Solicitor at Gardner Leader LLP

Jolyon Barton

Solicitor - Partner

SRA ID: 124568

Jolyon (Jo) is a Partner at Gardner Leader and Head of the Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team. Jo advises on wills and estate planning and everything to do with trusts and estate administration. He also has experience in commercial and residential property matters, both in transactional work and in an estate and tax planning context. Jo qualified in 1981 and has previously worked for firms in London and Reading. Jo advises on making Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney and how inheritance tax affects clients and ways in which this can be mitigated. Jo also advises and assists executors and administrators with the administration of estates, completion of inheritance tax returns and applying any relevant IHT exemptions and reliefs, dealing with HMRC and obtaining Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration from the probate registry. Commercial and residential transactions including landlord and tenant matters and acting for landlords and tenants on the grant of leases and renewals and licences. Disposals by way of gift, transfers of equity and declarations of trust between co-owners. Advising parents and grandparents on gifts and loans to family members linked to property transactions and various forms of property trust structures.

White Hart House, Market Place, Newbury, RG14 5BA

Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts & Probate

5.0/5 27 Client Reviews 27
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27 Client Reviews

5.0/5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

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  • Very Good
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William
William Added 5 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gardner Leader LLP
May 10, 2024 20240510110957

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

The Solicitors did exactly as agreed to my satisfaction.

Lawyer named in this review: Jolyon Barton

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 20 May, 2024

Our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors are delighted to hear you were happy with the client service Jo Barton provided you.

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Anonymous
Anonymous Added 9 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gardner Leader LLP
January 06, 2024 20240106002913

Wills, Trusts and Probate

4

Jo Barton and his assistant have been helpful in bringing together and updating my wife’s and my wills.

Lawyer named in this review: Jolyon Barton

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 09 January, 2024

Thank you for your kind review, I will pass on your positive words onto Jo Barton who is part of our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning Solicitors.

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Thomas
Thomas Added 11 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gardner Leader LLP
November 13, 2023 20231113104943

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Because of my change of circumstances I recontacted Jo Barton to update my Will that he produced in 2007. The process went very smoothly.

Lawyer named in this review: Jolyon Barton

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 14 November, 2023

Hi Thomas, thank you for leaving this fantastic review for Jo and our Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team. It is very much appreciated!

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John & Patricia
John & Patricia Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gardner Leader LLP
October 23, 2023 20231023150707

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

We have used Gardner Leader for many years and have always found them to be approachable, responsive and highly professional.

Lawyer named in this review: Jolyon Barton

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 23 October, 2023

We appreciate your review for Jo Barton in our Newbury office. We will be sure to pass on the positive feedback to the team.

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Peter
Peter Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gardner Leader LLP
February 24, 2023 20230224161526

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Friendly, professional help in plain english.

Lawyer named in this review: Jolyon Barton

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 28 February, 2023

Hi Peter, thank you for leaving this review for Jo and the Inheritance Protection team.

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Susan
Susan Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gardner Leader LLP
January 31, 2023 20230131142406

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

I was perfectly satisfied with the service I received.

Lawyer named in this review: Jolyon Barton

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 08 February, 2023

Hi Susan, thank you for your positive review left for Jo Barton and our Inheritance Protection team.

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Anonymous
Anonymous Added 2 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gardner Leader LLP
September 20, 2022 20220920131550

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

We have used Gardner Leader for many years and have always found their professionalism and level of service highly satisfactory.

Lawyer named in this review: Jolyon Barton

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 23 September, 2022

We are delighted to hear of your positive experience with Jolyon Barton and our Inheritance Protection Solicitors. Do not hesitate to contact Jolyon or our Newbury office if you require any guidance in the future.

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Ian
Ian Added 2 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gardner Leader LLP
September 01, 2022 20220901130243

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

Although our initial meeting was held remotely, despite being still under covid conditions it was great to be made to feel safe and welcome on the premises to complete the transaction.

Lawyer named in this review: Jolyon Barton

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 01 September, 2022

Thank you for leaving such positive feedback, we are so pleased you were happy with the service our Inheritance Protection Solicitors and Jolyon Barton provided at our Newbury office.

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Beverley
Beverley Added 2 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gardner Leader LLP
March 01, 2022 20220301121744

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

It's never easy time when you have to deal with Solicitors but I always find Gardner Leader very helpful and understanding.

Lawyer named in this review: Jolyon Barton

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 01 March, 2022

Thank you for leaving such positive feedback, we are so pleased you were happy with the service our Inheritance Protection Solicitors and Jo Barton provided at our Newbury office.

Was this review helpful? Yes

Isaac
Isaac Added 2 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Gardner Leader LLP
February 16, 2022 20220216145350

Wills, Trusts and Probate

5

We have been so satisfied with Stuart Durrant's conveyancing, my granddaughter is now using him. Jo Barton has gone out of the way in a difficult situation.

Lawyer named in this review: Jolyon Barton

A representative from Gardner Leader LLP responded to this review on 25 February, 2022

Thank you for your kind review, I will pass on your positive words onto our Solicitors in the Newbury office.

Was this review helpful? Yes

About Jolyon Barton

Jolyon (Jo) is a Partner at Gardner Leader and Head of the Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team. Jo advises on wills and estate planning and everything to do with trusts and estate administration. He also has experience in commercial and residential property matters, both in transactional work and in an estate and tax planning context. Jo qualified in 1981 and has previously worked for firms in London and Reading. Jo advises on making Wills, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney and how inheritance tax affects clients and ways in which this can be mitigated. Jo also advises and assists executors and administrators with the administration of estates, completion of inheritance tax returns and applying any relevant IHT exemptions and reliefs, dealing with HMRC and obtaining Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration from the probate registry. Commercial and residential transactions including landlord and tenant matters and acting for landlords and tenants on the grant of leases and renewals and licences. Disposals by way of gift, transfers of equity and declarations of trust between co-owners. Advising parents and grandparents on gifts and loans to family members linked to property transactions and various forms of property trust structures.

Languages Spoken: English, French

Contact Jolyon Barton

Address

Gardner Leader LLP

White Hart House

Market Place

Newbury

RG14 5BA



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Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

02/11/81

10/09/24

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Name

Duration

SRA-approved manager - Member

Gardner Leader

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