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Richard Reed Ltd

0191 567 0465
4.8/5
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Legal advice for all aspects of personal and business life We all face challenges along life’s journey and that’s why our team are on hand with a wide range of legal solutions for both individuals and businesses. Combining our expert knowledge of the law with our down to earth, friendly approach, our team will work with you to find a resolution to your legal issue and will ensure the best possible outcome. Get in touch today to find out how we can help. Read more...

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Available lawyers at Richard Reed Ltd

Nicola Bennell

4.9 out of 5
(122)
Solicitor

Annaliese Barber

4.9 out of 5
(64)
Solicitor

Kat Moody

5.0 out of 5
(62)
Solicitor

Jonathan Cockayne

4.9 out of 5
(59)
Solicitor

Abbey Tyrrell-Scott

4.9 out of 5
(45)
Paralegal

Steven Douglas

4.7 out of 5
(28)
Solicitor

Joanne Wallace

4.9 out of 5
(25)
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Ian Cowan

4.7 out of 5
(23)
Solicitor

Sybil Wilson

4.9 out of 5
(22)
Legal Assistant

Debra Taylor

5.0 out of 5
(19)
Chartered Legal Executive

Sharon Hepple

4.8 out of 5
(12)
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Phil Moir

4.9 out of 5
(11)
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Cassandra Spenceley

5.0 out of 5
(10)
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Danielle Bamborough

5.0 out of 5
(9)
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Amy Orange

5.0 out of 5
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Hannah Parton

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Lewis Cassap

5.0 out of 5
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Maria Rogers

5.0 out of 5
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Hilda Preston

5.0 out of 5
(4)
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Matthew Lockey

5.0 out of 5
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Michelle Shaw

5.0 out of 5
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Sarah Reid

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Alison Henry

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Julie Willis

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Margaret Ward

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How Richard Reed Ltd Compares

Value for money

This firm - 92%
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  • 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 7%
About Right 90%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 96%
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"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 96%
No 4%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 97%
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"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 Richard Reed Ltd offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

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Nationally

Consumer
1st / 31
27th / 4540
Company & Commercial
1st / 32
6th / 4321
Housing & Property
2nd / 30
138th / 4224
Family Law
1st / 25
52nd / 3836
Wills, Trusts & Probate
1st / 28
44th / 3479
Commercial Property
1st / 29
36th / 3289
Employment
1st / 20
10th / 3078
Regulations
2nd / 20
44th / 2529
Money & Tax
2nd / 10
65th / 1836
Professional Negligence
2nd / 6
49th / 1184
Dispute Resolution
1st / 7
12th / 1034
Notary
1st / 5
3rd / 709
Agriculture
1st / 3
12th / 611

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

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Client Reviews

4.8/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    524

  • Very Good

    39

  • Average

    4

  • Poor

    3

  • Awful

    17

Overall experience

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Ian

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Ian

May 15, 2025

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Kind and Compassionate Throughout

Annaliese was very helpful, kind compassionate and professional. She was also very personable and friendly, putting us at our ease.
She guided us through the minefield of being an executor and the probate process, offering us the best advice possible.
She also helped us make our wills. Again, no simple matter, but it has given us peace of mind knowing that if the worst were to happen, our children will be well looked after and have less to worry about.
All the administration and reception staff we spoke to were also very professional, friendly and polite.
I would have no reservations recommending Richard Reed Solicitors to my friends and family.
Thank you to all.

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Peter

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Peter

May 09, 2025

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Great service from Kat and Hilda at Richard Reed

I needed some advice about an employment matter, and from the initial enquiry to the conclusion of the issue Richard Reed Ltd was great. Hilda was really helpful, and Kat's advice was very thorough. I would highly recommend them.

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Joanne
Housing & Property

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Purchase and Sale

Joanne

May 06, 2025

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Sale of house

Exceptional service, kept up to date with all of the process. I would definitely recommend.

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Jessica
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Disputed Trusts

Jessica

April 29, 2025

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Excellent service

Thank you Kat Moody and Hilda Preston you both were very understanding, helpful and gave good advice all the way through the case resulting in a positive outcome, all risks were throughly discussed throughout and fees were very reasonable, thanks to you I got my deceased mother justice and respect.

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Karen

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Karen

April 17, 2025

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very friendly and professional at all times

I dealt with Kat very friendly no issues at all very informative and professional

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Mia

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Mia

April 16, 2025

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Quick & Effecient

Kat helped with a settlement agreement and explained everything thoroughly. She was quick in helping and made the process very smooth.

