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Abbots House, Abbey Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BD

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Boyes Turner LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Boyes Turner LLP are accredited by

Family Mediation accreditation awarded to Boyes Turner LLP
Mental Capacity accreditation awarded to Boyes Turner LLP
Personal Injury accreditation awarded to Boyes Turner LLP
Trading names:
Boyes Turner

Description

As a leading full-service law firm, Boyes Turner provides strategic legal advice to UK and international businesses, individuals and families. Located in Reading, we're part of the Thames Valley, the UK's fastest-growing region. We're proud to be recognised by leading legal directories, including Chambers, Chambers High Net Worth and The Legal 500, who described us as “one of the UK’s most vibrant and outstanding, full-service regional heavyweight law firms.” Our people are the real heartbeat of our business. We're passionate about helping people and supporting local communities throughout their journeys. Everyone will need support or legal advice in their lifetime – buying a house or land, estate planning, setting up a business, asset protection, settling a dispute or getting divorced. Whatever your circumstances we are here to help you. Our culture reflects the exceptional support that we have provided to both our clients and communities over many years - we want to be more than just lawyers.

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Boyes Turner LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
13% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
17% above
national average
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Boyes Turner LLP are accredited by

Family Mediation accreditation awarded to Boyes Turner LLP
Mental Capacity accreditation awarded to Boyes Turner LLP
Personal Injury accreditation awarded to Boyes Turner LLP
Trading names:
Boyes Turner

Description

As a leading full-service law firm, Boyes Turner provides strategic legal advice to UK and international businesses, individuals and families. Located in Reading, we're part of the Thames Valley, the UK's fastest-growing region. We're proud to be recognised by leading legal directories, including Chambers, Chambers High Net Worth and The Legal 500, who described us as “one of the UK’s most vibrant and outstanding, full-service regional heavyweight law firms.” Our people are the real heartbeat of our business. We're passionate about helping people and supporting local communities throughout their journeys. Everyone will need support or legal advice in their lifetime – buying a house or land, estate planning, setting up a business, asset protection, settling a dispute or getting divorced. Whatever your circumstances we are here to help you. Our culture reflects the exceptional support that we have provided to both our clients and communities over many years - we want to be more than just lawyers.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Boyes Turner LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Housing & Property 232 / 4,772
Commercial and Business Law 43 / 355
Commercial Property 72 / 3,667
Family Law 455 / 4,224
Personal Injury 52 / 2,650
Clinical Negligence 32 / 1,247
Education 3 / 422
Care Law 47 / 531
Company & Commercial 258 / 4,183
Private Client Law 47 / 305
Immigration Law 17 / 1,156
Wills, Trusts & Probate 442 / 3,763
Child Law 126 / 1,640
Dispute Resolution 234 / 1,802
Notary 103 / 849
Professional Negligence 161 / 1,298
Business Law 47 / 469
Employment 212 / 3,622
Immigration 136 / 2,284
Company Law 53 / 970
Elder Law 44 / 317
Construction 101 / 854
Consumer 274 / 4,415
Marketing Law 5 / 98
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 30 / 433
Contract Law 70 / 1,426
Inheritance Law 83 / 680
Intellectual Property Law 39 / 625
International Business Law 8 / 211
Small Claims Court 11 / 117
Commercial Law 34 / 185
Corporate Law 59 / 843
E-Commerce Law 7 / 73
LGBT Law 19 / 232
Land Law 86 / 1,322
Court of Protection and Deputyship 82 / 577
Domestic Violence Law 66 / 896
Hospitality Law 5 / 95
Information Law 11 / 339
Money & Tax 204 / 1,951
Artificial Intelligence Law 9 / 97
Charities 84 / 767
Communications Law 3 / 53
Compliance Law 19 / 462
Copyright Law 23 / 522
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 51 / 893
Debt and Tax Law 49 / 787
Digital Law 16 / 295
Discrimination Law 40 / 499
Entertainment and Media Law 7 / 56
Equine Law 2 / 47
Governance Law 13 / 272
IT & Intellectual Property 118 / 1,114
IT and Technology Law 7 / 134
International Law 21 / 376
Medical Law 12 / 189
Planning Law 42 / 585
Private International Law 12 / 130
Regulations 138 / 2,409
Regulatory Law 17 / 255
Sports Law 13 / 303
Trade Law 5 / 166
National 340 / 11,165

