Riley Langdon

Business Details

38 Years

experience

Expert Legal Services in Durham

Established in 1988, Riley Langdon has built a reputation as a trusted legal practice serving clients across England and Wales. With over 80 years of combined experience, our team of specialists delivers tailored solutions in residential conveyancing, family law, wills & probate, and commercial law. Led by Senior Partner Marie Riley, we combine traditional values with modern practices to address personal and business legal needs. Our expertise extends to complex property transactions, family law matters, and estate planning, supported by a commitment to clear communication and client-focused service.

Based in County Durham, we offer convenient access with free parking facilities, ensuring accessibility without the hassle of city-centre congestion. Our accreditations, including regulation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, underscore our dedication to professional standards. We prioritise transparency, as seen in our detailed conveyancing fee disclosures and fixed-fee divorce schemes, while our community involvement reflects our broader commitment to service excellence.

Services

Residential Conveyancing Family & Divorce Law Wills & Probate Commercial Law Probate Services Lasting Power of Attorney Family Trusts Equity Release New Build Transactions Help to Buy Schemes

Details

Year established: 1988

Highlights and features

We offer over 80 years combined experience in legal services
Our team provides tailored advice for residential and commercial needs
We maintain transparent pricing with detailed fee disclosures
Our conveyancing calculator offers 24/7 cost transparency
We combine traditional values with modern legal practices

Associations and certifications

Solicitors Regulation Authority

What people say

Excellent work Superb professional approach Credit to profession Fantastic service Highly recommend

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Services

Residential Conveyancing

Our specialists handle all aspects of residential property transactions including freehold/leasehold sales, remortgages, new builds, and Help to Buy schemes. With over 70 years combined experience, we offer fixed-fee options and a 24/7 conveyancing calculator for transparent pricing. Our team manages complex cases involving equity release, self-build mortgages, and commercial property transactions.

Family & Divorce Law

We provide compassionate support for divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child arrangement orders. Our solicitors use non-confrontational approaches to resolve disputes while protecting client interests. Services include fixed-fee divorce options, mediation support, and specialist advice on domestic abuse cases with over 12 years' experience in family law matters.

Wills & Probate

Our probate services cover estate administration, grant applications, and international estate management. We offer tailored will drafting, lasting power of attorney arrangements, and family trust creation. With expertise in inheritance tax planning and contested probate cases, our team provides clear guidance during bereavement with transparent fee structures.

Commercial Law

We advise businesses on commercial transactions, property deals, and corporate matters across England and Wales. Our services include contract drafting, property acquisitions, and business asset transfers. With experience in bank collaborations and international commercial transactions, we provide practical solutions for companies seeking legal support at competitive rates.

Lasting Power of Attorney

We help clients establish lasting powers of attorney for property & financial affairs and health & welfare. Our process includes document preparation, certificate provider services, and registration support. With guidance on attorney selection and detailed explanations of legal implications, we ensure clients maintain control over future decision-making.

People

Marie Riley

Senior Partner & Solicitor

Senior Partner Marie Riley acquired the practice in 2002 after working with founding partner Richard Langdon. She specialises in residential and commercial conveyancing while overseeing the firm's strategic development. With over 20 years' leadership experience, she maintains a hands-on approach to client matters.

Kemi Ajayi

Partner - Solicitor

Commercial law specialist Kemi Ajayi joined in 2015 with 19+ years' legal experience including international practice in Nigeria and the UK. She handles property law, business transactions, and complex probate cases while supporting community initiatives in Newcastle's African communities.

Rebecca Jackson

Assistant Solicitor

Family law expert Rebecca Jackson brings 12+ years' post-qualification experience to divorce proceedings, financial relief, and child arrangement cases. She prioritises non-confrontational resolutions while serving as committee member for two local sports clubs.

Tracey Jackson

Conveyancing Executive

With 35+ years' legal sector experience, Tracey specialises in residential conveyancing while assisting with will preparations. She progressed from secretarial roles to fee-earning positions, earning client praise for her professional approach to property transactions.

Amanda Cowley

Conveyancing Executive

Amanda brings 35+ years' residential property experience to her role, specialising in freehold/leasehold transactions and Help to Buy schemes. Known for her baking skills, she provides client support while maintaining strong relationships with local estate agents.

Questions

How long does a divorce process take?

The divorce process typically takes 6-8 months depending on court processing times and whether financial matters need resolution. Electronic applications expedite the procedure.

What is a Child Arrangements Order?

A Child Arrangements Order specifies with whom a child will live and spend time following parental separation, prioritising the child's best interests.

Do cohabiting partners have property rights?

Unmarried cohabiting partners don't automatically inherit property. A Cohabitation Agreement protects assets and clarifies intentions regarding property ownership.

Can I change my child's name?

You can change a child's name with agreement from all parties with parental responsibility, or through a court order if consensus cannot be reached.

What happens if someone dies without a Will?

Dying intestate means assets distribute according to legal rules, potentially excluding cohabiting partners and stepchildren while prioritising blood relatives.

How does probate work?

Probate involves administering an estate through asset collection, debt settlement, and distribution according to the Will or legal intestacy rules with professional guidance.

Reviews (7)

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Bev Stoker

Oct 20, 2021 Report

Critical: Responsiveness Husband currently dealing with Riley Langdon and we seem to be getting nowhere. Very difficult to contact the solicitor, always working from home and when we do manage to speak we seem to be getting fobbed off. Would not recommend or use again- very disappointing slow service.

Sarah Dalzell

May 02, 2021 Report

I've used Riley Langdon Solicitors twice over the past few months for both a sale and purchase of property. I cannot recommend Amanda enough for all of her help and support throughout the process. I would definitely recommend Riley Langdon Solicitors and wouldn't hesitate to use them in the future.

Bernice Browne

Apr 22, 2021 Report

My husband and I have had fantastic, reliable and professional service from Riley Langdon Solicitors over the last 4years. We highly recommend them!

Apr 18, 2021 Report

I highly recommend the services of Riley Langdon Solicitors. I have had expert help from one of their Team in the sale of my property. I appreciated her explanations when I did not understand the process, her diligence in ensuring the Title Deeds were corrected properly, her excellent communication with me, and friendly, approachable manner. The fees charged have been extremely reasonable for all the work required. I will definitely use the services of this company in the future. Thank you Kemi!

Lesley Davy

Apr 16, 2021 Report

Tracey Jackson of Riley Langdon did the conveyancing on my late mums property in Bishop Auckland. Dowens were the estate agents of which I would not recommend. However Tracey was the saving grace on the sale. She was professional throughout the whole process. She worked tirelessly (from Home) all the way through Covid (which she also had herself) If I telephoned and left a message, she called me back promptly.

If I e-mailed at midnight there was a response at 7am the very next day regardless, even on public holidays, Saturdays and Sundays. The reception staff were always cheerful and answered the phone with a smile. I would never recommend Dowens but would certainly recommend Tracey Jackson for anyone who wanted a professional efficient conveyancing service done. Thank you again Tracey Jackson of Riley Langdons

Dionne Kennedy

Mar 31, 2021 Report

We had a great experience, we found them extremely helpful, very responsive and done everything we needed at such short notice. We will use them for all our needs going forward. We would highly recommend.

Adrian Leung

Mar 02, 2021 Report

Riley Langdon is professional and throughout the buying process give me valuable advice so that it turns out to be a smooth process. I am from Hing Kong and have no experience in buying property in Uk and I will definitely recommend people using their service