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Straw & Pearce

01509 268931
4.9/5
219 Client Reviews Leave a review

For more than one hundred years Straw and Pearce has provided trusted and reliable legal advice to businesses, families and individuals in the East Midlands. With offices in Loughborough and specialist teams of lawyers, we have expanded and developed to meet all the demands of a twenty-first century legal practice without compromising the tradition of friendly, personal service on which the firm was built. Straw and Pearce is committed to delivering the best quality service. We are Lexcel accredited. Lexcel is the Law Society’s legal quality mark for excellence in legal practice management and excellence in legal client care. Read more...

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20 Millstone Lane
Leicester
LE1 5JN

20 Millstone Lane
Leicester
LE1 5JN

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Available lawyers at Straw & Pearce

Mark Wardley

5.0 out of 5
(18)
Solicitor

Jamie Simner

5.0 out of 5
(17)
Solicitor

Julie Brown

4.8 out of 5
(12)
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Louise Stephens

5.0 out of 5
(11)
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Joanna Merriman

5.0 out of 5
(9)
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Clair Feliciant-Tabor

4.7 out of 5
(7)
Paralegal

Dharmesh Tanna

5.0 out of 5
(7)
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Hayley Davis

5.0 out of 5
(7)
Litigation Executive

Jennifer Ellis

5.0 out of 5
(6)
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Pramila Meghani

4.7 out of 5
(6)
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Rachel Howell

5.0 out of 5
(6)
Licensed Conveyancer

Alan Ridler

5.0 out of 5
(5)
Litigation Executive

Bhapinder Parmar

4.7 out of 5
(3)
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James Walbeoff

5.0 out of 5
(3)
Litigation Executive

Sheila Valand

4.7 out of 5
(3)
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Gemma Cole

5.0 out of 5
(2)
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Richard Jennings

5.0 out of 5
(2)
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Jaiker Chauhan

5.0 out of 5
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Krysia Wolska

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Oilen Wan

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How Straw & Pearce Compares

Value for money

This firm - 96%
National Average
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Straw & Pearce on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Straw & Pearce. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 1%
Overpriced 1%
About Right 97%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 98%
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You can use this data to see how Straw & Pearce performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 98%
No 2%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 97%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Straw & Pearce and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Straw & Pearce compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 97%
No 3%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Straw & Pearce offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Locally

Nationally

Consumer
2nd / 8
160th / 4507
Company & Commercial
3rd / 8
258th / 4288
Housing & Property
2nd / 9
173rd / 4212
Family Law
3rd / 10
151st / 3816
Wills, Trusts & Probate
3rd / 6
235th / 3466
Commercial Property
3rd / 4
296th / 3276
Employment
2nd / 3
301st / 3058
Personal Injury
2nd / 4
214th / 2342
Crime/ Criminal Defence
1st / 7
8th / 2084
Money & Tax
2nd / 5
154th / 1831
Professional Negligence
3rd / 5
112th / 1177
Dispute Resolution
3rd / 4
153rd / 1031
Welfare & Benefits
1st / 1
85th / 811

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    207

  • Very Good

    6

  • Average

    1

  • Poor

    0

  • Awful

    5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Paul

Paul

June 28, 2025

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Coroner’s Inquest & Misconduct Proceedings.

I have recently been fortunate enough to have Hayley’s help and support in representing me for Coroner’s Court. 20 months of stress, worry and anxiety were all extinguished after our first meeting. It was very apparent that Hayley is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in her field of work and she was able to convey what I should expect and what needed to be done. Hayley’s professional and understanding manner has certainly contributed to helping me through this period and I don’t think that I could be happier with how I have been treated and represented. Thank you Hayley.

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Stephen,
Crime/ Criminal Defence

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Theft

Stephen,

June 27, 2025

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Misconduct hearing

I received an excellent service from Straw and Pearce who assisted me with representation at my misconduct hearing.
James was fantastic, advised me very well and took care of all the legal paperwork side of things.
The result was I ended up keeping my job. I would highly recommend.

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Alex,
Crime/ Criminal Defence

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Matter Type:

Criminal defence - All

Alex,

June 26, 2025

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Feedback

I found Richard and Straw & Pearce to be honest and knowledgeable around criminal law. In being represented, Richard gave good advice and I felt that he had a vested interest in my case.

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James,
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Matter Type:

Wills

James,

June 19, 2025

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Very good. Listened to my intention for my Will and delivered

Excellent service and will definitely use again and recommend

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Cook,
Housing & Property

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Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Cook,

June 15, 2025

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Fantastic work

This is the second time I've used Straw and Pearce for a house sale / purchase and both times they have been fantastic.

Emma was great through the whole process and was on top of it the entire time.

