Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Goring-on-Thames
Established in 1931, Richard Wilson Long has served the Thames Valley community for over nine decades. Our firm combines deep local knowledge with extensive legal expertise to deliver practical, jargon-free advice tailored to individual and business needs. With specialists in family law, property transactions, private client matters, and commercial legal services, we prioritise understanding client concerns to provide effective solutions. Our team's collective experience spans multiple generations, ensuring continuity of service excellence. We maintain a strong reputation for compassionate support during probate and estate planning matters, while our property solicitors consistently receive client commendations for navigating complex conveyancing processes.The firm's commitment to accessibility is demonstrated through our approachable staff and down-to-earth communication style. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we uphold the highest professional standards while maintaining the personal service ethos established by our founder. Our long-standing relationships with local businesses and residents reflect our dedication to community-focused legal support. Clients benefit from our proactive approach to legal challenges, whether in dispute resolution, business transactions, or family law matters. This enduring combination of expertise, local insight, and client-centred service continues to make us a trusted legal partner in Goring-on-Thames and beyond.
Services
Family Law
Property Conveyancing
Private Client Services
Business Law
Dental Law
Dispute Resolution
Probate Services
Wills & Estate Planning
Commercial Property
Cohabitation Agreements
Details
- Year established: 1931
Highlights and features
- We offer a broad range of legal services tailored to family and business needs
- Our team provides friendly, easy-to-understand legal advice with local expertise
- Experienced solicitors specialising in property, family, and business law matters
- Approachable staff dedicated to resolving complex legal challenges efficiently
- Compassionate support for private client matters including Wills and Probate
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Exceptionally helpful
Efficient and professional
First class service
Compassionate team
Highly recommend
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle divorce proceedings, civil partnership dissolutions, and child arrangement matters with sensitivity and expertise. We provide clear guidance on financial settlements and cohabitation agreements while prioritising clients' emotional needs during relationship breakdowns. The team's extensive experience ensures effective representation in complex family disputes.
Property Conveyancing
We manage residential and commercial property transactions with meticulous attention to detail, from initial offers to completion. Our conveyancing team handles leasehold and freehold transfers, new build purchases, and remortgage transactions while maintaining clear communication throughout the process. Clients benefit from our proactive problem-solving approach to property disputes.
Private Client Services
Our private client team specialises in will drafting, probate administration, and lasting power of attorney arrangements. We provide compassionate guidance for end-of-life planning and inheritance tax mitigation strategies. The service combines legal expertise with empathetic support during sensitive family circumstances.
Business Law
We advise on business sales, shareholder agreements, and commercial contract drafting while ensuring regulatory compliance. Our solicitors help clients navigate employment law requirements and protect intellectual property rights. The service focuses on safeguarding commercial interests during growth or restructuring phases.
Dental Law
Specialist legal support for dental professionals buying or selling practices, including GDS contract transfers and corporate structure advice. We handle regulatory compliance matters and commercial negotiations specific to the dental sector. Our experience ensures smooth transactions for both individual practitioners and corporate buyers.
People
Karen Charles
Director Solicitor
Karen Charles, a qualified solicitor and director, specialises in private client matters including wills and probate. With extensive experience in estate administration, she provides compassionate guidance during complex bereavement processes while maintaining meticulous attention to legal detail.
Jon Charles
Director Solicitor
Jon Charles, a director solicitor, focuses on property law and business transactions. His expertise in residential and commercial conveyancing is complemented by commercial legal advisory services. Clients commend his efficient handling of time-sensitive property matters with clear communication.
Ros Sanderson
Conveyancing Legal Executive
Ros Sanderson, a conveyancing legal executive, manages property transactions with particular expertise in complex residential sales and purchases. Her 14+ years of client feedback highlights exceptional organisational skills and ability to resolve transactional issues efficiently.
Kerry Ridden
Solicitor
Kerry Ridden provides legal support across multiple practice areas, with particular recognition for property and family law assistance. Known for thorough case preparation and client-focused communication, she contributes to both transactional and dispute resolution matters.
Richard Apley
Litigation Consultant
Richard Apley, a litigation consultant, specialises in dispute resolution and family law cases. His advisory role focuses on complex conflict resolution strategies, drawing on extensive courtroom experience to achieve favourable client outcomes in challenging legal situations.
Questions
What areas of law does Richard Wilson Long Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in family law, property conveyancing, private client services, business legal matters, and dental law. Our solicitors have particular expertise in wills & probate, divorce proceedings, and commercial property transactions.
How experienced is the legal team?
Our team combines over 90 years of collective experience, with individual solicitors like Ros Sanderson having handled property transactions for 14+ years. Directors Karen and Jon Charles lead their respective practice areas with decades of specialist knowledge.
Can you assist with urgent property transactions?
Yes, we handle time-sensitive property matters efficiently. Recent examples include completing family home sales within two weeks while managing complex transactional issues through proactive legal coordination.
How do you support clients during probate processes?
Our compassionate private client team provides step-by-step guidance through probate administration, helping clients navigate estate administration while offering emotional support during difficult bereavement periods.
Are your legal services available locally and beyond?
Based in Goring-on-Thames, we serve clients across the Thames Valley including Reading and Berkshire, while maintaining strong local knowledge and extending our services to clients nationwide through effective remote communication.
