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Solicitors in Rutland

Buckles
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Solicitors in Rutland

3 St Mary's Hill

Stamford

PE9 2DW

01780 484570

StamfordEnquiries@buckles-law.co.uk

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About

Our expert solicitors offer a wide range of legal services for individuals and businesses in the Rutland area. Call 01780 484570 for specialist advice and solutions to help resolve your legal challenges.

Navigating the UK legal system can be challenging – no matter what area of the law you are dealing with. Whether you are facing difficulties in your personal life or with your business, having a legal specialist on your side can help save you time and stress whilst eliminating mistakes and oversights that could cost you more in the future. This is where our lawyers in Rutland can offer their guidance and support.

Our team have been serving Rutland residents and businesses with quality legal advice and services for decades. The unmatched legal knowledge of our lawyers – combined with our proactive approach and personable client service – has helped put us on the map, with many of our clients coming to us through referrals and personal recommendations from our other highly satisfied service users.

As a full-service law firm, we cover a broad range of legal practices, from conveyancing and family law to commercial and business law. As part of an international law firm, we can also provide our Rutland clients access to niche law expertise rarely found outside of London, such as French, German, Italian and Spanish law. This wide variety of services, in addition to the connections we have built with key professionals and administrators across the globe, allows our clients to get all the services and advice they need under one roof, saving them processing time and legal costs.

Our solicitors provide flexible consultations that allow you to discuss your legal issues confidentially via phone, email, video call or face-to-face appointments at our office. To discuss your matter privately with one of our lawyers or to receive a price estimate of our services, please call 01780 484570 or email our team to request a call back.

Our services

Our solicitors in Rutland can provide legal advice and services in the following areas:

For Businesses	For Individuals	For Law Firms
Commercial Property	Conveyancing	BUCKLESconnect referral programme
Construction & Engineering	Family Law & Divorce
Employment Law	Wills
French Law	Employment Law for Employees
German Law	Dispute Resolution
Spanish Law	Lasting Powers of Attorney
Dispute Resolution	Court of Protection
Intellectual Property	Bankruptcy
Commercial Law	French Law
	Wealth preservation and tax planning
	German Law
	Spanish Law
	Notarial Services

Meet our solicitors in Rutland

Service for law firms

BUCKLESconnect is our referral service designed with law firms for law firms. The scheme allows members to refer clients to other firms when they do not have the in-house specialism (e.g. international law) to deal with the clients needs. For every client they refer, the firm will receive a cut of the legal fees.

We currently have over 300 UK law firms signed up to BUCKLESconnect, which grants them access to legal professionals based in over 90 countries worldwide.

If you are a Rutland-based or East Midlands law firm interested in becoming a member, call 0330 123 4423 for more information and details on how to sign up.

Useful resources for Rutland residents and businesses

Citizens Advice Rutland

Citizens Advice Rutland is a local charity offering free advice and resources for Rutland residents on a range on a wide range of issues; from information on debt and budgeting and using foodbanks to housing, welfare rights and coping with long term health issues.

Please note however that Citizens Advice can only act in an advisory capacity and cannot legally represent you in a legal challenge.

To make an appointment with Citizens Advice Rutland, you can contact them directly via phone or email or use their online referral system to request a follow up.

Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce

Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of businesses based in the Rutland and the wider Lincolnshire areas. The chamber holds several events throughout the year where local businesses can network, voice their issues and concerns regarding the local economy and keep up to date with the latest business news and developments for their area.

Courts in Rutland

Use this link to find your nearest legal Court for the Rutland area.

Rutland County Council

Rutland County Council is the Local Authority for Rutland. The Council is responsible for most local services in Rutland, including council tax, schools and education, benefits, recycling schemes and much more.

Why choose Buckles Solicitors in Rutland?

Widely recognised and accredited legal experts: We have been listed by Chambers as a leading UK law firm due to our widely renowned expertise in UK and international law. We have also received accreditations from the Law Society and ISO in recognition of our high standards of legal practice.

Outstanding client service: Our unmatched personable client service has put us on the map in the Rutland area; as a result, many of our clients come to us through personal referrals. Explore our testimonials to find out more.

Quality advice without the legal jargon: Our solicitors are trained to explain the law in easy, simple language that you can understand – allowing you to comprehend the legal process every step of the way and make fully informed decisions for yourself or your business.

Bespoke and flexible approach: As lawyers with decades of experience, we know that not every case is the same, so will take the time to listen to your concerns and provide legal solutions suitable for your unique needs and circumstances. Our solicitors will do their best to accommodate your needs and schedule, and can provide consultations either face-to-face, over the phone or using online video calls.

