Expert Solicitors in Chelmsford2024-09-06T10:12:01+01:00

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ADVICE

Have you received a Settlement Agreement as a result of redundancy or dismissal?  Here’s what you need to know.

Welcome to Backhouse Solicitors

We are a family-owned firm of specialist, problem-solving solicitors based in Chelmsford, Essex.  Our talented team of over 60 experts offer help and advice to companies and individuals across Essex, London and surrounding areas, in all aspects of law. We are a growing firm, focused on your needs.

Visiting a solicitor can be a daunting experience, particularly if you’ve never done it before.  We want to change that. Our aim is to make your visit as stress-free as possible. By arranging a free initial consultation, we can discuss your case and needs, all while giving you the chance to get to know us. At Backhouse Solicitors, we believe the best way to achieve the desired results is by working together.

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ADVICE

Have you received a Settlement Agreement as a result of redundancy or dismissal?  Here’s what you need to know.

Our expert team of solicitors can help you with a wide range of legal issues, including:

  • Employment Law for Business

  • Employment Law for Individuals

  • Family, Relationship and Divorce Law

  • Debt Recovery

  • Conveyancing and all aspects of Property Law

  • Wills, Probate, Inheritance Tax and Trusts

  • Lasting Power of Attorney

  • Litigation and Dispute Resolution

  • Corporate and Commercial Law

  • Business Contracts, Terms and Conditions

Want to know more about our services? View the boxes below:

Employment Law

Do you need an Employment Solicitor to help with workplace problems?

Employment Law

Our expert Employment team can offer advice to both employers and employees.

Private Client

We provide legal services for you and your family

Private Client

Our friendly, approachable Solicitors can provide individual services such as Wills, Probate, LPA’s and Trusts.

Property Law

Are you buying or selling a property?

Property Law

Our friendly Property team are with you every step of the way, from your offer being accepted to receiving the keys and moving in.

Family Law

Are you having relationship or family issues?

Family Law

We will give you reassuring legal advice and guidance, helping you choose the right way to resolve any family issues.

Business Law

Need advice on Corporate or Commercial Law?

Business Law

Our professional Commercial team are here to help you and your business.

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What Our Clients Say About Us

See our Google Reviews below or visit our Testimonials page.

