Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Solicitors in Reading & Bracknell
EJ Winter & Son has been delivering expert legal services since 1927, specialising in property law, family law, wills, and probate. Our team of accredited solicitors operates from central Reading and Bracknell, serving clients across England and Wales. We combine traditional values with modern technology to provide clear, client-focused legal solutions. Our expertise in new build conveyancing is recognised nationally, with over 2,000 transactions completed annually. We prioritise transparency, offering fixed fees and no hidden costs, while maintaining a commitment to environmental sustainability.Our partners, including Paul Kilshaw and Chris Mardell, bring decades of experience in residential and commercial property law. We also offer specialist services for Hong Kong and Chinese clients through our Mandarin-speaking team. Our dedication to quality is evidenced by our accreditations from the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme and Wills and Inheritance Scheme. We provide free initial consultations for family law and probate matters, ensuring accessible, expert advice for all clients.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Wills and Probate
New Homes
Commercial Property
Shared Ownership
Lease Extensions
Buy-to-Let
Probate Services
Divorce Advice
Details
- Year established: 1927
Highlights and features
- We have over 90 years of experience in legal services since 1927
- We are accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Our dedicated property investment team has specialist market knowledge
- We guarantee to meet reservation deadlines for new build transactions
- We offer fixed fees with no hidden costs or unexpected charges
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Law Society Wills and Inheritance Scheme
- Resolution (Family Law)
What people say
Superb service
Trusted experts
Outstanding value
Efficient processes
Compassionate approach
Services
Conveyancing
Our Law Society-accredited conveyancing service specialises in residential and commercial property transactions. We handle new build purchases, re-sales, and shared ownership schemes with guaranteed deadline compliance. Our team of experienced solicitors ensures smooth transfers of ownership with transparent fixed fees. Clients benefit from same-day document processing and electronic signature capabilities.
Family Law
We provide expert family law services including divorce, separation, and child custody arrangements. Our collaborative law approach minimises conflict while protecting client interests. Free initial consultations help clients understand their options. We specialise in property division and financial settlements for high-net-worth individuals.
Wills and Probate
Our wills and probate team offers comprehensive estate planning services, including complex trust structures and inheritance tax mitigation. We provide free probate consultations and handle estate administration with sensitivity. Services include lasting powers of attorney and care fee planning for vulnerable beneficiaries.
New Homes
As leading new build conveyancing specialists, we act for over 2,000 buyers annually. We guarantee to meet developer reservation deadlines and offer discounted fees for recommended purchases. Our expertise covers Help to Buy schemes, part exchange transactions, and leasehold complexities with developer-specific knowledge.
Commercial Property
We handle commercial property transactions up to 3m, including purchases, sales, and lease agreements. Our services cover tenant and landlord matters with fixed fee structures. The team provides specialist advice on investment property portfolios and commercial development projects.
People
Paul Kilshaw
Senior Partner
Paul is a leading residential property solicitor with over 20 years' experience. He specialises in new build conveyancing and property investment advice. Paul works solely on recommendation and is recognised as a leading figure in his field.
Chris Mardell
Managing Partner
Chris joined E J Winter in 2013 and became Managing Partner in 2018. He specialises in new build conveyancing and commercial property transactions. Chris combines legal expertise with a personal approach to client service.
Martin Chandler
Wills and Probate Specialist
Martin has over 30 years' experience in wills, probate, and elderly client law. He provides expert estate administration services and is known for his compassionate approach to sensitive family matters.
Cheryl Brabon
Licensed Conveyancer
With over 40 years at E J Winter, Cheryl is a respected property law expert. She specialises in re-sale conveyancing and is known for exceptional client service and attention to detail.
Loraine Chan
Associate Solicitor
Loraine specialises in property law for international clients. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, she provides expert conveyancing services for Hong Kong and Chinese buyers and sellers.
Questions
What areas do you cover for property transactions?
We operate nationwide across England and Wales from our Reading and Bracknell offices, handling property transactions in all major cities and rural areas.
Do you offer fixed fee conveyancing services?
Yes, we provide transparent fixed fee structures with no hidden costs for all our conveyancing services, including new build purchases and re-sales.
Can you help with Help to Buy scheme purchases?
We have extensive experience with Help to Buy transactions, having completed over 3,500 scheme purchases since its introduction in 2013.
Do you provide free initial legal consultations?
Yes, we offer free no-obligation initial consultations for family law matters, probate services, and conveyancing enquiries.
Can you handle international property transactions?
Our team includes Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking solicitors who specialise in property transactions for Hong Kong and Chinese clients.
What are your office hours?
Our Reading and Bracknell offices are open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:30pm, with after-hours communication available via email.
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