Salisbury House
54 Queens Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 4AZ
0118 958 9711
www.barrettandco.co.uk

Barrett & Co Solicitors LLP

0118 958 9711

For over 30 years, Barrett & Co has provided personalised, specialist legal advice to a wide range of individuals and small-to-medium businesses. Based in Reading, Berkshire, Barrett & Co offers a professional, friendly and competitive service that’s based around you. Our Fixed Fee initial consultation for £95 is highly recommended as a low cost way of getting initial advice. Our experienced lawyers work closely with every client to understand their issues, and provide effective solutions through a diverse legal services portfolio covering individuals and businesses.

4.8/5 143 Customer Reviews 143 Leave a review

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Justin Sadler

5.0 out of 5

(27 reviews of me)

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Charlotte Fox

5.0 out of 5

(16 reviews of me)

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Paul Wild

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Chris Miller

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Jane Whitfield

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Alan Warnes

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Hilary Buckle

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Vanessa Ruparel

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143 Customer Reviews

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Emma Added 2 months ago 1 found this helpful Report to admin

January 24, 2020 20200124162827

Buying a house

Perfect location for me as I live near Reading town centre.
The process of buying a house took longer than I thought but I can't put the fault on Barrett and co as they endeavored to make sure I was well protected with odd things that arise when buying a house (correct boundaries etc)
Very surprised with the final bill ...very happy .
Staff are all lovely , even when pestering them with trivial questions , they knew how to put me at ease .
Thank you guys for all your hard work especially the receptionist , Emma and of course Richard xx

Solicitor named in this review: Richard Ince

A representative from Barrett & Co Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 17 March, 2020

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are all delighted that you got what you wanted from our service. Happy and loyal clients are what our work is all about and please do feel free to recommend us to friends and family. When you need us again for any legal matter please do get in touch so we can introduce you to other colleagues you may need for legal expertise. Richard Ince.

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Anonymous Added 6 months ago Report to admin

September 13, 2019 20190913110233

Five star service and advice

We needed to discuss our difficult probate situation with a solicitor and were recommended Hilary Buckle. With just one hour’s telephone consultation, Hilary grasped every aspect of our predicament, identified the key issues and suggested the best solution. I don’t think I’ve ever felt better served by a solicitor. Absolutely first class!

A representative from Barrett & Co Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 17 March, 2020

Thank you so much for this review. I am always available to help with any private client legal problem you may have. Please do refer me to any family or friends that require expertise in this area.

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Spencer Added 11 months ago Report to admin

April 17, 2019 20190417174331

Excellent and professional service

I have been using Barrett &co solicitors for around 4 years now, for family matters and the like.
They have been excellent in every way.
Paul wild (my solicitor) is excellent in everything I have given him to do, very professional service and I will continue to use them as and when I need.
Would definitely recommend !

Solicitor named in this review: Paul Wild

A representative from Barrett & Co Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 18 March, 2020

Thank you so much for this review. Should you ever need our services for the future, whether family law or any other area, do please get in touch with me. Paul Wild

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Anonymous Added 1 year ago Report to admin

March 24, 2019 20190324201604

Brilliant Service

Chris Miller dealt with the eviction of my tenant. His advice was professional and knowledgeable. He acted efficiently and was very understanding. Highly recommended!

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Colin Added 1 year ago Report to admin

February 06, 2019 20190206222542

Professional Service

Paul Wild dealt with my recent divorce proceedings - over a period of eighteen months. Roll on divorce law reform!

Paul was very understanding, knowledgable and remained totally professional throughout. Just what one needs when going through a difficult and stressful time.

Recommended.

A representative from Barrett & Co Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 18 March, 2020

Thank you so much for this review. Should I, or any of my fellow solicitors be of service in the future, please do get in touch. Paul Wild.

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Boyd Added 2 years ago 1 found this helpful Report to admin

February 05, 2018 20180205150305

Debt collection service

Justin Sadler acted for my family when a company owed several hundred thousand pounds. A few letters and weeks after the initial meeting, we were in receipt of the money in full. That was an excellent result and all achieved without any headaches or worries.