Backhouse Solicitors Ltd
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Alfie Lake and Lucy were, friendly, polite and professional. Always ready with advice and support and responded promptly when requested.Thank you both for your unfaltering service.Would strongly recommend this company.
Response from the owner: Dear Lynne Marie, thank you for your lovely review. We will pass on your comments to Alfie and Lucy. Best wishes in your new home from everyone at Backhouse
Helpful and informative staff, minimum of noise throughout - what's not to like? !!
Response from the owner: Dear Ed, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a great review. If we can be of any help in the future, just let us know. From the Backhouse team.
Robert and Megan were excellent helping me to sell my late mother's retirement flat. Great communication right from the beginning, I was never left wondering what was going on. They were quick to chase up any delays and to keep me informed of progress. Any issues or mistakes were dealt with quickly. I will definitely be using them again.
Response from the owner: Dear Damien, thank you for leaving a great review for Rob and Megan. We are pleased to have helped with your sale and are glad you enjoyed your experience using us as your conveyancers. Thank you again from everyone in the Backhouse team.
Excellent service in assisting in my company sale. Keeley especially was most professional and courteous in such a difficult and stressful time. I would highly recommend this company and will certainly use their services again
Response from the owner: Dear Paul, thank you for leaving a great review for Keeley and the team. We are pleased to have helped with your sale and if there is anything else we can help with, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you again from everyone at Backhouse Solicitors.
I have been working with Backhouse for the past 6 months on a business transaction that completed last week. Their professionalism from the very start up to completion was exceptional and we managed to finalise the deal within the provided timeframes. I would highly recommend their commercial services.
Response from the owner: Dear Chris, thank you for leaving the team a brilliant review. We are pleased to have worked with you on your transaction and wish you luck for the future. Should you need our assistance for anything else, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you again, from the Backhouse team.
Since 07.23, Backhouse have been very supportive and informative regarding my Case and Sarina Hayes frankly couldn't be more supportive during this period.Sarina continued to keep me informed and assuring to when it started to become stressful or even emotional, Sarina had nothing but support for myself. She would always run through everything before proceeding, advising next steps and was always available to contact in case of any further enquiries.I also want to mention the employees in Reception were always welcoming and friendly towards me, with fast responses, understanding and great communication.I honestly could not have negative things to say with Backhouse and particularly Sarina, who if anyone has for a case or matter, I would put 100% of my faith in her and the team.I can't thank them enough for their support for myself in what was a very difficult and emotional period of my life.Thank you all again!
Response from the owner: Dear Doddsy Jh, thank you for taking the time to leave a wonderful review for Sarina and the team. We are so pleased to have helped with your matter and that you found our help supportive, welcoming and friendly. We will be sure to pass your compliments onto Sarina, Reception and the wider team and if there is anything else we can help with please do not hesitate to get in touch. Thank you again from everyone at Backhouse Solicitors.
Melanie and her team were brilliant. My move proved to be a difficult one but I was kept up to date throughout the process. Would highly recommend Bachouse.Mrs K Charles
Response from the owner: Dear Nicola, thank you for leaving the team a great review, we will be sure to pass on your feedback to Melanie and the rest of the team. If there is anything else we can help with, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you again from everyone here at Backhouse Solicitors.
From our initial contact to obtain a quotation for conveyancing through to exchange of contracts and legal completion solicitor Liz Searle and paralegal Ben Mowl provided a faultless and excellent service. The entire process was made stress free by their professional expertise which is a rare thing when selling and buying property. Wonderful customer service like this is hard to find these days so we would not hesitate for a second to recommend Backhouse Solicitors.
Response from the owner: Dear Becky, thank you for taking the time to leave Liz and Ben a fantastic review. We are pleased to have helped with your conveyancing and thank you for your recommendation, we will be sure to pass on your compliments to the team. Thank you again from Backhouse Solicitors.
Couldn't praise this outstanding conveyancing team more. So professional, knowledgeable & efficient & always at the end of the phone/email if you need them. Would highly recommend to anyone moving home in the future.
Response from the owner: Dear Kristen, thank you for leaving the Conveyancing team a brilliant review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your experience using us as your conveyancers and look forward to working with you in the future. Thank you again from the Backhouse team.
We bought our first home and used Backhouse Solicitors to help us. Madalina and Melanie were brilliant - very responsive and everything happened efficiently and was clearly explained. Thanks for all your help!
Response from the owner: Dear S, thank you for taking the time to leave a great review for Madalina and Melanie. We are so pleased to have dealt with your conveyancing and wish you luck in your new home! Thank you again from the Backhouse team.
Minal and her team at Backhouse Solicitors provided expert advice, a quick resolution and an excellent outcome. I would absolutely recommend Backhouse Solicitors!
Response from the owner: Dear James, thank you for leaving a five star review for Minal and her team. We are pleased to have helped with your matter and you were happy with the outcome. Thank you again from everyone at Backhouse Solicitors.
