Business Details
Your Trusted Solicitors in Scarborough
Thorpe & Co & Co is a leading law firm on the North Yorkshire coast, offering specialist legal services in personal and commercial matters. With over 100 years of combined experience among our conveyancing team, we prioritise client needs through face-to-face consultations and tailored advice. Our solicitors handle family law, personal injury claims, property transactions, and estate planning with professionalism and expertise.Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme and Lexcel, we ensure high standards in all legal services. Operating from offices in Scarborough, Filey, and Whitby, we provide accessible, reliable legal support to local and regional clients.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Personal Injury
Wills and Probate
Landlord and Tenant
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Estate Administration
Dispute Resolution
Debt Recovery
Commercial Property
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of combined experience in conveyancing
- Our qualified solicitors handle complex legal matters with professionalism
- We offer fixed fee initial consultations for family law cases
- We hold the Law Society's Lexcel quality accreditation
- We operate three accessible offices across North Yorkshire
Associations and certifications
- Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Lexcel
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent service
Outstanding service
Helpful and understanding
Brilliant explanations
Exceptional handling
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service handles residential and commercial property transactions with expert legal guidance. We manage purchases, sales, remortgages, and equity releases while ensuring compliance with all legal requirements. Our team provides transparent pricing and regular updates throughout the process.
Family Law
We specialise in family law matters including divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements. Our approach focuses on minimising conflict while protecting client interests through practical legal solutions. We offer fixed fee initial consultations for family law cases.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury team handles road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, and public liability claims. We help clients claim compensation for pain, disability, and financial losses while providing full court representation when needed.
Wills and Probate
We assist with creating legally sound wills and administering estates after bereavement. Our services include lasting powers of attorney, probate applications, and estate distribution while offering home visits for clients with mobility issues.
Landlord and Tenant
Our property litigation service handles landlord and tenant disputes including evictions, deposit claims, and property disrepair issues. We provide legal representation in court proceedings while offering practical advice throughout the tenancy cycle.
People
Carl Burnett
Director Solicitor
Carl Burnett is a director solicitor with extensive experience in property law and commercial transactions. He specialises in complex conveyancing matters and new build property purchases.
Mark Jefferies
Director Solicitor
Mark Jefferies leads our personal injury and road traffic accident claims team. With years of litigation experience, he handles high-value compensation cases and court proceedings.
Peter Scholey
Director Solicitor
Peter Scholey is a family law specialist and member of the Law Society Specialist Children Law Panel. He handles divorce cases, child custody arrangements, and domestic violence injunctions.
Lorraine Burnett
Director Solicitor
Lorraine Burnett specialises in wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney. She provides expert advice on estate planning and elderly client matters with compassionate support.
Catherine McNeill
Director Solicitor
Catherine McNeill focuses on property transactions and probate administration. She has particular expertise in leasehold conveyancing and complex estate settlements.
Questions
What areas do you cover for property transactions?
We handle property transactions across North Yorkshire including Scarborough, Filey, Whitby, and surrounding coastal areas.
Do you offer fixed fee legal services?
Yes, we offer fixed fee initial consultations for family law cases and transparent pricing for conveyancing services.
Can I make an appointment outside office hours?
Our offices operate Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, but we can arrange home visits for clients with mobility issues.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our conveyancing team has over 100 years combined experience, with specialists in family law, personal injury, and property litigation.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA no. 495073) and hold Lexcel accreditation.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept payments by bank transfer, cheque, and major credit/debit cards for our legal services.
