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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Northampton & Kettering
Borneo Martell Turner Coulston is a modern legal practice serving Northampton and Kettering, offering comprehensive legal solutions for both individuals and businesses. Our firm combines traditional values with contemporary expertise, delivering a jargon-free service that simplifies complex legal matters. With over 50 years of combined heritage from local firms, we provide specialist advice in areas including property, employment law, family law, wills, trusts, probate, commercial disputes, and business transactions. Our partner-led teams prioritise transparency, with no hidden fees and fixed-fee options where possible.We serve clients with a personal touch, offering home visits for vulnerable individuals and maintaining accessible offices with free parking. Our dispute resolution team specialises in commercial litigation while maintaining a practical approach to cost management. We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and hold professional indemnity insurance of 5 million, ensuring clients receive both expert guidance and ethical representation.
Services
Family Law
Business Disputes
Estate Planning
Commercial Conveyancing
Employment Law
Probate Services
Wills & Trusts
Debt Recovery
Property Transactions
Court of Protection
Highlights and features
- Partner-led teams with specialist legal expertise
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Jargon-free advice tailored to individual needs
- 50+ years combined heritage of trusted local service
- Accredited specialists in conveyancing and elderly client law
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Association of Lifetime Lawyers
What people say
Excellent customer care
Highly recommend the firm
Knowledgeable and professional
Smooth process despite lockdown
Responsive and timely service
Services
Family Law
Our family law team provides expert guidance on relationship breakdowns, child arrangements, and financial settlements. With Law Society panel members, we offer tailored solutions for divorce, cohabitation disputes, and adoption matters. Clients benefit from early legal advice to prevent future conflicts while maintaining compassionate support during emotionally challenging times.
Commercial Conveyancing
Specialist commercial property lawyers handle transactions including acquisitions, leases, and portfolio management. We support businesses with property aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring. Our services include title investigations, lease negotiations, and security documentation, ensuring smooth property-related business transitions.
Estate Planning
Comprehensive estate planning services include will drafting, inheritance tax mitigation, and lasting powers of attorney. Our team collaborates with financial advisers to create tailored succession plans. We specialise in complex estates involving vulnerable beneficiaries and cross-border assets, ensuring clients' wishes are legally protected.
Business Disputes
Our dispute resolution team handles commercial conflicts ranging from contract breaches to intellectual property disputes. We focus on cost-effective solutions through mediation while maintaining strong litigation capabilities. Services include pre-action protocols, court representation, and enforcement of judgments for businesses in Northamptonshire and beyond.
Probate Services
Professional probate services guide executors through estate administration, including grant applications and tax returns. We handle complex probate matters involving contested wills, overseas assets, and trust distributions. Fixed-fee options available for straightforward estates, with compassionate support for bereaved families.
People
Sharon Hundal
Partner
Employment law specialist with extensive experience in tribunal representation and workplace dispute resolution. Leads client-focused legal advice tailored to individual and business needs in Northamptonshire.
Susan Owens
Partner
Elderly client law expert specialising in wills, trusts, and Court of Protection matters. Member of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers, providing compassionate legal solutions for vulnerable clients.
Tom Bodkin
Partner
Commercial law specialist advising businesses on contracts, mergers, and dispute resolution. Combines legal expertise with practical business understanding to support companies in Northamptonshire and beyond.
Kathryn Frisby
Partner
Residential conveyancing specialist accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme. Manages property transactions with emphasis on clear communication and timely completions.
Mohammed Rahman
Solicitor
Commercial property lawyer handling lease agreements and business premises transactions. Recognised for client-focused approach and clear communication during complex property deals.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, property transactions, business advisory services, probate, employment law, and commercial dispute resolution across Northampton and Kettering.
How do you handle conveyancing transactions?
Our Law Society-accredited conveyancing team provides fixed-fee services for residential and commercial property transactions with dedicated lawyer support throughout the process.
Can you assist with elderly client legal needs?
Yes, our specialist team offers lasting powers of attorney, court of protection matters, and inheritance tax planning tailored to older clients' requirements.
What payment options are available?
We offer transparent fixed-fee pricing where possible, with flexible payment arrangements discussed during initial consultations for all legal services.
How are disputes resolved?
We prioritise mediation and alternative dispute resolution while maintaining litigation expertise, with transparent cost estimates provided at the outset.
Reviews (4)
Louise Dighton
Sep 02, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Fantastic service - very responsive and customer focused - will recommend and will be using again if needed
Fantastic service - very responsive and customer focused - will recommend and will be using again if needed
Louise Dighton
Aug 20, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Fantastic service - very responsive and customer focused - will recommend and will be using again if needed
Fantastic service - very responsive and customer focused - will recommend and will be using again if needed
Toni Griffiths
Nov 12, 2019
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I have used Carol and Kim at the Kettering branch for over a decade and they deal with all of my "property" transactions. I would not dream of using any other conveyancer. Carol never lets me down and I completely trust her.
Shari Charles
Aug 19, 2018
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Avoid at all costs. After more than 18 months of purchasing our property, it still hasnt been registered in our name, despite numerous phone calls and emails to Borneo Martell About this always ended with an excuse of weve chased this recently which led me to take responsibility of phoning land registery to find out what was the actual problem and what was taking so long, they made it clear that there was no chasing with them and they still held outstanding requisitions. This has posed a massive issue as we have now had an offer on the house but cant progress with the sale as the
