Fairweather Law

Fairweather Law, legal advice in Suffolk and Norfolk

Fairweather Law is a law firm with offices in Suffolk and Norfolk providing services to both businesses and individuals. Founded in 1992 by Mark Fairweather, the firm has expanded to operate from seven offices and has a team of more than 40 people. Its practice covers the whole of the East Anglia region, with a client base that also extends to London.

Business practice areas

The firm advises corporate clients on the following matters:

• Commercial property
• Land and development
• Landlord and tenant
• Dispute resolution and litigation
• Debt recovery

Services for individuals

For individual clients, Fairweather Law covers the following areas:

• Residential property
• New build property
• Landlord and tenant
• Family law
• Wills
• Probate
• Lasting power of attorney and deputyships
• Lifetime tax planning
• Trusts

The initial consultation with the Private Client and Family Law team is free of charge.

History and structure of the firm

Mark Fairweather founded the firm in 1992 and built its reputation on a personalised legal service. In 2013 he was joined by his son Jack, who qualified as a solicitor in 2015 and continues the family tradition. Over the past decade the firm has opened six additional offices in Acle, Framlingham, Ipswich and Norwich. The Ipswich office, the most recent, opened in 2023.

Fairweather Law Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 638522. The branches have their own identifiers: Framlingham (8005272 and 638522), Leiston (638522), Norwich (826024) and Aldeburgh (447817).

Service approach

The firm presents itself as a practice that translates legal language into plain, accessible language. Its team of solicitors offers advice on property, private client services, dispute resolution and landlord and tenant matters. The firm states that it adapts to the changing needs of its clients by incorporating technological advances, while maintaining transparency and affordability in its fees.

Commitment to the community and diversity

Fairweather Law takes part in local activities and sponsorships, including the Aldeburgh Triathlon, the Framlingham 10K race and the Ipswich Legal Walk. The firm also has an equality, diversity and inclusion policy aimed at ensuring its team reflects society and its client base.

Activities and news

The firm maintains a news section with posts about its team's participation in the Saxon 5 Mile race, reflections on managing your digital life after death and client feedback. The firm also publishes job vacancies on its careers page.

Offices and locations

Aldeburgh office: 16 Wentworth Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk IP15 5BB · Telephone: 01728 454 595

Framlingham office: 10 Riverside, Framlingham, Suffolk IP13 9AG · Telephone: 01728 724 737

Ipswich office: Unit 3a, Masterlord Village, West Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9FJ · Telephone: 01473 942 183

Leiston office: 51 High Street, Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4EL · Telephone: 01728 832 832

Acle office: 3-4 Calthorpe Cottages, The Green, Acle, Norwich NR13 3QX

Norwich office: East Building, Holland Court, The Close, Norwich NR1 4DY · Telephone: 01603 363298