Solicitors in Danbury

Since being founded in 1884, Brights has been committed to providing high quality legal services to individuals, families and business across the South East and further afield.

As a firm, we have established a strong reputation for combining carefully tailored legal advice with exceptional personal support for all of our clients. By continuing to develop our services to suit the requirements of our clients, we have built a highly accessible firm that combines seasoned legal expertise with the latest technology to provide a convenient service.

Brights is Lexcel accredited by the Law Society for the high quality of our practice standards and client care.

Our personal legal services in Danbury include:

Child law
Conveyancing
Wills
Trusts
Probate
Powers of Attorney
Court of Protection
Personal dispute resolution

Our business legal services in Danbury include:

Business law
Commercial property
Commercial dispute resolution

Our team also have the capacity to provide expert agricultural and rural business advice.

If you would like to discuss any of the legal services we offer and how our team in Danbury can help, please use the details below to get in contact with us.

Looking for information about our legal fees? Click here to find our pricing guide.

Opening hours

Monday - Thursday: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Danbury location

Other branches

- Maldon
- - West House
  - West Square
  - Maldon
  - Essex
  - CM9 6HA
- - 01621 852323
  - 01621 859673
  - 41250 Maldon
- Witham
- - 87-91 Newland Street
  - Witham
  - Essex
  - CM8 1AD
- - 01376 512338
  - 01376 519763
  - 33401 Witham
- Tiptree
- - 75 Church Road
  - Tiptree
  - Colchester
  - Essex
  - CO5 0HB
- - 01621 819019
  - 01621 817845

Directions for visiting our Danbury office

Car

Our Danbury office has free onsite parking, making it very easy to reach us by car.

Public transport

We are within walking distance of various bus stops which are served by the numbers 3, 6, 31, 331, 332, 336, 504, 510 and FC07.

Plan your journey

Planning a visit to our Danbury solicitors? You can plan your journey here.

Accessibility

Should you have any additional accessibility requirements prior to visiting us in Danbury, please get in touch with a member of our team so we can discuss how to best accommodate you.

Personal legal services offered by our solicitors in Danbury

Child law

Our team are recognised for our experience and skills in handling a wide range of child law matters, including both public and private proceedings. We have been Law Society accredited for Children Law to reflect our expertise and ability to provide support on the most sensitive issues. We also have the capacity to act as advocates for court hearings where required.

Our child law solicitors in Danbury can advise on matters including:

Child arrangements orders
Care orders
Supervision orders
Defending allegations of child abuse or neglect
Child protection conferences
Placement orders
Adoption orders
Special guardianship orders
Wardship and orders under inherent jurisdiction

Explore our child law services.

Conveyancing

Our team recognise the importance of providing a fast and reliable conveyancing service, no matter where you may be on the property ladder. Our residential conveyancing services have been accredited by the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), which demonstrates the high level of service we provide to our clients.

Our conveyancing lawyers in Danbury can advise on matters including:

Purchase and sale of residential freehold and leasehold property
New build
Re-mortgages
Transfer of ownership of property/gifts of property
Lease extensions
Help to buy
Shared ownership
Adverse possession

Explore our conveyancing services.

Wills

Wills and estate planning can be a sensitive area of law, especially where high value and complex assets are involved. Our team can take stock of your circumstances, then provide a bespoke service, with members of our team being part of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), as well as the Law Society’s Probate Section and Solicitors for the Elderly (SfE).

Our Wills lawyers in Danbury can advise on matters including:

Making and updating Wills
Mirror Wills
Codicils to Wills
Inheritance Tax planning
Protection from care home fees
Providing for children from previous marriages and blended families
Appointing guardians for children
Providing for underage and vulnerable dependants
Succession planning
Heritage assets
Overseas assets
Changing a will
Laws of intestacy

Explore our Wills services.

Trusts

Our private client team have specialist skills in dealing with trusts, meaning we are able to support clients on every associated matter, from the relatively simple through to the more complex. With our support, you will have the right trust in place that is tax efficient and ensures you receive the maximum value.

