Knaggs Richard J & Co

Our Commercial Property team offers expert legal advice on buying, selling, leasing, and financing business premises. With deep knowledge of Teesside's commercial markets, we handle transactions, lease negotiations, and mortgage advice. Clients benefit from tailored solutions ensuring compliance and efficiency in property dealings.

We manage residential property transactions with clarity and efficiency, accredited under the Conveyancing Quality Scheme. Services include purchases, sales, and leasehold transfers. Our experienced conveyancers guide clients through each stage, ensuring smooth processes and timely completions for homebuyers and sellers.

Our Wills and Probate department assists with drafting wills, probate administration, and power of attorney arrangements. Specialists like Stuart Lisgo provide wealth tax planning and support for executors. We handle contentious probate claims and ensure estates are managed with legal precision and compassion.

We specialise in family law matters including divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements. Our approach balances legal rigor with sensitivity, offering guidance on custody, mediation, and court proceedings. Megan Jones and team ensure client interests are protected in emotionally challenging cases.

Our Civil Litigation team handles disputes ranging from personal injury claims to contract breaches and property conflicts. Emma Thompson leads complex cases involving catastrophic injuries and clinical negligence. We advocate for clients in negotiations and court, prioritising practical outcomes and legal accountability.

Founder of Knaggs & Co Solicitors, Richard has over 40 years' experience in property and Sports & Media law. He advises international clients on broadcast media contracts and commercial dealings, combining legal expertise with industry insight.

Stuart leads the Wills, Trust & Probate Department with 18 years' expertise. He qualified in 2006 and specialises in contentious probate, trusts, and tax planning, offering strategic advice to resolve complex estate disputes and inheritance matters.

Kieran has extensive conveyancing experience in residential and commercial property transactions. Training since 2015, he manages acquisitions, sales, and leases, aiming to qualify as a Licensed Conveyancer in 2025 with a focus on client-focused solutions.

Helen has 12 years' experience in property law, progressing from legal assistant to managing her own conveyancing caseload. She is studying to become a Licensed Conveyancer, combining practical expertise with ongoing professional development.

Louise joined in 2024 with 20 years' legal experience across Yorkshire and the North East. She holds an LLB Degree and is pursuing her LLM Legal Practice qualification, bringing a scholarly approach to residential conveyancing transactions.

We specialise in Commercial Property, Residential Conveyancing, Wills and Probate, Family Law, Civil Litigation, and Sports & Media law, serving individuals and businesses across Redcar and Cleveland.

Yes, legal aid is available for eligible clients. Contact us to discuss your circumstances and determine if you qualify for supported services.

Yes, our property department holds the Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation, ensuring high standards in residential and commercial property transactions.

We are open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Appointments can be arranged outside these hours upon request.

I beg anyone thinking of using these please look elsewhere, 6 months to complete on a sale and purchase, we had agreed the sale of ours with our buyer on the 27th may, we had it agreed for over a month, all paperwork had been agreed and we thought ready to go, week prior the buyer got in touch with us direct as our solicitor hadn't be in touch for weeks, after days and hours of ringing all we got was 'he will call you back' which never happened.

Our buyer then had to postpone the purchase our house as our solicitor didn't email to confirm everything was good to go until 4:30pm the day before which was too short notice. I then had to make numerous trips to the branch in Redcar and refused to leave until James had sent a email to our seller to say that the agreed date was good to go. What was amusing was when i was sat in the reception another man came in and refused to leave as he was having a similar situation. ABSOLUTELY shocking service.

Horrendous service - called every day for two weeks, they said they would call back but have heard nothing - useless

If it was possible to rate negative stars I would. Literally the WORST company I have ever had the displeasure of dealing with. One buyer has already dropped out partially due to delays from solicitor and now the second sale is one step away from setting an exchange date but they are completely ignoring all phone calls/ emails from myself, my estate agent and the buyers solicitor and have been for the last two weeks.

An honest review of Richard J Knaggs. I wish I could sit here and tell you that the myriad of negative reviews you seen on Google are unfounded and over exaggerated but unfortunately if I did I would be lying. We put on offer in for our house on the 2nd of February. A whopping 19 weeks later and we're finally in our house.thanks in no part to richard j knaggs. Communication is non existant. I found myself ringing 3, 4 even 5 times a day just to speak to a receptionist.

Our case worker Jess spoke with us once throughout the proceedings. We were lied to about certaining things being completed when they weren't. Nothing was done on their part to make this a streamline experience. When we told them we needed to hit a, long overdue deadline.their reaction was so nonchalant. Well do it when we feel like it vibes. The only reason I can justify even giving this review a 1 star is there is a very helpful man who works there called James who seemingly at the very last minute rescued our property purchase from falling through by working very hard seemingly in the final hour. Bare in mine james was never meant to be the person handling our case file. But he was phenominal.

Never ever use this solicitor again it's been 3 months plus and they still haven't dealt with our case and it's a cash buy

I DO NOT recommend this company at all, I was buying my mam a bungalow and it took 5 months in total, they did not ring me back, did not answer emails, then had the cheek to email me at 3:30 on a Friday afternoon to transfer funds . I also rang after my mam passed as they sent her a cheque and surprise surprise no call back, I did get a call three months later to ask why the cheque hasn't been cashed, I told the woman that mam was dead and I left a message, her response was that it was not her department, sent in the grant of probate and four month later, yes you guessed it, I'm still waiting! I will never use or recommend this tin pot outfit!

I wouldnt recommend this company to anyone, no communication, rude when challenged and completely inept at their profession. the negative reviews are completely true even though they try to challenge them