Business Details
25 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Redcar
Established in 2001, Cygnet Law has built a reputation as a trusted legal practice dedicated to family law, conveyancing, and associated legal services. Our team of solicitors, barristers, and legal executives combines decades of collective experience with a compassionate approach to client care. We prioritise clear communication, tailored solutions, and community engagement, ensuring clients feel supported through complex legal processes. Accredited by the Conveyancing Quality Scheme and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we uphold rigorous professional standards.With offices in Redcar and Middlesbrough, we serve clients across North Yorkshire and the North East, offering both courtroom representation and out-of-court resolutions. Our commitment to accessibility is reflected in free legal advice drop-in services and partnerships with charities like Cancer Research UK. By maintaining transparency in pricing and procedures, we aim to demystify legal processes for individuals and families during challenging times.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Domestic Violence
Wills & Probate
Adoption
Child Protection
Divorce & Separation
Power of Attorney
Property Transfers
Surrogacy
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of specialist experience in family law and conveyancing
- Our team includes Law Society Children Panel accredited solicitors
- We provide urgent protection orders for domestic violence cases within 24 hours
- CQS-accredited conveyancing services with fixed legal fee options
- Free legal advice drop-in services available at our Redcar office
Associations and certifications
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS)
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle public and private law disputes, adoption, and child arrangement cases. With Law Society Children Panel accreditation, we prioritise children's welfare in court proceedings. Our solicitors provide expert guidance on relocation, surrogacy, and domestic violence cases, ensuring legal compliance while minimising emotional distress for all parties involved.
Conveyancing
CQS-accredited conveyancing services cover residential and commercial property transactions. We manage purchases, sales, remortgages, and shared ownership transfers with fixed-fee pricing. Our team handles leasehold enfranchisement, new build completions, and equity release schemes, ensuring smooth property transfers while maintaining compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority standards.
Domestic Violence
Specialist solicitors provide urgent non-molestation and occupation orders within 24 hours. We assist victims with emergency housing arrangements and child custody protections. Our approach combines immediate legal action with long-term support strategies, working closely with local authorities to ensure client safety and recovery from abusive relationships.
Wills & Probate
We offer comprehensive will drafting, probate administration, and inheritance tax planning services. Our solicitors handle complex estate distributions, trust creation, and deputyship applications. Through Cancer Research UK and Alzheimer's Society partnerships, we provide free will-writing services to support charitable causes while securing clients' financial legacies.
Adoption
Specialist adoption solicitors guide clients through domestic and international adoption processes. We handle local authority notifications, court applications, and post-adoption contact arrangements. Our team ensures compliance with Hague Convention requirements and provides legal support for step-parent adoptions, fostering transitions, and contested adoption cases.
People
Peter Medd
Founder | Solicitor
With over 20 years' experience, Peter established Cygnet Law in 2001. He specialises in complex family law cases and maintains active involvement in strategic decision-making across the firm's legal services.
David Medd
Director | Barrister
As director and barrister, David provides expert legal representation in contested family court cases. He contributes to policy development and ensures high standards of advocacy within the practice.
Eleanor Barber
Director | Solicitor Advocate
Eleanor leads complex child protection cases and represents clients in higher court family proceedings. She mentors junior solicitors and maintains Law Society Children Panel accreditation.
Gemma Brooke
Head of Private Client Department
Gemma oversees wills, probate, and lasting power of attorney services. She manages estate planning strategies and ensures compliance with Office of the Public Guardian regulations.
Stacey Phoenix
Head of Family Law Department
Stacey directs family law operations, specialising in adoption and surrogacy cases. She implements training programs and maintains the firm's commitment to child welfare advocacy.
Questions
What areas of law does Cygnet Law specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, wills & probate, and domestic violence cases. Our services also include adoption, child protection, and lasting power of attorney arrangements.
Can I get urgent help for domestic violence situations?
Yes, our dedicated team provides emergency protection orders within 24 hours and immediate legal support for domestic violence victims, including housing and child custody arrangements.
Do you offer free initial legal advice?
We provide free drop-in legal advice sessions at our Redcar office and offer no-obligation initial consultations for most legal matters.
How are conveyancing costs calculated?
We offer fixed-fee conveyancing packages with transparent pricing. Costs depend on property type and transaction complexity, with no hidden charges for standard cases.
Can you assist with international adoption processes?
Yes, our specialist adoption solicitors handle Hague Convention cases and overseas adoptions, ensuring compliance with both UK and foreign jurisdiction requirements.
What happens if someone dies without a will?
Our probate team can guide you through intestacy rules, helping distribute assets according to law while minimising family disputes and administrative complications.