Our trusts lawyers in Danbury can advise on matters including:

Setting up trusts
Advice for trustees
Advice for beneficiaries
Interpreting trust terms
Winding up trusts
Resolving trust disputes

Explore our trusts services.

Probate

Dealing with probate can be extremely complicated, especially where you have no prior experience of acting as an executor or administrator. As such, we can provide detailed probate guidance to help you carry out your role or handle the entire estate administration on your behalf to keep stress to a minimum.

Our probate lawyers in Danbury can advise on matters including:

Grant of probate
Gathering and valuing assets
Inheritance Tax reporting and payment
Paying liabilities on an estate
Distributing of estate assets
Estate accounts
Estate administration for intestacy (where there is no Will)

Explore our probate services.

Powers of Attorney

Putting plans in place for a future where you are no longer able to make important decisions for yourself is incredibly important. It is therefore beneficial to consider a Power of Attorney, which can come into effect if anything were to happen further down the line. Our team can work with you to select a suitable person to act as your Attorney and ensure they have the exact powers they need to carry out their role.

Our Power of Attorney lawyers in Danbury can advise on matters including:

General Power of Attorney
Lasting Power of Attorney – Property and Finances
Lasting Power of Attorney – Welfare
Appointeeship
Existing Enduring Powers of Attorney

Explore our power of attorney services.

Court of Protection

If someone loses the capacity to manage their affairs, it may be necessary to make an application to the Court of Protection, who can empower a trusted person to assist with taking specific actions.

Our Court of Protection lawyers in Danbury can advise on matters including:

Applications to become a Court of Protection deputy
Acting as a Court of Protection deputy
Statutory Wills
Applications to sell property
Other one-off applications to deal with specific matters
Contentious Court of Protection matters

Explore our Court of Protection services.

Personal dispute resolution

Being involved in a legal dispute can be incredibly distressing, costly and time consuming, especially if you are not able to reach the right outcome by yourself. Our team are experts in resolving personal legal disputes, having established a strong track record for achieving favourable outcomes without the need for court proceedings in many instances.

Our personal dispute resolution solicitors in Danbury can advise on matters including:

Property disputes
Debt recovery
Wills and trusts disputes
Residential landlord and tenant disputes

Explore our personal dispute resolution services.

Business legal services offered by our solicitors in Danbury

Business law

Every business will require tailored legal advice in order to avoid any potential issues and to ultimately thrive. Our commercial law team are experts in the law and the aspects that go into running an effective business, meaning we are able to provide effective legal solutions to businesses in a range of industries.

Our commercial solicitors in Danbury can advise on matters including:

Commercial contracts and agreements
Business terms and conditions
Partnership agreements
Shareholder agreements
Investment agreements
Business acquisitions and disposals
Share buybacks
Corporate reorganisations

Explore our business law services.

Commercial property

Commercial property and real estate is always likely to be a significant investment, no matter the size of your business, so it pays to have the right advice at an early stage. Seeking out advice can also allow you to side-step any potential problems for the future.

Our commercial property lawyers in Danbury can advise on matters including:

Option agreements
Promotion agreements
Land development
Secured lending
Acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold business premises

Explore our commercial property services.

Commercial dispute resolution

As you will likely be aware, legal disputes have the potential to cause significant damage to your business. So, if you do find yourself in a dispute, it is vital that the matter is dealt with in an efficient and decisive manner. Our commercial team are skilled in dealing with business disputes that relate to a variety of scenarios, via both private settlements and court action.

Our commercial dispute resolution solicitors in Danbury can advise on matters including:

Construction disputes
Debt recovery
Professional negligence
Commercial landlord and tenant matters
Partnership and company disputes

Explore our commercial dispute resolution services.

Agricultural and rural business services offered by our solicitors in Danbury

We understand that the agricultural and rural sector presents several unique challenges that require specialist legal expertise to solve. With many years of experience under their belts, our agricultural team have a deep pool of combined knowledge to draw upon.