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Kept me focused

"Aimee really helped me through the process of our Shareholders Agreement and Articles, Aimee was very patient and kept reminding me where I had got to and what needed finalising, very patient and no judgement on my inability to focus on this level of detail."

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Mike & Gerry T

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Housing & Property

Strongest link in the chain

"Emily and team at Boyes Turner commanded our total confidence throughout our extended house sale & purchase process. Her clear and pragmatic advice, and ready availability to communicate and address the many obstacles caused by others was outstanding."

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Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Abbots House, Abbey Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BD

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5.0 /5 39 Reviews
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The firm specialises in wills, trusts and estate planning, immigration and visa work, conveyancing and residential property, employment and commercial matters, clinical and personal injury, SEND and care‑related litigation, and commercial/development transactions. Clients praise strong technical expertise, clear practical advice and effective problem‑solving. Valued soft skills include empathy, patience, responsiveness, clear communication, professionalism, reliability and a client‑centred, reassuring manner that reduces stress during difficult or complex matters.

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Meticulous, Formidable, and Compassionate: A 5-Year Journey to SEND Success

Lydia Dunford is an exceptional and meticulous Special Educational Needs (SEN) solicitor. For the past five years, Lydia has been the guiding light for our family in what is often a deeply overwhelming and adversarial SEND system. As the father of a secondary school pupil with autism and complex learning difficulties, I found the fight to get my daughter the right education and support to be the most stressful experience of my life. From the moment we instructed Lydia, however, we knew we had a true champion in our corner. Over our five-year journey together, Lydia’s expertise and relentless dedication changed the trajectory of my daughter’s life. Among her many achievements on our behalf, she: - Helped us win two SEN Tribunal cases: Lydia expertly guided us through two separate SEND tribunals, navigating the complex legal hurdles with precision, strategic brilliance, and an unmatched understanding of SEN law and associated processes. - Secured the right educational placement: Thanks to her meticulous preparation and tenacity, we secured our daughter's placement at the most suitable secondary school; a placement the local authority had strongly resisted for years, despite acknowledging its full suitability. - Enshrined essential provision in Section F of the EHCP: Crucially, Lydia fought to ensure that the Education, Health and Care Plan legally bound the local authority to provide the exact support our daughter requires to thrive. Beyond her formidable legal expertise, what truly sets Lydia apart is her profound empathy. She never treated us like just another case file. She took the time to truly understand my daughter’s unique needs and offered us the best options with extreme clarity and compassion during the darkest, most stressful moments of the appeals process. Last but not least, she managed to organize a whole team of experts to fight our case, whose independent, professional insights were absolutely instrumental in securing our daughter's future. Fighting a local authority for five years takes a heavy toll on a family, but having Lydia by our side gave us the strength to keep going. She gave my daughter a voice and secured her fundamental right to a meaningful education. I cannot recommend Lydia highly enough to any parent facing a battle for their child’s SEN provision. She is an exceptional solicitor, a fierce advocate, and a deeply compassionate professional.

