Solicitor at BTMK Solicitors

Matthew Clark

Solicitor - Director, Head of department

SRA ID: 16498

Matthew is a Director of BTMK Marcus Baum and qualified Solicitor. He has over 15 years’ of experience in all aspects of residential and commercial conveyancing as well as other areas of the law. He is also the first port of call if you have a difficult question about conveyancing or a Land Registry issue. Matthew’s mission is to make the conveyancing process easy for everybody through first class communication, removing the worry from moving. Most weekends Matt can either be found playing rugby for Southend or coaching their under 11’s side. Departments – Property Sale and Purchases, Matrimonial Transfers, Lease Creation and Variation and Buy to Let Transactions.

BTMK Marcus Baum, Madison House, 100 Alexandra Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1HQ

Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas

Housing & Property

5.0/5 32 Client Reviews 32
  • Commercial Property 8%
  • Housing & Property 92%
32 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
    0
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lliam johnson
Verified lliam johnson Added 2 months ago Report to admin
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October 01, 2024 20241001230412

Extremely professional team thats devoted to helping their clients

5

I was recommended btmk by my mortgage broker, i was put in the capable hands of Matthew clark and hazel bourke and they have both been amazing.
They have been nothing but professional and proactive in getting my transaction completed in a timely manner.
They have been very prompt in replying to my emails and answering my questions (theres been a lot of them)
Unfortunately my first property fell through due to the other party so when i finally found another property matthew and the team sprung in to action to get this property purchase underway. Matthew knew and understood that i needed this purchase to happen quickly so he really helped get the completion done for the date i requested.
I cant recommend matthew clark and his team enough, they have been brilliant and i will be forever grateful for their patience and perseverance with me as i tasked them with a challenging task but it did not phase them.
Thank you so much ☺️
Look no further than btmk

Lawyer named in this review: Matthew Clark

A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 03 October, 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Matthew and Hazel. Their professionalism and dedication truly make a difference, and we appreciate your recommendation. Congratulations on your new property!

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Kerry Bates
Verified Kerry Bates Added 4 months ago Report to admin
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August 13, 2024 20240813093920

Excellent from start to finish

5

Matthew Clark and Hazel Bourke were amazing!
They always took my calls and responded to emails. I would highly recommend them.
Excellent service, thank you Matthew and Hazel for a stress free transaction.

Lawyer named in this review: Matthew Clark

A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 14 August, 2024

Thank you, Kerry, for your kind words. We’re delighted that Matthew Clark and Hazel Bourke provided you with excellent service and a stress-free experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us.

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Mrs D Hands
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July 09, 2024 20240709133102

Great service

5

Very professional, friendly, helpful from start to finish. Went out off their way to even make a house call which was very much appreciated

Lawyer named in this review: Matthew Clark

A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 10 July, 2024

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear you found Matt's service professional, friendly, and helpful throughout your remortgage process. Making a house call was our pleasure. Best regards, BTMK Solicitors Limited

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Lucy M
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July 05, 2024 20240705172708

Seamless from start to finish.

5

I used BTMK for a remortgage. There were some requirements such as paying ex partner that were needed in addition to the remortgage and registry updates. Everyone I dealt with was incredibly helpful and prompt in their replies. I was kept informed from start to finish and they made, what could have been a stressful experience, easy and stress free. Everything was completed before some rather tight deadlines.

Lawyer named in this review: Matthew Clark

A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 08 July, 2024

Dear Lucy, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We're glad our team could make your remortgage process stress-free and meet your deadlines. If you need assistance in the future, don't hesitate to get in touch. Best regards, BTMK Solicitors Limited

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Chris
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July 01, 2024 20240701153135

Excellent

5

This is my honest review as a client, but also as a Director in the firm.

My review mirrors the majority of feedback and comments received from other clients.

My personal transaction was extremely stressful and fraught from the start. My lawyer and his team was contactable throughout.

Excellent service, great communication!
Thank you.