We've been very happy with Robert and Megan from start to finish. Excellent communication throughout. They have dealt with all the issues very professionally. We highly recommend Backhouse solicitors.
Response from the owner: Dear les, thank you for taking the time to leave Robert and Megan a great review. We also thank you for your recommendation and will be sure to pass on your compliments. If there is anything else we can help with, please let us know. Thank you again from the Backhouse team.
Excellent support and communication from Rhys of Backhouse during the process of the Reconstitution of the Title Deeds to our pre war property. Would recommend them to others for these types of matters.
Response from the owner: Dear David, thank you for leaving a wonderful review for Rhys. We will be sure to pass on your compliments and are happy that we could help with your matter. Thank you again from the Backhouse team.
I recommend them! Very professional and always responded to my queries quickly. They had a lot of patience and guided me though my issues so I could get a good resolution.
Response from the owner: Dear Fre, thank you for leaving a great review and for your recommendation. We are pleased to have helped with your matter and will pass on your feedback to the team. Thank you again from the Backhouse team.
Rebecca and her team were amazing! Great value for money and always contactable. Could not recommend enough!
Response from the owner: Dear Nicole, thank you for leaving a great review for Rebecca and the team and for your recommendation. We are happy to have helped with your matter and if there is anything else we can help with, please let us know. Thank you from all at Backhouse Solicitors.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Backhouse Solicitors for a property transfer and cannot recommend their services enough. From start to finish, they offered expert guidance and support. Both Ben and Liz were incredibly helpful, keeping me informed at every stage. They took the time to understand my concerns and provided tailored advice, ensuring I felt confident with every decision.Their professionalism and attention to detail stood out throughout the process, and I was impressed by their dedication to meeting deadlines.Ben, who managed my conveyancing case, was always accessible and quick to respond to any questions or concerns. I am truly grateful for the support I received and would highly recommend Backhouse Solicitors to anyone seeking conveyancing assistance.
Response from the owner: Dear Nandini, thank you for taking the time to leave a fantastic review for Ben and Liz. We are pleased to have dealt with your conveyancing and that you enjoyed your experience using us as your conveyancers. We will be sure to pass on your compliments to the team. If there is anything else we can help with, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you again from everyone at Backhouse Solicitors.
Thank you so much to Liz Searl and Ben Mowl who were both wonderful at dealing with our conveyancing. This is the second time we have worked with both of them and Backhouse Solicitors and on both occasions they were great. They are extremely fast at responding to any queries and supported us so much through the process of selling our first home and purchasing our new property. Thank you so much Liz and Ben! Highly recommend.
Response from the owner: Dear Neslihan, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Liz and Ben. We will be sure to pass on your compliments and wish you luck in your new home! Thank you again from the Backhouse team.
I used Backhouse Solicitors for the conveyancing of my late mother's house and was supported in that by Melanie Johnson and Madalina Meca who completed things extremely competently. Both Melanie and Madalina were super-responsive, business like and courteous in their dealings with me. I am impressed by how speedily and effortlessly things were made for me. I never had to chase any open issues; the Backhouse team were always on top of things often before I had thought of them.I feel that I was very well looked after by the conveyancing team. A big thank you!
Response from the owner: Dear Andrew, thank you for leaving a review for Melanie, Madalina and the team. We are pleased to have dealt with your conveyancing and that you enjoyed your experience using our services. If there is anything else we can help with, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you again from everyone at Backhouse Solicitors.
Liz Searl and Ben Mowl were both amazing at dealing with our conveyancing. This was our first time buying a property and we are so grateful for their support throughout, particularly when the other side was so difficult. Thank you both for all your hard work!! You were both outstanding. We would recommend Backhouse to anyone.
Response from the owner: Dear Brad, thank you for leaving a great review for Liz and Ben. We will be sure to pass on your compliments and also thank you for being our 500th Google Review! Thank you again from the Backhouse team.
Catie & Chelsea have been amazing for me and my partner. We've been a bit of a pain throughout to be honest and ended up requiring a more complex case handled, which has been dealt with effectively.Would recommend!
Response from the owner: Dear Frankie, thank you for taking the time to leave a great review for Catie and Chelsea. Chelsea would also like to say that you were definitely not a pain to deal with! Thank you again from everyone at Backhouse Solicitors.
Highly recommend Backhouse. Melanie and Madalina were amazing throughout the whole process and as first time buyers they made it very smooth for us. Super efficient, thank you :)
Response from the owner: Dear Lizzie, thank you for leaving a great review for Melanie and Madalina. We are glad to have dealt with your conveyancing and wish you luck in your first home. Thank you again from everyone at Backhouse Solicitors.
Rebecca Prout and her Conveyancing Team have helped make the sale of our late Mother's house an easy journey. They have been professional throughout and always made sure that we knew what was going on. They continually kept all of us informed by email and/or letter. Thank you again. We would definitely recommend you.
Response from the owner: Dear Pauline, thank you for taking the time to leave a fantastic review for Rebecca and the team. We are pleased to have dealt with your conveyancing and if there is anything else we can help with, please get in touch with the team. Thank you again, from everyone at Backhouse Solicitors.
