Business Details
Trusted Legal Experts in Kent & South-East
Buss Murton is a distinguished law firm with over 300 years of experience serving individuals and businesses across Kent and the South-East. Established in 1713, we combine historical expertise with modern legal practices to deliver tailored solutions. Our team of highly experienced solicitors specialises in residential property, family law, employment law, private client matters, and commercial disputes.We prioritise relationships, community engagement, and client trust, offering clear, professional guidance. With offices in Tunbridge Wells, Cranbrook, and East Grinstead, we ensure accessible, stress-free legal support. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation for reliability, approachability, and successful outcomes, as evidenced by longstanding client relationships and positive testimonials.
Services
Residential Property
Family and Divorce
Employment Law
Private Client
Commercial Property
Company and Commercial
Dispute Resolution
Not for Profit
Highlights and features
- Established in 1713 with a legacy of legal excellence
- Offices across Kent and the South-East for local accessibility
- Highly experienced solicitors with specialist expertise
- Dedicated legal advisors prioritising client objectives
- Consistently praised for professional, stress-free service delivery
What people say
Professional, friendly service
Personal care during stressful times
Efficient, stress-free process
Excellent communication
Successful outcomes
Services
Residential Property
We handle all aspects of residential property transactions, including freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, mortgages, equity releases, and lease extensions. Our team ensures a seamless process with proactive communication between clients, estate agents, and legal teams. Specialised expertise in complex cases such as shared ownership schemes and unregistered land transactions guarantees stress-free property transfers.
Family and Divorce
Our specialist family law team manages divorce proceedings, financial settlements, child arrangements, and cohabitation agreements. With expertise in high-net-worth cases and international child relocation matters, we prioritise amicable resolutions through collaborative law while maintaining robust court representation when necessary. Services include pre- and post-nuptial agreements and domestic violence injunctions.
Employment Law
We advise employers and employees on employment contracts, redundancy processes, discrimination claims, and tribunal representation. Our services cover disciplinary procedures, settlement agreements, and workplace policy development. With over 50 years of combined experience, we ensure compliance with evolving employment legislation while protecting client interests in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
Private Client
Our private client services include will drafting, probate administration, lasting powers of attorney, and inheritance tax planning. We specialise in trust creation, court of protection matters, and post-death estate variations. Expertise in domicile issues and capital gains tax planning ensures comprehensive wealth management solutions for individuals and families.
Commercial Property
We support businesses with property acquisitions, disposals, lease negotiations, and development financing. Our expertise covers commercial landlord/tenant relationships, option agreements, and secured lending transactions. With dedicated teams handling high-value transactions and complex leasehold enfranchisement matters, we provide strategic property advice aligned with commercial objectives.
People
Andrew Linton
Managing Partner
Andrew leads Buss Murton's employment law team with 30 years' experience advising employers and senior executives. He specialises in employment contracts, redundancy arrangements, and tribunal representation. As Managing Partner since 2015, he maintains the firm's commitment to client relationships and community engagement.
Helen Batt
Partner
Helen specialises in residential property law with particular expertise in leasehold transactions and shared ownership schemes. As a qualified CILEx Conveyancing Practitioner, she maintains proactive relationships with local estate agents to ensure seamless property transactions for clients in Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas.
Melanie den Brinker
Partner
A former barrister with 25+ years' family law experience, Melanie specialises in complex financial settlements and international child custody cases. As a founding member of local collaborative law groups, she prioritises negotiated solutions while maintaining expertise in high court litigation for contentious family matters.
Daldeep Jaswal
Partner
Daldeep heads the commercial property department with expertise in developer acquisitions, commercial leases, and property financing. As the firm's Conveyancing Quality Scheme supervisor, he ensures compliance standards across all property transactions while maintaining a client-focused approach to business property needs.
Edward Walter
Partner
Edward specialises in inheritance tax planning, trust creation, and probate administration. With extensive experience in court of protection matters and statutory will drafting, he provides comprehensive private client solutions for high-net-worth individuals and families across Kent and the South-East.
Questions
What areas does Buss Murton cover?
We operate from offices in Tunbridge Wells, Cranbrook, and East Grinstead, serving clients across Kent and the South-East region.
What legal services do you offer individuals?
We specialise in residential property, family law, wills and probate, employment matters, and dispute resolution for private clients.
Do you handle business legal matters?
Yes, our commercial services include property transactions, company law, employment advice, and dispute resolution for businesses.
How experienced is your team?
Our solicitors have over 300 combined years of experience, with individual specialists holding decades of expertise in their fields.
Can I get initial legal advice?
We offer free initial consultations to discuss your legal needs and determine the best course of action.
