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41 Barrack Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3RF

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41 Barrack Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3RF

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Barker Gotelee Solicitors Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
94%
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 5.0/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Barker Gotelee Solicitors are accredited by

Cyber Essentials Certified accreditation awarded to Barker Gotelee Solicitors
Resolution Collaborative Family Lawyer accreditation awarded to Barker Gotelee Solicitors
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Barker Gotelee Solicitors

Description

For more than 30 years, our Suffolk-based solicitors have been offering high quality legal services with a warm welcome. We’ve earned a reputation for giving clients our full attention, whilst resolving legal issues in their personal life, in agriculture and in business.

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Barker Gotelee Solicitors Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
19% 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

Barker Gotelee Solicitors are accredited by

Cyber Essentials Certified accreditation awarded to Barker Gotelee Solicitors
Resolution Collaborative Family Lawyer accreditation awarded to Barker Gotelee Solicitors
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Barker Gotelee Solicitors

Description

For more than 30 years, our Suffolk-based solicitors have been offering high quality legal services with a warm welcome. We’ve earned a reputation for giving clients our full attention, whilst resolving legal issues in their personal life, in agriculture and in business.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Barker Gotelee Solicitors 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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Simply the best I have found

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Sale of 22C Lancaster Drive. Ipswich

"Compared to anywhere else who i have dealt with over the years they are way ahead. Professional and yet friendly. I felt valued and had total confidence in them. First people on my recommendation list."

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)

"Katrina provided LPAs for myself and my wife. An excellent service. Katrina was professional, detailed and knowledgeable and listened to all our concerns. "

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Opening hours

Monday 08:30–17:30
Tuesday 08:30–17:30 (Open)
Wednesday 08:30–17:30
Thursday 08:30–17:30
Friday 08:30–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

41 Barrack Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 3RF

Reviews

5.0 /5 137 Reviews
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What clients say about Barker Gotelee Solicitors

The firm specialises in conveyancing, wills, LPAs, probate, inheritance tax and employment matters, demonstrating strong legal knowledge across property and private client work. Clients praise efficiency, clear explanations and thorough, practical advice. Valued soft skills include responsiveness, professionalism, approachability, empathy and calm reassurance during stressful situations, plus strong communication, reliability and a helpful, client-focused attitude. Reviewers highlight teamwork, promptness and a painless, well‑managed process, frequently recommending the firm and expressing confidence to reuse their services.

efficient service
very responsive
great communication
professional staff
helpful advice
knowledgeable team
pleasant manner
easy to contact
clear explanations
compassionate approach

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New solicitor for me

This was a new solicitor for me. I was very pleased to have such helpful and forthright advice and appreciated all the sensible help that was offered. I was particularly pleased with the help they offered about the letter of wishes. All in all I was very grateful for their kindness in all their discussions with me and I would not hesitate to recommend them to my family, friends and acquaintances.

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Excellent service

I am currently using Barker Gotelee for legal services required following the death of my father. This has prompted me to write my own will. So, at age 62 myself and my husband engaged the services of Thomas Woodlee. Thomas was approachable, knowledgeable and extremely helpful in understanding what we needed.

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Barker Gotelee's Service

Barker Gotelee's service was good in all respects. I have already recommended this firm to a friend.

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Will & Probate chase up

I have always found Lindsey to be very professional and well informed. Pleasure to have meetings with her. I know I can always contact her with any issues, which she responds to quickly. I can't make a full comment on value as I have not received the account yet and I go away tomorrow so will post today.

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Rewriting of my Will

I can only add to my answers in this questionnaire by identifying the answers I've given to question 2, so will draw attention to: 'First class service' provided with a 'pleasure to deal with' that gave 'direct contact with my solicitor', enabling receipt of 'sensible advice', so 'would recommend' and was pleased to have 'fixed fees' and 'would use again' as was 'easy to understand' provision of 'great legal knowledge'.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're pleased to hear that you're happy with the service you received and we look forward to working with you in the future.

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Wendy

I was recommended Angela Ireland to deal with my late husbands estate. Throughout the process Angela was so helpful and compassionate in her dealings with me. The whole process went very smoothly which I appreciated during this difficult time. I highly recommend Angela and the Company.

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Thank you, Wendy for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate it and are pleased that you are happy with the service you received from Angela. We'll be sure to pass on to her your kind comments.

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Nigel

Very postive experience regarding the drafting of my Will. Thank you Thomas.