A representative from Barrett & Co Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 18 March, 2020

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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Jan Added 2 years ago 1 found this helpful Report to admin

January 30, 2018 20180130201730

Would definitely recommend!

We had suffered trespass and criminal damage on our land and needed someone to fight our corner. We contacted Justin Sadler at Barratt & Co to see if he could help us. We couldn’t have chosen better! He gave us sound advice about our rights and what we could expect by way of a solution.

Justin and his team were amazing and extremely professional. They kept us well informed and guided us throughout the whole process. They essentially took all of the stress out of the situation and just dealt with the issue in hand.

We are so pleased with our choice of solicitors. Justin and his team were friendly, efficient and helpful - not to mention very knowledgeable! The result of which meant we reached an amicable outcome. We will definitely use them again but hopefully won’t need to anytime soon!

A representative from Barrett & Co Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 18 March, 2020

Thank you for your review and recommendation. If we can ever be of service again for any legal matter please do get in touch. Justin Sadler

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Mark Added 2 years ago 1 found this helpful Report to admin

January 24, 2018 20180124230911

Excellent advice and service

I contacted Justin Sadler as I needed help with a dispute I was having with my upstairs neighbour. Justin was extremely helpful and provided practical guidance as well as very useful legal advice.
I would recommend Justin and his colleagues without hesitation.

A representative from Barrett & Co Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 18 March, 2020

Thank you for your recommendation. It's always a pleasure to act for a client and get a good outcome. Please feel free to recommend me and our firm for any legal matter to family and friends. Justin Sadler

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Diana Added 3 years ago 1 found this helpful Report to admin

December 14, 2016 20161214140747

Wills

The advice and attention my husband and I received from Ms Charlotte Mckenty
regarding our Mirror Wills was excellent. The staff we encountered were helpful and
courteous.

We have no hesitation in recommending Barrett & Co and would certainly use them
again should the need arise.

Solicitor named in this review: Charlotte Fox

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Sue Added 3 weeks ago Report to admin

March 05, 2020
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Sue

Paul Wild is the best solicitor you can wish for. I benefited from his crucial law experience and wisdom. Excellent customer service.

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Barrett & Co Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 05 March, 2020

Thank you for your comment. Helping clients and getting feedback like this really is what being a family solicitor is all about. Your recommendation will hopefully allow other people searching for a family solicitor in Reading feel confident to pick up the phone and get help. Please do feel free to recommend me to anyone who needs a good solicitor for family law. All the best. Paul Wild.

Eva Added 4 weeks ago Report to admin

March 01, 2020
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Eva

During the process of repossession proceedings against my tenant I felt reassured by the open and honest advice I received from Chris Miller. I was impressed by the efficient, professional and friendly service. I can highly recommend this company.

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Barrett & Co Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 06 February, 2019

Thank you so much. Excellent and down-to-earth is probably the best review a solicitor can get! A five star review as well! Please feel free to recommend me to friends and family should they need a grounded solicitor in Reading! Justin Sadler

azam Added 1 month ago Report to admin

February 06, 2020
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azam

I had a very delicate but deeply personal matter that I needed professional legal help with.in short it involved a matter of my father's will,inheritance and money owed to me from a sibling.After much research I contacted Justin at Barrett and co.After an hours consultation with him and Hilary Buckle I gained the confidence to take further steps.it was in their mannerism and approach and they even gave me a written quote detailing exactly what stage they would charge me for ,and even this quote was much lower than other specialst solicitors .They were so considerate with me and their reputation so high that my sister instantly gave me large sum of money owed to me and as a bonus all siblings have begun mending our relationship.

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Barrett & Co Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 07 February, 2020

Thank you for your kind words. It is certainly an area of law where specialist solicitors are required. There are often disputes within families with probate and solving these is always very satisfactory when siblings can repair relationships. Should you need us again for any other area of law please do come back to us, and feel free to recommend us to family and friends. Justin Sadler.

