Ware & Kay Solicitors Ltd

Ware & Kay Solicitors is a well-established high street practice based in the centre of Wetherby providing a comprehensive range of legal services for both private clients & businesses.

Our reputation for good quality service has been built up over many years. Our clients tell us that being able to reach us and get a response when they need it is one of the things which sets us apart.

Our team of dedicated lawyers offer an efficient, cost-effective and specialist service which combined with traditional client care has given us a superb local reputation.

We offer representation & assistance in Buying & Selling your home, Wills & Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Family, Children & Mediation, Employment Advice, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury Claims, Company & Commercial Property, Civil Litigation & Financial services.

Whether this is the first time you require legal advice or are a long standing client, we will work with you and try to take the anxiety out of dealing with legal matters. Our aim is to help make the legal process as clear and simple as possible.

Please contact us on Wetherby 01937 583210 when one of our specialist lawyers will be very happy to assist you.

Visitors will get the benefit of our FREE car parking.

Commercial Property

The purchase, leasing, ongoing management or sale of commercial property can pose important legal issues for many businesses or investment portfolios. Draw on our considerable expertise and experience to get the advice you need.

Development Land, Commercial Leases, Hotels & Guest Houses, Shops Offices, Factories & Warehouses, Public Houses, Restaurants & Take-aways

Mediation

Family Mediation is an alternative way of resolving issues surrounding divorce or separation. Our Family Mediator aims to assist by working with separating couples in an impartial way, facilitating them in finding their own positive solutions to their issues and separating with dignity. In Family Mediation we work with couples to help them consider different options and to explore each one in detail. Family Mediation can be particularly helpful to couples who wish to minimise potential conflict and for many can offer a quicker and more cost effective alternative to Court proceedings.

Residential Property

We have considerable experience of advising clients on a wide range of development projects – in both the residential and commercial property sectors.

Sales & Purchases of houses, Newly built homes, flats and building land, Buy to let, Co-ownership, Buying and selling at auction, Re-mortgages, second mortgages, Equity Release Mortgages

Wills & Estates

Does your Will reflect your current circumstances?

Did you know, for example, that a later marriage revokes any existing Will you may have made? We can help ensure that any young children are looked after and that you avoid any surprises, upsets or the paying of unnecessary Inheritance Tax. We offer fixed fees for straightforward Wills and amendments plus a reduced price for couples instructing us simultaneously.

How would your affairs be handled if you were unable to manage them?

If you were not able to act due to mental or physical incapacity then a Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone to deal with matters on your behalf. Our private client team will advise you on the appropriate planning measures which allow your family or others to assist. Powers of Attorney are offered for a fixed fee.


Bereavement

Our experienced team can also guide you and your loved ones through the difficult period of bereavement. We will deal with everything from the necessary completing of tax papers, application for Grant of Probate, collecting of assets, distribution of the estate to practical matters such as dealing with any house and contents. We also offer investment advice.

Wills, Powers of Attorney, Grants of Probate, Estate Administration, Court of Protection, HT reduction planning in Wills, Deeds of Variation, Trusts drafting and administration

Employment Advice

Our specialist employment team is dedicated to providing businesses with prompt, practical and reliable advice. The team is experienced in every aspect of employment law and is often called upon to handle complex cases.

Recruitment, Employment Contracts & Policies Redundancy Advice/Employment Tribunal Advice, All areas of Discrimination: Age, Race, Maternity and Parental Rights, Flexible Working, Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE) Working Time Regulations/Restraint of Trade, Settlement Agreements

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Involved in a dispute? Take action early and minimize the damage. There are many ways in which to successfully resolve a dispute without going to court, including Negotiation, Mediation and Arbitration.

Our Litigation lawyers have extensive experience in successfully representing both claimants and defendants in a broad range of disputes. In addition to regularly dealing with High Court and County Court proceedings, we also provide comprehensive advice and representation in Alternative Dispute Resolution proceedings including Mediation and Arbitration.

Contentious Probate, Debt Collection, Breach of Contract, Building disputes, Property & boundary disputes, Inheritance Claims & Holiday Claims, Mortgage Repossessions, Consumer Credit, Professional Negligence, Landlord and Tenant and Housing

Family & Matrimonial

The breakdown of a relationship may mean you are confronted with difficult or sensitive issues. Our divorce and family lawyers can guide you successfully through these and protect your interests along the way.

Divorce and Relationship Breakdown, Separation and Separation Agreements, Financial Provision and Settlement Arrangements and Financial Provision relating to Children Co-habitation and Pre-Nuptial Agreements & Domestic Violence