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Exceptional Results in a Complex Care Act Funding Case

We instructed Boyes Turner Solicitors (Reading) in February 2025 after a local authority had failed to carry out a Care Act review for over five years and had not reassessed our son’s care budget. Our son has no mental capacity and presents as a highly complex case, yet despite this, his needs had not been properly reviewed. As a result, we were forced to cover a substantial shortfall—running into thousands of pounds per month—just to maintain his care package, which was clearly unsustainable. From the outset, the team—led by partners Sue Bowler and James Pantling-Skeet—was decisive, strategic, and highly proactive. They took the complexity of the case entirely in their stride and dealt with every aspect appropriately and professionally. They drove the process forward at every stage, ensuring there was no delay or loss of momentum. Communication was consistently prompt, clear, and purposeful. A key strength was their decision to appoint a highly experienced independent social worker to carry out a full Care Act assessment. The quality of this report was exceptional and, crucially, they successfully persuaded the local authority to adopt this independent assessment rather than subjecting our son to a further stressful review process. Their advice and handling of the case significantly reduced both the emotional and practical burden on our family. They demonstrated not only legal expertise, but a clear understanding of the real-world pressures involved in caring for a vulnerable individual with complex needs. Most importantly, they delivered a tangible outcome. They secured backdated funding, increased both the care package hours and the hourly rate, and eliminated the ongoing financial shortfall we had been forced to cover. As a result, our son’s home-based care package is now sustainable for the foreseeable future. If you are dealing with a local authority that is delaying, underfunding, or failing to meet its statutory duties, I would strongly recommend Boyes Turner Solicitors. We would not hesitate to use them again.

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Tribunal won!

After waiting 14 months for tribunal date for our child to be awarded a SEN school place, Rachael Allison from Boyes Turner did a through job under constantly changing circumstances. She was prepared and she advised us well. In the end the LA were so badly prepared that we were given an award within 30 minutes (Tribunals often take 4 hours plus apprently).

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Outstanding Legal Help Navigating My Son’s SEN Needs

I’m incredibly grateful for the excellent help and guidance I received from this firm, especially from solicitor Laxmi Patel. Her professionalism, kindness, and deep understanding of SEN matters made a real difference for my son. Laxmi took the time to explain everything clearly and supported us with care and expertise throughout the process. Her dedication and compassion turned a stressful situation into one we could manage with confidence. I would highly recommend Laxmi and the firm to anyone seeking specialist advice and support for SEN matters.

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Thank you for your kind words. Yours was a tricky and particularly hostile situation. What we wanted to give you was sound legal and pragmatic advice, which I am glad you took. We wish you and your son all the best.

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Excellent advice and expertise

We approached Laxmi Patel for assistance in navigating the SEND EHCP process. Her advice and guidance was excellent. We were able to commission an educational psychologist report to inform our decision about whether to proceed with the EHCP process. Laxmi and Amber were efficient and compassionate throughout. The whole process was significantly accelerated compared to wading through this without professional advice. Ultimately we did not pursue the EHCP, and we welcomed this honest advice. Laxmi is a person of great integrity and skill, and I have recommended her to a number of people who are also struggling to navigate the complex SEND system.

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Rachael Alison is an outstanding SEN solicitor. She is highly knowledgeable, extremely responsive, and always quick to answer questions. Her advice was comprehensive, clear, and well-considered, and her expertise gave me confidence throughout the process. I would not hesitate to recommend her.

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The firm specialises in wills, trusts and estate planning, immigration and visa work, conveyancing and residential property, employment and commercial matters, clinical and personal injury, SEND and care‑related litigation, and commercial/development transactions. Clients praise strong technical expertise, clear practical advice and effective problem‑solving. Valued soft skills include empathy, patience, responsiveness, clear communication, professionalism, reliability and a client‑centred, reassuring manner that reduces stress during difficult or complex matters.

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Nick Drury

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Highly recommended wills, trusts and estate planning solicitor

I have known Matt a few years now and he is my turn to lawyer in relation to wills, trusts and estate planning. Under difficult circumstances Matt took the time to meet my parents and sibling to fully understand my requirements. His empathy and repeated attention to detail has been particularly impressive along with his creativity and ability to think outside the box. He displayed enduring patience with questions and provided full and considered explanations. The end work product was extremely impressive and, as I have done many times, couldn't recommend Matt highly enough.