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julia

We contacted Barker Gotelee Solicitors with a very complicated Trust set up by Universal Wealth Management (who we later reported to the Fraud Squad) and were assigned Ann-Marie Matthews to handle our case. Her knowledge was extensive and her professionalism in making the process as simple as possible for us to understand was second to none. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Ann-Marie; a thoroughly pleasant experience in, what could have been a very stressful situation. Many thanks to Anne-Marie Matthews!

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Gary

Brilliant service, I would recommend to anyone. Peter and Anna have sorted out my parents estate. Great communication throughout cannot speak highly enough of them.

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Thank you for leaving such a positive review. We are so pleased that you are happy with the service you received from Peter and Anna. If you need assistance with any other legal matters in the future please just let us know, we'll be happy to help.

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pete

Highly professional service from Becky in arranging my fathers Will. We were kept informed at every step, and a sensitive issue was handled with utmost kindness and understanding. Everything was clearly explained to him ensure full clarity and understanding. Highly recommended, extremely good service and very helpful.

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased that Becky was able to assist you and your father and that you are happy with the service provided. If you require any other legal services in the future, please get in touch, we are always happy to help.

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4.9 /5 365 Reviews
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What clients say about Barker Gotelee Solicitors

The firm specialises in conveyancing, wills, LPAs, probate, inheritance tax and employment matters, demonstrating strong legal knowledge across property and private client work. Clients praise efficiency, clear explanations and thorough, practical advice. Valued soft skills include responsiveness, professionalism, approachability, empathy and calm reassurance during stressful situations, plus strong communication, reliability and a helpful, client-focused attitude. Reviewers highlight teamwork, promptness and a painless, well‑managed process, frequently recommending the firm and expressing confidence to reuse their services.

efficient service
very responsive
great communication
professional staff
helpful advice
knowledgeable team
pleasant manner
easy to contact
clear explanations
compassionate approach

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Super efficient… good at what they do!

Simona has dealt with a few of my conveyance matters through the years and is ALWAYS efficient and super responsive and great to deal with. Always willing to please and very helpful. Explains everything well. In this particular matter she was aided by her colleague Helen Brand who was equally efficient, responsive and helpful…. Great team!! A hearty well done to them both, …..I can assure you with absolute confidence that we would recommend Simona and Helen to any one and will use them again on all future matters concerning sales and purchases!

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Great service from Simona

Simona was always very helpful. She replied promptly and gave us sound advice. She helped us smooth over a tricky issue towards the end of the purchase. Would definitely recommend to others.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

New solicitor for me

This was a new solicitor for me. I was very pleased to have such helpful and forthright advice and appreciated all the sensible help that was offered. I was particularly pleased with the help they offered about the letter of wishes. All in all I was very grateful for their kindness in all their discussions with me and I would not hesitate to recommend them to my family, friends and acquaintances.

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Excellent service

I am currently using Barker Gotelee for legal services required following the death of my father. This has prompted me to write my own will. So, at age 62 myself and my husband engaged the services of Thomas Woodlee. Thomas was approachable, knowledgeable and extremely helpful in understanding what we needed.

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I have sold 2 properties through Barker Gotelee and both went through smoothly.very professional and great communication

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Kelly

I cannot recommend Grace Smyth at Barker Gotelee highly enough. Grace recently represented me in a stressful employment matter and was brilliant from start to finish. She is thoroughly professional, gives clear and realistic advice, and has an incredibly reassuring, grounded presence that helped immensely during anxious moments. She always took the time to explain everything clearly, was highly responsive, and made the entire process feel completely manageable. Her guidance was exceptional throughout - I highly recommend her. Thank you again, Grace.

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Busy

My conveyancer sent me here to get a piece of paperwork sworn. Although I had no appointment, they were able to fit me in at short notice. They were gracious about it, when they could have sent me away. (My conveyancer hadn't made the effort to ask them if it was ok, first on the phone.) The newly qualified lawyer was very nice about it & made me feel welcomed. It only cost me a £5 too. They seem like nice helpful people.

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Good afternoon Busy Bee, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a kind review. We're pleased to hear that you are happy with the service you received. Please don't hesitate to get in touch should you need further assistance in the future. Many thanks Barker Gotelee Solicitors

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Sheila

Very good experience here. Staff attentive. Parking for clients right outside the door. Nice atmosphere

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Sheila. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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maureen

I went to Barker Gotelee Solicitors to do my Power of attorney. The solicitor that dealt with it was very efficient. There's plenty of parking and the offices are on the ground floor. I can recommend them.

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Thank you for your lovely review, Maureen. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Gary

Housing & Property

Gary

I have only spoken briefly to a member of their conveyancing team on a slight legal matter via a telephone call. But the service and advice I was given was very professional and put my mind at ease.

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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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