Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in Hull and York
SJP Law has been serving the legal needs of clients across the Hull and Yorkshire region for over 170 years. Our firm began by supporting the local farming community and landed estates in Holderness before expanding into commercial and compensation law. Today, we are renowned for advising family businesses and handling injury, accident, and clinical negligence cases. Our team operates from two offices in Hull city centre and York, offering trusted legal expertise tailored to protect clients' long-term wealth and well-being.We prioritise trusted, independent, and successful legal services, ensuring clients can focus on their personal and professional lives. With deep roots in the community and a commitment to lifelong partnerships, we combine historical experience with modern legal proficiency. Our culture emphasises client-centric values, and we seek team members who align with our mission of sustained excellence in legal service delivery.
Services
Personal Injury Claims
Medical Negligence
Family Business Succession
High-Value Property Law
Clinical Negligence
Industrial Disease Claims
Criminal Injury Compensation
Agricultural Legal Support
Wills and Probate
Commercial Property Law
Highlights and features
- We have over 170 years of legal experience serving the Yorkshire region
- Our team offers specialist expertise in personal injury and clinical negligence
- We maintain lifelong partnerships with family businesses and private clients
- Our dual offices in Hull and York ensure localised, accessible legal support
- We adhere to strict SRA Code of Conduct 2011 compliance standards
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Personal Injury Claims
We specialise in securing compensation for clients injured in road traffic accidents, workplace incidents, and public spaces. Our expert solicitors handle complex cases involving spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, and nerve damage. With decades of experience in clinical negligence claims, we ensure victims receive appropriate financial support for medical treatment and long-term care needs.
Medical Negligence
Our dedicated team investigates cases of substandard medical care including birth injuries, surgical errors, and hospital-acquired infections. We represent clients affected by misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and improper post-operative care. With proven success in high-value claims, we work with medical experts to establish liability and secure compensation for ongoing rehabilitation and financial losses.
Family Business Law
We provide comprehensive legal support for family-owned businesses including succession planning, partnership agreements, and commercial property transactions. Our solicitors advise on corporate governance, asset protection, and dispute resolution. With deep understanding of Yorkshire's business landscape, we help enterprises navigate regulatory compliance and growth strategies while preserving family interests across generations.
Industrial Disease Claims
We represent workers suffering from asbestos-related diseases including mesothelioma and asbestosis. Our solicitors handle historic exposure cases and occupational lung conditions caused by workplace hazards. With specialist knowledge of industrial safety regulations, we secure compensation for victims of construction, manufacturing, and maritime industry exposures, ensuring financial security for affected families.
Criminal Injury Claims
We assist victims of violent crime in claiming compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. Our solicitors handle applications for physical and psychological injuries caused by assaults, sexual offences, and other criminal acts. We provide sensitive support throughout the claims process, ensuring clients receive appropriate financial redress for medical expenses, lost earnings, and psychological trauma.
Questions
What legal services do you specialise in?
We specialise in personal injury claims, medical negligence, family business law, industrial disease claims, and criminal injury compensation.
How long have you served the Yorkshire region?
Our firm has provided legal services across Yorkshire for over 170 years, with offices in Hull and York.
Can you handle complex clinical negligence cases?
Yes, we have extensive experience with complex clinical negligence cases including birth injuries, surgical errors, and hospital-acquired infections.
Do you offer support for family business succession?
We provide comprehensive succession planning for family businesses, including partnership agreements and asset protection strategies.