This is the second time we have used the conveyancing services of Backhouse Solicitors. A different team but the same friendly but professional service with quick responses and clear explanations.Thank you Rebecca and Macy for your help and support, it has been very much appreciated.
Response from the owner: Dear Susan, thank you for leaving a great review for the team. We are so pleased you chose us as your Conveyancers and are pleased with the service you received. We will be sure to pass on your compliments. Thank you again from the Backhouse team.
I can't recommend Tina Prajapati at Backhouse Solicitors highly enough. From start to finish, she provided exceptional service with her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for my case. Tina made the entire process stress-free, always keeping me informed and offering clear advice. Her expertise and dedication were evident throughout, and I felt confident knowing I was in such capable hands. If you need a solicitor who goes above and beyond, Tina is the one to trust!
Response from the owner: Dear Phil, thank you for leaving a fantastic review for Tina and the team. We are pleased to have helped with your matter and thank you for your compliments. We will be sure to pass them onto Tina and the team. Thank you again from Backhouse Solicitors.
My experience with Backhouse Solicitors has been absolutely brilliant. Since day 1 Megan and Robert have been excellent, the communication and attention to detail from both is amazing and it’s meant I’ve always felt in the know about my purchase and how it’s progressing. I would like to personally thank both, and would highly recommend to friends and family.
Response from the owner: Dear Liam, thank you for taking the time to write a review for the Backhouse team, specifically Rob and Megan. We will pass on your compliments. Thank you again from everyone at Backhouse.
Melanie and Madalina were excellent with our recent purchase, kept us up to date along the way and always responded to our questions in a timely manner, would definitely recommend Backhouse Solicitors for any conveyancing.
Response from the owner: Dear Margaret, thank you for leaving a review for Melanie and Madalina, we are happy to have helped and also thank you for your recommendation. Thank you again from the whole Backhouse team.
Great communication! Catie and all the team are knowledgeable and professional people who supported all our process which made it as easy and quick as possible. It did have some complications due to various reasons but the team was flexible and nimble to meet the expectations set initially.Easy recommendation, and huge thanks!
Response from the owner: Dear Pavel, thank you for taking the time to leave a great review for Catie and the team, we are pleased to have helped and are glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you again from the Backhouse team.
I used Backhouse Solicitors for the purchase of our forever home. By taking the stress away due to their excellent handling, it made the whole process much easier. We also received a lovely card of congratulations upon completion from Chelsea & Catie. A lovely final touch.
Response from the owner: Dear Matthew, thank you for taking the time to leave a fantastic review for Chelsea and Catie. We are so pleased to have dealt with your conveyancing for your forever home and wish you luck. Thank you again from everyone here at Backhouse Solicitors.
We recently purchased a property and used Backhouse for our conveyancing. We were very impressed with the service they provided and the level of professionalism they showed throughout the process. They answered all our queries promptly and efficiently and also tackled all issues that arise with vigor. We will use them again for sure.
Response from the owner: Dear Davepresh, thank you for taking the time to leave a fantastic review for the Backhouse team. We are so pleased to have dealt with your conveyancing and wish you luck in your new home. Thank you again from everyone at Backhouse Solicitors.
Thank you Liz and Ben for helping us buy our first home. You provided a high quality service and are reliable and helpful. I would recommend you to others.
Response from the owner: Dear Eleanor, thank you for your recommendation and for leaving a great review for Liz and Ben. Good luck in your new home and thank you again from the Backhouse team.
So pleased we choose Backhouse Solicitors to deal with a compulsory buy back from Harlow Council. Also, an error that was made in 2009 by another Solicitors. All I can say is we were so impressed by the friendliness, fast responses and very professional. They helped us so much, we didn't have a clue what we was doing. Can't thank you enough Ben and Liz for all you help and support over the last few months.Highly recommended A**** many thanks!
Response from the owner: Dear Debbie, thank you for taking the time to leave a fantastic review for Liz and Ben. We are pleased to have helped with your matter and if there is anything else we can help with please get in touch. Thank you again from everyone at Backhouse Solicitors.
Robert and Megan were amazing throughout our house buying process. They were always happy to answer any questions, answered emails and calls straight away and were extremely efficient with paperwork/responding to other solicitors. I would highly recommend, we will definitely be using them in the future if needed!
Response from the owner: Dear Emily, thank you for leaving a great review for Robert and Megan, we are pleased to have helped with your conveyancing and that you enjoyed your experience with us. Good luck in your new home and thank you again from the Backhouse team.
“I was impressed with the professionalism and client support of Minal Backhouse and her staff and would not hesitate to recommend their services
Response from the owner: Dear Michelle, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Minal and the team. We will be sure to pass on your compliments. If there is anything else we can help with, please get in touch. Thank you again from everyone at Backhouse Solicitors.
Backhouse were incredible in dealing with our house move. They were really quick to respond and went over and above in providing information and support. I could not recommend them enough and want to particularly thank Robert, Megan and Macy.
Response from the owner: Dear Danny, thank you for leaving a review for our Conveyancing team, we will be sure to pass on your compliments. Good luck in your new home and thank you again from Backhouse Solicitors.
