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Backhouse Solicitors Ltd

01245 893400
4.9/5
643 Client Reviews Leave a review

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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Available lawyers at Backhouse Solicitors Ltd

Liz Searl

5.0 out of 5
(51)
Solicitor

Catie Edwards

5.0 out of 5
(42)
Solicitor

Rob Pointer

5.0 out of 5
(37)
Conveyancing Executive

Minal Backhouse

5.0 out of 5
(36)
Solicitor

Sarina Hayes

5.0 out of 5
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Solicitor

Sarah Smith

5.0 out of 5
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Director and Licensed Conveyancer

Alfie Lake

5.0 out of 5
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New Build Conveyancing Executive

Tina Prajapati

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Colin Murphy

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Solicitor

Jane Harrington

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Associate Legal Executive

Rhys Tilsley

4.8 out of 5
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Susan Clarke

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Neil Brown

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Eleanor Toomey

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Emma Reid

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Natalie Anderson

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How Backhouse Solicitors Ltd Compares

Value for money

This firm - 98%
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Backhouse Solicitors Ltd on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Backhouse Solicitors Ltd. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 0%
Overpriced 4%
About Right 95%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 98%
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You can use this data to see how Backhouse Solicitors Ltd performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 98%
No 2%

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outcome of matter

This firm - 98%
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You can use this data to see how Backhouse Solicitors Ltd compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 98%
No 2%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Backhouse Solicitors Ltd offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Locally

Nationally

Consumer
6th / 21
133rd / 4606
Company & Commercial
6th / 21
149th / 4378
Housing & Property
4th / 131
32nd / 4249
Family Law
7th / 21
323rd / 3848
Wills, Trusts & Probate
6th / 20
213th / 3504
Commercial Property
6th / 20
158th / 3324
Employment
3rd / 29
60th / 3110

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    618

  • Very Good

    12

  • Average

    1

  • Poor

    1

  • Awful

    11

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Lin
Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Lin

January 11, 2025

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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 🌟

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Gazza
Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Gazza

November 13, 2024

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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.

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Lynn
Wills, Trusts & Probate

Matter Type:

Disputed Trusts

Lynn

November 06, 2024

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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

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Michelle
Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Michelle

October 15, 2024

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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.

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robinspooner
Employment

Matter Type:

Settlement Agreements

robinspooner

September 25, 2024

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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.

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Jo
Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Jo

July 10, 2024

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Backhouse Soclicitors

Excellent service provided by Rob Pointer. Kept us in the loop all the way through buying and seeking our house.

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Anonymous

Anonymous

April 24, 2024

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Catie was helpful

Catie Edwards was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I was clearly quoted and explained the fee and sent the final settlement as confirmation.

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Matthew

Matthew

April 22, 2024

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Great value

Good communication and quick with replies to any questions. Good value for money as we shopped around and some other solicitors were far more expensive, recommended by Savilles as you dealt with our development previously.

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Anonymous

Anonymous

April 20, 2024

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Thanks Becky!

Very efficient and excellent explanations. Becky was extremely understanding and took time to explain everything in detail.

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April 16, 2024

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Would recommend

Efficient and clear communication. Happy to recommend a good service. Special thanks to Rob and Megan.

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Reviews collected from

Shed

Shed

January 28, 2025

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Shed

Fantastic service and expertise! Jane and Lucas were warm, helpful and exceptionally knowledgable about complex and protracted issues. Highly recommended ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks so much Jane and Lucas!

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Sarah
Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Sarah

January 25, 2025

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Sarah

Just completed my 3rd sale/purchase with Sarah S and as usual completed super quick and without fault. Particular shout out to Isabelle E who ensured emails and calls were responded to almost immediately every time and was great with my grumpy outbursts at our difficult buyers.

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Ricardo

Ricardo

January 14, 2025

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Ricardo

Excellent communication at all times, always available.

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Geo
Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Geo

January 09, 2025

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Geo

For our house purchase transaction, we had a great experience working with Catie B. and team. Initially, we were apprehensive as Backhouse was recommended by the sellers, but Catie and her colleagues reassured us and were professional throughout. Thank you Catie and Chelsea.

I'd work with them again.

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Holly
Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Transfers of equity

Holly

January 09, 2025

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Holly

BackHouse Solicitors were amazing in assisting me with removing my name off of a Mortgage/Transfer of Deeds. They were really efficient and friendly and kept me up to date the entire time. I never had to chase them, and when I asked my case handler Ben to update me weekly, he did without question, was very friendly and informative over the phone considering I didnt have a clue what I was doing. Overall they were just such a friendly team, and I couldnt recommend them more! Considering how highly stressful it was for me, they made the whole process smooth and Ben and the team were very reliable and considerate. Definitely coming back(house) to them again!

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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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Disputed Probate
    • Disputed Trusts
    • Disputed Wills
    • International
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • 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
  • 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
    • Employment - business
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Small businesses
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