Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in Wolverhampton
Thornes Solicitors has been providing expert legal services from the heart of Wolverhampton for over 150 years. Founded in 1870 by George Rennie Thorne, our firm combines deep local knowledge with a commitment to professional advice and friendly help. Our experienced team specialises in family law, property transactions, wills, probate, and estate planning, serving clients across Wolverhampton and beyond.Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we prioritise client needs through transparent fees and a personalised approach. With a fifth-generation Thorne now part of the practice, we continue to uphold our core values while supporting local community initiatives and charities.
Services
Relationship Disputes
Children Disputes
Property
Wills
Probate
Highlights and features
- We have over 150 years of experience in the legal industry
- Our team consists of qualified experts with extensive experience
- We provide fair and transparent legal fees
- Serving Wolverhampton and beyond for over 150 years
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
Associations and certifications
- Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) No. 598412
What people say
Outstanding service
Professional and efficient
Amazing work
Supportive team
Excellent support
Services
Relationship Disputes
Our experienced family law team guides clients through relationship breakdowns with sensitivity and expertise. We specialise in divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and cohabitation disputes, prioritising amicable resolutions while preparing for court representation when necessary. Clients benefit from fixed-fee packages and transparent cost structures.
Children Disputes
We provide expert legal support for child custody matters, special guardianship orders, and child protection cases. Our solicitors focus on achieving child-centred outcomes through negotiation or court proceedings, offering specialist advice on living arrangements, education, and contact issues while maintaining family relationships.
Property
Our accredited property team handles residential transactions including sales, purchases, remortgages, and equity transfers. With local expertise in Wolverhampton's property market, we offer fixed-fee services and clear communication throughout the conveyancing process, ensuring timely completions for first-time buyers and investors.
Wills
We create tailored wills and inheritance tax planning solutions, including complex asset protection strategies. Our solicitors provide fixed-fee will writing services and specialist advice on lifetime gifts, ensuring clients' wishes are legally protected while minimising tax liabilities for beneficiaries.
Probate
Our probate specialists guide executors through estate administration, handling asset collection, tax returns, and distribution. We offer fixed-fee probate services with transparent pricing, managing complex estates including foreign assets and inheritance disputes while providing compassionate support during difficult times.
People
Lisa Ridge
Director & Legal Executive, Matrimonial Team
Specialising in family law with extensive experience in divorce proceedings and financial settlements, Lisa provides expert legal guidance while maintaining a client-focused approach.
Ben Thorne
Director & Solicitor, Head of Family Team
Fifth-generation legal professional leading the family team with expertise in children disputes and complex family law matters, combining traditional values with modern legal practices.
Tracy Davis
Director, Head of Client Services and Property Team
Managing property transactions with over two decades of conveyancing experience, ensuring smooth completions while maintaining the firm's commitment to client care.
Alison Westwood
Director, Head of Private Client Team
Specialist in wills and probate law with particular expertise in elderly client care, leading the team with a focus on compassionate, professional estate planning services.
Amy Lawton
Director & Solicitor, Property Team
Residential property specialist providing expert conveyancing advice, particularly for first-time buyers, with a focus on making property transactions stress-free and transparent.
Questions
What areas of law does Thornes Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in family law (divorce and children disputes), property transactions, wills, probate, and estate planning services.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee packages for divorce proceedings, will writing, and property transactions with transparent pricing structures.
Are your solicitors regulated by professional bodies?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 598412) and accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
Do you provide home visits for legal services?
Yes, our wills and probate team offers home visits for clients requiring estate planning services in the local area.
How long has Thornes Solicitors been operating?
We have been providing legal services in Wolverhampton since 1870, making us one of the city's longest-established law firms.
Reviews (6)
Rabbit Carrot
Dec 30, 2021
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Very good professional service, recently using their solicitors to purchase a property, very happy to choose them. Especially Sarah & Amy, Tracy, they always keep us updated, good communication, very efficient. Highly recommend, definitely use them in future if get other legal service.
Dave Azzopardi
Dec 12, 2021
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Thornes were absolutely fantastic in assisting me and my partner with the purchase of our first home. We never had to chase and they were always so helpful with our queries. I would fully recommend. Thank you so much.
Ashley Ratcliff
Nov 19, 2021
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I was researching solicitors to support with the purchase of a new property. Prior to the house purchase I read all the horror stories of folk having to chase and almost beg solicitors to communicate.
Considering the cost for conveyancing, having a solicitor failing to respond and communicate was my biggest fear. After reading the reviews and comparing against cheaper counterparts I am glad I decided to trust my gut. I moved forward and appointed Thornes and "thank god I did"
Amy and Simran spent the majority of the time supporting my case and they were fantastic. Both were great with communication
Considering the cost for conveyancing, having a solicitor failing to respond and communicate was my biggest fear. After reading the reviews and comparing against cheaper counterparts I am glad I decided to trust my gut. I moved forward and appointed Thornes and "thank god I did"
Amy and Simran spent the majority of the time supporting my case and they were fantastic. Both were great with communication
Joy Sargeant
Nov 02, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We recently worked with Karen Hickman from Thornes Solicitors for the sale of our property. Karen and the conveyancing team were very professional, efficient and proactive. I would definitely recommend their services.
We recently worked with Karen Hickman from Thornes Solicitors for the sale of our property. Karen and the conveyancing team were very professional, efficient and proactive. I would definitely recommend their services.
Rebecca Parker
Oct 31, 2021
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Thorne's were the solicitors for my recent flat purchase and Amy and the team were fantastic. As a first-time buyer there was lots I didn't know but they answered all my questions and were very transparent with their communication with the sellers solicitors. They always responded quickly to my inquires and managed the process very well despite it being a lengthy process due to circumstances out of their control.
Antal Edit
Oct 14, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Absolutely professional service. I'm 100% satisfied. Everything went smoothly. I wish you all a great success.
Absolutely professional service. I'm 100% satisfied. Everything went smoothly. I wish you all a great success.