Our solicitors in Danbury advise agricultural and rural businesses on matters including:

The purchase, sale and leasing of farmland
Wayleave agreements and access agreements with utilities for major infrastructure projects
Partnership agreements
Succession planning
Divorce and its impact on the farming business
The diversification of farming businesses to provide alternative income streams
Contract farming and share farming agreements
The letting of cottages and buildings

Explore our agricultural and rural business services.

Local legal resources for Danbury residents

Chelmsford Justice Centre

This is the closest court for people living in Danbury that handles childcare arrangements, housing and additional family law matters.

Find out more about Chelmsford Justice Centre.

Citizens Advice Danbury

General support for a range of legal and other personal matters can be obtained from the local Citizens Advice service.

Find out more about Citizens Advice Danbury.

Contact our Danbury solicitors

To discuss your legal needs, please contact our solicitors in Danbury by calling 01245 226444, or you can make an online enquiry and we will get in touch with you promptly.

Testimonials

Please pass on my thanks to Amanda for all the work she has done for me. More than satisfied, a lovely service, impressive treatment, most grateful.
Dr M Hamilton
We were delighted with all aspects of the service of our house purchase. Thank you so much to Brights for your help.
Mrs R J Bradley
Please pass on a special thank you to Simon Fothergill at Maldon for all the conveyancing activity he has worked on in the process of settling my fathers estate. At times this has been rather challenging yet he has remained rock solid and reliable at all times. I couldn't have asked for any more.
Mr M Allen
Very, very pleased with how Brights Solicitors helped on a difficult purchase.
Mr M P Scales
Thank you Amanda for all your efforts and committed support during what has clearly been a very tough time for us both, it is truly appreciated.
Mr M Allen
It was an absolutely first class service.
Mr R and Mrs G Yates
Just wanted to take a minute to say how grateful we both are for having you as our solicitor. You have been great from start to finish and made our journey so easy and stress free. We will be recommending you to all future family and friends.
Mr L Tiye and Miss C Talbot
A big thanks to Kerry Townsend from Brights Solicitors for the conveyance of my local flat. Nothing is simple these days but fortunately Kerry made the process go through at an acceptable pace. Thank you again.
Mr Frank Armes
Second time using them for the sale of a house, first included a purchase as well. Quick, efficient, and responsive and helpful. Thanks to Kerry for making a stressful time easier.
Ms Sarah Dunlevey
We really appreciate all the guidance and help over the last year and more. It wasn’t an easy situation for any of us but Lisa Dines was extremely professional and guided both of us through it all - thank you.
Mr Stuart Houldcroft
Very efficient, helpful, pro-active and friendly. Also had contingency cover in place when there was a change of personnel or staff were on holiday. Highly reccommend their service.
Mr Jeremy Manning
I can't fault the service provided by Carla and her team with the sale of my house. I would definitely recommend them.
Mrs Sheila Draper
In terms of Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney we were provided an excellent service by our solicitor Megan. We were taken through a step by step process and all of our questions were answered. Reassurances were given where necessary and the whole approach was both professional and empathetic.
Mr Freddie McMahon
I cannot recommend Brights enough! Totally put me as ease and got me through my conveyance issue in a timely fashion. Very reasonably priced too. Thank you.
Hannah Bull
The sale of my property was handled professionally by Brights and I would fully recommend them to anyone requiring legal services.
Mr Peter McDonald
Thank you, Lisa, for your very efficient handling of our probate application. I am pleasantly surprised at the speed at which it has been concluded.
Mr Julian Driver
Many thanks to Carla Foster and her team at Brights Solicitors Maldon. I have used Brights many times in the past and been very happy with their service. I would highly recommend them and have always found everyone to be professional, efficient and friendly.
Liz Donovan
We've used Carla several times. Kept us informed despite some challenges at the top end of the chain . Really appreciate her efforts. Another good job. Thank you .
Mr Paul Foster