Business Details
25 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Legal Services in Chelmsford
Established in 2001, we are one of the largest legal service providers in East Anglia, offering specialist expertise across a wide range of legal disciplines. Our firm is consistently recognised by leading legal directories such as Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500, reflecting our commitment to excellence in areas including criminal defence, regulatory work, family law, and commercial property. With offices in Chelmsford, Braintree, Benfleet, Shoeburyness, and Ipswich, we provide comprehensive legal solutions to both personal and business clients.Our dedicated teams combine deep sector knowledge with a client-focused approach, ensuring tailored advice and robust representation. We pride ourselves on maintaining a strong reputation for integrity, responsiveness, and technical proficiency, supported by a team of experienced solicitors and legal professionals. Our services are underpinned by a commitment to transparency, ethical practice, and long-term client relationships, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our clients with precision and care.
Services
Commercial Law
Conveyancing
Criminal Law
Family Law
Landlord and Tenant
Mental Capacity
Professional Misconduct
Regulatory
Wills and Probate
Corporate Crime
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer direct solicitor access, including mobile contact for urgent matters.
- Our teams provide rapid response times, often addressing queries the same day.
- All legal services are managed in-house for consistency and efficiency.
- We focus exclusively on legal specialisms, ensuring deep expertise in our fields.
- Transparent communication is maintained throughout every case.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Commercial Law
Our commercial law services provide tailored legal solutions for businesses and property professionals. We specialise in commercial leases, property transactions, mergers, and acquisitions. Our team ensures compliance, manages risk, and facilitates smooth transactions. Clients benefit from direct solicitor access and a commitment to clarity and efficiency.
Conveyancing
We offer efficient conveyancing services for residential and commercial property transactions. Our team handles sales, purchases, remortgages, and leasehold matters with transparency and client-focused support. We prioritise clear communication and timely progress to ensure stress-free property transfers.
Criminal Law
Our criminal law team provides expert representation in police station interviews, magistrates' courts, and Crown Court cases. We handle fraud, road traffic offences, and serious criminal charges with a focus on robust defence strategies and client confidentiality.
Family Law
We support clients in divorce, child arrangements, financial settlements, and domestic abuse cases. Our compassionate approach combines legal expertise with practical guidance, ensuring outcomes that prioritise family welfare and legal rights.
Regulatory
Our regulatory services assist businesses in navigating health and safety, environmental, and trading standards compliance. We defend against prosecutions and provide proactive advice to mitigate risks and maintain operational integrity.
People
Peter Barlex
Founding Partner
Peter Barlex is a commercial law specialist with over 28 years of post-qualification experience. He leads our commercial and property law team, delivering strategic legal support to businesses and property professionals.
Paminder Johal
Head of Conveyancing
Paminder Johal heads our residential conveyancing team with over 24 years of experience in property law. She ensures efficient and transparent property transactions, supported by a dedicated team of conveyancing professionals.
Mike Warren
Partner
Mike Warren is a criminal law expert with over 20 years of experience in defending complex cases. He leads our criminal law team, providing 24/7 support for police station representation and Crown Court proceedings.
Laura Collins
Partner
Laura Collins is a family law specialist with 15 years of experience. She advises on divorce, child arrangements, and domestic abuse cases, offering compassionate and client-focused legal solutions.
Russell Haldane
Partner
Russell Haldane leads our professional misconduct team, representing police officers and legal professionals in disciplinary proceedings. With extensive experience in regulatory law, he provides expert defence strategies and 24/7 crisis support.
Questions
What areas of law does Taylor Haldane Barlex specialise in?
We specialise in criminal law, family law, conveyancing, commercial property, regulatory matters, and professional misconduct cases, among others.
Do you offer legal aid for family law cases?
Yes, we provide Legal Aid for eligible clients in family law matters, including care proceedings and domestic abuse cases.
Are your services available outside East Anglia?
While based in East Anglia, we serve clients nationally, leveraging our expertise in complex legal cases beyond regional boundaries.
How do you handle commercial property transactions?
Our commercial property team manages leases, acquisitions, and development projects with a focus on risk mitigation and compliance.
Can you assist with mental capacity and lasting powers of attorney?
Yes, our specialist team handles Lasting Powers of Attorney, deputyship applications, and Court of Protection cases with expertise.
