Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Slough
Fort & Co. Solicitors & Co. Solicitors is a dedicated legal practice committed to delivering high-quality, client-focused services across various areas of law. Our team of experienced solicitors specialises in family law, conveyancing, personal injury claims, civil litigation, and childcare cases, ensuring comprehensive legal support tailored to individual client needs. With a strong emphasis on client care, we provide transparent cost estimates and fixed-fee options while maintaining impartial, expert guidance throughout legal proceedings. Our directors, all qualified solicitors, lead a team that combines decades of collective experience with a commitment to accessibility, offering services both remotely and through our Slough and Ealing offices.Recognised for our success in complex cases, including reported matters in national media, we maintain memberships in professional bodies such as the Law Society's Children Panel and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers. Adapting to modern practices post-pandemic, we ensure continuity of service through hybrid working arrangements while upholding our founding principles of professionalism and client advocacy.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Personal Injury
Civil Litigation
Childcare Cases
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years' experience in childcare and family law cases
- Our conveyancing team delivers cost-effective, efficient property transactions
- We achieve six-figure settlements in complex personal injury claims
- All solicitors maintain active memberships in specialist legal panels
- Client care rated 'excellent' in independent testimonials since 2019
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Society's Children Panel
- Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
What people say
Excellent conveyancing service
Professional team
Efficient customer care
Helpful and courteous
Fantastic service
Services
Family Law
Specialising in divorce proceedings and family legal matters, our accredited solicitors provide expert guidance on financial settlements, child arrangements, and injunctions. With decades of combined experience, we handle complex cases involving international jurisdictions and domestic violence matters while maintaining client confidentiality and emotional support throughout proceedings.
Conveyancing
Offering efficient property transaction services, our conveyancing team manages residential and commercial property transfers with transparent pricing. We handle title investigations, contract negotiations, and completion processes while providing proactive solutions to resolve boundary disputes, leasehold issues, and mortgage-related complications for buyers and sellers.
Personal Injury
Representing claimants in catastrophic injury cases, we specialise in clinical negligence and accident compensation claims. Our solicitors have secured six-figure settlements through negotiated agreements and court rulings, including complex cases rejected by other firms. We provide specialist support for clients with long-term care needs and rehabilitation requirements.
Childcare Cases
Handling child protection proceedings and custody arrangements, our specialist team represents parents and children in care proceedings. Accredited members of the Children's Panel, we provide court-appointed legal representation while offering strategic advice on child arrangement orders, adoption processes, and emergency protection measures.
Civil Litigation
Managing commercial and personal legal disputes, we specialise in contract enforcement, debt recovery, and property-related litigation. Our solicitors combine courtroom experience with alternative dispute resolution techniques to achieve cost-effective outcomes for clients involved in business disputes, landlord-tenant conflicts, and inheritance claims.
People
Gurmeet Kharaud
CEO & Head of Conveyancing
Admitted in 1991, Gurmeet has led conveyancing services since 1999. A Children Panel member since 1995, he represented landmark cases reported in national media. He established Slough Domestic Violence Forum and oversees all practice operations.
James Fort
Non-Practicing Solicitor
Qualified in 1980, James specialises in probate and will disputes. With extensive litigation experience, he maintains client relationships while providing strategic oversight to complex cases, particularly in personal injury and estate matters.
Bindar Dosanjh
Family Law Solicitor
Accredited family lawyer since 1996, Bindar specialises in divorce proceedings and financial settlements. With expertise in cross-border family law, she provides culturally sensitive representation for international clients while maintaining focus on children's welfare in dispute resolution.
Christopher Ludlow
Head of Personal Injury
Leading catastrophic injury claims since 1988, Christopher has secured major settlements in clinical negligence cases. A founding member of APIL, his reported cases include high-profile television appearances and newspaper coverage for complex compensation claims.
Suki Bahia
Childcare Solicitor
Admitted in 2011, Suki specialises in childcare proceedings and family law. As Children's Panel accredited, she represents parents and children in court, providing direct legal advice on custody arrangements, emergency protection orders, and adoption processes.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, personal injury claims, civil litigation, and childcare cases, with accredited specialists in each practice area.
Do you offer legal aid services?
Yes, many clients qualify for legal aid while receiving the same high-quality service as private clients across all our practice areas.
Can I get a fixed-fee quotation?
We provide fixed-fee options and transparent cost estimates at the outset of all legal matters where possible.
How do you handle property transactions?
Our conveyancing team manages residential and commercial property transfers with proactive problem-solving, ensuring smooth transactions from offer to completion.
Are appointments available outside office hours?
While standard appointments are 09:00-17:00, we offer remote consultations via telephone or video call at mutually convenient times.
What experience do you have in childcare cases?
Our childcare team has over 20 years' experience handling complex care proceedings, including cases involving international jurisdictions and special guardianship arrangements.
