pay upfront
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Residential Conveyancing
Anthony
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My house purchase
I would definitely recommend Richard Reed Ltd, very professional and knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend them.
A representative from Richard Reed Ltd responded to this review on 28 October, 2024:
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you found our team at Richard Reed professional and knowledgeable throughout your house purchase. It means so much to us that you’d recommend our services, and we’re grateful for the trust you placed in us. Wishing you all the best in your new home!
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Residential Conveyancing
Kirsty
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Kirsty
Richard Reed have been fantastic, very smooth sale and purchase. Nicola Bennell & Joanne Wallace have been superb! What a dream team they are! They have been in regular contact I have never known solicitors to reply so fast! I will be using these if I ever need legal advice in future and I will recommend these to friends and family. Thank you!
A representative from Richard Reed Ltd responded to this review on 28 October, 2024:
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Nicola, Joanne, and the whole team made your sale and purchase experience so smooth. It's our priority to keep clients updated every step of the way, so knowing that our prompt communication made a difference means a lot. We’re honored to be your go-to for future legal advice and grateful for your recommendation to friends and family. Thank you again for choosing us!
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Alan
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Alan
We can only share terrible experiences with potential buyers constantly letting you down however Nicola and the team at Richard Reed never gave up and supported us to completion .Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou.
A representative from Richard Reed Ltd responded to this review on 14 October, 2024:
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re truly sorry to hear about the challenges you faced during your journey, but we’re delighted that Nicola and the team were able to support you through to completion.
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Kamil
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Kamil
Our experience with Richard Reed Solicitors was outstanding; They was listened to our needs, showed us products that matched the criteria perfectly, and guided us through the buying process.
They was very helpful, friendly and very professional from beginning till end.
100% brilliant service. We recommend RRS for anyone trying to buy property.
Lots of thanks for helping us get our first dream home!
A representative from Richard Reed Ltd responded to this review on 14 October, 2024:
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that your experience with Richard Reed Solicitors was outstanding and that our team was able to assist. Your recommendation is appreciated! If you ever need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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Residential Conveyancing
Emanuel
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Emanuel
Richard Reed were great. They always replied to my queries and were very friendly and clear with instructions
A representative from Richard Reed Ltd responded to this review on 14 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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aran
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aran
Richard Reed were efficient and responsive during my house purchase, would highly recommend them.
A representative from Richard Reed Ltd responded to this review on 10 September, 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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Residential Conveyancing
Marie Burden
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Marie Burden
Reliability and dedication to the client
A representative from Richard Reed Ltd responded to this review on 18 January, 2021:
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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Residential Conveyancing
Victoria Watson
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Victoria Watson
Excellent service, very prompt and very professional.
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Residential Conveyancing
Emma Jayne
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Emma Jayne
We have just sold our property and purchased our new home with Richard Reed Solicitors. Nicola and Joanne were fantastic throughout the entire process! The communication and efficiency were second-to-none. Nicola and Joanne answered our questions, dealt with matters extremely promptly and made the matter of selling and buying less stressful. Could not recommend Nicola & her team at Richard Reed Solicitors enough!
A representative from Richard Reed Ltd responded to this review on 09 April, 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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Jordon Nelson
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Jordon Nelson
these guys have been very helpful with a issue i had. i've had some excellent advice and they've been very helpful.
thanks again
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Commercial Law
Ted Cummings
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Ted Cummings
Been a client for years, No desire pr need to change.
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Description
As a well-known and reputable law firm in Sunderland, Richard Reed Solicitors is recognised throughout Wearside and right across the North East for our dedication to the outstanding provision of legal services to both individual and commercial clients. We have a long and well-respected history, with Richard Reed himself establishing the business back in 1948. We are very proud of our heritage and it’s close to our hearts in everything we do. We have come a long way since 1948 and the firm has gone from strength to strength, year after year.
