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17 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JU

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17 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JU

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Backhouse Solicitors Ltd Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
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 4.9/5

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Backhouse Solicitors Ltd are accredited by

The Law Society accreditation awarded to Backhouse Solicitors Ltd
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Backhouse Solicitors Ltd

Description

We are a family-owned law firm offering high levels of expertise and exceptional service to individuals and businesses. The Backhouse team are friendly and approachable with a wealth of knowledge in many areas of law. Whether you need advice for yourself or your business, we offer a free initial consultation allowing you the opportunity to discuss your legal problem over a coffee and to find out how we can help.

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Backhouse Solicitors Ltd Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
15% 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 4.9/5

Accreditations

Backhouse Solicitors Ltd are accredited by

The Law Society accreditation awarded to Backhouse Solicitors Ltd
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Backhouse Solicitors Ltd

Description

We are a family-owned law firm offering high levels of expertise and exceptional service to individuals and businesses. The Backhouse team are friendly and approachable with a wealth of knowledge in many areas of law. Whether you need advice for yourself or your business, we offer a free initial consultation allowing you the opportunity to discuss your legal problem over a coffee and to find out how we can help.

Rankings by area of expertise

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

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Albert 10887

Housing & Property

Albert

"We recently completed our house purchase and had a fantastic experience working with this firm. Our case was handled by Robert, Tegan, and Megan, who were professional, responsive, and clear in their communication."

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Commercial Property

Niraj

"I recently worked with Nabiha Shariff at Backhouse Solicitors on the purchase of a commercial property for East West Group Limited. From the outset, Nabiha was professional, responsive and extremely thorough in her approach."

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Opening hours

Monday 08:30–18:00
Tuesday 08:30–18:00 (Open)
Wednesday 08:30–18:00
Thursday 08:30–18:00
Friday 08:30–18:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

17 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JU

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4.9 /5 75 Reviews
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Clients consistently praise the firm for conveyancing, probate, wills, employment matters and commercial property work. Reviews highlight strong expertise in complex transactions, settlements and estate administration, with efficient handling, clear explanations and excellent attention to detail. Clients value the team’s professionalism, responsiveness and practical advice, as well as their patience, empathy, courtesy and reassuring approach during stressful situations. Communication is frequently described as prompt, clear and proactive, helping matters progress smoothly and successfully.

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Sharon

Employment

Employment

I’ve recently used Backhouse Solicitors after being dismissed by my employer after over 30 years. I went to them just to get an offer agreement signed that my old firm had offered me. It was Sarina that told me that I had a good case for unfair dismissal and so the process began. Sarina was outstanding from start to finish. She listened to everything I had been through, and our conversations felt like a therapy session as well as legal advice. She was incredibly supportive, compassionate, and always made me feel like she was firmly in my corner. Sarina explained every stage of the process clearly, outlining all the possible options along with the risks and benefits of each approach. Her knowledge and professionalism gave me confidence throughout. After nearly 3 years of going back and forth with the other side (they were proving to be very difficult) we managed to get an out of court settlement over 3 times higher than the original offer. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Backhouse Solicitors, especially their Employment team, to anyone dealing with an employment dispute. Their support and expertise made a difficult situation so much easier to navigate.

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Annonymous

Employment Law

Minal's advice was clear, well-reasoned, and easy to follow. Most importantly, it had a tangible and positive impact. While the fee is certainly not low, the exceptional quality of Minal's advice made it clear that the cost was fully justified. Thankfully, we don't need any other services at the moment, but if anything comes up related to employment matters, we'll definitely turn to Minal again. I would recommend the practice without hesitation due to the consistently high standard of advice and service we received. Again, thank you so much to Minal and members!

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Jonny

Employment

Employment Dismissal Issue

Natalie was excellent and clear in her initial advice and giving me the available options.

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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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Many thanks to Neil

Neil Brown was extremely empathetic to my situation that I found myself in. Neil guided me through the process and explained how he could help. He was always concerned to how the situation was making me feel which elevated the stress and reassured me that it was in hand. Jane Harrington stepped in when Neil was on annual leave and she also took great care of me and did some important work. The two of them were always available and keep me fully informed at all times. The file is now closed and we got a good outcome after a long 6 months. In fact, everyone at Backhouse Solicitors have been fantastic. Billed as the work dictated, no hidden costs. Everything fuly explained in the billing nvoices. When you have to deal with major issues in your life you need to know that the people/company you choose will have your best interests at the forefront of the matter in hand. I never felt at any point that the team did not. Neil worked tirelessly on my behalf. Trust is everythin and I trusted him completely.

