Ackroyd Legal is a full-service international law firm with a strong local presence, offering expert legal counsel across a comprehensive range of practice areas. With over 350 years of combined legal experience and a team of more than 150 solicitors, the firm stands out for its multilingual capabilities, deep sector knowledge, and commitment to achieving optimal outcomes for both individual and corporate clients.
The firm takes a client-centered approach, providing bespoke services tailored to the unique needs of each case. Ackroyd Legal supports a diverse clientele—from first-time homebuyers and families to startups, investors, and established corporations—with a focus on sectors including hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. Their dedication to equality, diversity, and community engagement further reinforces their reputation as a forward-thinking and socially responsible practice.
Services Offered
- Residential Conveyancing (Buying, Selling, Remortgage, Lease Extensions, Shared Ownership, Transfer of Equity)
- Property Litigation (Adverse Possession, Leasehold Disputes, Boundary Disputes, Rights of Way, Planning Appeals, Nuisance, Dilapidations)
- Family Law (Divorce, Adoption, Annulments, Children Matters, Cohabitation, Domestic Abuse, Separation)
- Wills & Probate (Making and Amending Wills, Probate, Contesting a Will, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Inheritance Tax)
- Civil Litigation (Defamation, Professional Negligence, Regulatory Proceedings, Tax Fraud, Education and Environmental Disputes)
- Employment Law (for Employees and Businesses: Dismissal, Redundancy, Discrimination, Settlement Agreements, Tribunal Representation)
- Criminal Law (Cyber Crime, Drug Offences, Motoring Offences, Fraud, Business Crime, Proceeds of Crime Act matters)
- Immigration (British Passport Applications, Family Visas, EU Settlement, Citizenship Applications, Asylum, Business Immigration)
- Personal Injury (Accident at Work, Road Traffic Accidents, Medical Negligence, Fatal Accidents, Asbestos Claims)
- Dispute Resolution (Commercial Disputes, Shareholder Disagreements, Inheritance Disputes, Alternative Dispute Resolution)
- Commercial Property (Purchases, Sales, Acquisitions, Landlord and Tenant Law, Planning Law, Social Housing)
- Corporate Law (Mergers & Acquisitions, Shareholder Agreements, Startup Investments, Banking and Finance, Franchising)
- Business Law (Company Setup, Commercial Contracts, Intellectual Property, Data Protection, Risk Management)
- Intellectual Property (Copyright, Trademarks, Patents, Brand Protection, Domain Name Disputes)
- International & Investment Services
- Trading Standards & Compliance
- Debt Recovery
- Licensing Applications
The firm operates internationally with dedicated desks including a China Desk, serving clients across the UK and abroad from its London headquarters. Ackroyd Legal’s broad sector experience and multilingual team enable it to support a global client base with efficiency and cultural fluency.
