Welcome to Shirtcliffe and Reston, family and business solictors.

Shirtcliffe and Reston grew from the original solicitors practice of Shirtcliffe & Co when David A Reston joined as a partner in the practice in 2007.

The formation of Shirtcliffe and Reston has now added greater depth to the specialist business services we provide from the original foundations of high street practice.

"For all your legal needs"

“Team work is essential to delivering high quality legal advice.
We are a broad based team that handles family law, wills, probate
and property law, and all aspects of employment law ”

Shirtcliffe and Reston has a particular emphasis on family, property, wills and probate and related litigation. We can represent you in both civil and criminal matters as private clients.

The growth of self employment and the strength of client confidence has led us to bring together a larger and more rounded team in the form of Shirtcliffe and Reston thereby ensuring continuity and quality of service for our clients.

As your local solicitors we are now able to offer a more rounded service for family clients with the addition of essential skills in the support of family and corporate businesses in the North Yorkshire region.

Our team includes:-

Charles Shirtcliffe MA (Cantab)

Specialising in wills,probate, tax and propery and related litigation. Charles is a member of the
Law Society Probate Practioners Panel. He is also a past member of the Police Station and
Court Duty Solicitors Scheme with 10 years service. Charles now provides a service to private
clients who need to instruct a solicitor in criminal and civil matters.

David A Reston M A Oxon

Qualified Solicitor since 1970 .
Barrister (Bar of Bermuda) 1988.
Accredited Mediator (ADR Chambers Ltd) 2005

David Reston is skilled advocate, litigation specialist, mediator, negotiator and adviser with over 35 years experience as solicitor and nearly 20 years at the Bar.

Mr Reston trained and worked initially in London and was subsequently became senior partner in 2 substantial provincial practices namely Restons – Liverpool and Cheshire and then Booth & Co (now Addleshaw Goddard Leeds). Mr Reston’s international experience is substantial and culminated in a 3 year appointment as senior counsel for a Bermuda based international law firm. He speaks French to business standard.

David Reston has substantial experience in employment law and will act on behalf of businesses in respect of constuctive dismissal and unfair dismissal claims which can now attract very substantial penalties if proven. Please call Mr Reston directly on 01845 526222

Jonathan Webster, Solicitor LLB Filex.

Jonathan Webster brings a wealth of experience to our family law practice having practiced for over 20 years as both a solicitor and partner in a number of law firms.

Jonathan originally qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives before passing his law Society Examinations at Trent Polytechnic in Nottingham. Jonathan spent his early years around the Nottinghamshire area . Jonathan can provide you with a solid foundation for dealing with your family law issues and guide and represent your best interests as you require.

Please ring our offices on 01845 526222 and make an appointment to see him at either of our offices in Thirsk or Walmgate, York. We will be delighted to see you at a time which is as helpful as possible for your busy lifestyle. Our Thirsk office also benefits from baby changing facilities and a small play area.

Howard Meynell FILEX

Specialises in property law – for landlords and tenants, buying and selling a property.

The practice is fully supported by a team of legal secretaries and support to ensure prompt and timely service.

The offices also benefit from baby changing facilities and a small play area

Our offices provide access for clients from as far afield as Stokesley, Helmlsey, Ampleforth, Easingwold, Ripon, Alne, Helperby, Boroughbridge Northallerton and Thirsk. Our central York office provides a service for the city's residents and commuters from the outlying areas such as Tadcaster, Selby, Malton and Pickering.