Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Weston-Super-Mare
At Powells Law, we deliver tailored legal solutions for individuals and businesses, combining a client-focused approach with over two decades of expertise. Based in Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset, our practice extends nationwide, offering accessible support through direct communication channels and a single point of contact for case management. Our team holds accreditations including Lexcel and Conveyancing Quality Scheme, reflecting our commitment to excellence.We prioritise transparency, with fixed-fee options and low-cost initial reviews, while maintaining accessibility through town-centre premises and free client parking. Our staff, accredited as Investors in People since 1998, include specialists in trusts, estates, family law, and leasehold property, ensuring comprehensive expertise across personal and commercial legal matters.
Services
Will Drafting
Probate
Employment Contracts
Leasehold Property
Family Law
Business Mergers
Dispute Resolution
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Property Sales
Tax Planning
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Accredited as Investors in People since 1998
- Lexcel-approved legal excellence framework
- STEP-certified trusts and estates specialists
- Free initial consultation with no obligation
- Direct access to case handlers via email or phone
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Resolution
What people say
Clear and honest advice
Prompt and accurate service
Highly recommended
Friendly and open manner
Expertise in leasehold property
Services
Probate Services
We guide executors through probate processes, managing estate administration and inheritance tax considerations. Our specialists handle contentious probate matters and trust disputes, ensuring compliance with legal requirements while minimising stress for beneficiaries. Clients benefit from fixed-fee options and transparent communication throughout the process.
Employment Law
Our employment law team advises on contracts, disciplinary procedures, and tribunal claims. We support businesses with redundancy processes and settlement agreements while representing employees in unfair dismissal cases. Proactive guidance helps clients prevent disputes through compliant HR policies and training.
Leasehold Property
Specialist leasehold conveyancing covers enfranchisement, right to manage, and service charge disputes. We represent landlords and tenants in lease extensions and collective purchases, ensuring protection of property interests. ALEP-accredited practitioners provide expert advice on complex leasehold legislation and property management issues.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
We draft LPAs for health, welfare, and property decisions, ensuring clients' wishes are protected if mental capacity is lost. Our specialists explain appointment options and registration processes, with STEP-certified expertise in creating robust legal frameworks for future care and financial management.
Business Mergers
We support business acquisitions and sales with due diligence, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance. Our commercial law team handles shareholder agreements and asset transfers, providing strategic guidance to protect client interests during mergers while maintaining operational continuity.
People
Paul Addison
Partner
Specialising in commercial property and business law, Paul brings 25+ years' experience in guiding clients through complex transactions and corporate legal matters with practical solutions.
Jenny Brading
Partner
Family law expert with Resolution membership, Jenny specialises in divorce settlements and child arrangements, combining empathy with legal precision to achieve fair outcomes for separating couples.
Roberta Ferrari
Partner
Leading our probate team, Roberta offers STEP-certified expertise in estate planning and contentious trusts, managing high-value inheritances with meticulous attention to tax efficiency and client wishes.
Stephen Soper
Partner
Commercial disputes specialist with focus on debt recovery and contractual conflicts, Stephen represents businesses in mediation and litigation to protect commercial interests while minimising operational disruption.
Jenny Collins
Partner
Residential conveyancing specialist, Jenny oversees property transactions including leasehold enfranchisement, ensuring smooth processes for buyers and sellers with her ALEP-accredited expertise.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We cover personal and business law including property transactions, wills/probate, family disputes, employment law, and commercial mergers with specialist accreditations across all practice areas.
Are your initial consultations free?
Yes, we offer a free initial discussion to assess your legal needs and recommend the best course of action without any obligation.
How can I pay for your services?
We provide flexible options including fixed fees, hourly rates, and our Law on Call service, with transparent pricing agreed before work begins.
Do you offer home visits?
Home visits are available for vulnerable clients needing wills, LPAs, or probate assistance, ensuring access to legal support when mobility is limited.
Are you accessible for disabled clients?
Our office has ramp access, ground-floor facilities, and accessible parking to ensure all clients can access our legal services comfortably.
How quickly will I get a response?
We aim to reply within one working day, with urgent matters prioritised and direct contact maintained through your dedicated case handler.
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