Excellent Solicitors: Megan and Rob kept us informed on a regular basis, were very helpful, efficient and friendly. Will certainly use Backhouse Solicitors again in the future.
Response from the owner: Dear Gordon, thank you for leaving a great review for Megan and Rob, we will be sure to pass on your compliments. If there is anything else we can help with please get in touch. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.
Response from the owner: Dear Gary, thank you for leaving five stars for the Backhouse team.
Liz and Ben from Backhouse solicitors were absolutely brilliant throughout the process of buying my first property. They made what could’ve been an extremely stressful process very straightforward, and mostly stress free. They were very communicative, and answered all my questions clearly and promptly.I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Liz, Ben and Backhouse solicitors.
Response from the owner: Dear Grace, thank you for taking the time to leave a wonderful review for Liz and Ben, we are pleased to have helped you with your conveyancing and wish you all the best in your new home. Thank you again from everyone at Backhouse Solicitors.
Very helpful advice regarding employment issue. Would not hesitate to use again.
Response from the owner: Dear James, thank you for leaving a review for the employment team. We are please to have helped with your issue and thank you again from the Backhouse team.
Exceptional service. Always on hand by phone or email if I had questions or concerns and always dealt with promptly. This is the second Time I have used Backhouse Solicitors and have already recommended them to someone else to use.
Response from the owner: Dear Terri, thank you for leaving a brilliant review for the team. We have passed on your compliments and if there is anything else we can help with, please get in touch. Thank you again from the Backhouse team.
Absolutely fantastic from the whole team we worked with. I would highly recommend if you want the moving process much smoother.Service is on point, they respond to everything you ask, friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable.
Response from the owner: Dear Kev, thank you for taking the time to leave a great review for the Backhouse team and for your recommendation, we will be sure to pass on your feedback to the teams. Thank you from all at Backhouse Solicitors.
Great solicitors catie and chelsea was a great help the selling and buying process went smoothly and also very quickly will definitely use you again 👍
Response from the owner: Dear Lorraine, thank you for leaving a great review for Catie and Chelsea. We will be sure to pass on your compliments and look forward to working with you in the future. Thank you again from Backhouse Solicitors
I received excellent service from Nathan and his team regarding a recent employment matter. They made everything extremely clear, from pricing to the entire process. The turnaround time was impressively quick, and they showed great empathy throughout.
Response from the owner: Dear Chris, thank you for taking the time to leave a great review for Nathan and the team. We are pleased to have helped with your issue and if there is anything else we can help you with please do not hesitate to get in touch. Thank you again from everyone at Backhouse Solicitors.
Highly recommend Backhouse for conveyancing. Catie & Chelsea worked towards exchanging contracts within weeks, and were on hand to answer any questions I had. Thank you.
Response from the owner: Dear Darren, thank you for leaving a review for Catie and Chelsea. We are pleased you enjoyed your experience using us as your conveyancers. Thank you again from the Backhouse Team.
Melanie and modeling have both seamlessly taken my proceeding over from John Philpott and completed the process for me. Thankyou ladies you have made the whole process easy for me
Response from the owner: Dear John, thank you for leaving a great review for the team. We will be sure to pass on your feedback. Thank you again from all at Backhouse Solicitors.
Response from the owner: Dear Sean, thank you for leaving five stars for the Backhouse team.
We used Backhouse Solicitors when purchasing our first home and they were absolutely fantastic. Ben and Liz were really communicative and kept us in the loop on everything, super friendly and got back to us pretty much immediately whenever we had questions or forms to sort out. Can't recommend them enough, they really helped take a lot of the anxiety and stress out of our move and any hold ups were down to vendor. Thank you again!
Response from the owner: Dear Sam, thank you for leaving a wonderful review for Ben and Liz. We will be sure to pass on your compliments and wish you luck in your new home. Thank you again from everyone in the Backhouse team.
Backhouse solicitors are extremely professional, helpful and caring. We have just completed our wills and are very impressed with how easy and thorough the process was.A special mention to Rhys who explained everything and guided us through the process.I would not hesitate to recommend Backhouse to my friends highest praise
Response from the owner: Dear Garry, thank you for taking the time to leave a wonderful review for Rhys. If there is anything else we can help you with please do let us know. Thank you again from Backhouse Solicitors.
We used backhouse for the legal side of moving our business premises. They were friendly, professional, always responded quickly and took the time to clearly explain anything we didn't understand. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company as they made a very stressful process so much easier. Thanks team!From Feran (Chelmsford)
Response from the owner: Dear Daniel, thank you for leaving a great review for the team and for your recommendation. We will be sure to pass on your feedback. Thank you again from everyone at Backhouse Solicitors.
Exceptional service from day one. No nonsense, clear communication, and always on-hand whenever we needed them. I cannot fault Catie and her team who were all wonderful to work with on our recent sale and purchase. Worth every penny and we will certainly use Backhouse again in the future. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable, client-focussed solicitors.
Response from the owner: Dear Stuart, thank you for taking the time to write a brilliant review for Catie and the team. We also thank you for your recommendation and if there is anything else we can help with, please let us know. Thank you again from everyone at Backhouse Solicitors.
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