Moving home
Buying, selling or remortgaging? You'll get a named conveyancer, regular updates and a clear quote before you commit.
Get a conveyancing quoteAward-winning solicitors in Suffolk, Essex & London Law, in plain English.
Moving home, making a will, facing a problem at work or growing a business? We give you straight answers, clear costs and a call back the same day.
What do you need help with?
No obligation, no jargon. Call before 3pm and we'll call you back today.
- 4.8/5 on Feefo
- 4.7/5 on ReviewSolicitors
- 7,000+ client reviews
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“Best experience I have had with a conveyancing solicitor.”
- Client Care AwardModern Law Conveyancing Awards
- Customer Excellence AwardEADT Business Awards
- Platinum Trusted ServiceFeefo, three years running
How we can help
One firm for your home, your family and your business.
Specialist lawyers across property, wills and probate, employment and business law, all working to the same promise: clear advice and no runaround.
Wills, probate & powers of attorney
Plan ahead with a will or lasting power of attorney, or let us take the weight of sorting out a loved one's estate. Fixed fees wherever we can.
Wills & estatesEmployment advice for you
Been offered a settlement agreement? Facing redundancy or unfair treatment at work? Find out where you stand, quickly.
Employee legal supportBusiness & commercial
Contracts, shareholder agreements, disputes and buying or selling a company. Commercial advice that keeps your business moving.
Business servicesProperty investors & developers
Auctions, company buy-to-let, bridging and development finance. Fast, commercial legal support that helps your portfolio grow.
Property professionalsLandlords & property disputes
Unpaid rent, possession claims, boundary disagreements and lease extensions, resolved quickly and cost-effectively.
Property lawCan't see what you need? We cover much more, including commercial property, health and social care law and UK–UAE legal services.
Tell us what's going onOur Service Charter
Hate chasing your solicitor? So do we.
That's why every Attwells client gets five promises, in writing. No small print. It's simply how we work.
Today's call-back window
Mon–Fri
3pm
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Call before 3pm and we'll call you back the same day.
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Plain-English advice
No jargon, no waffle. Prefer a call to an email, or a letter to a PDF? Tell us, and we'll work your way.
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Same-day call backs
Call before 3pm and we'll call you back the same day. We'll keep you updated too, so you're never left chasing.
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Emails answered within 24 hours
Quick questions get answered there and then. Bigger ones get a clear date for a full reply.
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Documents confirmed within 24 hours
Drop off, post or email your documents. We'll confirm we've got them within 24 hours, and review them within 5 working days.
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Honest advice, always
If we're not the right people to help, we'll tell you, and recommend someone who is.
Law Society CQS accredited
Solicitors for property people
From your first home to a full portfolio.
Property is what we know best. We've helped thousands of people move home across East Anglia and London, and many come back to us as landlords, investors and developers.
- A named conveyancer and regular updates
- Clear quotes online, any time of day
- Accredited by the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Winner of a national Client Care Award
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Stage 1
First home
Conveyancing that explains every step, from offer to keys.
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Stage 2
Moving up
Selling, buying and remortgaging, joined up and kept on track.
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Stage 3
Letting
Tenancy agreements, company buy-to-let and support when rent goes unpaid.
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Stage 4
Investing
Auction legal packs, bridging loans and property finance at investor pace.
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Stage 5
Developing
Land, development agreements and development finance.
Development
Client reviews
Don't take our word for it.
We were one of the first firms locally to champion online reviews. Thousands of reviews later, here's what clients say.
They've been great every step of the way.
Made the will process understandable and easy. Also very quick.
I contacted them about a redundancy settlement and they got the ball rolling immediately.
Nothing was too much trouble, explanations clear and understandable to the layman.
Read more reviews on Feefo, ReviewSolicitors, Google and Trustpilot.
Feefo score is the service rating for the last 12 months. Review counts and ratings correct at October 2026.
Plain English, guaranteed
Legalese, translated.
The law is full of words that make simple things sound scary. Here are a few of our favourites. Tap a card to see what it really means.
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Legalese
Conveyancing
In plain EnglishAll the legal work involved in moving a property from one owner to another.
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Legalese
Searches
In plain EnglishChecks with the council and others that flag anything affecting a property, from planning to drainage.
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Exchange of contracts
In plain EnglishThe moment your sale or purchase becomes legally binding, and your moving date is fixed.
