Jonny
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Employment Dismissal Issue
Natalie was excellent and clear in her initial advice and giving me the available options.
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Backhouse Solicitors Ltd
01245 893400
We are a family-owned law firm offering high levels of expertise and exceptional service to individuals and businesses. The Backhouse team are friendly and approachable with a wealth of knowledge in many areas of law. Whether you need advice for yourself or your business, we offer a free initial consultation allowing you the opportunity to discuss your legal problem over a coffee and to find out how we can help. Read more...
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Value for money
Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.
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Rankings by area of expertise
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Matter Type:
Employment Law
Sherri
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Minal Backhouse - A Lawyer Like No Other!
Minal dealt with an employment matter for me and I would highly recommend her and her team at Backhouse.
A family member recommended Backhouse to me and said I need to deal with Minal as she is the best lawyer in Essex. I could not not be more thankful of her support, expertise and professionalism.
If you are looking for a law firm in and around Chelmsford, Backhouse should be your first point of call as you will not regret it.
Amy Crisp also deserves an acknowledgement too, as she was on hand during the entire process, answering all of my questions and queries.
I will be using Backhouse going forward for all my legal matters.
A representative from Backhouse Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 06 March, 2025:
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Matter Type:
Residential Conveyancing
Lin
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Fantastic professional service
Huge thanks to Robert and Megan for ensuring our house sale and purchase went through very smoothly in record time!! We have recommended Backhouse to friends who plan to move house this year. Five stars 🌟
A representative from Backhouse Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 29 January, 2025:
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Matter Type:
Residential Conveyancing
Gazza
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Conveyancing
Backhouse Solicitors were recommended to me and they were excellent. Liz (and her colleague Ben) took the stress out of purchasing a property by keeping me regularly updated. Thank you.
A representative from Backhouse Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 02 December, 2024:
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Matter Type:
Disputed Trusts
Lynn
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Making a Will
Tina made the process of making out our Will effortless and was thorough in conveying all relevant information to us. An absolute asset to the Company
A representative from Backhouse Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 07 November, 2024:
Dear Lynne, thank you for taking the time to leave a great review for Tina. We will be sure to pass on your compliments and if there is anything else we can do to help please get in touch. All the best from everyone at Backhouse Solicitors.
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Matter Type:
Purchase and Sale
Michelle
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Fantastic Communication
We used backhouse Solicitors for the sale of 2 houses, to buy one so not an easy sale. Our solicitor was absolutely fantastic, always contactable, very reassuring when I had moments of panic and nothing was too much trouble at all. I would absolutely use them again and highly recommended them.
A representative from Backhouse Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 15 October, 2024:
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Matter Type:
Settlement Agreements
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Robin
I contacted Backhouse Solicitors to help with me with my settlement agreement. It was then I was introduced to Sarina Hayes who went through my entire agreement with a fine toothcomb and explained everything to me. During our consultation Sarina made me feel at ease and that I am in safe hands. I wanted to also thank Amy Crisp who was also available to answer any questions that had during the entire process. Thanks every so much.
Would recommend to anybody that requires a solicitor.
A representative from Backhouse Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 26 September, 2024:
Dear Robin, thank you for taking the time to leave a wonderful review for Sarina and the team. We are so pleased to have helped with your issue and are glad you felt at ease. Thank you also for your recommendation. From everyone at Backhouse Solicitors.
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Anonymous
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Straightforward
Approachable, knowledgeable and always answer emails in a timely fashion. Straightforward, easy and a clear quotation received.
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Anonymous
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Extremely helpful
Catie was extremely helpful throughout the process thank you
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Anonymous
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Very efficient
Very efficient and competant
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Matter Type:
Residential Conveyancing
Henry
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Henry
I had a fantastic experience with Backhouse Solicitors. Alfie and Elena were extremely professional, helpful, and efficient throughout the entire conveyancing process. All my enquiries and emails were answered promptly, and the communication was consistently clear, friendly, and professional. The paperwork was straightforward, with clear instructions on what to sign and return. Everything was handled smoothly and without delay. I highly recommend Backhouse Solicitors for their excellent service.
A representative from Backhouse Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 22 April, 2025:
Dear Henry, thank you for taking the time to leave a great review for Alfie and Elena, we will be sure to pass on your compliments. We are pleased to have dealt with your conveyancing and wish you luck in your new home. Thank you again from everyone at Backhouse Solicitors.
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Matter Type:
Residential Conveyancing
callum
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callum
Alfie and Elena have been brilliant from start to finish. Making the buying process seamless, with their professionalism and efficiencies.
