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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Peterborough
Established in 1784, we are one of East Anglia's most respected legal firms, serving private and commercial clients nationally. Our lawyers combine over two centuries of experience with modern expertise in areas like Commercial and Regulatory Law, consistently ranked in The Legal 500. Through our merger with Pooley Bendall and Watson Solicitors in 2020, we expanded to Ely while maintaining our commitment to professional, cost-effective service. Our team includes specialists in property, family, criminal, and business law, with a focus on understanding client needs through long-term relationships.We prioritise accessibility through offices in Peterborough, King's Lynn, Thetford, Wisbech, and Ely, supported by fixed-fee structures and flexible service delivery. Our solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and maintain memberships in professional bodies like Resolution. With many partners having decades-long associations with the firm, we blend continuity with innovation to deliver tailored legal solutions.
Services
Business Property
Dispute Resolution
Family Law
Wills Probate
Crime Prison Law
Residential Property
Commercial Property
Motoring Offences
Highlights and features
- We offer a full range of legal services to individuals and businesses
- Our lawyers are recognized in The Legal 500 for commercial law expertise
- We provide fixed fees for debt recovery services
- With offices in Peterborough, King's Lynn, Thetford, Wisbech, and Ely, we serve clients across East Anglia
- Our firm has been in continuous practice since 1784
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
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Services
Business Property
Our commercial property team handles transactions, leases, and disputes for businesses. We specialise in cost-effective solutions for owner-managed businesses, with expertise in premises purchases, partnership agreements, and corporate property matters. Clients benefit from our Legal 500-recognised solicitors' commercial understanding and sector-specific experience across engineering, retail, and agriculture.
Dispute Resolution
We resolve business and personal disputes through negotiation, mediation, or court representation. Our team handles claims from thousands to millions of pounds, covering contract disputes, professional negligence, and property conflicts. With fixed-fee options and 'No Win No Fee' arrangements available, we combine Legal 500-recognised expertise with practical cost management for commercial and private clients.
Family Law
Specialist family lawyers handle relationship breakdowns, divorce, and child custody matters. We use Resolution's constructive approach and collaborative law methods to minimise conflict. Our services include financial settlements, domestic abuse cases, and court representation, with transparent pricing options and Resolution-accredited specialists providing sensitive, practical advice during emotional times.
Wills Probate
We provide will drafting, probate administration, and lasting powers of attorney. Our team specialises in inheritance tax planning and Court of Protection matters, offering home visits without extra charges. With 17 dedicated professionals, we help clients create advance decisions and manage estates, combining compassionate service with technical expertise for individuals and elderly care planning.
Crime Prison Law
Our top-tier criminal law team provides 24/7 legal representation for police station attendances and court proceedings. Recognised in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, we handle serious cases including murder, fraud, and drug importation. The department also specialises in motoring offences and prison law, offering Legal Aid services and private defence work with a focus on client care and strategic advocacy.
People
Sarah Adlam
Partner
Supervising multiple departments with 20+ years' experience, Sarah leads our property and dispute resolution teams. Recognised in legal directories, she combines strategic oversight with hands-on case management for commercial and private clients.
Alison Muir
Head of Crime and Prison Law
Leading our award-winning criminal law team, Alison is praised in The Legal 500 as 'exceptional' with 'impeccable tactical instincts'. She oversees complex cases from police stations to appeal courts, maintaining our top-tier ranking in criminal defence.
Baljit Bem
Partner
Head of Wills and Probate, Baljit specialises in estate planning and elderly care law. With Resolution accreditation, she provides compassionate guidance on wills, probate, and Court of Protection matters, ensuring client needs are met with expertise.
Chloe Kitchen
Partner
Head of Property Department, Chloe manages residential and commercial property transactions. With expertise in equity release and landlord-tenant disputes, she leads a team delivering practical solutions for property matters across East Anglia.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We cover property, family, criminal, business, and probate law, with specialists in commercial regulatory matters and motoring offences.
Do you offer fixed fee services?
Yes, we provide fixed fees for debt recovery, will drafting, and selected family law matters to ensure cost certainty.
Can you help with urgent legal matters?
Our criminal law team offers 24/7 emergency services for police station attendances and urgent court cases.
Do you serve clients outside East Anglia?
While based in East Anglia, we act for national clients and have experience handling cases across England and Wales.
Reviews (6)
Beverley Golden
Jan 04, 2022
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They have helped my family with a lot of services ie;
Wills, power of attorney, land dispute, selling a house and always very professional in plain English and so helpful and friendly
Wills, power of attorney, land dispute, selling a house and always very professional in plain English and so helpful and friendly
Matt Bellamy
Dec 14, 2021
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MC&P were recommended by our local agent for conveyancing. We only sold our house so did not buy on but Claire and the team were great. They got us moved and worked within the timescale we had. Much appreciated!
Tony Oulds
Jan 16, 2021
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I found Paul Garner extremely rude and unhelpful, I would never use him for anything, very poor
I found Paul Garner extremely rude and unhelpful, I would never use him for anything, very poor
Melanie Woods
Jun 13, 2019
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Myself and husband had will written by Sophie professional and friendly service would recommend this solicitor.
Richard Welbourne
May 04, 2019
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Very professional attitude with no nonsense approach. Knowledgable and helpful. I have used four different solicitors here and each has been an expert in their field. Also, not as expensive as you might think!
Alan Crisp
Jun 21, 2018
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Carried out our conveyancing in a recent home move. Helen Robinson was our Solicitor. Friendly and capable. Happy with service.
