Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Property and Private Client Matters
Established in 1990, Arnold Thomson has built a reputation as a trusted legal practice serving clients locally and nationally. Our expertise spans agricultural property and rural businesses, residential and commercial property, Wills, Probate, Tax, and Trusts. Combining traditional values with a modern approach, we prioritise client care and deliver tailored legal solutions. Our team of experienced solicitors and legal experts operates from strategically located offices in Towcester and Market Harborough, providing a personal service grounded in professionalism and integrity. Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we ensure the highest standards of legal practice. 
Services
Residential Property
Commercial Property
Agricultural Property
Wills & Probate
Private Client Services
Trusts & Tax Planning
Landlord & Tenant Agreements
Inheritance Tax Planning
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Probate Administration
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in legal services.
- Our team specialises in agricultural property and rural businesses.
- Client care is our top priority.
- We operate from strategically located offices in Towcester and Market Harborough.
- Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Efficient and friendly manner
Professional and approachable
First class service
Excellent team
Highly recommend
Services
Residential Property
Our residential property team specialises in conveyancing for sales, purchases, and remortgages. We guide clients through complex transactions with expertise, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Our services include contract exchange, leasehold management, and mortgage advice, tailored to reduce stress during property transfers.
Commercial Property
We handle commercial property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, and lease agreements. Our solicitors provide strategic advice on development agreements, statutory compliance, and renewable energy contracts. Clients benefit from meticulous due diligence and solutions tailored to commercial property challenges.
Agricultural Property
Specialising in agricultural law, we advise on tenancies, land sales, and environmental regulations. Our team handles options agreements, inheritance tax planning, and rural business structures, combining sector-specific knowledge with practical legal guidance for farmers and landowners.
Wills & Probate
We draft tax-efficient Wills and manage probate administration, ensuring client wishes are fulfilled. Services include inheritance tax mitigation, trust creation, and contentious probate resolution, delivered with sensitivity and legal precision during bereavement.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
We assist in creating LPAs for health, welfare, and financial decisions. Our guidance ensures clients appoint trusted attorneys, with documentation compliant with legal standards to protect future decision-making capacity.
People
Matt Hawkins
Director and Head of Legal Practice
Matt leads our legal practice with over 25 years' experience in property and rural law. He specialises in complex transactions and strategic legal solutions, ensuring clients receive expert, results-driven representation.
Kate Austin
Director and Head of Agricultural Property
Kate heads our agricultural team, advising on rural property law for 20+ years. Her expertise includes land acquisitions, environmental regulations, and succession planning, supporting farmers and landowners nationwide.
Alberta Reid
Director & Head of Residential Property
Alberta oversees residential conveyancing, managing sales, purchases, and leasehold matters. Her client-focused approach ensures smooth transactions, with a focus on clear communication and legal accuracy.
Nadiya Virani-Bland
Director & Head of Private Client
Nadiya leads private client services, specialising in Wills, probate, and tax planning. She provides compassionate yet precise legal guidance, helping clients secure their family's financial future.
Angela Guess
Director & Head of Commercial Property
Angela directs commercial property services, handling complex transactions and development agreements. Her strategic advice supports businesses navigating regulatory challenges and property investments.
Questions
What areas of law do Arnold Thomson specialise in?
We specialise in residential and commercial property law, agricultural legal services, Wills, Probate, Trusts, and inheritance tax planning.
Are your conveyancing fees fixed or variable?
Fees depend on transaction complexity. We provide transparent cost estimates before work commences, with no hidden charges.
Do you offer legal services outside Northamptonshire?
Yes, we serve clients across England and Wales, with particular expertise in rural and agricultural matters nationwide.
How do I create a legally valid Will?
Our private client team drafts tailored Wills, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and covering asset distribution, executors, and tax considerations.
Reviews (2)
Claire Evans
Dec 02, 2020
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Critical: Responsiveness Oh so very very slow. Would have completed a month ago if they'd just get on with it.even estate agents said from day one 'its arnold Thompson so will happen when it happens'
Paul Simmons
Jan 05, 2018
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Having used Alberta Reid for many years & never ever had a bad experience there is no other conveyancing solicitors I would use in Northamptonshire. Alberta & her team are 5 star. Prompt, professional service every time.
