Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Mirfield
Haighs Solicitors is a small local legal firm dedicated to providing client-focused legal services. With Principal Solicitor Nick Haigh bringing 15 years of experience from diverse legal environments, we combine professional expertise with deep local knowledge to deliver exceptional service in Mirfield and surrounding areas. Our approach prioritises clarity, eliminating legal jargon to make complex processes accessible and straightforward for clients. We specialise in property conveyancing, wills and probate, lasting power of attorney, commercial property matters, and business acquisitions. Our commitment to accessibility ensures clients can contact us via phone, email, or in-person consultations.As an SRA-regulated firm, we uphold the highest professional standards while maintaining a friendly, client-centric ethos. Our team's extensive experience spans residential and commercial conveyancing, estate administration, and commercial property transactions. We pride ourselves on streamlining legal processes while maintaining transparency throughout all client interactions. Our long-standing presence in Mirfield since 1916 demonstrates our enduring commitment to the local community. We continuously adapt our services to meet evolving client needs while maintaining our core values of professionalism, accessibility, and clear communication.
Services
Property Conveyancing
Wills & Probate
Lasting Power of Attorney
Commercial Property
Business Sales & Acquisitions
Free Legal Advice
Details
- Year established: 1916
Highlights and features
- We have 15 years of legal experience across property and business law
- Our team combines professional expertise with local Mirfield knowledge
- We provide straightforward, jargon-free legal guidance
- SRA-accredited legal professionals with proven track record
- Accessible consultations via phone, email, or in-person appointments
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Friendly, accessible
Expert legal guidance
Exceptional reviews
Straightforward approach
Client-first service
Services
Property Conveyancing
Our property conveyancing service streamlines property transactions for residential and commercial clients. We handle sales, purchases, remortgaging, and equity transfers while keeping clients informed throughout the process. Our experienced team ensures smooth transactions for houses, development land, buy-to-lets, and commercial units.
Wills & Probate
We provide comprehensive will drafting and probate administration services. Our experts guide clients through creating legally sound wills that reflect their wishes while offering probate support for estate administration. We handle asset identification, tax matters, and estate distribution during difficult times.
Lasting Power of Attorney
Our LPA service helps clients establish legal frameworks for financial and healthcare decision-making. We create property and financial affairs LPAs alongside health and welfare documents, ensuring clients' interests remain protected in case of incapacity.
Commercial Property
We specialise in commercial property transactions including leases, assignments, and development projects. Our services cover lease renewals, break notices, and property portfolio management while protecting clients' business interests throughout the process.
Business Sales & Acquisitions
Our business transaction service handles sales and acquisitions of commercial entities. We manage asset transfers including premises, stock, customer contracts, and staff arrangements while ensuring legal compliance during business ownership changes.
People
Nick Haigh
Principal Solicitor
With 15 years' experience across property and business law, Nick combines international legal expertise with local Mirfield knowledge to deliver accessible legal solutions for residential and commercial clients.
Robert Dawson
Partner
As current partner, Robert oversees the firm's operations from its historic Heckmondwike premises, maintaining the legacy established by Charles Stanley Hays while adapting to modern legal requirements.
Richard Walker
Partner
Partner Richard Walker manages the firm's expansion and service delivery, ensuring continuity of quality legal services while maintaining the firm's commitment to client-focused legal representation.
Questions
What legal services do you specialise in?
We specialise in property conveyancing, wills and probate, lasting power of attorney, commercial property matters, and business sales/acquisitions.
Do you offer free legal advice?
We provide initial free legal advice face-to-face when available, covering any legal matters within our areas of expertise.
How long does conveyancing take?
While varying by complexity, our experienced team works efficiently to complete property transactions as quickly as possible while maintaining legal compliance.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ID 510107).
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Mirfield, Huddersfield, and the wider Kirklees area with local legal knowledge and expertise.