Would highly recommend to anyone if you want solicitors you can trust to get the job done right.
Thank you and the Team at Backhouse!
A representative from Backhouse Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 11 April, 2025:
Dear Callum, thank you for leaving a great review for Alfie and Elena. We will be sure to pass on your compliments and we are glad you enjoyed your experience using us as your conveyancers. Thank you again from everyone at Backhouse.
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claire
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claire
Tina was very professional and made things easy for us both - gave us clear advice and made the whole process very simple - definitely recommend
A representative from Backhouse Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 08 April, 2025:
Dear Claire, thank you for leaving a lovely review for the Backhouse team and for your recommendation. If there is anything else we can assist you with, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.
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Matter Type:
Residential Conveyancing
Roody
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Roody
Thank you to Catie and Chelsea for an efficient service and great communication throughout. I would not hesitate to recommend this company.
A representative from Backhouse Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 08 April, 2025:
Dear Roody, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Catie and Chelsea. We will be sure to pass on your compliments and thank you for your recommendation! If there is anything else we can help with please let us know. Thank you again from all at Backhouse.
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Matter Type:
Purchase and Sale
Phil
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Phil
Excellent solicitors, professional and friendly service. They have tackled both sale and purchase of our properties and have performed an excellent job. Well done!
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Description
Backhouse Solicitors is a family-owned firm of specialist, problem-solving solicitors based in Chelmsford, Essex. Our experienced team offers expert help and legal advice to clients across Chelmsford, throughout Essex and further afield.
Practice areas
Legal Services for Individuals: Employment Law Buying, Selling or Re-mortgaging your property Preparing your Will Lasting Power of Attorney Probate and Estate Administration Divorce and Family Law Legal Disputes and Litigation Deeds of Trust Legal Services for Business Employment Law and HR services Business contracts and T&Cs Buying, Selling or Restructuring your business Shareholder and Partnership Agreements Buying, Selling or Leasing your business premises Start-up legal advice Debt Recovery Litigation and contract disputes Independent Legal Advice for directors raising finance
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Personal areas of law
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Consumer
- Collective Actions
- Consumer Credit
- Consumer Disputes
- Consumer Rights
- Dispute resolution - civil mediation
- Libel and Defamation
- Litigation - Breach of contract
- Litigation - Insurance disputes
- Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
- Litigation - Product liability claims
- Litigation - Property litigation claims
- Litigation - Trust and pension issues
- Litigation Law
- Malicious falsehood
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Employment
- Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
- Disciplinary Hearings
- Discrimination at Work
- Employment Contracts
- Employment Law
- Equal Pay Disputes
- Family Leave
- Flexible Working
- Gardening Leave
- Harassment/Bullying at Work
- Holiday Pay Issues
- Maternity and Paternity
- Part Time Workers
- Pay Issue
- Pension Law
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Redundancy
- Restrictive Covenants
- Settlement Agreements
- TUPE
- Tribunal Claims
- UK Employment Laws
- Unfair Dismissal Claims
- Whistleblower Protection
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Family Law
- Change of name
- Child Access
- Child Arrangements Following Divorce
- Child Custody
- Child Relocation After Divorce
- Child contact
- Children
- Children Act proceedings
- Civil Partnership Dissolution
- Civil partnerships
- Cohabitation agreements and disputes
- Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
- Divorce
- Divorce Mediation
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Family Mediation
- Family law
- Financial Matters
- Grandparents' Rights
- High Net Worth Divorce
- International Divorce
- Lasting power of attorney
- Marriage and civil partnerships
- Matrimonial finance
- Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
- Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
- Separation
- Separation Agreement
- Unmarried Couples' Rights
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Housing & Property
- Declarations of trusts
- Deeds of Gifts
- Extending your Lease
- Investment and buy to let properties
- Landlord and Tenant
- Lease Extensions
- Leasehold properties
- Matrimonial transfers
- New home purchases and sales
- Property Disputes
- Purchase and Sale
- Remortgaging
- Residential Conveyancing
- Transfer of title
- Transfers of equity
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Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Disputed Probate
- Disputed Trusts
- Disputed Wills
- International
- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills
Business areas of law
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Commercial Property
- Commercial Leases
- Investment purchases and Buy to Let
- Landlord and tenant
- Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
- Purchase of development land
- Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
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Company & Commercial
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Commercial Contracts and Agreements
- Commercial Law
- Commercial Litigation Matters
- Contract law
- Contractual Disputes
- Corporate Law
- Data Protection
- Debt Recovery
- Sales and Purchases
- Setting up a business
- Shareholder Agreements
- Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
- Small businesses