Lawyer named in this review: Matthew Clark

A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 02 July, 2024

Dear Chris, Thank you for your honest review and for highlighting Matthew's commitment to excellent service and communication during your conveyancing matter. We appreciate your feedback. Best regards, BTMK Solicitors Limited

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Steph M
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June 07, 2024 20240607134040

Efficient service

5

Efficient service for our recent remortgage. Process explained fully, upfront with costs, timely responses to emails.

Lawyer named in this review: Matthew Clark

A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 10 June, 2024

Dear Steph, Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you found Matthew's service efficient and transparent during your remortgage. If you ever need assistance in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Best regards, BTMK Solicitors Limited

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Beckie
Beckie Added 8 months ago Report to admin
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April 26, 2024 20240426100824

Speedy and communicative conveyancing

5

Matt and Hazel completed all the legal work in 3 weeks on a purchase over the Easter period. I was very happy with their communication and efficiency.

Lawyer named in this review: Matthew Clark

A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 29 April, 2024

Dear Beckie, Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear that Matt and Hazel provided you with excellent service and completed all the legal work efficiently within a short timeframe. At BTMK Solicitors, we understand the importance of timely and effective legal support, and we're pleased that we could meet your expectations in this regard.

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Christopher
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March 15, 2024 20240315112019

Great advice on a difficult purchase negotiation

5

BTMK helped us purchase our home in London from a seller who normally deals with cash-only buyers. The negotiations were difficult, but ultimately ended well.

Lawyer named in this review: Matthew Clark

A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 18 March, 2024

Dear Christopher, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're pleased Matthew and Hazel have successfully navigated the complexities of your home purchase in London. If you need assistance in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Best regards, BTMK Solicitors Limited

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Anonymous
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February 28, 2024 20240228150348

Sale & Lease Extension

5

Due to the complexity of my matters, I have been very impressed with the service I received from BTMK Solicitors and all the staff involved in making sure that my matters completed successfully, they have shown extreme professionalism throughout . I will be using them again in the future for all legal matters and certainly wouldn’t hesitate to recommend BTMK Solicitors.

Lawyer named in this review: Matthew Clark

A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 29 February, 2024

Thank you for your commendation. We're honored to have supported you through complex matters with our professionalism and dedication. Your future trust and recommendations are highly valued. We look forward to assisting you again.

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Wayne
Wayne Added 10 months ago Report to admin
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February 05, 2024 20240205224925

Attentive, Proactive Service

5

The last time we moved house we used a remote conveyancer and it was a shocking service - cutting a long story short, the ombudsman refunded all the fees.
This time we were recommended a local service by a good friend and it was a completely different experience. 2023 was a slow year for house sales and we were in a long 8 property chain which was on the brink of failure several times - we prepared ourselves for disappointment..
We got great advice from Matthew and Hazel that helped us navigate the challenges including assistance to improve the coordination between the 9 conveyancing teams and 8 estate agents involved. Without their first class service, clear communication and ability to build strong relationship with the agents, I don't think we would be in our dream home now - or possibly ever.
Thanks you BTMK team

Lawyer named in this review: Matthew Clark

A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 07 February, 2024

Dear Wayne, We're delighted to hear about your positive experience with our team. Thank you for recognizing Matthew and Hazel's efforts in navigating the challenges of your house sale. We're thrilled we could help you secure your dream home! Best regards, BTMK Solicitors Limited

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Ash
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May 06, 2020
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Ash

5

Despite COVID situation, turned my first time house purchase around with exceptional speed and efficiency. Really great experience - Brad Holt and Matt Clark are first class.

Lawyer named in this review: Matthew Clark

A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 28 January, 2021

Thank you for your kind review. We appreciate it and we will pass on your comments.

