Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in Bungay, Suffolk
Sprake & Kingsley Solicitors combines deep local roots with a professional, experienced team to deliver comprehensive legal services tailored to individuals, families, and businesses. Established with a legacy of expertise in East Anglia's agricultural and business communities, we prioritise clear communication, sensitivity, and practical solutions. Our team specialises in family law, estate administration, residential property transactions, and care funding planning, ensuring clients receive expert guidance through complex legal matters.With a focus on English law, we serve clients across England and Wales, offering services ranging from wills and probate to dispute resolution and business law. Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in testimonials highlighting our exemplary service, timely communication, and ability to simplify challenging legal processes.
Services
Family Law
Estate Administration
Residential Property
Inheritance Disputes
Care Funding Planning
Wills & Probate
Employment Law
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Tax Planning Trusts
Collaborative Law
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of legal expertise in family and property law.
- Our team provides tailored solutions for East Anglia's agricultural and business communities.
- We guarantee transparent communication and timely resolution of legal matters.
- We are qualified to advise on English law across England and Wales.
- Our client testimonials highlight exemplary service and problem-solving capabilities.
Associations and certifications
- SRA No. 655378
What people say
Exemplary handling
Speedy communication
Excellent service
Knowledgeable advice
Great friendly service
Services
Family Law
We provide sensitive and pragmatic advice on family law matters, including divorce, child arrangements, and collaborative law solutions. Our expertise covers pre-nuptial agreements, civil partnerships, and wealth protection. With over 25 years of experience, we prioritise amicable resolutions while ensuring legal compliance and client interests.
Estate Administration
Our team expertly handles complex estate administration, including asset collection, tax compliance, and dispute resolution. We assist with grants of representation, international assets, and inheritance tax minimisation. Clients benefit from our experience in navigating probate processes and resolving contested estates efficiently.
Residential Property
We manage all aspects of residential property transactions, from sales/purchases to equity release and leasehold enfranchisement. Our conveyancing services include agricultural land, new builds, and shared ownership schemes. Clients receive dedicated support through every stage of the process with transparent communication.
Inheritance Disputes
Our specialists resolve disputes over will validity, inheritance provision, and estate administration. We handle claims under the Inheritance Act 1975 and trust disputes using negotiation, mediation, or litigation. Clients receive strategic advice to protect their interests in contested estates.
Care Funding Planning
We advise on NHS funding eligibility, local authority means testing, and asset protection strategies for care fees. Our services include trust creation, property rental arrangements, and legal responsibility guidance for home care. We help clients navigate complex funding rules while preserving family assets.
People
Karen Phillips
Managing Partner
Karen Phillips has over 25 years of experience advising on family law matters, specialising in collaborative law and complex financial settlements. She leads the firm's family law team with a focus on sensitive client care.
Frances Davy
Partner
Frances Davy, qualified since 1993, specialises in estate administration, inheritance disputes, and later-life planning. She leads the probate team with expertise in contested estates and tax-efficient will drafting.
John Hay
Partner
John Hay heads residential property transactions with extensive experience in agricultural land, new builds, and leasehold matters. He provides pragmatic conveyancing solutions for domestic and business clients.
David Sprake
Consultant
David Sprake brings generations of legal tradition to tax planning trusts and estate preservation strategies. His expertise includes complex inheritance tax mitigation and business succession planning for agricultural enterprises.
Clare Gissing
Salaried Partner
Clare Gissing specialises in employment law and business services, advising SMEs on contracts, disputes, and regulatory compliance. She combines legal expertise with practical commercial understanding.
Questions
What areas of law does Sprake & Kingsley specialise in?
We specialise in family law, residential property, wills & probate, estate administration, inheritance disputes, and agricultural law. Our services cater to both individuals and businesses across England and Wales.
Are your solicitors qualified to advise outside England and Wales?
Our solicitors are qualified to advise exclusively on English law within the jurisdiction of England and Wales, ensuring compliance with local legal frameworks and regulations.
How do you handle contested probate matters?
We use negotiation, mediation, or litigation to resolve disputes, focusing on minimising costs and stress. Our team has expertise in challenging wills and Inheritance Act claims.
Can you assist with agricultural property transactions?
Yes, we have specialist knowledge of agricultural land transactions, including farm sales, tenancies, and business succession planning tailored to East Anglia's farming community.
What is collaborative family law?
Collaborative law resolves family disputes without court proceedings. Both parties and their lawyers commit to negotiated settlements, maintaining control over outcomes while reducing conflict.
How do you protect assets for care home fees?
We advise on trusts, property arrangements, and legal structures to lawfully preserve assets while complying with local authority assessment rules and eligibility criteria.
Reviews (3)
James Hawkins
Jul 04, 2021
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Critical:Responsiveness
John Williams - utterly useless & very unhelpful we- were on the other side of sale & he submitted searches late & caused massive delays in a simple sale.Not one that I would recommend
John Williams - utterly useless & very unhelpful we- were on the other side of sale & he submitted searches late & caused massive delays in a simple sale.Not one that I would recommend
Jamie Everett
Jul 28, 2018
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Excellent legal team. Look after all manner of legal work for us personally and for business. Would highly recommend without reservation.
Andrew Friday
Sep 16, 2016
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I had the pleasure of dealing with John Haye. Very knowledgeable and would definitely recommend his services to anyone
