Solicitor at Berry & Lamberts LLP

Paul Reader

Solicitor - 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

4.9/5 33 Client Reviews 33
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 3%
  • Consumer 6%
  • Commercial Property 6%
  • Dispute Resolution 15%
  • Employment 30%
  • Company & Commercial 39%
33 Client Reviews

4.9/5

Overall experience

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

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    31
  • Very Good
    2
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
    0

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Steve Lawrence
Steve Lawrence Added 3 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Berry & Lamberts LLP
December 09, 2023 20231209081546

Business / Commercial

5

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!

Solicitor named in this review: Paul Reader

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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Emma Evans
Emma Evans Added 3 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Berry & Lamberts LLP
December 05, 2023 20231205165825

Business / Commercial

5

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.

Solicitor named in this review: Paul Reader

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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Nick Baker
Nick Baker Added 3 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Berry & Lamberts LLP
December 04, 2023 20231204184226

Business / Commercial

5

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.

Solicitor named in this review: Paul Reader

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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Kate McAdams
Kate McAdams Added 7 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Berry & Lamberts LLP
August 13, 2023 20230813154334

Other

5

Excellent service provided by Paul & the team

Solicitor named in this review: Paul Reader

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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Mr N Tapp
Mr N Tapp Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Berry & Lamberts LLP
February 27, 2023 20230227112109

Employment

5

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.

Solicitor named in this review: Paul Reader

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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N S
N S Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Berry & Lamberts LLP
February 24, 2023 20230224112635

Litigation / Dispute Resolution

5

Paul was excellent. Made me feel very at ease in dealing with something out of my comfort zone.

Solicitor named in this review: Paul Reader

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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Simon
Simon Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Berry & Lamberts LLP
February 21, 2023 20230221162623

Litigation / Dispute Resolution

5

Paul took me through all the details of the offer from my old company in a helpful fashion.

Solicitor named in this review: Paul Reader

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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Good straightforward legal advice.
Good straightforward legal advice. Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Berry & Lamberts LLP
February 17, 2023 20230217094930

Commercial Property

5

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.

Solicitor named in this review: Paul Reader

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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Anonymous
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February 16, 2023 20230216162314

Litigation / Dispute Resolution

5

Outstanding professional help.advise and support - thank you

Solicitor named in this review: Paul Reader

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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Anonymous
Anonymous Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Berry & Lamberts LLP
February 02, 2023 20230202143159

Employment

5

Good service, understood my requirements and acted well on my behalf

Solicitor named in this review: Paul Reader

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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Danielle
Danielle Added 2 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Berry & Lamberts LLP
July 02, 2021
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Danielle

5

I would highly recommended both Paul and his team at Berry & Lamberts across all their specialist areas of legal services.

I have used their expertise across a number of departments; including private client, estate planning and family law, and have been extremely impressed with the level of knowledge and professionalism from all members of staff at every stage.

I would not hesitate in recommending the firm or any members of the Berry & Lambert team in assisting my personal needs, or those of my clients, family or friends.

Solicitor named in this review: Paul Reader

A representative from Berry & Lamberts LLP responded to this review on 02 July, 2021

Thank you for taking the time to post your review, Danielle. Your comments are much appreciated and assist others when trying to make informed choices. Thank you.

Was this review helpful? Yes

About Paul Reader

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

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Paul Reader

Address

Berry & Lamberts LLP

11 Church Road

Tunbridge Wells

Kent

TN1 1JA



Phone 01892 526 344

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Status

Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

01/09/00

07/03/23

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

SRA-approved manager - Member

Berry & Berry

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