Business Details
Your Trusted Law Firm in Yorkshire
Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors is a distinguished law firm with a rich heritage dating back to 1820, serving clients across North Yorkshire from offices in York, Selby, Malton, and Pickering. Our team of over 100 professionals specialises in delivering tailored legal solutions for both individuals and businesses, underpinned by core values of client-centred service, continuous improvement, and community engagement. Recognised for excellence through accreditations such as Lexcel and Investors in People, we combine sector-specific expertise in agriculture, healthcare, education, and more with a commitment to transparency and responsiveness. Our services span residential conveyancing, family law, probate, commercial property, and employment law, supported by a client satisfaction rate of 94%. With a focus on proactive legal planning and flexible access via virtual appointments, we prioritise safeguarding clients' interests while maintaining a forward-thinking, approachable ethos.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Probate
Commercial Property
Employment Law
Wills
Dispute Resolution
Agricultural Law
Estate Planning
Business Law
Served areas
- Malton and East Yorkshire
Highlights and features
- Sector-specific legal expertise for agriculture, healthcare, education, and more
- Publicly shared Service Pledge guaranteeing transparency and responsiveness
- Dedicated named advisers for continuity and personal connection
- 94% client satisfaction rating from local and national clients
- Specialist membership with The Association of Lifetime Lawyers
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
- Investors in People
- Legal Services Commission Franchise
- Legal Services Quality Mark
What people say
Excellent service
Approachable professionals
Prompt and satisfactory
Transparent pricing
Sector expertise
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle freehold and leasehold property transactions with expertise in purchases, sales, and remortgages. Clients benefit from dedicated case management, transparent pricing, and digital document handling. With offices across North Yorkshire, we combine local market knowledge with nationwide transaction capabilities.
Family Law
We provide compassionate yet pragmatic advice on divorce, separation, and child custody matters. Our legally trained mediators help families reach sustainable agreements while protecting vulnerable parties. The team maintains specialist accreditation in complex financial settlements and pre-nuptial agreements.
Probate Services
From straightforward will execution to complex probate disputes, our specialists guide executors through estate administration. Services include inheritance tax planning, trust management, and contentious probate resolution, supported by our Association of Lifetime Lawyers membership.
Commercial Property
We advise businesses on commercial property transactions including acquisitions, leases, and development projects. Our solicitors handle title due diligence, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance for office, retail, and industrial properties across Yorkshire.
Employment Law
Our employment law team supports businesses with HR policy development, tribunal representation, and contract drafting. We specialise in defending unfair dismissal claims and providing proactive compliance training to prevent workplace disputes.
People
Duncan Morter
Managing Director
Leading the firm since 2012, Duncan Morter brings 25+ years' experience in corporate law, specialising in business succession planning and commercial property transactions across Yorkshire's agricultural sector.
Neil Largan
Director
Head of Dispute Resolution with expertise in commercial mediation and employment tribunal cases, Neil has resolved complex conflicts for Yorkshire businesses for over 15 years.
Sharon Richardson
Director
Specialising in elderly client services, Sharon leads our private client team with particular focus on lasting powers of attorney and care home contract negotiations.
Amy Clarkson
Director
Agricultural law specialist with 20 years' experience advising farmers and landowners on tenancy agreements, estate planning, and rural business structures.
Mark Robinson
Director
Family law expert managing complex divorce settlements and child arrangement orders, Mark has represented clients in North Yorkshire courts since 2005.
Questions
What areas of law do Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in conveyancing, family law, probate, commercial property, employment law, agricultural law, and business legal services, with sector-specific expertise in healthcare, education, and charity law.
Do you offer virtual legal consultations?
Yes, we provide flexible virtual appointments via telephone or video conferencing for clients across North Yorkshire and beyond.
How transparent are your legal fees?
We guarantee upfront cost information with regular updates, adhering to SRA pricing transparency rules for conveyancing, probate, and employment tribunal services.
What accreditations does the firm hold?
We maintain Lexcel accreditation, Investors in People certification, and Legal Services Quality Mark recognition for our family law services.
How quickly can I expect a response from your team?
Our Service Pledge guarantees responses within 24-48 hours, with urgent matters prioritised through direct access to named advisers.
Reviews (9)
Fat Branno
Dec 19, 2021
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Very professional and friendly people, from start to finish. Clear and transparent pricing, with no hidden extras. Simply the best solicitor experience I have encountered.
Andrew Mercer
Oct 19, 2021
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Was a Great company but since the retirement of a couple of senior Solicitors. I must say that I felt let down and I hand my families case wasn't important enough for them to care? The staff are great but let down by senior professional. Chris Myles didn't deliver on his promise's, I felt they went from caring! It became very evident it more about the easy money than fighting my case! Which is shame as I once held this company in High Regard! Now I would not recommend to anyone, certainly not to anyone in need of help in Family Court!
Julia Punnett
Nov 02, 2020
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We used Crombie Wilkinson when purchasing our home and they handled the process wonderfully for us. Many thanks to Elspeth who was always polite and helpful - a real joy to deal with and who made the whole experience so easy and smooth. Can happily recommend.
Matthew Coates
Oct 26, 2020
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This is the second time we have used Crombie Wilkinson and the second time we have received exemplary service. Elspeth and Andrea have guided us through the sale and purchase of our homes with courtesy, professionalism and honesty. The process was long drawn out and painful (through no fault of Crombie Wilkinson) and they have kept in contact and kept us informed every step of the way. Even though the Covid pandemic there has been no loss of service quality at all. I cannot imagine using any other firm if the time comes to sell again.
Bryan Thompson
Jun 13, 2020
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The solicitor was very helpful and made myself comfortable in the matter I was asking/dealing about The receptionist was polite and courteous and helped in making me feel comfortable visiting this solicitor's
Matt
Nov 23, 2019
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I have recently used Crombie Wilkinson to undertake the conveyancing for our new home and highly recommend their services. Sandra & Kate were always extremely helpful and knowledgable and have made the house buying process a breeze. Mel on the front desk was also great news and it was always a pleasure dropping by. Many thanks, Matthew & Katie
Robin Renny
Dec 20, 2017
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I needed some ID validated and they were able to accommodate me quickly and cheaply. Very nice people too.
John Jones
Dec 25, 2016
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I have used Crombie Wilkinson for my recent conveyance of both sale and purchase of my home and also with regards to contact issues with my Daughter. In my experience the people I worked with are first class. My family have also used Crombie Wilkinson for setting wills and trust and they were just brilliant. Polite, reassuring and really efficient in all they do. I would like to personally thank Sandra, Sharon, Belinda and Juliette for all they have done for us. I would go anywhere else
Andy Kay
Nov 01, 2012
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Using Crombie Wilkinson solicitors as our conveyancy aid for buying our first house was a masterstoke. Mr Kilkenny who aided us every step of the way was helpful, direct and very knowledgable throughtout the process. The sale was carried out within the timescale set and my wife and I stand by our decision to chose Crombie Wilkinson from the plethora of solicitors in the York area. Would highly recommend if anyone is looking for a solicitor for Conveyancy purposes.