Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in North Devon
Established as a modern and successful full-service law firm, Brewer Harding & Rowe Solicitors LLP has served clients across North Devon since 2012. With offices in Barnstaple, Bideford, and Braunton, our team of solicitors, partners, and legal professionals specialise in delivering tailored legal solutions for both personal and business needs. Our practice areas include conveyancing, family law, probate, dispute resolution, medical negligence, and commercial law, supported by a commitment to client-centric service. Recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we combine local expertise with national standards of excellence. Our fixed-fee structures and flexible funding options ensure accessibility without compromising quality.Client testimonials consistently highlight our approachability, efficiency, and ability to simplify complex legal matters. We maintain transparency in all dealings, offering clear cost guidance and prioritising practical outcomes. Our agricultural law specialists address rural property transactions, while our dispute resolution team focuses on alternative dispute resolution methods to minimise court involvement. With decades of combined experience, our partners and solicitors provide authoritative advice across all legal disciplines.
Services
Conveyancing
Wills & Trusts
Divorce & Family Law
Probate
Medical Negligence
Business Law
Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed-fee conveyancing with transparent pricing
- Our team includes specialists in agricultural law and rural property
- We provide free initial consultations for medical negligence claims
- Our dispute resolution team prioritises alternative dispute resolution methods
- We maintain Solicitors Regulation Authority accreditation for professional standards
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Helpful guidance
Excellent service
Stress-free process
Professional expertise
Clear explanations
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing team specialises in residential and commercial property transactions, including house purchases, sales, remortgages, and agricultural land deals. We provide fixed-fee structures with transparent pricing, ensuring clients understand all costs from the outset. Our solicitors handle leasehold and freehold developments, equity release schemes, and property auction transactions across North Devon and England.
Wills & Trusts
We offer comprehensive will drafting, trust creation, and lasting power of attorney services. Our fixed-fee packages include inheritance tax advice and family wealth protection strategies. The BHR Family Protect scheme combines wills, trusts, and power of attorney arrangements to provide holistic estate planning solutions while reducing overall costs for clients in Devon and beyond.
Medical Negligence
Our specialist team handles medical negligence claims including misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and birth injuries. We offer free initial assessments and operate on a no-win-no-fee basis where appropriate. Recent successes include securing six-figure compensation for a widow following treatment failures and five-figure settlements for delayed diagnosis cases across North Devon and national jurisdictions.
Dispute Resolution
We resolve inheritance disputes, landlord-tenant conflicts, and professional negligence claims through mediation and court representation. Our approach prioritises alternative dispute resolution methods to minimise costs while maintaining clients' legal rights. The team handles complex probate disputes and property-related conflicts with a focus on practical outcomes for Devon-based clients.
Probate & Estate Administration
Our probate specialists assist executors with grant applications, estate administration, and inheritance tax compliance. We offer fixed-fee packages for full administration or limited assistance based on client needs. The team provides urgent out-of-hours support for bereaved families and advises on intestacy rules affecting unmarried couples and stepchildren across North Devon.
People
Tim Watson
Partner
Specialising in dispute resolution, Tim Watson has secured substantial compensation for clients in complex medical negligence cases. With over 15 years' experience, he leads our litigation team in Barnstaple, focusing on clinical claims and professional negligence.
Andrew Woo
Partner
Family law specialist Andrew Woo provides expert guidance on divorce, separation, and child custody matters. Recognised for his clear communication style, he helps clients navigate emotionally challenging situations with practical legal solutions from our Barnstaple office.
Greg Cloke
Partner
Commercial law expert Greg Cloke advises businesses on transactions, contracts, and property matters. With extensive experience in corporate acquisitions, he leads our business law team in Braunton, providing strategic legal support for local and national companies.
Emily Souch
Partner
Family law partner Emily Souch specialises in divorce and financial settlements. Based in Bideford, she combines legal expertise with compassionate representation to achieve favourable outcomes for clients during difficult personal circumstances.
Justin Wallace
Partner
Probate specialist Justin Wallace assists executors with estate administration and inheritance tax planning. His straightforward approach helps clients efficiently manage probate matters at our Bideford office, reducing the burden during bereavement.
Questions
What areas of law does Brewer Harding & Rowe specialise in?
We specialise in conveyancing, family law, probate, medical negligence, commercial law, and dispute resolution. Our solicitors provide expert legal advice across these core practice areas from our North Devon offices.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we offer fixed-fee structures for conveyancing, wills, and probate services. This ensures transparency in pricing while maintaining high-quality legal representation across all our practice areas.
Can I get a free initial legal consultation?
We provide free initial consultations for medical negligence claims and offer no-win-no-fee options where appropriate. Our dispute resolution team also provides preliminary advice sessions for prospective clients.
Do you handle cases outside North Devon?
While based in North Devon, we handle legal matters nationwide. Our conveyancing and commercial law teams regularly work with clients across England through secure digital communication and office visits.
What funding options are available for legal claims?
We offer no-win-no-fee arrangements for eligible medical negligence and personal injury claims. Our dispute resolution team also provides alternative funding solutions including legal expenses insurance and contingency fee agreements.
Reviews (3)
Mandy Bee
Sep 17, 2020
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The staff here are lovely. Friendly, proffessional. Social distancing guidelines adhered to when we visited, felt very safe.
Douglas Seymour
Jun 11, 2019
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Hi, excellent service during our recent problematical house sale and purchase, Shanna was superb, a professional service all round! Regards, with thanks, Doug Seymour MBE.
Mark A.
Sep 16, 2018
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One to avoid. Brewer Harding & Rowe completely messed me around and up on my house purchase. I had to change to another firm (Samuels of Barnstaple, who have been exceptional) at the 11th hour. Really, really bad experience with Brewer Harding & Rowe in Braunton.