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Completion
In plain EnglishMoving day. The money changes hands and you get the keys.
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Probate
In plain EnglishThe legal right to deal with someone's money, property and belongings after they die.
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Legalese
Lasting power of attorney
In plain EnglishA document that lets someone you trust make decisions for you if you ever can't.
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Legalese
Settlement agreement
In plain EnglishA binding deal that ends a work dispute or your job, usually with a payment. Your employer often pays towards your advice.
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Legalese
TOLATA claim
In plain EnglishA court claim to decide who owns what share of a property, often between unmarried couples or family.
Got a word that's bothering you? Ask us. No question is too basic.
Real people
Lawyers you'll actually enjoy talking to.
You'll always know who's looking after your matter, and how to reach them directly. Meet some of the partners leading our team of more than 60 people.
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Nick Attwell
Founder & CEO
Corporate & commercial · Ipswich
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Laura Harrington-Rutterford
Partner
Wills, probate & private client · Ipswich
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Lloyd Clarke
Partner
Employment · Colchester
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Will Oakes
Partner
Litigation & disputes · Colchester
Our values are at the HEART of everything we do
- Hard-working
- Enthusiastic
- Attitude
- Relatable
- Team-focused
Business & employment
Commercial thinking. Real results.
For business owners, directors and senior executives, we pair sharp negotiation with practical, commercial advice. A few recent examples:
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£600k claim settled for £100k
Shareholder claim, cut down to size
A former business partner claimed 50% of a company's share capital, valued at £600,000. We negotiated a settlement of £100,000.
Corporate & business law
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£85k
A senior exit, properly rewarded
A CFO was put at risk of redundancy without due process. We secured a settlement, a retention bonus and kept a valuable shareholding intact.
Employment law
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Weeks
A multi-million-pound share sale
We completed the reorganisation and sale of an Essex accountancy practice, including complex earn-out and claw-back terms, within weeks.
Corporate law
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£125k
A tribunal claim, defended
Two former GPs brought claims against an NHS practice. We successfully challenged the Tribunal's jurisdiction and protected the practice.
Employment law
Every case is different, and past results don't guarantee future outcomes.
Read our case studiesFind us
Four offices. One team.
Pop in, pick up the phone or meet us on Zoom or Teams, whatever suits you. All offices are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
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Suffolk
Woodbridge
Barton House, 84 Thoroughfare
Woodbridge IP12 1AL 01394 334500Wills and probate appointments within weeks, sometimes days
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Head office
Ipswich
St. Vincent House, 1 Cutler Street
Ipswich IP1 1UQ 01473 229200Client parking via Cutler Street, off St Nicholas Street
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Essex
Colchester
18 North Hill
Colchester CO1 1DZ 01206 766333Client parking at the rear, on Nunn's Road
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Central London
London
111 Baker Street
London W1U 6SG 020 7722 9898Two minutes' walk from Baker Street station
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Proudly local since 2007
Breaking down the barriers to law.
Founded in 2007 and still locally owned, we believe law should be for everyone. That means plain-English advice for our clients, apprenticeships and work experience for young people from every background, and backing the clubs and charities that make our communities tick.
Good questions
Straight answers to common questions.
Can't see your question? Ask us. No question is too basic.
How much will it cost?
You'll always get a clear quote before we start, with no hidden surprises. Many of our services, including conveyancing, have quotes you can get online at any time, and we offer fixed fees wherever we can.
How quickly will you get back to me?
Call before 3pm on a weekday and we'll call you back the same day. Emails get a reply within 24 hours. Both promises are part of our Service Charter.
Do I have to come into one of your offices?
Only if you want to. You can meet us face to face in Ipswich, Woodbridge, Colchester or London, or talk to us by phone, email, Zoom or Teams.
I don't live near one of your offices. Can you still help?
Yes. We regularly help clients from outside Suffolk, Essex and London by phone, email and video call.
Are you regulated?
Yes. Attwells Solicitors LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. You'll find our SRA numbers and digital badge at the bottom of this page.
What if you can't help me?
We'll tell you straight away and recommend someone who can. That's a promise in our Service Charter.
Get started
Tell us what's going on. We'll take it from there.
Share a few details and the right lawyer will get back to you. No obligation and no jargon, just a clear next step.
Call back today Call before 3pm, Monday to Friday
- Ipswich01473 229200
- Woodbridge01394 334500
- Colchester01206 766333
- London020 7722 9898
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