Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in York
Established in 1903, Hague & Dixon LLP has been providing expert legal advice to individuals and businesses for over 115 years. Our firm specialises in conveyancing, family law, business sales, wills, probate, and employment law, delivering quality legal services at competitive prices. With offices in York, Stamford Bridge, and Pickering, we combine a professional approach with a personal touch, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions and clear guidance through complex legal processes. Our team of experienced solicitors and directors, including Dawn Taylor and Matthew Butcher, prioritises client care, as evidenced by testimonials praising our efficiency, compassion, and ability to simplify legal procedures.We maintain long-standing relationships with clients locally, nationally, and internationally, supported by our commitment to transparency, accessibility, and ethical practice. Our York office relocated to 105 The Mount in 2025, offering client parking while retaining the same contact details and regulatory compliance under the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Business Sales
Wills
Probate
Employment Law
Commercial Property
Share Sales
Compliance
Intellectual Property
Details
- Year established: 1903
Highlights and features
- We offer over 115 years of legal expertise in North Yorkshire
- Our team provides personalised service with clear legal explanations
- We maintain a strong local presence with three accessible offices
- Our solicitors specialise in complex areas like business sales and probate
- We combine competitive pricing with regulatory compliance assurance
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent experience
Friendly approachable staff
Fantastic result
Professional and compassionate
Exemplary service
Services
Conveyancing
We handle residential and commercial property transactions with precision. Our conveyancing service ensures smooth property transfers while protecting client interests. Clients benefit from our expertise in title checks, contract negotiations, and completion processes, supported by our local knowledge and regulatory compliance.
Family Law
Our family law specialists manage divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody matters. We provide empathetic guidance through emotionally challenging situations while maintaining legal clarity. Clients receive strategic advice on cohabitation agreements and post-divorce arrangements, ensuring long-term stability.
Wills
We create legally sound wills tailored to individual circumstances. This service ensures clients' wishes are clearly documented for asset distribution. Our expertise extends to power of attorney arrangements and court of protection matters, providing comprehensive estate planning solutions.
Probate
We assist executors with estate administration through probate processes. Our service covers asset valuation, debt settlement, and inheritance distribution. Clients receive support with complex estates, including those involving international assets or contested wills, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Business Sales
We facilitate business sales and purchases with strategic legal guidance. Our service covers due diligence, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance. Clients benefit from our expertise in management buyouts, joint ventures, and share acquisitions, ensuring smooth business transitions.
People
Dawn Taylor
Director
Specialising in family law, Dawn Taylor provides compassionate legal guidance through divorce and custody matters. With extensive experience in emotional cases, she balances legal expertise with personal support, maintaining strong client relationships across North Yorkshire.
Matthew Butcher
Director
Matthew Butcher leads business transaction cases with expertise in corporate law. His practice focuses on commercial contracts and business sales, delivering practical solutions for clients in York and surrounding areas while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Adrian Morris
Director
Adrian Morris specialises in conveyancing and property law, managing residential and commercial transactions. His local knowledge of Pickering and surrounding areas ensures clients receive tailored property advice aligned with regional market conditions.
Hannah Pearce
Director
Hannah Pearce focuses on wills and probate matters, helping clients plan their estates with clarity. Her approach combines legal precision with sensitivity, ensuring clients' wishes are documented accurately while addressing potential family complexities.
Jane Chaplin
Director
Jane Chaplin provides employment law expertise to businesses and individuals. Her practice covers settlement agreements and workplace disputes, offering practical solutions that balance legal requirements with client business needs in York.
Questions
What legal services do you specialise in?
We specialise in conveyancing, family law, wills, probate, business transactions, and employment law, with additional expertise in commercial property and intellectual property matters.
Do you offer home visits for legal services?
While we primarily operate from our three offices, we can arrange home visits for specific cases like will preparation or probate assistance upon request.
Are your legal fees competitive?
We provide quality legal services at competitive prices with transparent cost structures. Detailed fee information for specific services can be provided upon request.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our team includes directors with decades of combined experience, including specialists in family law, conveyancing, and business transactions since our establishment in 1903.
Can you handle international legal matters?
We support clients with international legal needs through our network of professional connections while maintaining compliance with UK regulations and local expertise.
Reviews (1)
Beth M.
Jan 10, 2020
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I would like to amplify the exceptional service received from this firm of solicitors and in particular the services from Jane Chaplin, Solicitor. Jane is the epitome of professional excellence. Both Jane and her practice are leading examples of what the best in their field looks like and a benchmark of how all solicitors and their firms should aspire to emulate.
