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Ipswich law firm shortlisted for four national awards
Attwells Solicitors has been named a finalist in four categories at the 2026 LEAP Modern Law Conveyancing Awards, with winners announced in November.
Attwells Solicitors
An award-winning local law firm. Attwells is rated as "Excellent" on Review Solicitors and holds an impressive 4.8/5 on Feefo.
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Attwells celebrates partnership behind new client portal
Attwells Solicitors has completed a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the University of Essex, delivering a new client portal and a permanent job for the graduate who built it.
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What Ipswich employees need to know about new bereavement leave rights
From April 2027, employees will be entitled to two weeks' bereavement leave covering a wider range of relationships and pregnancy loss. Here is what is changing, and what it means for you.
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Attwells doubles down on Ipswich with opening of new HQ
As Attwells Solicitors marks the official opening of its new head office at St Vincent House, the firm has reaffirmed its commitment to Ipswich, with founder Nick Attwell saying the town's "momentum and ambition" is something the firm is "proud to play our part in supporting".
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The legal gap forcing new mothers with cancer to choose between treatment and their baby
An Ipswich solicitor has highlighted a gap in UK employment law that leaves mothers diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy or soon after birth unable to pause or defer their maternity leave – forcing some to spend it undergoing treatment rather than bonding with their newborn.
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Attwells Solicitors maintains town centre HQ with move to St. Vincent's House
Ipswich law firm Attwells Solicitors has relocated its head office to St. Vincent's House on Cutler Street, as the firm says it is entering a new phase of growth.
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Ipswich law firm wins platinum award for eighth year running
Attwells Solicitors has been awarded the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2026, marking the eighth consecutive year the Ipswich-based firm has won a client care award from the independent review platform.
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Ground rent cap announced for Ipswich leaseholders but savings may not arrive until 2028
Ipswich leaseholders paying ground rent above £250 a year will see their charges capped under new Government reforms announced last week, though local experts warn savings may not materialise until 2028.
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Suffolk businesses 'flashing red' as tax concerns jump post‑Budget
Business confidence in Suffolk is "alarmingly fragile," with all but two indicators in the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce's Quarterly Economic Survey turning negative in the final quarter of 2025 following the Government's November Budget.
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Attwells beats national rivals for apprenticeship award
Local solicitors Attwells has won the National Apprenticeship and Skills Award 2025 for SME Firms, beating national competition for its commitment to developing emerging talent.
Opinion
Why Suffolk must keep faith in its own economy
The national verdict on Rachel Reeves' Budget has been damning. Analysts have warned of contracting investment, stealth taxes and a squeeze on living standards since the Chancellor's fiscal statement. But those forecasts mean nothing if Suffolk businesses talk themselves into paralysis.
Long Reads
Suffolk firms put big decisions on ice as Budget divides confidence
Five days after Rachel Reeves delivered her £26 billion tax-raising Budget, Suffolk businesses remain divided on whether the Chancellor has provided the certainty they need – with most major investment decisions deferred until 2026 as firms weigh painful clarity against missing reforms.