Hutchinson & Buchanan have been making Yorkshire’s business & life plans legally robust for over 100 years.
Based in Ripon, North Yorkshire, we’re fourth-generation solicitors continuing our families’ legacy of supporting Yorkshire families and businesses with the most experienced legal minds.
We are solicitors for whatever life throws at you. Thanks to our approach and great service, many of our clients stick with us for their lifetimes and we often serve the generations that follow too.
Legal Services for all life stages.
Private Client
Includes Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputyship, Court of Protection, Power of Attorney, Tax Planning, Elderly Law, and Probate & Administration. >>
Property
Includes Residential Conveyancing, Commercial Conveyancing, Mortgages, Agricultural Property, Lease Extensions, Registration and more. >>
Dispute Resolution
Includes Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Road Traffic Accidents, Employer’s Liability, Claims Against a Public Authority, Debt Recovery and more. >>
With a long history as trusted solicitors for Yorkshire businesses and families across generations, our mission is to protect your life’s plans, and meet any unexpected challenges, with the best legal advice.
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Protecting your family home and assets is smart. But so too is tax compliance. Why Trusts exist A trust is a legal arrangement where you (the "settlor") hand your assets to someone else (the "trustees") to look after for the benefit of other people (the...
You have Got a Will – But You Want to Make Changes. What Now?
Most people know that having a will is vital. It helps wrap up your affairs, provide for your loved ones, and ensure that your wishes are followed after your death. If you already have a will – excellent. But as life changes, so might your wishes. Whether it’s a...
Why Your Solicitor Asks for ID – Understanding Anti-Money Laundering Requirements
If you've ever instructed a solicitor and been asked to provide a passport or a bank statement, or other personal documents, you might have wondered: Why all the red tape? The answer lies in legal compliance—specifically, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, which...
From the outset Mr Storey took great care to welcome us, explain the steps in the house-buying process, and ensure our understanding of everything required of us. In a protracted purchase (due to developers, contractors and covid-related issues), Mr Storey kept us updated and guided us to a satisfactory completion. I would have no hesitation in recommending Hutchinson and Buchanan to any others seeking a solicitor for conveyancing.
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