Derrick Bridges

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50+ Years

experience

Your Trusted Legal Partner in Barnet

Established in 1945, Derrick Bridges is a respected law firm centrally located in Barnet, serving clients across Hertfordshire and North London. Our team comprises four partners and numerous highly qualified solicitors and support staff, each dedicated to delivering exceptional client care. We specialise in a wide range of legal disciplines, including family law, commercial property, employment law, and wills & probate. Our solicitors and notaries provide expert legal advice tailored to individual client needs, helping navigate life's challenges with professional support. We maintain rigorous standards of practice, operating under the regulation of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (Registration No 49842).

Our commitment extends beyond legal expertise to ensuring accessible consultations that accommodate clients' personal and professional commitments. With decades of experience serving local communities, we combine traditional values with contemporary legal knowledge to deliver practical solutions. Our practice philosophy prioritises clear communication, ethical conduct, and proactive problem-solving to achieve optimal client outcomes. We actively engage with local initiatives, demonstrated through our sponsorship of community art projects like the Big Fun Art Adventure. For all legal matters, we offer comprehensive support through both in-person and remote consultation options.

Services

Commercial Property Law Landlord & Tenant Services Company & Commercial Law Litigation & Dispute Resolution Employment Law Residential Conveyancing Family Law Wills & Probate

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Year established: 1945

Highlights and features

We have over 75 years of combined legal experience since 1945
Our team includes four specialist partners and qualified solicitors
We provide accessible consultations fitting around client commitments
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (Registration No 49842)
We combine traditional values with contemporary legal expertise

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Solicitors Regulation Authority

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Services

Family Law

Our family law specialists handle divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements with sensitivity and legal precision. We prioritise amicable resolutions while protecting client interests through court representation when necessary. Our approach combines compassionate support with pragmatic legal advice to help families navigate complex transitions.

Wills & Probate

We provide comprehensive will drafting services and probate administration to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Our specialists guide executors through the probate process while minimising tax liabilities. We also offer lasting power of attorney arrangements to provide legal clarity for future decision-making.

Commercial Property Law

Our commercial property team handles lease agreements, property acquisitions, and development projects for business clients. We specialise in minimising legal risks while facilitating smooth property transactions. Our services include title investigations, contract negotiations, and compliance with commercial property regulations across Hertfordshire and North London.

Residential Conveyancing

We manage residential property transactions from initial contracts to completion, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements. Our conveyancing specialists handle mortgage arrangements, property searches, and contract exchanges efficiently. We provide clear guidance throughout the buying or selling process to residential clients in Barnet and surrounding areas.

Employment Law

Our employment law services cover contract disputes, redundancy issues, and workplace discrimination cases. We advise both employers and employees on rights and obligations under UK employment legislation. Our proactive approach helps prevent disputes while ensuring fair treatment for all parties involved in employment relationships.

Questions

What legal services do you offer?

We provide commercial property, family law, wills & probate, employment law, conveyancing, and dispute resolution services across Hertfordshire and North London.

Are your solicitors regulated professionals?

Yes, we're regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under registration number 49842, ensuring professional standards and accountability.

Do you offer flexible consultation options?

We provide consultations that accommodate clients' working hours and personal commitments, including remote and in-person options.

What areas do you serve?

Our primary service areas include Barnet, Hertfordshire, and North London, with legal expertise tailored to local requirements.

How experienced is your legal team?

Our team combines over 75 years of collective experience, including four specialist partners and experienced solicitors across multiple legal disciplines.

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Chris Williams

Nov 15, 2020 Report

(Written by Chris Day)
Steve Ward is quick to respond and has prioritized our case given our personal circumstances. Great Service and looking forward to moving into my new home.

Tere Tere

Nov 04, 2020 Report

Mr. Sel Sami, is absolutely amazing, helped me a LOT. Very professional and knowledgeable. I will definitively use this company in the future if / when needed.

Paul Narang

Jun 09, 2020 Report

First time buyer. Used Derrick Bridges and was absolutely delighted with the service. Whenever I had a question, they responded very promptly and took the time to explain things as we progressed through the home buying process. Every time I called, I was met with a friendly welcome and on the 2 times that I needed to attend the office, I was very well treated. I was slightly fearful of what was my first experience with a solicitor and I need not have been!

Ian Wright

Jul 28, 2019 Report

Bad solicitors Steve ward was threatening to my mother and did nothing to help my mother or her 3 children and did nothing to stop my abusive father having custody my 2 siblings were allowed to go live with my drug taking violent father who left my 2 siblings living on their own while he lived my dad 10 miles away and then They were under sixteen he left them and at 15 my sister ended up on drugs which turned to psychosis then schitzephrenia and she ended up in a brothel all because of Steve ward not doing his job and when my mother complained she was threatened by him

Poppy Richards

May 29, 2019 Report

Excellent service from start to finish on our purchase. Thank you very much Steve and Maria at Derrick Bridges

Paul Leigh

Nov 04, 2018 Report

To be told 'I don't know where anyone is. Can you phone back tomorrow' is not the best way to create the best impression to a potential client. After 3 left messages and no response, my initial fears were confirmed. Try elsewhere

N. M.

Oct 22, 2018 Report

I think the manners of obfuscation with the other side are disgustingly brutal and unacceptable
Timmis is Arrogant and missing of professional etiquette with opposite sides If I need selisitor service I will never employed people like him