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Christopher
Christopher Added 6 years ago Report to admin
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December 04, 2018
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Christopher

5

My wife and I were very happy with the proactive service provided by Marcus Baum. Matt Clark and his team kept us informed in a friendly yet professional way. We faced a couple of late issues due entirely to others in the chain, which nearly jeopardised our purchase. Matt Clark stepped in and calmly resolved the issues, enabling the purchase to complete in good time. We are very happy with our new house and would like to thank Matt Clark and his team for their help and expertise.

Lawyer named in this review: Matthew Clark

A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 06 December, 2018

Christopher, thank you very much for your positive feedback. We're delighted that you are happy in your new home and wish you all the best for the future. Thanks for choosing us.

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elif
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September 07, 2018
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elif

5

This trust pilot review does not do Marcus Baum solicitors the justice with the service that they have provided me and my husband with buying our first home. Matthew Clark, Bradley Holt, Debbie Whitcombe and Yolanda Hollis have all provided exceptional sevice throughout the legal process and we couldn’t recommend them enough.
If it wasn’t for these highly proffesional and caring team we wouldn’t have a roof above our head on Monday, 3rd of September.
We highly recommend BTMK/Marcus Baum’s services to anyone who would like to feel their case is looked after fairly and received the best service they deserve.
Elif & Andrew

Lawyer named in this review: Matthew Clark

A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 15 February, 2019

This is fantastic news thank you Elif

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Mark
Mark Added 6 years ago Report to admin
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August 08, 2018
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Mark

5

If all conveyancers were nearly as good as we found Matthew Clark of Marcus Baum to be, the whole experience of buying a new home would be improved. The feeling of confidence we gained from the updates, explanations, and intelligent solutions offered was refreshing.

Lawyer named in this review: Matthew Clark

A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 08 August, 2018

Thanks so much for your positive review. Hope we can help you again in the future.

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helen
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March 29, 2018
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helen

5

I have nothing but praise to give to the team at Marcus Baum.
From start to finish, Laura and her team have been amazing.
Professional, prompt and always there to answer any questions that myself or my fiancé had.
We chose Marcus Baum to help us with buying our 1st property. As you know it can be very stressful. But Matt, Laura and the team eased that tremendously.
I would highly recommend them.
We are now in our home and couldn’t be happier!
Thank you Marcus Baum!

Lawyer named in this review: Matthew Clark

A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 16 May, 2018

Thanks so much for your positive review. Hope we can help you again in the future.

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Karen Westenhofer
Karen Westenhofer Added 3 years ago Report to admin
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December 28, 2020 20201228213924

Karen Westenhofer

5

BTMK acted for us in the remortgage of our property and simultaneous purchase of a buy to let property.The team involved were Matthew Clarke, Holly Pain, Hazel Bourke and Rebecca Witterick.
We were extremely impressed at the efficiency, helpfulness and courtesy shown to us. The team were readily available to speak to and if not, our calls were returned promptly. Similarly, emails were answered promptly and anything we didn't understand was explained to us. The transaction was completed in under 3 months, which, during lockdown, was very impressive.
We would not hesitate to recommend BTMK or use your services again

Lawyer named in this review: Matthew Clark

A representative from BTMK Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 18 January, 2021

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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About Matthew Clark

Matthew is a Director of BTMK Marcus Baum and qualified Solicitor. He has over 15 years’ of experience in all aspects of residential and commercial conveyancing as well as other areas of the law. He is also the first port of call if you have a difficult question about conveyancing or a Land Registry issue. Matthew’s mission is to make the conveyancing process easy for everybody through first class communication, removing the worry from moving. Most weekends Matt can either be found playing rugby for Southend or coaching their under 11’s side. Departments – Property Sale and Purchases, Matrimonial Transfers, Lease Creation and Variation and Buy to Let Transactions.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Matthew Clark

Address

BTMK Solicitors

BTMK Marcus Baum

Madison House, 100 Alexandra Road

Southend-on-Sea

Essex

SS1 1HQ



Phone 01702 339222

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Status

Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

15/03/96

20/05/20

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Name

Duration

SRA-approved manager - Director

Btmk Solicitors Limited

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