Bartons

read moreBartons is an award winning multi-discipline law firm with offices in Plymouth, Kingsbridge, Totnes and Bristol. We have strong ties with local business, agricultural and individual clients and many clients come from the development of long term relationships. We also have specialist departments in the field of Marine and International Property, and act for clients nationally and internationally. We deal regularly with individuals and companies based from London to Hong Kong to South Africa. Bartons' ethos is one of working together towards a shared vision of being "Trusted Advisers", and providing a personalised service for each client, where the values of integrity, effectiveness and respect are core.

read moreWhatever your size of company or business, you need to make sure that the structures you put in place and the transactions which you carry out offer you exactly the right level of protection and flexibility. As one of the first solicitors' practices in the UK to become a limited company, we have first hand experience of the importance of getting it right. We work closely with you to develop a full understanding of your needs, combining our technical and commercial skills with strategic advice to meet your individual business requirements.

read moreThe cost of bringing or defending a claim for unfair dismissal depends on the complexity of your case, the approach adopted by your opponent and your settlement expectations. We ordinarily charge on the basis of time spent on your matter. In some cases we may be able to offer flexible funding for your legal costs including acting on a "no win, no fee" basis. If you would like an estimate of costs which is tailored to your claim and your circumstances, please contact us to discuss matters further.

read moreOur residential property department is as at home dealing with high value properties in London as it is with locally based properties. An in-depth knowledge of the South West makes us experts in dealing with unique properties, including those with water frontage or moorings, equestrian use, unusual rural features or holiday home usage. As well as helping the buying and selling process to run smoothly and quickly, our team can also offer specialist advice on buy to let properties, barn conversions, new build developments and mortgages - including releasing equity through a ‘lifetime' mortgage.

read moreDebts can vary from very small amounts of money to millions of pounds and therefore, the complexity of each case depends on the amount of the debt and the circumstances from which it arose. A simple debt claim would be one which is not disputed and arises from, for example, an unpaid invoice. Debt recovery becomes more complex if the debt is disputed. Our fees, therefore, reflect the complexity and value of each debt recovery case and it is difficult to give an estimate of our fees without knowing the background and value of a claim and whether it is disputed.

read moreThe collection and distribution of money, property and other assets belonging to a person following their death. As estates can vary from simple to extremely complicated, it is difficult for us to provide an accurate estimate, so our fee estimates are intended as guideline only. We would always recommend that you obtain a bespoke estimate from one of our specialists who can provide you with an accurate idea of costs. Our private client specialists understand that the death of a loved one can be a difficult and emotional time and can assist you by helping you navigate the problems that can arise in dealing with a person's estate.

read moreEdit - Unfortunately, due to the National Lockdown announced on 31 October 2020, we have had to postpone our Weekend Wills event. We will announce a new date as soon as possible. There's only so many hours in the day and sometimes it seems. In what has been called the biggest shake-up to Wills in 183 years, The Ministry of Justice has stated that Wills and Codicils which have been witnessed via video conferencing platforms (such as Zoom and Skype) WILL be deemed legal. Those thinking about buying or selling property will be keen to hear the the reforms to stamp duty land tax ("SDLT") which the the Chancellor is expected to announce tomorrow on 8 July 2020.

read moreNo property is exactly the same and Bartons is known for providing bespoke legal series which means that our fees will reflect the individual details of your sale or purchase so we cannot provide a fixed quote via this site so do recommend that you telephone us to discuss your matter. Please note that any estimate we give is a "guide to likely price" and will normally not be fixed estimate. We charge an additional fee for dealing with new build properties and with part of registered or unregistered titles because of the additional work involved.