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Thank you for leaving a great review for the Backhouse team. We are pleased to have helped with your issue, and if there is anything else we can help with, please do not hesitate to contact the team. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.

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Sherri

Employment

Minal Backhouse - A Lawyer Like No Other!

Minal dealt with an employment matter for me and I would highly recommend her and her team at Backhouse. A family member recommended Backhouse to me and said I need to deal with Minal as she is the best lawyer in Essex. I could not not be more thankful of her support, expertise and professionalism. If you are looking for a law firm in and around Chelmsford, Backhouse should be your first point of call as you will not regret it. Amy Crisp also deserves an acknowledgement too, as she was on hand during the entire process, answering all of my questions and queries. I will be using Backhouse going forward for all my legal matters.

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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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Lisa Player

Employment

Lisa

I engaged the services of Backhouse Solicitors recently in relation to an employment matter. The staff were all very helpful but in particular, I would like to thank Sinead Minkah who I found extremely efficient, understanding and patient. Sinead guided and kept me continuously informed throughout the process so I am very grateful. I would highly recommend utilising the services of this particular Solicitors.

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Dear Lisa, thank you for leaving a review for the team, specifically Sinead. We will be sure to pass on your compliments to Sinead and the team. Thank you again from Backhouse Solicitors.

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Employment

Crown

I’ve recently used Backhouse Solicitors after being dismissed by my employer. Although I had been with the company for less than two years, I strongly felt I had been treated unfairly and wanted expert legal advice. I worked with Sabrina from the Employment team, and she was outstanding from start to finish. She took the time to listen to everything I had been through, and our conversations often felt like a therapy session as well as legal advice. She was incredibly supportive, compassionate, and always made me feel like she was firmly in my corner. Sabrina explained every stage of the process clearly, outlining all the possible options along with the risks and benefits of each approach. Her knowledge and professionalism gave me confidence throughout. Thanks to Sabrina’s expertise and negotiation skills, she managed to secure a settlement that was three times higher than the original offer. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Backhouse Solicitors, especially their Employment team, to anyone dealing with an employment dispute. Their support and expertise made a difficult situation so much easier to navigate.

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Thank you for leaving a great review for Sarina. We are pleased to have been able to help with your matter and that you were happy with the service you received from the team. If there is anything else we can help with, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.

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Samuel Atoki

Employment

Samuel

I had a stellar experience with the team at Backhouse Solicitors. I presented them with my case at such short notice and given the time-sensitive nature, they responded very quickly. Team members such as Minal, Charlotte and Yasmin provided me with excellent customer service. There was also a very clear and direct line of communication at all stages of my case. I couldn't have been happier with the final outcome and my decision to trust them with my case. Backhouse Solictors Ltd delivered for me BIG TIME.

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Dear Samuel, thank you for leaving a stellar review for Minal, Charlotte and Yasmin. We are pleased to have helped with your matter and if there is anything else we can help with, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.

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Cyprymike

Employment

Cyprymike

I used Backhouse for a recent settlement agreement with a former employer. They were friendly efficient and made me feel at ease in what was a stressful situation. I would highly recommend.

Dear Cyprymike, thank you for leaving a review for our Employment team. We are pleased to have helped with your matter and if there is anything else we can help with, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.

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Aya Irinkova

Employment

Aya

Thank you so much to Yasmin and the team for making the process so smooth and resolving my employment matter so swiftly. You were extremely professional and helped me clearly understand all the details within the relevant documents. I really appreciate your support!

Dear Aya, thank you for taking the time to leave a great review for the team. We are glad to have helped with your matter and if there is anything else we can help with, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.

