Business Details
48 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in North London
Established for over 40 years, Barker Gooch & Swailes has built a reputation for delivering expert legal advice tailored to individual, family, and business needs. Our team of experienced solicitors specialises in conveyancing, wills, trusts, probate, and family law, combining deep sector knowledge with a commitment to personalised service. We prioritise client objectives through collaborative teamwork, ensuring matters are handled by appropriately qualified professionals with decades of combined experience.Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we maintain rigorous professional standards while offering accessible, transparent legal solutions for clients across North London and surrounding areas.
Services
Conveyancing
Probate
Family Law
Wills & Trusts
Commercial Property
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in UK legal services
- Our solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Personalised service supervised by qualified partners
- Specialist expertise in conveyancing, probate, and family law
- Transparent pricing with clear cost estimates
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Residential Conveyancing
We handle residential property transactions including freehold and leasehold purchases, sales, and remortgages. Our services cover title checks, contract preparation, and Land Registry registration. Clients benefit from fixed-fee options and transparent pricing, with experienced solicitors managing transactions valued up to 1 million and above.
Probate Administration
Our probate specialists assist with estate administration, including asset valuation, tax calculations, and distribution. We offer time-based billing with clear value-based charges, handling estates from straightforward transfers to complex tax-planning scenarios. Services include grant applications, tax returns, and beneficiary communication.
Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law support covering divorce, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. Our solicitors handle cases involving domestic violence injunctions and prenuptial agreements, offering fixed-fee initial consultations. We prioritise mediation while maintaining expertise in contested court proceedings.
Commercial Property
Our commercial property team manages lease transactions, landlord-tenant disputes, and property litigation. Services include lease renewals, possession actions, and commercial conveyancing. We represent both landlords and tenants in matters ranging from standard agreements to complex multi-property portfolios.
Wills & Trusts
We draft wills, establish trusts, and manage lasting powers of attorney. Our services include inheritance tax planning, deed variations, and Court of Protection applications. Solicitors provide home visits for clients with accessibility needs, ensuring comprehensive estate planning for individuals and families.
People
Colin Roer
Solicitor and Partner
Qualified in 1978, Colin specialises in wills, trusts, and conveyancing. With over 40 years' experience, he supervises the conveyancing department and handles estate administration. He graduated from Cambridge and has been a partner since 1981.
Martin Shreeves
Solicitor and Partner
A 1978 Oxford graduate, Martin focuses on family law and commercial property. With 40+ years' experience, he handles complex divorce cases and property litigation. He joined the firm in 1981 and specialises in high-value asset disputes.
Kevin McGarry
Solicitor
Qualified in 1977, Kevin specialises in wills, probate, and powers of attorney. With 25+ years at the firm, he administers over 250 estates, focusing on tax planning and asset distribution. He provides expert estate management advice.
Angela Bogan
Solicitor
A Keele University graduate, Angela specialises in family law since 1996. She handles divorce settlements, child custody cases, and domestic violence injunctions. A Resolution member, she focuses on practical solutions for family disputes.
Odette McBride
Solicitor
Qualified in 1999, Odette specialises in probate and estate administration. She assists with tax returns, deed variations, and will drafting. With 20+ years' experience, she supports estate planning and trust management.
Questions
What legal services do you offer?
We provide conveyancing, probate, family law, wills & trusts, and commercial property services. Our solicitors handle residential and commercial transactions, estate administration, divorce proceedings, and business property matters.
How much does residential conveyancing cost?
Conveyancing fees start at £1,980 for freehold purchases without mortgages, rising to £2,772 for leasehold transactions with mortgages. Costs vary based on property value and transaction complexity.
Do you offer fixed-fee services?
We offer fixed fees for specific services like initial family law consultations (£100 + VAT) and standard conveyancing transactions. Most services are time-charged with transparent estimates provided upfront.
How are estate administration fees calculated?
Fees combine hourly rates (from £180) and value-based charges (0.125-0.5% of estate value). A £750k estate estimate costs £10,950, covering probate applications, tax calculations, and asset distribution.
Are you regulated by the SRA?
Yes, we're authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (registration 46569) with professional indemnity insurance and Law Society Compensation Fund contributions.
What are your office hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with 1pm-2pm lunch breaks. Appointments available outside these hours by arrangement. Our Winchmore Hill office offers convenient transport links and limited parking.