Gilly Added 2 months ago Report to admin

January 22, 2020
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Gilly

I used Barrett and Co for my will via the Will Aid scheme. They were very professional, efficient and friendly. They took time to explain things simply and effectively - offering advice on the implications of different scenarios and ensuring I 'future proofed' my will. Very pleased with the service all round. Charlotte Fox was excellent.

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Barrett & Co Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 22 January, 2020

Thank you for your review. We are so happy to have helped you with your will. It’s one of the most important legal documents anyone can have and getting it organised puts you in a positive position where you can have peace of mind. Please do recommend us to friends and family as they are assured of the same high level of service. Charlotte Fox

James Added 2 months ago Report to admin

January 21, 2020
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James

Very professional service offered by Barrett and Co. Justin was fantastic in assisting me regarding a settlement agreement taking the time to discuss and go through it all with me - would highly recommend

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Barrett & Co Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 22 January, 2020

Thank you for this review. I know that other people do look at them to get an idea if we’d be a good firm to handle employment issues and settlement agreements so it really does help everyone. Should you ever need employment or any other type of legal service in the future please do get in touch. Justin Sadler

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Emily Barroso Added 1 year ago Report to admin

October 29, 2018
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Emily Barroso

I would like to recommend my solicitor, Justin Sadler, who helped me prepare for my 1975 Inheritance Act Case. I trusted him and he did not let me down. He was economical, kind, considerate and frank. I highly recommend him. Emily-Jane Hillman

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Barrett & Co Solicitors LLP responded to this review on 18 March, 2020

Thank you so much for your review. Your recommendation is much appreciated as it will help other people choose a solicitor to help them in the same area of complex probate . Justin Sadler

Elizabeth Catherine Clarkson Added 3 years ago Report to admin

March 14, 2017
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Elizabeth Catherine Clarkson

Having worked for various "magic circle" firms for years, I was very impressed at the service that Jane Whitfield provided. Will have no hesitation in instructing Jane in the future. Brilliant!!

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Jon Ewing Added 3 years ago Report to admin

October 04, 2016
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Jon Ewing

Very good value initial one-hour fixed fee consultation for £95 inc VAT.

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Description

Since 1981, Barrett & Co. has provided specialist, personalised legal services with a focus on service excellence. During this time, we’ve formed loyal and lasting relationships with a range of clients who appreciate our simple, straightforward, successful approach. Our Fixed Fee initial consultation for £95 is highly recommended as a low cost way of getting initial advice. Our senior partner Hilary Buckle specialises in Wills and Probate and is partnered by Justin Sadler, who practices both Litigation and Employment Law, and Paul Wild, a collaborative lawyer and mediator in Family Law. Martin Reynolds is a partner and headCompany and Commercial Department and has a wealth of experience dealing with commercial law and property. We’re proud of our motivated, experienced staff, who epitomise our positive spirit and friendly, professional culture. Many have been with us for several years, giving the firm a depth of knowledge and reliability that is invaluable to clients and colleagues alike.