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4.9 /5 994 Reviews
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What clients say about Backhouse Solicitors Ltd

Clients consistently praise the firm for conveyancing, probate, wills, employment matters and commercial property work. Reviews highlight strong expertise in complex transactions, settlements and estate administration, with efficient handling, clear explanations and excellent attention to detail. Clients value the team’s professionalism, responsiveness and practical advice, as well as their patience, empathy, courtesy and reassuring approach during stressful situations. Communication is frequently described as prompt, clear and proactive, helping matters progress smoothly and successfully.

Excellent communication
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Kept informed
Supportive team
Attention to detail
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Kim Harrington

Probate and House Sale Help

Used Backhouse Solicitors in Chelmsford to deal with the Probate of my Parents estate and the Sale of their Property. We dealt with two departments and both were very efficient and helpful, keeping us informed every step of the way. Would highly recommend for their professionalism and how they work for the best result for their client

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Sharon

Employment

Employment

I’ve recently used Backhouse Solicitors after being dismissed by my employer after over 30 years. I went to them just to get an offer agreement signed that my old firm had offered me. It was Sarina that told me that I had a good case for unfair dismissal and so the process began. Sarina was outstanding from start to finish. She listened to everything I had been through, and our conversations felt like a therapy session as well as legal advice. She was incredibly supportive, compassionate, and always made me feel like she was firmly in my corner. Sarina explained every stage of the process clearly, outlining all the possible options along with the risks and benefits of each approach. Her knowledge and professionalism gave me confidence throughout. After nearly 3 years of going back and forth with the other side (they were proving to be very difficult) we managed to get an out of court settlement over 3 times higher than the original offer. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Backhouse Solicitors, especially their Employment team, to anyone dealing with an employment dispute. Their support and expertise made a difficult situation so much easier to navigate.

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Mr & Mrs Turner

Overall Happy

We received a great service from Mr Colin Murphy and his team. Mr Murphy listened to our request and gave us both good sound advice. Overall we are very happy with the service and advice we received.

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Recommended

The work done was very clear and all questions answered even 'spur of the moment' matters were dealt with quickly and effeciently. A friend of my late wife asked if I could recommend a solicitor for Will purposes and I recommended Backhouse. She later advised me that she was more than satisfied with the recommendation.

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Annonymous

Housing & Property

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A big thank you to Holli for her professionalism, understanding and speedy response

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Matthew Hopkins

Matthew

I really liked that I could always get through to somebody, and the team handled the work well amongst them. Thank you to all of the commercial team, Nabiha especially, for working through all the issues we faced; it was greatly appreciated.

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Laura Bruni

Laura

An outstanding service from start to finish. As first-time buyer, I was unfamiliar with the process, but Robert and Megan guided me through every stage with patience and genuine care. They were always responsive, explained everything clearly, and kept me informed throughout. Their exceptional care and reassuring approach was outstanding!

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Barbara

Absolutely brilliant. So helpful, friendly and patient it was like someone holding my hand and guiding me through what is a stressful situation. (Moving house). Special thanks to Megan, Tegan and Rob.

Dear Barbara, thank you for leaving a great review for Megan, Tegan and Rob. We will be sure to pass on your feedback. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.

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Neil Harrington

Neil

Having to deal with the passing of both parents last year, we needed help with the setting up of probate, selling the house and all other bits and pieces that needed tidying up. Although the whole experience was stressful, it was made so much easier with the Backhouse team helping us all the way. The communication between the departments and our selves was first class. I would like to thank all the staff at Backhouse and could not recommend them enough Thank you all Regards Neil Harrington

Dear Neil, thank you for leaving a review for the Backhouse team. Losing loved ones is never easy, we are glad to have been able to help with your matters and assist in the process. If there is anything else we can help with now or in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.

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Caroline Seear

Caroline

★★★★★ Fantastic experience from start to finish I recently used BlackHouse Solicitors and couldn't be happier with the service. From my very first enquiry, the team was proficient and professional throughout the entire process. Communication was clear, my questions were answered promptly, and I always felt I was in capable hands. Everything was handled efficiently and with real attention to detail — nothing felt rushed or overlooked. I'd have no hesitation recommending BlackHouse Solicitors to anyone looking for a reliable, high-quality legal service. Thank you to the whole team!

Dear Caroline, thank you for taking the time to leave a wonderful review for the team. If there is anything else we can help with, please let us know. Thank you again from all of the Backhouse team.

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