Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Spalding
Maples Solicitors has been providing expert legal services since the late 1820s, combining centuries of tradition with modern legal expertise. Our firm specialises in commercial and residential property law, family law, criminal litigation, and private client services including wills and probate. With a team of experienced solicitors and legal professionals, we maintain a strong commitment to client care and community engagement. Our Lexcel-accredited practice ensures rigorous quality standards across all areas of operation.We pride ourselves on offering tailored legal solutions while preserving the personable approach that has defined our practice for nearly two centuries. Our history of serving generations of local farming families and expanding into commercial client representation demonstrates our adaptability to evolving legal needs. We maintain strong affiliations with local institutions including schools, charities, and religious organisations, reflecting our deep-rooted community connections.
Services
Commercial Property
Residential Property
Wills & Probate
Criminal Law
Family Law
Highlights and features
- We offer 200 years of combined legal expertise across multiple practice areas
- Our team includes specialists accredited by the Law Society and Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme
- We maintain Lexcel-accredited quality standards across all legal services
- Our solicitors have decades of experience in local and regional legal matters
- We provide tailored legal solutions with a personable, client-focused approach
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Lexcel Accreditation
What people say
Excellent service
Professional and friendly
Helped through step by step
Highly recommended solicitors
Compassionate and professional
Services
Commercial Property
Our commercial property specialists handle transactions ranging from single plots to large estates. We provide expert legal guidance for property developers and businesses, managing sales, purchases, and complex acquisitions. With decades of local market knowledge, we ensure smooth transactions for commercial clients across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.
Residential Property
We specialise in residential conveyancing services including sales, purchases, and equity transfers. Our experienced team guides clients through the buying and selling process with clear communication and timely progress updates. We handle both straightforward and complex residential transactions with particular expertise in local property markets.
Wills & Probate
Our private client department offers comprehensive wills, trusts, and probate services. We assist with estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, and inheritance tax planning. Our specialists provide sensitive support during difficult times while ensuring legal compliance and client wishes are properly documented.
Criminal Law
We provide expert criminal defence representation for a wide range of offences from motoring matters to serious criminal cases. Our accredited specialists offer court representation and police station advice, with particular experience in complex cases and licensing matters across Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. We employ non-confrontational approaches through Resolution membership while maintaining strong advocacy capabilities for court proceedings. The team specialises in complex asset division cases and child welfare matters.
People
Anita Toal
Partner
Specialising in family law and criminal litigation with over 30 years' experience. Member of Resolution and Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme. Former managing partner and school governor with expertise in complex divorce cases.
David Hicken
Partner
Commercial property specialist with 40 years' experience advising leading regional developers. Handles complex property transactions including large estates and commercial acquisitions. Qualified since 1984 and partner since 1986.
James Turner
Partner
Commercial conveyancing expert specialising in leasehold transactions and business transfers. Qualified in 1996 with extensive experience in commercial property law and company matters.
Jane Mawer
Partner
Head of private client department with expertise in wills, trusts and probate law. Partner since 2007, specialising in estate planning and administration while balancing family commitments.
Daven Naghen
Partner
Criminal law specialist with experience in serious offences including murder and rape. Member of Boston and Spalding Duty Solicitor Scheme. Qualified since 2003 with particular expertise in motoring offence defence.
Questions
What areas do Maples Solicitors cover?
We primarily serve Spalding and surrounding Lincolnshire areas, with a second office in Doncaster. Our services extend across Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire, and nationally through our legal networks.
What legal specialisms do you offer?
We specialise in commercial and residential property law, family law, criminal litigation, wills and probate, and private client services. Full details are available on our Areas of Law page.
Are your solicitors qualified?
All our solicitors are fully qualified and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Many hold additional accreditations from professional bodies like the Law Society and Resolution.
What are your office hours?
Our offices are open Monday-Thursday 8:45am-5:30pm and Friday 8:45am-5:00pm. We offer home visits where necessary and have disabled access facilities available.
How do you handle client complaints?
We have a formal complaints procedure managed by our Service Concerns Partner. This includes written acknowledgment within 5 working days and a full investigation within 8 weeks, with options for internal review and external mediation.
