Business Details
Trusted Legal Services in Suffolk
Christchurch Solicitors is a dedicated legal practice serving individuals, families, and businesses across Suffolk. Our team of qualified solicitors specialises in delivering accessible, jargon-free legal advice in areas such as family law, wills and probate, employment law, and estate planning. Established with a commitment to community values, we combine decades of collective legal experience with a client-centred approach, ensuring tailored solutions for complex legal matters.Our practice prioritises clear communication, flexible service delivery through home visits or virtual consultations, and active participation in local charitable initiatives. With offices in historic Ipswich, we maintain strong professional affiliations and continuously strive to make legal services both affordable and comprehensible for our clients.
Services
Family Law
Wills and Probate
Employment Law
Lasting Power of Attorney
Court of Protection
Divorce Services
Child Maintenance
Cohabitation Agreements
Estate Planning
Redundancy Advice
Highlights and features
- We offer affordable legal services tailored to individual and business needs in Suffolk
- Our qualified solicitors provide jargon-free advice with decades of combined experience
- We offer flexible consultations including home visits and virtual meetings
- We maintain strong community ties through local charitable initiatives
- Our practice combines professional expertise with a client-centred approach
What people say
Helpful and clear advice
Experienced in family matters
Excellent service
Fair and competitive costs
Professional and understanding
Services
Family Law
Our family law services provide tailored legal guidance for complex personal matters. We specialise in divorce proceedings, child arrangements, financial settlements, and cohabitation agreements, prioritising amicable resolutions while protecting client interests. Our solicitors combine legal expertise with compassionate support to navigate emotionally challenging situations.
Wills and Probate
We offer comprehensive will drafting and probate administration services to secure your legacy. Our solicitors assist with creating legally sound wills, estate planning, inheritance tax considerations, and probate applications. We provide clear guidance through the entire process of estate administration and asset distribution.
Lasting Power of Attorney
Our lasting power of attorney services help clients establish legal frameworks for future decision-making. We specialise in creating both property/finance and health/welfare LPAs, ensuring your chosen representatives can act on your behalf should mental capacity be lost, with proper registration support.
Employment Law
We provide employment law expertise for businesses and employees. Our services include contract drafting, redundancy advice, disciplinary support, and dispute resolution. We ensure compliance with UK employment regulations while protecting client rights in workplace-related legal matters.
Court of Protection
Our Court of Protection services assist with legal matters involving mental capacity. We handle deputyship appointments, statutory will applications, and power of attorney oversight, ensuring compliance with legal requirements while protecting vulnerable individuals' interests through appropriate legal frameworks.
People
Clare Barlow
Partner
Qualified solicitor with extensive legal experience, specialising in family law and co-founding Christchurch Solicitors LLP. Combines NHS management background with legal expertise to deliver client-focused solutions.
Julie Ferguson
Partner
Co-founding partner with City law firm experience, bringing decades of legal practice to the firm. Specialises in complex legal matters while maintaining accessible client communication and community engagement.
Julia Wilson
Solicitor
Cambridge-educated solicitor specialising in wills and probate. Qualified in 1994, with additional experience as a town pastor, providing compassionate legal guidance in estate planning and inheritance matters.
Helen Mason
Assistant to the Partners
Fluent in five languages with comprehensive knowledge of legal processes. Provides essential support to partners while ensuring client understanding of procedural requirements and documentation.
Rebecca Brunning
Trainee Legal Executive
Experienced legal assistant training to become a qualified legal executive. Contributes to firm operations while developing expertise across multiple legal practice areas through structured professional development.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, wills and probate, employment law, lasting power of attorney, and Court of Protection matters for individuals and businesses.
Do you offer flexible consultation options?
Yes, we provide home visits, phone consultations, and virtual meetings via Skype, Zoom, or FaceTime to accommodate client needs.
Are your legal services affordable?
We offer competitive pricing with clear cost explanations. While we don't provide Legal Aid, we can arrange suitable payment plans for eligible clients.
Do you handle complex legal disputes?
Our experienced solicitors manage complex matters including contested wills, financial settlements, and employment law disputes while prioritising amicable resolutions where possible.
Are you involved in the local community?
Yes, we actively support local charities including St Elizabeth's Hospice and Family First through pro bono services and fundraising initiatives.
Reviews (4)
Lord Muzzy
Sep 05, 2021
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Great solicitors. Very caring and compassionate. I used therm for my divorce. Very smooth. Ask for Clare
Melissa Harrison
Feb 28, 2021
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I found Christchurch Solicitors to be friendly, professional and trustworthy. Everything I needed was taken care of efficiently and without errors or delays; each stage was explained clearly and followed up well. It was all in sharp contrast to my experience at very large law firms, and I have no hesitation in recommending them.
Marie Moore
Nov 09, 2020
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The most amazing solicitor experience - straight talking, quick and gets the job done effortlessly. I couldn't recommend enough.
Matt Last
Sep 23, 2017
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Used the will aid plan to donate to charity and sort out a basic will. Very polite and helpful small firm, happy to answer any questions I had.
