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For over 30 years, Barrett and Co has provided personalised, specialist legal advice to a wide range of individuals and small-to-medium businesses. Based in Reading, Berkshire, Barrett and Co offers a professional, friendly and competitive service that’s based around you. Appointments are available at our offices, or by telephone. Read more...
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Client Reviews
Matter Type:
Residential Conveyancing
Stephen
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Very friendly, professional service. Also, in a great location - directly opposite Reading Station.
A representative from Barrett & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 02 January, 2025:
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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Matter Type:
Lasting power of attorney
Nicholas
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It was a first time experience using a lawyer, in this case Sarah Newman of Barrett and Co Solicitors, Reading and as a Person with Parkinson's I needed a few things explained.
Barrett and Co partner Parkinson's UK under the The National Free Will Network and were the only solicitors in my area to offer this wonderful service. A meeting at their office with Sarah resulted in a Will being drafted for me which I promptly forgot about. Some time passed without my responding to Miss Newman but kindly reminders were sent and it was finally done. I was so happy with this service that I have now engaged them to handle the LPA's (Lasting Power of Attorney) for Health and Finance. Everyone should have this done but perhaps particularly for people with degenerative neurological conditions, as one never know what'a around the corner. Sound advice, friendly, relaxing and efficient service. Thank you Barrett and Co, Parkinson's UK and Sarah for her tenacity and knowledge.
A representative from Barrett & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 09 December, 2024:
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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Matter Type:
Residential Conveyancing
Mark Lewis
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Horror show from start to finish. Never returned calls or emails on time (or at all), took MONTHS to do things I ended up sorting myself in hours. No ability to think outside the box - in fact, little ability to think in it. Made the house move process one of the worst experiences ever. I have NEVER had such a stressful period of time as they caused my last 4 months to be. Even had a solicitor quit as we were due to exchange and they had no hand over system in place to deal with it. Couldn't even get into his emails that had all my paperwork in them! There was not a day go by where I wasn't left staggered at the "service" they tried to provide. Will be pursuing my complaint right through to the relevant ombudsman.
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Matter Type:
Residential Conveyancing
John Harry
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Many thanks for all the team at Barretts & Co. Especially Iqra Javaid. Well done to her and her superior Mr Richard Ince.
A representative from Barrett & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 25 October, 2024:
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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Matter Type:
Residential Conveyancing
Lewis
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This company lied to us for months.
TLDR they lied to get our business then lied at every subsequent contact.
We instructed Barret and Co as first time buyers following a conversation with Jack who assured us that despite the fact Barrat were not on the board of our mortgage provider Co-op, that they could be added and that this happened all the time and was nothing to worry about.
We being first time buyers and a little naive believed them. We arranged to leave our rented house in line with the time they gave us.
That's when it all started heading south. They'd collected every bit of data under the sun from us and finally (3 months!) After they told us they'd be finished that not only had they never even attempted to get on to the board of the Co-Op but that they were not allowed to apply and could no longer represent us!
We'd spent hundreds with them and will be lodging formal complaints with the SRA over the conduct of their sales team and their solicitor Richard Ince who either lied when we asked what we needed to do or was too negligent to check.
Can't really represent the level of disappointment with these guys, probably the most financially damaging instance of lazy bull I've ever ran into.
Avoid like the plague.
A representative from Barrett & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 24 October, 2024:
We are really sorry you feel disappointed with the outcome of your matter. Please do contact us directly for a further explanation as to the current position.
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Matter Type:
Residential Conveyancing
Lynn
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Everyone involved in the buying and selling chain (three people) were frustrated by the slowness of my solicitor. I constantly tried to get her to reply to phone calls and even emails but they were slow in coming so I didn’t always know what was going on. It may be that she was being very thorough but lack of communication means I was not kept in the loop and so frustrated.
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Residential Conveyancing
Rosie
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Sarah and Barbara were very clear and took their time explaining the legalities of our wills and power of attorney. They were always helpful and sent timely reminders if we needed to complete a form or make an appointment.
