A law firm that provides practical advice to get their clients where they want to be in the most straightforward manner. Our construction team provide expert advice in relation to both contentious and non-contentious matters to a broad range of clients within the sector. Our Notaries specialise in the authentication and certification of documents required for use overseas.
An opportunity to join a top tier law firm that offers high quality work, greater autonomy, excellent rewards and long-term prospects.
An opportunity to join a top tier law firm that offers high quality work, greater autonomy, excellent rewards and long-term prospects.
Services
Our lawyers advise individuals and businesses all over the UK and have many years of experience in the areas on which they advise. We focus on providing constructive, practical advice to get our clients where they want to be in the most straightforward and efficient manner. Our approach works and we regularly attract new clients who have been using large firms in London, but now receive a more cost efficient, personal and tailored service from us here in Bury St Edmunds.Clients and fellow professionals recommend the firm to others and independent legal directories rate Greene & Greene as one of the best law firms in East Anglia.
Greene & Greene was established in 1893 by John Wollaston Greene and he was was joined by his brother, Kenneth Wollaston Greene, shortly afterwards. The Greene brothers had followed their father and grandfather into the legal profession. As well as starting the firm, John was Registrar of the Diocese to the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, and Registrar of the Archdeaconry of Sudbury.
Our lawyers provide business owners, investors and managers with clear, commercially focused and pragmatic advice to help them run their businesses. We specialise in a broad spectrum of legal matters and have the necessary expertise and experience to provide effective legal solutions to your commercial issues.
You should expect nothing less from a firm that has traded in a market town since the 19th Century! Our team of specialist lawyers is led by Jonathan Mathers and supported by other lawyers from a mixture of disciplines that have worked in this area for many years and have seen all manner of situations before, from licences for power lines and issues caused by land contamination, to the successful development of agricultural land for other purposes.
Reviews (10)
David Galione
Jun 17, 2022
GEMMA STOW, Simply to sum up is incompetent, currently handling relatives estate and after mistakes eg hmrc tax etc etc and excuse after excuse after excuse, still the estate is not completed, 2 years in. complaints have been made but not passed on to relative senior partners, use green & green solicitors at your peril they appear only interested in what they can get and not bothered with their clients
Brian Eaton
May 21, 2022
8 May 2022 Response from G&G to our review below fails to clarify our concerns re input from Simon Ratcliffe Ltd and links with Axis Partnership. We relied on supposed independent and professional legal services to protect us the client from the other party, but are told here with some arrogance that we the client had to resolve failure by the other party.
So what level of so-called service, 'fit for purpose' contract and risk management did we pay for? "Our expectations in 2012 were for reasonable levels of professional 'due diligence' in the provision of legal services; accountability; openness and transparency. Our outcomes and experiences at the combined hands of Greene and Greene/Simon Ratcliffe Ltd and their 'contacts' at unregulated Axis Partnership have ruined our lives to date. Our one-star rating for Greene and Greene/Simon Ratcliffe Ltd, whichever was supposed to be dealing with our interests, is honest, generous and appropriate."
So what level of so-called service, 'fit for purpose' contract and risk management did we pay for? "Our expectations in 2012 were for reasonable levels of professional 'due diligence' in the provision of legal services; accountability; openness and transparency. Our outcomes and experiences at the combined hands of Greene and Greene/Simon Ratcliffe Ltd and their 'contacts' at unregulated Axis Partnership have ruined our lives to date. Our one-star rating for Greene and Greene/Simon Ratcliffe Ltd, whichever was supposed to be dealing with our interests, is honest, generous and appropriate."
Natasha Brown
Apr 19, 2022
Nc Hd
Feb 11, 2022
It's hard to put into words how much I appreciate and value Selene's work. Not only professionally, but her compassion and empathy for my situation was immediately reassuring. Her knowledge and experience overwhelmed and comforted me through a very tricky and upsetting time, rounded off with after care for my well-being. Without a second thought, Greene and Greene will be my port of call for any legal advice. I couldn't be more grateful for being referred to them and I'll most definitely be doing the same.
I. Am Jonty
Jul 13, 2021
We used Greene & Greene for my Mother's will. I needed to obtain a copy of the will to use for proof of funds for a deposit on a property. I called and spoke to lovely receptionist the first time who passed on details to receive a call back, but this never happened. About 3-4 weeks later I called again, this time I was put through to the relevant department and spoke with a very nice lady, who passed on my information again to a solicitor who said it'll roughly take 1-3 business days to receive a response/will.
It has now been another 3 weeks and nothing. Luckily I managed to used the governments online will/probate search. Very disappointing considering the severity/ timeframe I said I was on, and having to ring back to chase.
It has now been another 3 weeks and nothing. Luckily I managed to used the governments online will/probate search. Very disappointing considering the severity/ timeframe I said I was on, and having to ring back to chase.
Philip Bigley
May 28, 2019
A fantastic and efficient service from start to finish. Mark Daly was able to offer sound and considered advice, to help guide us through the purchase of an established business. Mark's input was most helpful when it came to the due diligence process. He was approachable and extremely personable at all times. We shall most certainly use Greene & Greene again. Thank you once again Mark - money well spent!
Giles Carlin
Apr 11, 2019
Katie Harwood
Feb 15, 2019
The services I have received from Greene and Greene solicitors, with buying my house has been brilliant. The attention to detail is fantastic. I almost bought a house that had a number of problems, but with the report I received from Greene and Greene I was able to make the right decision for me as a first time buyer. I have used Greene and Greene solicitors again with a new house I have found and hope to buy, but it will be confirm by the report I get back. I would like to thank Ansa for all her help and support, I will be recommending Greene and Greene solicitors to everyone that requires a solicitor. Thanks again Katie
Elissa Swinglehurst
May 07, 2018
I used this firm of solicitors to deal with a high value and complex flooding litigation. I would not hesitate to recommend them and especially Andrea Nicholls who dealt with my case. She was unfailingly sympathetic, understanding, professional and competent throughout the case. My concerns were always listened to with patience and a level of care that I really appreciated. The legal outcome was outstanding and literally changed my life. If you need help - this is 'the A team'.
Daniel Boughton
Oct 24, 2017
I have no hesitation to highly recommend Greene and Greene Solicitors. I have personally used their commercial team to advise and represent my company in an international business sale transaction and I have also used their conveyancing team to handle the sale and purchase of a recent house move. On both occasions, Greene and Greene acted in a most professional manner with advice and guidance offered very promptly and clearly.