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Belinda

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Belinda

April 16, 2025

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Help to buy loan redemption

I would like to thank abbey and Sharon also who had input in my case. All were very helpful and made the process easy .

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Darren
Housing & Property

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Housing Disrepair

Darren

April 15, 2025

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A first class professional service.

Section 8 notice served on tenant , now have my property back!

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Lisa
Employment

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Employment Law

Lisa

April 15, 2025

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Employment Agreement

A high quality service from the start. Responsive and helpful with great advice given.

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Victoria Brown
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Victoria Brown

April 10, 2025

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Power of attorney

Jonny was a fantastic help supporting both myself and my mam through a complicated process in an easy to understand way. I can’t thank him enough.

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Drewcorleone

February 27, 2025

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Drewcorleone

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I am writing to share my experience with Richard Reed, which I found to be unsatisfactory due to several factors that significantly impacted the overall process.

The duration of the transaction was prolonged, primarily attributed to what I can only describe as a lackluster approach from the team. Communication was poor, particularly in navigating the complexities of working with a young, first-time buyer. This lack of support was disappointing, especially given the importance of empathy and understanding in such situations.

Throughout the process, I felt that there was a noticeable absence of compassion or empathy, which are essential qualities in customer service. Instead, I encountered numerous excuses that shifted blame away from the team, rather than taking responsibility for the delays and frustrations experienced.

Additionally, I found the handling of my concerns to be unprofessional. When I expressed my frustration, the response was to threaten to terminate our conversation, rather than addressing the issues at hand. This reaction seemed disproportionate and indicative of a thin-skinned approach, which is surprising for a team in this industry.

Given my experience, I would advise potential clients to reconsider using Richard Reed. The lack of effective communication, empathy, and professionalism in handling customer concerns has left me with little confidence in their services.

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Lori
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Lori

February 14, 2025

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Lori

As a first time buyer, it can feel quite daunting when the house buying process starts. Nicola and Joanne have been nothing but fantastic. They made the buying process so hassle free and their communication was excellent - cannot fault them one bit!

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Brian
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Brian

February 06, 2025

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Brian

Best solicitors in Sunderland

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Veronica
Company & Commercial

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Commercial Law

Veronica

January 30, 2025

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Veronica

Very professional and efficient service.

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Natty
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Natty

January 13, 2025

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Natty

Need it urgent doc verified.
Excellent service and the same day as I need it! No waiting time, thank you!!!

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Description

As a well-known and reputable law firm in Sunderland, Richard Reed Solicitors is recognised throughout Wearside and right across the North East for our dedication to the outstanding provision of legal services to both individual and commercial clients. We have a long and well-respected history, with Richard Reed himself establishing the business back in 1948. We are very proud of our heritage and it’s close to our hearts in everything we do. We have come a long way since 1948 and the firm has gone from strength to strength, year after year.

Practice areas

For You: Family Law Wills, Trusts & Probate Personal Disputes Residential Property Employment Law For Your Business: Corporate & Commercial Commercial Property Dispute Resolution Employment Law & HR

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Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Consumer Rights
    • Dispute resolution - civil mediation
    • Libel and Defamation
    • 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
    • Malicious falsehood
    • Travel rights
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Employment Law
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pay Issue
    • 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 Access
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Law
    • Child Maintenance
    • 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
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Domestic Violence
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Lasting power of attorney
    • Legal aid
    • Marriage and civil partnerships
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation
    • 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
  • Notary
    • Notary
  • Professional Negligence
    • Accountants
    • Architects
    • Barristers
    • Engineers
    • Financial advisors
    • IT professionals
    • Insurance brokers
    • Professional Negligence
    • Professional Negligence law
    • Professional trustees
    • Surveyors
    • Tax consultants
    • Valuers
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Disputed Probate
    • Disputed Trusts
    • Disputed Wills
    • International
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Agriculture
    • Agricultural land for sale or development
    • Buying and selling a farm
    • Commercial contracts for farming businesses
    • Employment of farm workers
    • Equestrian property
    • Farm partnerships and corporate structures
    • Farming disputes
    • Veterinary negligence
  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Planning law
    • 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
    • Agency agreements
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Contracts and Agreements
    • Commercial Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contract law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Credit Control
    • Data Protection
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Franchising
    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
    • Outsourcing agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Share option schemes
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Slander
    • Small businesses
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
    • Tax
    • Unfair Loan Charges
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
  • Regulations
    • Health and Safety
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