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Jason,
Crime/ Criminal Defence

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Matter Type:

Theft

Jason,

June 11, 2025

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Knowledgeable

Knowledgeable and professional. Alan made a difficult situation easier to deal with with his friendly approach backed up with experience

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Anonymous,
Crime/ Criminal Defence

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Matter Type:

Professional Conduct

Anonymous,

June 06, 2025

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Excellent service

Jamie Simner from Straw & Pearce is an extraordinary solicitor. He is knowledgeable, approachable, professional and extremely helpful. He took the time to explain the process step by step and kept me informed with any updates in a timely manner. He has great attention to detail and takes pride in his work. Dealing with legal matters is certainly a stressful time but Jamie gave me the confidence to take on any obstacles. I had a very positive experience with Jamie throughout the entire process and I would highly recommend his services. Thank you again for everything Jamie!

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Simon
Crime/ Criminal Defence

Matter Type:

Professional Conduct

Simon

June 04, 2025

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Simon

I was fortunate to have Haley represent me which involved criminal allegations and misconduct. From our initial meeting, her professionalism and dedication were evident. She provided clear guidance, ensuring I understood every step of the process, and was always available to address my concerns.

Haley’s expertise and commitment were instrumental in achieving a favorable outcome. Her attention to detail and unwavering support made a daunting experience manageable. I truly felt she had my best interests at heart throughout.

I cannot recommend Haley highly enough for anyone seeking knowledgeable and dedicated legal representation. Her exceptional service made all the difference during a difficult time.

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C
Crime/ Criminal Defence

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Professional Conduct

C

June 04, 2025

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Robust, straight talking and extremely knowledgeable

Hayley represented me initially in a police interview, where she provided the best advice for my case. Throughout the investigation she has been fair, robust and managed my expectations fantastically. She is extremely knowledgeable and robust in her approach. I highly recommend Hayley and should I need to, would request her again. I thank Hayley for her support during a tough time and thank her for efforts throughout.

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Alexandra,
Family Law

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Matter Type:

Family law

Alexandra,

June 03, 2025

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Separation/Divorce Support

Excellent service provided at initial appointment. Jenny was friendly and informative and made me feel at ease and supported.

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Sam

Sam

June 21, 2025

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Sam

Fantastic work from Emma Sharp start to finish to keep the house move on track. We have used Straw and Pearce twice for conveyancing now and would recommend them every time.

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Matthew
Wills, Trusts & Probate

Matter Type:

Probate

Matthew

February 18, 2025

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Matthew

I have dealt with Julie Brown over a family law matter and Emma Sharp over the sale of two houses and have been very pleased with the service from both of them. I have no hesitation in recommending Straw & Pearce.

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Gabrielle

Gabrielle

October 31, 2024

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Gabrielle

Emma Sharp was my solicitor for a complicated flat purchase and she was brilliant - thorough, prompt and kind. Would recommend her services to anyone!

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Laura

Laura

October 28, 2024

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Laura

Had a great experience using Straw and Pearce to sell a property and purchase another. Emma Sharp handled my case and was always a pleasure to work with, she helped explain parts of the process I didn’t fully understand and was always quick to come back to me throughout the whole process. I would definitely use them again, and would recommend them confidently to others.

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Jenni

Jenni

August 29, 2024

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Jenni

We have recently sold and brought a new home and have used Straw and Pearce in Loughborough previously on a number of legal matters including conveyancing. Our experience this time with Emma Sharp and her team from start to finish has been excellent, queries and questions were dealt with quickly and efficiently and made our whole moving process less stressful. We felt fully informed throughout and are very grateful for the service we received. Thank you.

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Description

For more than one hundred years Straw and Pearce has provided trusted and reliable legal advice to businesses, families and individuals in the East Midlands. With offices in Loughborough and specialist teams of lawyers, we have expanded and developed to meet all the demands of a twenty-first century legal practice without compromising the tradition of friendly, personal service on which the firm was built. Straw and Pearce is committed to delivering the best quality service. We are Lexcel accredited. Lexcel is the Law Society’s legal quality mark for excellence in legal practice management and excellence in legal client care.

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Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Consumer Rights
    • Dispute resolution - civil mediation
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
    • Travel rights
  • Crime/ Criminal Defence
    • Assault
    • Business Crime
    • Criminal Damage
    • Criminal defence - All
    • Drugs offences
    • Fraud
    • Murder and Manslaughter
    • Professional Conduct
    • Regulatory Defence
    • Theft
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pension Law
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Law
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
    • Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Housing Management
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Money & Tax
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
  • Professional Negligence
    • Barristers
    • Financial advisors
    • IT professionals
    • Insurance brokers
    • Professional trustees
    • Valuers
  • Welfare & Benefits
    • Benefits
    • Housing
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Probate
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Company & Commercial
    • Commercial Law
    • Credit Control
    • Debt Recovery
    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
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