Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Barnsley
MKB Solicitors has been delivering exceptional legal services at reasonable prices for over 50 years to the people of Barnsley and the South Yorkshire region. Our team of specialist lawyers combines in-depth expertise with a friendly, approachable manner to address complex legal issues across family law, property transactions, commercial matters, personal injury claims, and future planning. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with clients, offering tailored solutions through fixed fees and payment plans while maintaining a strong commitment to client-focused, proactive advice.Our services are partner-led, supported by qualified solicitors and trained professionals who ensure timely, practical outcomes. We actively seek to resolve disputes amicably while maintaining the capability to represent clients effectively in court when necessary.
Services
Family Law
Residential Property
Commercial Property
Personal Injury
Wills & Trusts
Dispute Resolution
Probate Services
Mediation
Employment Law
Estate Planning
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of legal experience serving Barnsley and South Yorkshire
- Our team includes specialists in family law, property, and commercial legal matters
- We offer flexible payment options including fixed fees and payment plans
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for professional standards
- We provide partner-led services with qualified and experienced legal professionals
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme
Services
Family Law
Our specialist family law team handles relationship breakdowns, divorce proceedings, child arrangements, financial settlements, and domestic violence cases. We provide expert legal guidance for separating couples, whether married, cohabiting, or in civil partnerships. Our mediators are qualified family law solicitors with specialist accreditation from Resolution and Law Society panels.
Residential Property
We offer comprehensive residential conveyancing services for buying, selling, and remortgaging properties. Our experienced team handles all aspects including transfers of equity, right-to-buy transactions, and title registrations. With competitive pricing and no hidden fees, we guide clients through the process with clear communication and personal support.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury specialists help clients claim compensation for accidents at work, road traffic incidents, clinical negligence, and victims of crime. We handle claims against uninsured drivers and provide free initial consultations. Our team pursues maximum compensation for injuries and financial losses through negotiated settlements or court proceedings.
Wills & Trusts
We provide expert wills, probate, and future planning services to protect your assets and family interests. Our specialists handle trust creation, inheritance tax planning, lasting powers of attorney, and probate administration. We offer tailored solutions for property ownership arrangements and care home fee planning with a focus on long-term security.
Dispute Resolution
Our dispute resolution team handles commercial and personal conflicts through mediation, arbitration, or litigation. We specialise in construction disputes, contract disagreements, property litigation, and professional negligence claims. With flexible funding options including conditional fee agreements, we aim to resolve matters efficiently while protecting client interests through assertive representation.
People
Lynn Baker
Senior Partner & Head of Family Department
With extensive experience in family law, Lynn specialises in complex relationship breakdowns, child arrangements, and financial settlements. She leads our family department with a focus on mediation and resolution while maintaining strong advocacy skills for court proceedings.
Steven Dawson
Senior Partner & Head of Private Client Department
Steven oversees our wills, trusts, and future planning services with specialist expertise in estate planning and inheritance tax mitigation. He provides strategic advice on lasting powers of attorney and probate matters with over 20 years' experience.
Ben McFeely
Senior Partner & Head of Employment
Ben specialises in employment law, advising businesses and individuals on workplace disputes, redundancies, and employment rights. Recognised as an employment law expert, he provides practical solutions to complex employment issues.
Guy F Beaumont
Senior Partner
With decades of legal experience, Guy provides expert guidance across various practice areas. His extensive knowledge spans multiple legal disciplines, offering comprehensive advice to both individual and business clients.
Rebecca Jones
Partner & Commercial Property Specialist
Rebecca leads commercial property transactions with expertise in sales, leases, and development projects. She advises businesses on property matters with a focus on practical solutions for landlords and tenants.
Questions
What areas of law do MKB Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in family law, residential and commercial property, personal injury claims, wills and trusts, employment law, and dispute resolution services across Barnsley and South Yorkshire.
Do you offer fixed fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed fee packages for many services including family law matters, property transactions, and wills with transparent pricing and no hidden costs.
Are your solicitors regulated professionals?
Yes, we are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and maintain Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation, ensuring high professional standards across all our legal services.
Do you handle personal injury claims?
Yes, our personal injury team assists with compensation claims for road accidents, workplace injuries, clinical negligence, and victims of crime through the CICA scheme.
Can you help with commercial property matters?
Our commercial property team handles sales, purchases, leases, and development projects for businesses with specialist advice tailored to commercial clients' needs.
Reviews (4)
Andrew Watts
Dec 02, 2021
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We have used MKB for both our wills and conveyancing services. We have purchased/sold 4 times with MKB, most recently completing a sale in November. Every time they have been incredibly professional, knowledgeable and responsive. Having a solicitor who is accessible really does make dealing with a house sale much less stressful, and once again, MKB are recommended by us.
Damian Thorne
Aug 05, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Value
This review has been edited to include recent events.
This review has been edited to include recent events.
Clare Forsyth
Apr 27, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I have just used Tina to sell my house and she was absolutely fantastic! Thank you for making it so easy, smooth and stress free. I will definitely be using her again if I need a solicitor. Thank you Tina.
I have just used Tina to sell my house and she was absolutely fantastic! Thank you for making it so easy, smooth and stress free. I will definitely be using her again if I need a solicitor. Thank you Tina.
Hannah Senior
Feb 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We have just finished a house move and used MKB solicitors. Could not have asked for more. Special thanks to Jessica Oliver. Would definitely recommend.
We have just finished a house move and used MKB solicitors. Could not have asked for more. Special thanks to Jessica Oliver. Would definitely recommend.