Practice areas
For You: Family Law Wills, Trusts & Probate Personal Disputes Residential Property Employment Law For Your Business: Corporate & Commercial Commercial Property Dispute Resolution Employment Law & HR
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Personal areas of law
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Consumer
- Consumer Disputes
- Consumer Rights
- Dispute resolution - civil mediation
- Libel and Defamation
- Litigation - Breach of contract
- Litigation - Insurance disputes
- Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
- Litigation - Product liability claims
- Litigation - Property litigation claims
- Litigation - Trust and pension issues
- Litigation Law
- Malicious falsehood
- Travel rights
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Employment
- Agency Staff / Temp Workers
- Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
- Disciplinary Hearings
- Discrimination at Work
- Employee Team Moves
- Employment Contracts
- Employment Law
- Equal Pay Disputes
- Family Leave
- Flexible Working
- Gardening Leave
- Harassment/Bullying at Work
- Holiday Pay Issues
- Maternity and Paternity
- Part Time Workers
- Pay Issue
- Pension Law
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Professional Discipline
- Redundancy
- Restrictive Covenants
- Senior Executives
- Settlement Agreements
- Stress at Work
- TUPE
- Tribunal Claims
- UK Employment Laws
- Unfair Dismissal Claims
- Whistleblower Protection
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Family Law
- Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
- Asset protection and tax mitigation
- Child Access
- Child Arrangements Following Divorce
- Child Custody
- Child Law
- Child Maintenance
- Child Relocation After Divorce
- Child contact
- Children
- Children Act proceedings
- Civil Partnership Dissolution
- Civil partnerships
- Cohabitation agreements and disputes
- Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
- Collaborative Law
- Divorce
- Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
- Divorce Mediation
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Family Mediation
- Family law
- Financial Matters
- Grandparents' Rights
- Inheritance Act claims
- Injunctions
- Lasting power of attorney
- Legal aid
- Marriage and civil partnerships
- Matrimonial finance
- Out Of Court Divorce
- Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
- Pension and property advice
- Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
- Separation
- Separation Agreement
- Social Services
- Unmarried Couples' Rights
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Housing & Property
- Anti-social Behaviour
- Boundary Disputes
- Buying at auction
- Declarations of trusts
- Deeds of Gifts
- Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
- Dilapidation Claims
- Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
- Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
- Extending your Lease
- Freehold Enfranchisement
- Housing Associations
- Housing Management
- Housing disputes
- Injunctions
- Investment and buy to let properties
- Landlord and Tenant
- Lease Extensions
- Leasehold properties
- Matrimonial transfers
- Neighbour Disputes
- New home purchases and sales
- Option agreements and conditional contracts
- Possession and repossession proceedings
- Property Disputes
- Purchase and Sale
- Remortgaging
- Renting and Tenancy Agreements
- Repossessions
- Residential Conveyancing
- Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
- Right of First Refusal
- Right of Way and Rights to Light
- Right to Manage
- Service Charge Disputes
- Service Charge Recovery
- Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
- Tenant Eviction
- Transfer of title
- Transfers of equity
- Transfers of parts of land
- Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
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Money & Tax
- Debt and Bankruptcy
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Notary
- Notary
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Personal Injury
- Personal Injury Law
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Professional Negligence
- Accountants
- Architects
- Barristers
- Engineers
- Financial advisors
- IT professionals
- Insurance brokers
- Professional Negligence
- Professional Negligence law
- Professional trustees
- Surveyors
- Tax consultants
- Valuers
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Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Disputed Probate
- Disputed Trusts
- Disputed Wills
- International
- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills
Business areas of law
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Agriculture
- Agricultural land for sale or development
- Buying and selling a farm
- Commercial contracts for farming businesses
- Employment of farm workers
- Equestrian property
- Farm partnerships and corporate structures
- Farming disputes
- Veterinary negligence
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Commercial Property
- Commercial Leases
- Commercial mortgages
- Developer disputes
- Development plot sales
- Environmental policy law
- Finance
- Investment purchases and Buy to Let
- Landlord and tenant
- Planning law
- Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
- Purchase of development land
- Rights of way issues
- Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
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Company & Commercial
- Agency agreements
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Asset Tracing
- Business structures and joint ventures
- Commercial Contracts and Agreements
- Commercial Law
- Commercial Litigation Matters
- Competition law
- Contract law
- Contractual Disputes
- Corporate Law
- Corporate finance
- Credit Control
- Data Protection
- Debt Recovery
- Employment - business
- Franchising
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy
- Management buyouts
- Merchandising and sponsorship
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
- Outsourcing agreements
- Partnership and LLP law
- Sales and Purchases
- Setting up a business
- Share option schemes
- Shareholder Agreements
- Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
- Slander
- Small businesses
- Statutory Demands
- Summary Judgment
- Tax
- Unfair Loan Charges
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Dispute Resolution
- Mediation
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Regulations
- Health and Safety