Extensive range of legal services and an understanding of niche areas of law: As a full-service law firm, we provide advice on a wide range of issues, including divorce and family law, Wills & estate administration to more niche areas such as French and international law. This allows our clients with complex and multifaceted legal cases to access the support they need in one location, saving them time, stress and money.

International reach: As part of an international law firm, our solicitors in Rutland have the backing of our colleagues from across the UK as well as those through our alliance with CastaldiPartners in France and Italy-based offices, allowing us to offer clients a wider range of expertise and services on UK and European law.

More about our specific services

French Law

We are the only solicitor firm near Rutland providing French law expertise, and one of few law firms outside of London with a specialised French law department. Our French law solicitors can cover a wide range of legal issues falling under French jurisdiction however, are particularly knowledgeable and experienced with French property law, French inheritance law and tax.

The French legal system can be complex and confusing, which is why having our solicitors as your legal representatives can be highly beneficial. Our French speaking solicitors have years of experience dealing with the challenges of French litigation and have connections to respected France-based lawyers and relevant professionals (e.g. estate agents, notaires) to help finalise your case as smoothly as possible – whether it be a dispute or transaction.

Some of the areas of French law our solicitors can advise on include:

For more information about our French law services in Rutland, contact our team on 01780 484570.

Family law

Issues relating to family law can be emotionally difficult for those involved, and our solicitors recognise how these cases need to be treated sensitively. Whether you require legal advice on your divorce or separation or are looking to create a financial arrangement (such as a prenuptial or cohabitation agreement) with your significant other, our Rutland solicitors can offer their in-depth knowledge of family law practices and contract law to advocate and protect your best interests.

Our family law solicitors in Rutland can offer services in the following areas:

All consultations are confidential and no-obligation, and we will work hard to try and arrange them at a time and place that suits you. If you would like to book a meeting or to arrange a call back, please email the team or give us a call on 01780 484570.

Wills & estate administration

Your Will is one of the most important legal documents that you will create during your lifetime. Therefore, it is vital that you seek expert guidance to ensure that it is legally valid and cannot be challenged by other parties after your passing.

Our Wills & estate team can help with:

Will writing
Care Home Fee planning
Inheritance tax planning
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Trust setup
Appointing our solicitors as an executor

Our Wills & estate team can help you draft your Will to ensure that your assets go to whom you wish without the interference of legal challenges. We can also advise you on what to include in your Will, such as bequests in relation to children, charitable donations, funeral arrangements, digital assets and online accounts, property, pets and much more.

Our solicitors in Rutland have experience of dealing with Wills & Trusts for estates of all complexities and size, including those belonging to high-net-worth individuals or with complex wealth structures (e.g. those including properties abroad, rural estates or farmlands). To receive a price quote for our Wills & estate administration services, get in touch with our team.

Residential conveyancing

Whether buying or selling a home, our conveyancing solicitors in Rutland can help ensure that your property transaction runs smoothly and without delays.

Our solicitors have decades of experience dealing with all aspects of residential conveyancing and can act for a wide variety of transactions, including freehold and leasehold properties, high net worth sales and purchases from first-time buyers and shared ownership.

We work hard to make the residential conveyancing process as less time consuming as possible for our clients, with our average timescale of transaction completion being 6–12 weeks. Our costs range from £660 to £4,000 (for properties valued up to £2 million) however we can provide a closer price estimation for your personal details after a private consultation. Get in touch by emailing the team or calling 01780 484570.

About Buckles Solicitors

Buckles Solicitors are a full-service law firm providing a comprehensive range of legal services to businesses and individuals both in the UK and internationally.

From our offices in Cambridge, London, Nottingham, Peterborough, Stamford, Paris and Milan, we deliver effective and practical legal solutions for clients across 15 service areas, including niche specialisms such as:

We are committed to providing clients with clear and concise legal advice combined with the absolute best client experience, with many of our clients having come to us from recommendations and referrals from existing contacts.

Proud to be serving the Rutland area

Rutland is a ceremonial county that is bounded to the west and north by Leicestershire. Rutland is the home of many historically significant landmarks and heritage sites, such as Oakham Castle, Barnsdale Gardens and Rutland Water.

Our solicitors have been supporting Rutland-based individuals and businesses with their legal challenges for decades, with many of our solicitors also taking active roles in the local community; from serving on school and charity boards, sponsoring local events, or taking part in fundraisers.

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