Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in Wallasey
Established to provide accessible legal support, Burd Ward Solicitors has served individuals and families across Wirral and surrounding areas for decades. Our team specialises in residential conveyancing, family law, personal injury claims, and wills and probate, combining technical expertise with a client-focused approach. We prioritise clear communication, offering practical advice in plain English to demystify legal processes during challenging times. With decades of combined experience, our solicitors deliver tailored solutions for property transactions, relationship breakdowns, estate planning, and compensation claims.We maintain strong local knowledge while adhering to strict professional standards under Solicitors Regulation Authority oversight. Our commitment to approachability extends to flexible appointment scheduling, home visits when needed, and transparent cost structures. By maintaining membership in Resolution and specialist Law Society panels, we ensure our practice remains at the forefront of legal developments affecting our clients.
Services
Wills and Probate
Personal Injury
Landlord Legal Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Commercial Property
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined legal experience across multiple specialisms
- Our team provides clear, jargon-free legal explanations and guidance
- We maintain specialist memberships including Resolution and Law Society panels
- We offer fixed fee structures for key services like tenancy agreements
- We provide flexible appointment options including home visits when required
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Resolution
Services
Wills and Probate
Our specialist team guides clients through will creation and probate administration. We ensure estate distribution aligns with legal requirements while minimising family stress. Services include will drafting, grant applications, asset valuation, and tax compliance. Our experienced solicitors handle complex estates with multiple beneficiaries and property holdings.
Personal Injury
We represent clients seeking compensation for accident-related injuries. Our solicitors handle road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, and public liability claims. We operate on a 'No Win No Fee' basis while maintaining strong relationships with medical experts to support claim valuations. Our focus remains on client recovery and fair compensation.
Family Law
Specialist family law solicitors provide sensitive support for divorce, child custody, and financial settlements. We handle domestic abuse cases, adoption matters, and prenuptial agreements. Our Resolution membership ensures adherence to constructive dispute resolution principles while protecting client interests during emotionally challenging times.
Conveyancing
We manage residential property transactions for buyers, sellers, and landlords. Services include contract preparation, title searches, and mortgage-related documentation. Our experienced conveyancers handle freehold and leasehold properties, shared ownership schemes, and equity release arrangements. Direct Land Registry access ensures efficient transaction processing.
Commercial Property
Our commercial property solicitors advise on business premises transactions. We handle lease negotiations, development agreements, and commercial mortgage arrangements. With local market knowledge, we support landlords, investors, and businesses through property acquisitions, disposals, and tenant management matters.
People
Martyn Green
Solicitor, Director and Supervisor
With 30 years' experience, Martyn oversees legal operations and supervises specialist teams. His expertise spans multiple practice areas, ensuring high standards of client service and regulatory compliance across all departments.
Matthew Barlow
Solicitor and Director
As director with five years' practice experience, Matthew contributes legal expertise across core service areas. He works closely with clients to deliver practical solutions while maintaining professional standards.
Jenna Ellison
Family Law Solicitor and Supervisor
Leading the family law department with seven years' specialist experience, Jenna handles complex relationship breakdowns and child custody matters. She combines legal expertise with compassionate client support.
Kash Mahmood
Child Care Solicitor and Legal Aid Supervisor
With over 30 years' experience, Kash specialises in child welfare cases and legal aid matters. His expertise ensures effective representation for vulnerable clients within family law proceedings.
Michaela Barker
Conveyancer
As conveyancing expert with 32 years' experience, Michaela manages residential property transactions. Her extensive knowledge ensures smooth property transfers for first-time buyers and experienced landlords.
Questions
What property transactions do you handle?
We manage residential and commercial property transactions including purchases, sales, remortgages, and leasehold arrangements. Our conveyancers also handle shared ownership schemes and equity release agreements.
How are probate fees calculated?
Probate costs depend on estate complexity and value. We charge hourly rates (£195 + VAT) plus 1.5% of gross estate value, with total estimates ranging £390–£3,900 before additional disbursements.
Do you offer fixed fee services?
Yes, we provide fixed fees for tenancy agreements (£350 + VAT) and possession proceedings (£180–£800 + court fees). Commercial property services also operate under transparent pricing structures.
How do personal injury claims work?
We typically operate on a 'No Win No Fee' basis for personal injury claims. Our solicitors handle road accidents, workplace injuries, and public liability cases, recovering compensation while clients focus on recovery.
What family law services are available?
We handle divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, financial settlements, and domestic abuse cases. Our Resolution membership ensures constructive approaches to relationship breakdowns and child welfare matters.
Reviews (4)
Pam Baker
Jul 28, 2021
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Critical:Quality,Responsiveness
Rang for a quote 1st thing on a Friday as needed to appoint a solicitor for purchasing property but too busy to speak to me as completion day
Very poor how they cant take 10 mins to do this!!!!!!
Rang for a quote 1st thing on a Friday as needed to appoint a solicitor for purchasing property but too busy to speak to me as completion day
Very poor how they cant take 10 mins to do this!!!!!!
Carl Sta Ton
Jul 17, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism
Deducted signicant fee from a modest equity transfer settlement without invoice or providing breakdown of costs. No advice when I needed it and Mr Burd wouldn't speak to me. Bad advice from his assistant, which caused me some stress. All round bad experience
Deducted signicant fee from a modest equity transfer settlement without invoice or providing breakdown of costs. No advice when I needed it and Mr Burd wouldn't speak to me. Bad advice from his assistant, which caused me some stress. All round bad experience
Reaper Devik
Jun 13, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Mr parsons very impressed by the way my claim has been dealt with very good out come would 100 percent recommend
Mr parsons very impressed by the way my claim has been dealt with very good out come would 100 percent recommend
Angela Tripp
Jun 03, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Value
They haven't got a clue about parental alienation. They condone child abuse
They haven't got a clue about parental alienation. They condone child abuse
