We regret to advise that the Partners of Rudds reluctantly took the decision to close the practice on 31 October 2022. Bob Adams has joined Jefferies Essex LLP, Solicitors in Southend on Sea.

We tried to advise as many clients as possible of our closure, so that arrangements could be made for other Solicitors to be instructed. Rudds has not been taken over by another firm and, although Bob Adams has joined Jefferies, they are not a successor practice to Rudds and there is no agreement between Rudds and Jefferies for the transfer of the business of Rudds.

If you have any queries or concerns, you can email jphilpott@rudds.co.uk.

Bob Adams is acting for those clients who have given consent for Jefferies to act in place of Rudds and Bob will also be happy to act for clients of Rudds in relation to conveyancing transactions, in his role as a Licensed Conveyancer with Jefferies. Jefferies’ telephone number is 01702 332 311. Bob’s email address is ra@jefferieslaw.co.uk.

In order to ensure they continue to be stored safely, Wills and Deeds held by Rudds have been transferred to Wenborne, Weller & Spooner Ltd, 84 Broadway, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1AE, Tel: 01702 680 880, www.wenbornewellerspooner.com. Email: enquiries@wenbornewellerspooner.com. Charlotte Spooner at Wenborne, Weller & Spooner will be happy to assist and advise in relation to Wills previously held by Rudds.