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Highly professional, dependable & thorough

Matt has been supporting me on a number of highly complex legal issues since the unexpected passing of my husband last year. He has tackled each issue with the utmost professionalism. He gives sound, objective advice & is very responsive, dependable, thorough and empathetic. I don't know how I would have got through the last year without Matt on my side.

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Dan Hunt

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Exceptional

I have dealt with Matthew for a number of years in his capacity as looking after my parents estate and planning their inheritance. Unfortunately last year I worked more closely with him due to the passing of my mother. The LPA process for my father who has Alzheimer’s was seamless and his advice and support in dealing with both my mother’s will and ensuring my father is protected due to his current capacity has been exceptional. His support for us as a family, the empathy he has shown and the way he has helped and communicated with us have been first class. I look forward to continuing to work with him.

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Matthew Briggs

Thank you for your kind review and ongoing trust. It has been such a pleasure working with you and supporting your family over the years, while also getting to know you all. It means a great deal to know that my advice and support have been helpful during some challenging times. I look forward to continuing to work with you and your family in the future.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Highly, highly recommended

Matt has been helping me navigate a mixture of estate planning and powers of attorney, and has been incredibly clear, helpful and kind throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend Matt to anyone needing estate planning assistance!

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Matthew Briggs

Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review. It is a real pleasure assisting you, Sam, and I very much appreciate your recommendation. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead.

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CES negligence

Julie was professional and supportive. It’s an emotional rollercoaster pursuing justice for a life changing injury and all the staff at Boyes Turner completely understand and support you throughout the journey. Julie fought hard to keep the claim moving forward even when it looked doubtful at times. I couldn’t have done this without Boyes Turner and without Julie at the helm. I am eternally grateful.

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Julie Marsh

Thank you for your kind words Tracey; I know these cases can be such an emotional strain and it has been my pleasure to help you with this case, and I am so pleased it reached a positive conclusion despite a few bumps in the journey. It has been a great pleasure to work with you, and get to know you, and to see how you have dealt with such a life changing injury! You are amazing!

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Doby

Rachael Alison is an outstanding SEN solicitor. She is highly knowledgeable, extremely responsive, and always quick to answer questions. Her advice was comprehensive, clear, and well-considered, and her expertise gave me confidence throughout the process. I would not hesitate to recommend her.

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Emma Reeves

Housing & Property

Emma

We used Ellena Balshaw in the Boyes Turner Residential Conveyancing team for our house move, and she was simply brilliant. What should have been a straightforward transaction became far more challenging due to a difficult buyer who pulled out, returned, and then appointed an extremely slow firm on their side. Their admin-led approach caused repeated delays, with decisions unable to progress without solicitor sign-off, despite Ellie clearly communicating our fixed completion dates. At the same time, our sellers were keen to move quickly as they were leaving the country. Throughout the process, Ellie kept us regularly and clearly informed about where things stood, the position with both our buyer and seller, and exactly what we needed to do next. She also proactively liaised with our estate agents and other parties to keep everyone aligned, meaning we were fully prepared and ready to proceed ahead of others. I would highly recommend Ellie to anyone buying or selling a property.

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Thank you very much for your review. We are glad your house sale and move went as smoothly as possible. Enjoy your new home.

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Andrew Melvin

Housing & Property

Andrew

Moved home many times and have seen good and bad conveyances. But never Outstanding…. Until now. Ellie Balshaw took over from the brilliant Stella Perry and hit the ground running. Her help, advice and overall support were such an important part of making a difficult situation seem easy. Ellie was a star. Thanks Ellie.

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Amir Safavi

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Amir

We worked with Emily Neale from Boyes Turner on a complex house purchase. We were very impressed with her attention to detail, timeliness and ability to break down legal findings into digestible takeaways

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We had a fairly complex purchase with a lot of back and forth, and throughout the entire process Renika and Tajmin were professional, responsive, and reassuring. They guided us clearly at every stage, kept things moving, and were always available when questions came up. Their calm approach and attention to detail made a stressful process much easier, especially in the final stages leading up to completion. We truly appreciated the support and would happily recommend them.

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