Paul Reader
Solicitor
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Managing Partner
SRA ID: 229827
Paul is the Managing Partner of Berry & Lamberts LLP and heads up the Commercial and Dispute Resolution Department.
He has been a qualified solicitor for 20 years and has spent the entirety of that time in the Commercial and Dispute Resolution department.
Paul advises businesses throughout their life journey; preparing shareholder and partnership agreements, terms and conditions of business, employment contracts and policies; advising on ownership disputes, contract disputes with suppliers and customers, employment disputes and assisting in business sales and purchases.
Paul's aim is to ensure that business owners can focus on running their business, safe in the knowledge that their legal position is secure. As Managing Partner of Berry & Lamberts, Paul can advise on both the legal and practical issues involved in running a business.
Paul is also a specialist in Landlord and Tenant, acting for Housing Associations, Private Landlords and Tenants. He deals with drafting tenancy agreements, running possession actions, resolving disrepair problems, dealing with issues involving anti-social behaviour and succession rights.
Paul also deals with all types of property disputes including ownership disputes, boundary disputes, issues regarding rights of way and party walls.
Paul works on contentious probate matters including challenging the validity of wills due to lack of capacity and/or undue influence; advising dependents of the deceased whether they have any claim against the estate where reasonable provision has not been made for them under a will; and advising beneficiaries under a will as to the strength of claims being made by disappointed family members.
Paul’s aim is to achieve the best result for the client for the least expense. If this outcome cannot be achieved through negotiation then Paul is able to fully prepare and assist clients in contested Court hearings
11 Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1JA
Licensed for 23 years
Practice Areas
Employment, Housing & Property, Money & Tax, Regulations, Consumer, Company & Commercial
Business / Commercial
Very pleased with the service received. Paul was always available when needed, and provided a balanced view to our case.
It really helped that Paul was willing to understand our business and the opportunity we were working on, and came at it with a rounded perspective
Thanks for all your help!
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A representative from Berry & Lamberts LLP responded to this review on 21 December, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent experience with Berry & Lamberts, in particular, Paul Reader. We're pleased to have been able to assist and look forward to working with you again in the future.
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Business / Commercial
Paul was very understanding and clear with was needed and required. If I had any queries he responded quickly and efficiently. Nothing was too much trouble.
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A representative from Berry & Lamberts LLP responded to this review on 21 December, 2023
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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Business / Commercial
Very positive experience - professional and diligent from start to finish, and very patient at times, and we achieved the best outcome for me and my business. Paul made sure everything was explained thoroughly, and options always laid out clearly.
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A representative from Berry & Lamberts LLP responded to this review on 21 December, 2023
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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Other
Excellent service provided by Paul & the team
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A representative from Berry & Lamberts LLP responded to this review on 04 September, 2023
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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Employment
My individual case was in regards to a redundancy settlement agreement. The case was dealt with in a professional manner. The proposed settlement agreement was fully explained, which allowed me to make an informed decision.
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A representative from Berry & Lamberts LLP responded to this review on 27 February, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to provide such positive feedback on your experience with Berry & Lamberts, and in particular, with the service received from our Managing Partner, Paul Reader. We hope to work with you again in the future.
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Litigation / Dispute Resolution
Paul was excellent. Made me feel very at ease in dealing with something out of my comfort zone.
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A representative from Berry & Lamberts LLP responded to this review on 27 February, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to provide such positive feedback. We hope to be able to assist you again in the future.
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Litigation / Dispute Resolution
Paul took me through all the details of the offer from my old company in a helpful fashion.
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A representative from Berry & Lamberts LLP responded to this review on 21 February, 2023
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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Commercial Property
Easy and straight forward to deal with. Provided sound advice without over complication of issues. Met the agreed timeframe in which we agreed, and within the fees agreed.
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A representative from Berry & Lamberts LLP responded to this review on 17 February, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback - it is much appreciated. We look forward to working with you again in the future.
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Litigation / Dispute Resolution
Outstanding professional help.advise and support - thank you
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A representative from Berry & Lamberts LLP responded to this review on 16 February, 2023
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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Employment
Good service, understood my requirements and acted well on my behalf
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A representative from Berry & Lamberts LLP responded to this review on 16 February, 2023
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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