Business Details
38 Years
experience
Award-Winning Legal Services in Durham
Established in 1988, Riley Langdon Solicitors has grown from a small practice into a respected legal firm serving clients nationwide. With over 80 years of combined experience, our team specialises in residential conveyancing, family law, wills, probate, and commercial law. Led by senior partner Marie Riley, we combine traditional values with modern practices to deliver tailored legal solutions. Our approachable team prioritises client needs, offering expert guidance through complex legal processes.Based in County Durham, we provide free parking facilities to ensure convenient access for all clients. Our commitment to transparency is evident in our fixed fee schemes and detailed cost breakdowns, while our international expertise extends to cross-border probate and commercial transactions. Regular client testimonials highlight our compassionate approach and efficient service delivery.
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Family & Divorce Law
Wills & Probate
Commercial Law
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 80 years combined legal experience across all practice areas
- Our team includes specialists in residential conveyancing, family law and commercial matters
- We offer transparent fixed fee schemes for divorce proceedings and conveyancing
- Our solicitors provide international legal expertise including cross-border probate
- We combine traditional values with modern practice management systems
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Fantastic service
Superb professional approach
Made process smoother
Credit to profession
Excellent work
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Our residential conveyancing specialists handle all property transactions including freehold/leasehold sales, remortgages, new builds and equity release schemes. We provide transparent pricing through our online calculator and fixed fee options. With over 35 years' experience in property law, our team ensures smooth transactions while keeping clients informed throughout the process.
Family & Divorce Law
Specialist family law solicitors handle divorce proceedings, financial settlements and child arrangement orders. We offer fixed fee divorce packages and prioritise non-confrontational resolutions. Our team has over 12 years' post-qualification experience in sensitive family matters including domestic abuse cases and private child arrangements.
Wills & Probate
We provide comprehensive will drafting services and probate administration. Our solicitors handle complex estate administrations including international assets and contested probate matters. We also offer lasting power of attorney creation and trust establishment services to protect clients' assets and future care requirements.
Commercial Law
Commercial law services cover business transactions, property deals and corporate matters across England and Wales. Our solicitors advise on commercial contracts, property acquisitions and business asset transfers. We represent financial institutions and private clients in commercial property transactions and corporate restructuring.
People
Marie Riley
Senior Partner & Solicitor
Senior partner since 2002, Marie specialises in residential and commercial conveyancing. She holds law qualifications from Northumbria University and leads the firm's modern practice approach while maintaining traditional values. She has over 20 years' leadership experience.
Kemi Ajayi
Partner - Solicitor
Qualified barrister with 19 years' UK legal experience. Specialises in property law, commercial transactions and international probate. Holds multiple law degrees and manages complex property deals and cross-border estate administrations for private and institutional clients.
Rebecca Jackson
Assistant Solicitor
Family law specialist with 12 years' post-qualification experience. Handles divorce proceedings, child arrangements and domestic abuse cases. Committed to non-confrontational resolutions and has built a client base through personal recommendations.
Tracey Jackson
Conveyancing Executive
Residential conveyancing specialist with 35 years' legal sector experience. Handles freehold/leasehold transactions and assists with will preparation. Progressed from legal secretary to fee earner through professional development.
Amanda Cowley
Conveyancing Executive
Residential property expert with 35 years' experience. Specialises in new build purchases, help-to-buy schemes and leasehold transactions. Known for client-focused approach and extensive local property market knowledge.
Questions
How long does a divorce take?
Electronic applications typically take 6-8 months, depending on court processing times and complexity of financial matters.
Can unmarried partners claim property?
No automatic rights exist for cohabiting partners under intestacy rules. A cohabitation agreement is recommended for asset protection.
What is a Child Arrangements Order?
This court order specifies child residence and contact arrangements when parents cannot agree on childcare matters.
Do you handle international probate?
Yes, we administer international estates and handle resealing of probate grants from different jurisdictions.
Can I change my child's name?
With parental responsibility consent required. Court application needed if agreement cannot be reached.
Do grandparents have visitation rights?
No automatic rights, but applications can be made to the Family Court for child arrangements orders.
