Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Scarborough
Thorpe & Co & Co Solicitors is one of the largest law firms on the North Yorkshire coast, providing specialist legal services in personal and commercial matters. Established to deliver accessible, high-quality legal support, the firm prioritises client needs with a commitment to plain-speaking advice and professional expertise. Our team of experienced solicitors and legal professionals offers tailored solutions across family law, conveyancing, wills and probate, personal injury claims, and commercial disputes. Accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and members of the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we combine over 100 years of collective experience with a client-first ethos.Offices in Scarborough, Filey, and Whitby ensure local accessibility, while our Lexcel-accredited service guarantees exceptional standards of client care. We operate transparently, avoiding generic correspondence to address individual circumstances, and maintain a focus on resolving legal issues efficiently and cost-effectively.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Wills and Probate
Personal Injury
Landlord and Tenant
Elderly Client Services
Road Traffic Accidents
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Dispute Resolution
Commercial Property
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined legal expertise across our team
- Our client-first approach ensures tailored, jargon-free legal advice
- Fixed fee initial consultations for family law and personal injury cases
- Lexcel-accredited service standards for exceptional client care
- Local knowledge serving North Yorkshire coast communities since 1990
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Lexcel
What people say
Excellent service
Quick responses
Outstanding service
Kindness and patience
Brilliant explanations
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing team handles residential and commercial property transactions with tailored expertise. We manage purchases, sales, remortgages, and equity releases while maintaining direct client communication. Our Law Society-accredited service ensures transparent processes for first-time buyers and experienced property owners alike.
Family Law
Specialist family law support covers divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements. We provide practical advice for separating couples and parents, focusing on minimising conflict while protecting client interests through negotiated solutions or court representation.
Wills and Probate
Comprehensive will drafting and probate administration services ensure clear estate management. Our solicitors help clients create legally sound wills while guiding executors through grant applications, tax settlements, and asset distribution processes with professional sensitivity.
Personal Injury
We represent clients seeking compensation for accidents, medical negligence, and workplace injuries. Our team pursues claims for pain relief and financial losses while providing clear guidance on claim valuation, evidence collection, and court procedures.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Specialist advice on creating Lasting Powers of Attorney for property, financial, and healthcare decisions. We assist clients in appointing trusted representatives while ensuring legal compliance and future decision-making capacity planning.
People
Carl Burnett
Director Solicitor
Specialising in conveyancing with over 20 years' experience handling residential and commercial property transactions across North Yorkshire.
Mark Jefferies
Director Solicitor
Leading personal injury claims with expertise in road traffic accidents and workplace injury compensation cases.
Peter Scholey
Director Solicitor
Family law specialist managing divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and domestic violence injunctions.
Lorraine Burnett
Director Solicitor
Elderly client services expert focusing on wills, probate administration, and lasting powers of attorney.
Catherine McNeill
Director Solicitor
Conveyancing and commercial property specialist with Lexcel-accredited practice standards.
Questions
What areas of law does Thorpe & Co & Co & Co specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, wills and probate, personal injury claims, and commercial legal matters.
How much does conveyancing cost?
Conveyancing fees start at £750 for properties up to £125,000, with detailed pricing available on our website.
Can I make an appointment outside office hours?
Our offices operate 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, but we offer telephone consultations outside these hours by arrangement.
Do you offer home visits for elderly clients?
Yes, we provide home visits for elderly or mobility-impaired clients upon request.
How quickly will my legal matter be resolved?
Most property transactions complete within 14 weeks, while family law cases vary depending on complexity.
Are your legal fees fixed or hourly?
We offer fixed fees for standard conveyancing and will-drafting, with hourly rates for complex litigation cases.
Reviews (2)
Samantha B.
Feb 26, 2022
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Worst solicitors ever. Jennifer Roberts clearly didn't have a clue what she was doing showed no interest whatsoever and was extremely rude and unprofessional.every time I called she would say that she wasnt in the office when clearly she was! and never returned my calls. what should have cost me 400 as quoted by Jennifer to draw up a trust fund and and take a couple of weeks to set up (max) took Jennifer 6 months.
I raised my concerns with her superior.the outcome from that was a 900 bill and I was told that Thorpe and co were unable to assist me anymore and to register the fund I would have to see an accountant or a financial independent adviser this then cost me a further 400. So In totall what should have cost me 400 ended up costing me 1100 because of Jennifer and the company's incompetence. At my expense! The receptionist was a lovely lady and went above and beyond to assist me. she is an asset to the company! Stay well clear
I raised my concerns with her superior.the outcome from that was a 900 bill and I was told that Thorpe and co were unable to assist me anymore and to register the fund I would have to see an accountant or a financial independent adviser this then cost me a further 400. So In totall what should have cost me 400 ended up costing me 1100 because of Jennifer and the company's incompetence. At my expense! The receptionist was a lovely lady and went above and beyond to assist me. she is an asset to the company! Stay well clear
Carole J.
Aug 30, 2019
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Jennifer Roberts Scarborough Office was uninterested with little or no empathy in what I and my husband had to say. Showed her paperwork but glanced and pushed it back across the desk. Was in a maximum of 10 minutes for 150 and came out none the wiser unless we wanted to pay more, would have got more reaction talking to the brick wall. Used Thorpe and Co before but because of this instance would sadly put go somewhere else. We came out feeling mugged. Although the receptionist was lovely.
