Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Helston
Randle Thomas is a long-established modern legal practice based in Helston, Cornwall, serving clients with a dedicated team of legal and support professionals. Our expertise spans conveyancing, wills, probate, family law, landlord and tenant disputes, powers of attorney, and dispute resolution. With decades of combined experience, we prioritise client needs through empathetic, tailored legal solutions. Our team includes specialists in various fields, including Resolution-certified practitioners for non-confrontational family disputes.We pride ourselves on local knowledge, particularly in Cornish property transactions, and maintain a commitment to transparency, professionalism, and community-focused service. Our solicitors, including award-winning private client lawyer Lee Naylor, ensure clients receive expert guidance across all legal matters.
Services
Conveyancing
Wills
Probate
Family Law
Landlord and Tenant
Powers of Attorney
Dispute Resolution
Inheritance Tax Planning
Deeds of Variation
Deputyships
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined legal experience in Cornish law.
- Our team includes Resolution-certified specialists for family disputes.
- Awarded Private Client Lawyer of the Year in Cornwall (2023).
- Specialist conveyancing with deep local property knowledge.
- Personalised service combining empathy with professional legal expertise.
Associations and certifications
- Resolution
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service handles residential and commercial property transactions with expertise in Cornish land law. We manage searches, contracts, and local authority checks, leveraging decades of regional experience. Clients benefit from transparent communication and tailored solutions for freehold, leasehold, and agricultural properties.
Wills and Probate
We draft wills and manage probate applications with sensitivity to family needs. Services include inheritance tax planning, lasting powers of attorney, and court of protection deputyships. Our approach combines legal precision with compassionate support during challenging times.
Family Law
Specialising in divorce, child custody, and financial settlements, we prioritise non-confrontational resolutions through Resolution membership. Our solicitors provide practical advice on pre-nuptial agreements and domestic abuse protection orders while representing clients in court when necessary.
Powers of Attorney
We assist in creating health and financial powers of attorney to protect clients' interests during incapacity. Our team also handles urgent deputyship applications for court-appointed decision-makers, ensuring compliance with Court of Protection requirements.
Dispute Resolution
Our dispute resolution team handles contract conflicts, neighbour disputes, and estate disagreements. We focus on cost-effective settlements but provide robust court representation when required. Services extend to employment settlement agreements and property fraud cases.
People
Joe Carlyon
Conveyancing Solicitor
Qualified in 2014, Joe specialises in residential and commercial conveyancing, wills, and probate. He brings expertise in mental health law and local property knowledge to Randle Thomas since 2015.
Zoe Lock
Family Law Partner
A 2013 partner, Zoe leads family law and dispute resolution. She co-founded Cornwall Law Society's junior division and serves as their Honorary Secretary, combining legal excellence with community leadership.
Lee Naylor
Private Client Solicitor
Lee, qualified in 2009, specialises in wills, probate, and inheritance tax planning. Recognised as Cornwall's Private Client Lawyer of the Year 2023, he provides empathetic yet professional estate management advice.
Greg Adams
Commercial Conveyancing Consultant
With over 50 years' experience since 1971, Greg advises on commercial property, agricultural land, and complex disputes. His extensive legal career makes him a cornerstone of Randle Thomas' conveyancing expertise.
Janice Willey
Conveyancing Executive
A Fellow of CILEx since 1998, Janice offers 30 years' residential conveyancing experience. Born in Cornwall, she combines legal expertise with unparalleled local knowledge of property transactions.
Questions
What areas do Randle Thomas solicitors cover?
We primarily serve Helston and Cornwall, handling local property transactions, family law matters, and business disputes with regional expertise.
How much does a basic will cost?
Our basic single will starts at £250 plus VAT, with mirror wills from £450 plus VAT, including all necessary legal documentation and guidance.
Can you help with urgent power of attorney cases?
Yes, we handle emergency deputyship applications through the Court of Protection, with standard power of attorney registration from £480 plus VAT.
What conveyancing fees should I expect?
Residential conveyancing starts at £1,075 for freehold purchases/sales, with leasehold transactions from £1,325, plus disbursements and VAT.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
We provide fixed-fee structures for wills, probate, and conveyancing where possible, with transparent pricing detailed in our online fee guides.
How experienced is your family law team?
Our family law partner Zoe Lock has over a decade of experience, specialising in non-confrontational resolutions through Resolution membership since 2013.
Reviews (4)
Mark Retallack
Mar 15, 2022
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Well organised collection of meeting rooms with parking onsite. The lunch from the canteen in the basement was very good with an option for all dietary requirements and clearly displayed allergy information. Staff were friendly and helpful. If you get time walk across the road to the Clifton Observatory and views across the gorge.
Susan Jackson
Feb 24, 2022
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How anyone can write a bad review about this firm of solicitors I don't know! Zoe Locke sorted my divorce superbly and professionally. I also sorted my will through this firm and they are now arranging my sale and house purchase. Would recommend them to anybody. All staff are very pleasant and helpful!
Woodland Collection
May 12, 2021
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John Timmis is excellent at conveyancing. Managed to deal with all the Le gals throughout lockdown. Brilliant service! Thanks.
Mark Amos
Jun 06, 2018
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Dreadful condescending ponderous service, failed to return calls, inaccurate information in terms of when letters had been sent. Steer clear!