A representative from Barrett & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 24 October, 2024:
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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Matter Type:
Wills
Rosie
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Sarah and Barbara were very clear and took their time explaining the legalities of our wills and power of attorney. They were always helpful and sent timely reminders if we needed to complete a form or make an appointment.
A representative from Barrett & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 24 October, 2024:
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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Matter Type:
Residential Conveyancing
Ian Martin
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We worked with Iqra for both the sale of our property and our purchase. She was attentive and responsive and tried to make the whole process as stress free as possible.
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Gaurav
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Fatima and Iqra helped us with our recent purchase. Kept us updated throughout and were very approachable.
Adhered to our timeline. Efficient and would use again.
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Stephen
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Friendly and efficient service. Got what I needed and would recommend to others
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Mark
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After 30 years living in our family home, it was time to create a new home for our grown up children and their families. With such an important change, we turned to Barrett & Co to support our sale and purchase. It was not an easy process, partly due to an odd property market following COVID and a drawn out delivery of our new home. Throughout, we had a team at Barrett & Co who stood firmly with us, shoulder to shoulder, leaning in to the task at hand. They were always the ones with ideas, ways forward and somehow managed to bring the two matters together. That makes this recommendation rather simple. You can use any conveyancing firm when things go smoothly, with Barrett & Co you have the backup of a firm who will guide you through if the ride gets a little more bumpy.
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Hassan
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Used Barrett & Co to discuss my issue I had with David Lloyds membership. Had my first telephone consultation with the lawyer who was very helpful in explaining my legal position (after I explained the situation). He gave me all the references I need to use to respond to David Lloyds. I am very happy with the advice given.
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Neal
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Great service. Responsive.
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Matter Type:
Disputed Probate
Dino
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We used Hilary Buckle at Barrett & Co for a contentious probate matter. She was calm, efficient and empathetic and provided us with clear and effective advice. I would definitely recommend her for any contentious probate issues.
A representative from Barrett & Co Solicitors responded to this review on 01 May, 2023:
Thank you so much for taking the time to review my contentious probate service. I really appreciate you choosing me to help you and your recommendation to others will be truly helpful for anyone who wishes to receive help from an experienced solicitor in a contentious or contested will situation. Kind regards, Hilary Buckle.
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Matter Type:
Disputed Probate
Emily Barroso
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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
A representative from Barrett & Co Solicitors 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
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Matter Type:
Wills
Elizabeth Catherine Clarkson
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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
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Very good value initial one-hour fixed fee consultation for £95 inc VAT.
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For over 30 years, Barrett and Co has provided personalised, specialist legal advice to a wide range of individuals and small-to-medium businesses. Based in Reading, Berkshire, Barrett and Co offers a professional, friendly and competitive service that’s based around you. Appointments are available at our offices, or by telephone. 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. We offer a professional and competitive service based around you. Barrett and Co offers a full suite of legal services including: conveyancing, wills and probate, contentious probate, family law and employment services.
Wills/Trusts and Probate are a specialist area for our firm. We have nationally recognised experts and also specialise in contested probate and Inheritance Disputes. We also help clients with Lasting Power of Attorney. Employment law is an area where see many clients use our services. For any employment problem, the initial advice can often result in thousands of pounds of extra compensation. Family law, divorce and separation and all issues relating to settlement agreements and child access are covered by our family team. Conveyancing is handled by our in house team with expert knowledge of the Thames Valley. We offer a genuine bespoke service that is highly valued by clients. Employment law, for both individuals and companies, including contracts and settlement agreements is an area that we have great expertise in. Litigation and disputes is an area where we also have a dedicated team. Our services start from simple letters requesting payment to a full representation role at court. We offer flexibility to our clients so that they can find the legal services that suit them, whether fully represented by us or on a basis where we do some of the work, but the client does some too. The best way to get started is to book a 1 hour consultation for £95 which enables you to get the advice you need without committing to the full service, until you know exactly what you need.