Legal Services

Maternity and Paternity

Buying at auction

Property Holding Structures

Equal Pay Disputes

Inheritance Act claims

Option agreements and conditional contracts

Insolvency and bankruptcy

Unfair Dismissal Claims

Employment Law

Child Arrangements Following Divorce

Cohabitation agreements and disputes

Consumer Rights

Injunctions

Litigation - Breach of contract

Grandparents' Rights

Leasehold properties

Senior Executives

Family Leave

Gardening Leave

Tax Compliance Services

Renting and Tenancy Agreements

Family Mediation

Clinical Negligence

Pension and property advice

Right of First Refusal

Child Abduction

Harassment/Bullying at Work

Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges

Domestic Abuse

Child Law

Personal Injury Law

Extending your Lease

Notary

Stress at Work

Disputed Probate

New home purchases and sales

Employee Team Moves

Tax Advisory Services

Employment Contracts

Service Charge Disputes

Property Disputes

Injunctions

Litigation - Product liability claims

Elderly care

Elderly care home fees

Separation Agreement

Domestic Violence

Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury

Travel rights

Dilapidation Claims

Debt and Bankruptcy

Child Custody

Consumer Disputes

Settlement Agreements

Children

Neighbour Disputes

Out Of Court Divorce

Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes

Deeds of Gifts

Litigation - Insurance disputes

Right to Manage

Asset protection and tax mitigation

Trusts

Dispute resolution - civil mediation

Financial Matters

Holiday Pay Issues

Civil Partnership Dissolution

Family law

Investment and buy to let properties

Education

Boundary Disputes

Probate

UK Employment Laws

Divorce

Repossessions

Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves

Remortgaging

Civil partnerships

Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims

Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications

Housing disputes

Evicting Squatters and Trespassers

Matrimonial transfers

Flexible Working

Second charges

Litigation Law

Transfers of parts of land

Discrimination at Work

Whistleblower Protection

Child Access

Matrimonial finance

Tenant Eviction

Transfers of equity

Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship

International

Tribunal Claims

Exclusivity and lock-out agreements

Constructive/Unfair Dismissal

Disputed Wills

Fixed Fee Divorce

Child Relocation After Divorce

Wills

Litigation - Property litigation claims

Social Services

Inheritance Tax

Housing Associations

Disputed Trusts

Lease Extensions

Service Charge Recovery

High Net Worth Divorce

Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships

Disciplinary Hearings

Professional Discipline

Residential Conveyancing

Agency Staff / Temp Workers

Separation

Transfer of title

Pension Law

Annulment

Restrictive Covenants

Child Maintenance

Pay Issue

Lasting power of attorney

Child contact

Possession and repossession proceedings

Children Act proceedings

International Divorce

Housing Management

Media and Sports

Purchase and Sale

TUPE

Marriage and civil partnerships

Divorce Mediation

Unmarried Couples' Rights

Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements

Declarations of trusts

Right of Way and Rights to Light

Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy

Freehold Enfranchisement

Litigation - Trust and pension issues

Landlord and Tenant

Part Time Workers

Privacy and Data Protection

Redundancy

Trusts

Collaborative Law

Advertising and Marketing Compliance

Partnership and LLP law

Confidential Information, Know-How and Trade Secrets

Buying and selling a farm

Commercial Law

Health and Safety

Share option schemes

Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

Finance

Credit Control

Equestrian property

Shareholder and Partnership Disputes

Data Protection

Setting up a business

Competition law

Commercial Litigation Matters

Statutory Demands

Domain Names

Developer disputes

Commercial contracts for farming businesses

Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises

Rights of way issues

Commercial Leases

Mergers and Acquisitions

Business structures and joint ventures

Design rights and product designs

Landlord and tenant

Agency agreements

Personality and Image Rights

Trade Marks and Designs

Energy

Debt Recovery

Investment purchases and Buy to Let

Intellectual Property

Environmental policy law

Anti-Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy

Contract law

Corporate Law

Insurance

Dealing with intellectual property infringements

Insolvency and Bankruptcy

Sales and Purchases

Merchandising and sponsorship

Commercial mortgages

Purchase of development land

Agricultural land for sale or development

Licensing

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Contractual Disputes

Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Charities

Patents

Outsourcing agreements

Shareholder Agreements

Employment - business

Employment of farm workers

Franchising

Management buyouts

Unfair Loan Charges

Development plot sales

Summary Judgment

Corporate finance

Farming disputes

Mediation

Commercial Contracts and Agreements

Farm partnerships and corporate structures

Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements

Asset Tracing

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Barrett & Co Solicitors LLP

0118 958 9711

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Currently showing Reviews and Solicitors specific to

143 Customer Reviews

Overall experience

Reviews summary

Review sources

Buying a house

Five star service and advice

Excellent and professional service

Brilliant Service

Professional Service

Debt collection service

Would definitely recommend!

Excellent advice and service

Wills

Reviews collected on Google

Sue

Eva

azam

Gilly

James

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Emily Barroso

Elizabeth Catherine Clarkson

Jon Ewing

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Regulatory information about this firm

Great news, Barrett & Co Solicitors LLP have not had any official complaints ruled against them