Business Details
Expert Legal Services in the Thames Valley & South East
Clifton Ingram is a full-service law firm serving businesses and individuals across the South East from offices in Farnham, Reading, and Wokingham. With over 100 team members, including 14 partners, we provide tailored legal advice across commercial and private sectors. Recognised in The Legal 500, our specialists handle corporate recovery, dispute resolution, employment law, and private client matters, including residential property transactions and wills. Our Residential Property department holds the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation.Through strategic acquisitions, including Bells Solicitors (2021) and Sloan Solicitors (2024), we've expanded our reach while maintaining a proactive, client-focused approach. Our team combines city-level expertise with a practical, accessible service, serving clients from SMEs to large corporates. We prioritise clear communication, timely delivery, and solutions that align with clients' specific needs, supported by decades of collective experience and a commitment to professional development.
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Family Law
Wills and Probate
Commercial Property
Employment Law
Dispute Resolution
Medical Negligence
Personal Injury Claims
Corporate Recovery
Intellectual Property
Highlights and features
- Decades of experience providing legal services across private and commercial sectors
- Award-winning teams recognised in The Legal 500 for multiple practice areas
- Tailored service combining city-level expertise with local accessibility
- Specialists in alternative dispute resolution with strong mediation success rates
- Accredited Residential Property department with Law Society recognition
Associations and certifications
- The Legal 500
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme
What people say
Professional personal service
Fast and friendly communications
Highly recommend
Clear helpful advice
Supportive career development
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Our Conveyancing Quality Scheme-accredited team handles property transactions with precision and care. We manage purchases, sales, and remortgages across the South East, ensuring smooth processes with regular updates. Clients benefit from dedicated solicitors who explain legal complexities clearly while maintaining fast turnaround times. Our local knowledge in Berkshire and Surrey helps resolve boundary issues and title disputes efficiently.
Family Law
Recognised in The Legal 500, our family law specialists handle divorces, financial settlements, and child arrangements with sensitivity. We prioritise amicable resolutions through mediation while preparing robust court cases when needed. The team advises on pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation disputes, protecting clients' assets and future interests through tailored legal strategies.
Employment Law
Advising employees on dismissals, redundancies, and tribunal claims, our ELA-member team provides clear guidance on employment rights. We negotiate settlement agreements and represent clients in unfair dismissal cases, combining proactive advice with discreet dispute resolution to protect professional interests and financial entitlements.
Dispute Resolution
Handling contract disputes, neighbour conflicts, and professional negligence claims, we focus on early resolution through negotiation or mediation. When court action is required, our experienced litigators build strong cases supported by evidence, aiming to protect client interests while managing costs effectively across Berkshire and Surrey.
Wills and Probate
Our private client team creates tailored wills, lasting powers of attorney, and trust arrangements. Recognised for 'exceptional industry knowledge', we administer estates efficiently while guiding executors through probate processes, ensuring assets transfer according to clients' wishes with tax-efficient planning.
People
Anne Deller
Senior Partner, Head of Family Law
Leading family law specialist with decades of experience handling complex divorces and child arrangements. Recognised for pragmatic solutions and membership in Resolution, Anne provides sensitive guidance through emotionally challenging cases.
Jonathan Foulds
Managing Partner, Commercial Property
Commercial property expert overseeing transactions and development projects. With extensive experience in corporate real estate, Jonathan leads strategic growth initiatives while maintaining hands-on client service across the Thames Valley.
Stephanie Rose
Partner, Wills & Inheritance
Specialist in estate planning and probate administration, Stephanie ensures clients' wishes are legally protected. Her team's 'consistent service delivery' has earned recognition in The Legal 500 for inheritance matters.
Barry Niven
Partner, Corporate Law
Corporate law advisor guiding businesses through mergers, acquisitions, and commercial contracts. With cross-border experience, Barry provides strategic counsel to SMEs and large corporates in the M3 Corridor region.
David Goddard
Partner, Dispute Resolution
Litigation specialist handling complex commercial disputes and professional negligence claims. David's pragmatic approach focuses on early resolution while preparing robust court cases when necessary.
Questions
What areas do Clifton Ingram Solicitors cover?
We serve clients from offices in Farnham, Reading, and Wokingham, covering Berkshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and the Thames Valley region.
What legal services do you offer for individuals?
We provide family law, wills and probate, residential conveyancing, personal injury claims, and employment law services tailored to individual needs.
Are your conveyancing services accredited?
Yes, our Residential Property department holds the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation for high service standards.
Do you handle commercial legal matters?
Yes, we offer corporate law, commercial property, and dispute resolution services for businesses of all sizes.
What accreditations do you hold?
We're recognised in The Legal 500 and hold the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation for residential property services.
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