Backhouse Solicitors Ltd is a family-owned firm of specialist solicitors with offices in Chelmsford and Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, offering comprehensive legal services to both businesses and individuals across Essex, London, and surrounding areas. With a team of over 65 experts, the firm stands out for its problem-solving approach, commitment to making legal services accessible, and dedication to client-centered solutions, including a free 30-minute initial consultation to discuss cases without obligation.
The firm emphasizes a collaborative, jargon-free approach to legal support, ensuring clients receive clear, practical advice tailored to their specific needs. Their services are designed to reduce stress and provide rapid, value-driven responses, with particular strength in employment law, dispute resolution, and property matters. They serve a diverse clientele ranging from startups and established businesses to private individuals navigating personal legal challenges.
Services Offered
- Employment Law Advice for Employers
- Redundancy and Restructure Advice for Employers
- Defending Unfair, Wrongful and Constructive Dismissal Claims
- Defending Discrimination Claims
- Discipline or Dismiss an Employee
- Grievance Procedures and Hearings
- Employment Tribunal Representation
- Bullying and Victimisation Advice for Employers
- Retirement and Age Discrimination Advice for Employers
- Employment Contracts
- Service Agreements and Consultancy Agreements
- HR Policies & Procedures and Staff Handbooks
- Restrictive Covenants and Confidentiality Clauses in Employment Contracts
- Maternity Obligations, Paternity Leave, and Adoption Leave Requests for Employers
- Employment Reference Policies and Templates
- Buying or Selling a Business, Transfers and TUPE
- Equality Act 2010 Advice
- Data Protection for Employers
- GDPR and Data Protection Compliance
- HR and Employment Law Protection Package
- HR Hamper Internal Training Platform
- Employment Law Training Courses for Employers and Staff
- Employment Law Advice for Employees
- Redundancy Advice for Employees
- Settlement Agreement Advice for Employees
- Constructive Dismissal Claims
- Unfair Dismissal Claims
- Misconduct Accusation Defense
- Disciplinary Meeting Support
- Employment Tribunal Representation for Employees
- Discrimination Claims
- Retirement and Age Discrimination Advice for Employees
- Bullying and Victimisation Advice for Employees
- Working Time Regulations and National Minimum Wage Advice
- Equal Pay Advice
- Maternity Rights, Parental Leave, Flexible Working, and Adoption Leave Rights for Employees
- Family Rights and Flexible Working Advice
- Business Law and Commercial Legal Advice
- Independent Legal Advice
- Business Law Platinum Package
- Business Contracts, Terms and Conditions
- Legal Advice for Business Startups
- Commercial Debt Recovery
- Commercial Property Legal Advice
- Buying Commercial Property
- Selling Commercial Property
- Commercial Leases
- Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Shareholder Disputes
- Dispute with a Tenant
- Disputes with Ex-employees
- Injunctions
- Commercial Fraud
- Dispute with a Business Supplier
- Dispute with a Business Customer
- Personal Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Dispute with a Landlord
- Cohabitation Disputes
- TOLATA – Property Disputes for Unmarried Couples
- Conveyancing Services – Buying and Selling Residential Property
- First Registration and Lost Title Deeds
- Buy to Let Property Purchase Advice
- Remortgage Conveyancing
- Equity Release Mortgage Advice
- Will Writing Service
- Updating a Will
- Digital Asset Protection
- Inheritance Tax Planning and Trusts
- Probate Services
- Inheritance Disputes
- Lasting Power of Attorney
- Applying to the Court of Protection for Deputyship
The firm serves clients across Essex, London, and surrounding regions, providing support in English and maintaining a strong reputation for expertise in employment, commercial, property, and private client law. With deep roots in the community and a history of client satisfaction, Backhouse Solicitors is a trusted partner for legal needs.
