Eccles Heddon Solicitors Ltd

03/09/2026

"I’ve got plenty of time to sort that out later..."

In a recent feature for i News, experts from Lifetime Lawyers looked at the biggest financial and estate planning mistakes people make in their 40s and 50s. The biggest mistake? Putting off essential life admin.

When your career is busy and family life is in full swing, it’s easy to push legal paperwork down the priority list. Getting your affairs in order early ensures:

✅ Your partner and children are legally protected.
✅ Your hard-earned assets pass smoothly to your loved ones.
✅ You retain control over who makes decisions for you if the unexpected happens.

Protecting your financial health isn't just about what's in your bank account, it’s about the legal structures around it.

📍 Pop into your local Eccles Heddon office or give our team a call to complete your mid-life legal health check.

31/08/2026

🌟 Meet the Team | Joanna Turchet 🏛️

If you are looking for guidance on private client matters in and around Bedale, you’ll be in exceptional hands with Joanna!

Having relocated from Wiltshire to Bedale, Jo brings an empathetic, grounded, and highly practical approach to supporting individuals and families. Her clients value her ability to offer realistic, objective legal guidance during life’s most significant moments. As client Stephen noted, her support is "exceptionally helpful."

When she isn't assisting clients at our Bedale branch, Jo loves embracing North Yorkshire life, whether sketching the stunning Dales countryside or taking on a muddy trail run through the hills. 🎨🏃‍♀️

Pop into our Bedale office to say hello to Jo and the rest of our legal team! 🏢

26/08/2026

📍 3 Market Towns, 1 Dedicated Team!

Did you know that Eccles Heddon have full service offices in Ripon, Thirsk, and Bedale?

While each branch has its own unique charm and local team, we operate as one unified practice. That means whether you drop into our office in Bedale Market Place, visit us in Thirsk, or see us near Ripon Cathedral, you get access to specialist legal knowledge across all areas of law.

Wherever you are in North Yorkshire, expert legal support is right on your doorstep.

20/08/2026

Join our team! Legal Careers in North Yorkshire 🏛️

At Eccles Heddon, our success comes down to our people. We’re currently inviting applications for talent in our Private Client and Residential Property teams across our high street offices. If you share our commitment to exceptional client care, approachable service, and technical expertise, take a look at our live vacancies:

📌 Current Opportunities:
Residential Property Fee Earner
Private Client Fee Earner
Head of Department - Residential Conveyancing

📲 Explore all job descriptions and application details on our website: https://www.eccles-heddon.co.uk/vacancies

18/08/2026

Behind every business card on our reception desk is a dedicated professional committed to serving the North Yorkshire community.

From agricultural land transactions and commercial property to private client estate planning and residential conveyancing, our Bedale team offers comprehensive legal support tailored to your life and business.

💬 Contact our Bedale office today on 01677 422422 to speak directly with the right fee earner for your matter.

10/08/2026

No call centers, no automated loops, just real people!

When you're dealing with an important legal matter, whether it's managing an estate, buying a home, or setting up a Power of Attorney, you want to speak directly to someone who listens.

At Eccles Heddon, we believe in being accessible:

✅ High street offices where you can drop off documents or meet face-to-face.
✅ Direct phone numbers to the team handling your file.
✅ Plain-English legal advice tailored to your circumstances.

Legal advice should feel straightforward and supportive, not complicated.

17/07/2026

Good luck to Ripon City AFC Men's Firsts in their home match this weekend!

We are incredibly pround to have the Eccles Heddon name on their shirts supporting this team ⚽

15/07/2026

Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer ready to step into a senior leadership role?

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Department position within an established and growing law firm.

If you would like a confidential discussion or know someone who may be interested, please get in touch.

Friendly, Local and Expert Solicitors in North Yorkshire providing legal services to our communities in Ripon, Bedale, Thirsk and surrounding areas.

13/07/2026

🎉 Meet the Team | Oliver Riley

If you deal in commercial property or farming assets around York, Malton, or Thirsk, chances are you already know Oliver!

As a former Honorary Secretary of the Yorkshire Law Society, Oliver is deeply rooted in our local professional community. His clients know him for his unwavering drive, sharp technical knowledge, and his ability to keep calm under pressure.

Property transactions can have their moments of complexity, but having an expert like Oliver in your corner means having someone who will always go the extra mile to get the deal over the line smoothly.

Pop into our Thirsk office to say hello to Oliver and the rest of our legal team! 🏢

06/07/2026

❓Did you know...❓

Eccles Heddon was founded in Ripon in 1937, but not quite as we're known today!

We were originally Heddon & Brayshay, with a partnership formed by John William Heddon and Stanley Brayshay together with a third solicitor, William Maylott Eccles. The name changed in 1970 to Eccles Heddon & Young, then to the current name Eccles Heddon in 1975.