Cunningtons LLP Solicitors Braintree is a historic Essex-based law firm, established in 1748 and operating from its original Great Square premises. Specializing in residential conveyancing, family law, wills and probate, civil litigation, and employment law, the firm stands out as one of England’s oldest legal practices, offering over 275 years of trusted expertise and continuity to clients throughout North Essex and South Suffolk.
The firm adopts a personalized, relationship-driven approach, emphasizing face-to-face legal advice and direct access to specialist solicitors. Accredited by the Conveyancing Quality Scheme and regulated by the SRA, Cunningtons serves individuals, families, and businesses, providing transparent fixed-fee services and support through every major life event—from property purchases and family changes to estate management and dispute resolution.
Services Offered
- Residential Conveyancing (buying, selling, remortgaging, leasehold and freehold transactions, transfers of equity, agreed lease extensions)
- Family & Matrimonial Law (divorce, financial settlements, separation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements, civil partnerships, cohabitation agreements, childcare arrangements, domestic violence cases, care proceedings)
- Wills and Probate (will drafting, estate administration, inheritance tax planning, trusts, advance directives, Lasting Powers of Attorney, deputyships, Court of Protection matters)
- Civil Litigation (debt and insolvency claims, probate and inheritance disputes, commercial disputes, professional negligence claims, property disputes, residential and commercial landlord and tenant issues)
- Employment Law (starting employment, during employment, ending employment, employment tribunal representation for employers and employees)
- Commercial Property services
- Legal advice for the elderly
- Estate planning
Led by Partner Bryony Wilmshurst, the Braintree office serves clients across Essex and Suffolk, including Colchester, Ipswich, Sudbury, Bishop’s Stortford, Halstead, Haverhill, and Saffron Walden. The firm offers services in English and maintains a walk-in legal advice centre for urgent queries, reinforcing its commitment to accessibility and community-focused legal support.
