Law society steps in to help clients of collapsed solicitors

Atteys, which had offices in High Street, Wath, and Ship Hill, Rotherham, as well as holding client files for a number of Rotherham-based law firms including Middleton, Oliver & Marsh, and Marsh & Son , was ordered to close by the the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority after running into financial trouble.

Bradford-based Gordons LLP has been appointed to oversee the break-up of the firm, but former clients worried about the wheareabouts of documents are being helped to trace them.

Anna Rudkin, president of the Sheffield & District Law Society said

the society could not offer legal advice, but could assist with tracing important documents including wills and property title deeds

She said: “The closure of the firm is likely to come as a shock to many who have used it as their family solicitor and many are likely to be worried about what has happened to important documents such as wills and property title deeds.

“We can also provide assistance in helping to find local law firms based in Barnsley that offer specialise in certain areas of the law, as well as ensuring that missing or lost documents can be returned to their rightful owners.

“This can be particularly important when a firm closes or merges and the name disappears from the High Street.

“In addition to offering support to members of the public, we are working with former employees of Atteys, allowing them to continue to keep their training up-to-date, as well as helping them to find alternative employment in the local area.”

Anyone concerned about trying to locate files that were held by Atteys should contact either: Gordons LLP Tel: 01274 703915 or  Sheffield & District Law Society Tel: 0114 272 3655.

Information for former Atteys clients, including details of the sale of the business will continue to be updated via the society's website visit: www.sheffieldlawsociety.co.uk