Solicitors in Witham

Originally established in Maldon in 1884, Brights has since branched out to surrounding areas, with offices located in Witham and Tiptree to provide the wider community with high-quality legal advice. With both a local and further afield client base, including Essex, London, the South East and beyond.

At Brights, we are continuously moving forward through investment and development of the business. We are well recognised for our top-quality advice and professional, sensitive service that is tailored for each client no matter their circumstances. The needs of our clients are incredibly important to us, and our team work hard to make sure those needs are understood and met.

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

Our personal legal services in Witham include:

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

Our business legal services in Witham include:

Business law
Commercial property
Commercial dispute resolution

We also help clients with legal services relating to agricultural and rural businesses.

If you are interested in our legal services, whether you are a personal or business client, we will be happy to assist. Please use our contact details below to get in touch, and we can discuss your needs further.

Looking for information about our legal fees? You can follow the link here to find our pricing guide.

Opening Hours

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

Witham location

Other branches

- Maldon
- - West House
  - West Square
  - Maldon
  - Essex
  - CM9 6HA
- - 01621 852323
  - 01621 859673
  - 41250 Maldon
- Tiptree
- - 75 Church Road
  - Tiptree
  - Colchester
  - Essex
  - CO5 0HB
- - 01621 819019
  - 01621 817845
- Danbury
- - Mayesfield
  - Mayes Lane
  - Danbury
  - Chelmsford
  - Essex
  - CM3 4NJ
- - 01245 226444
  - 01621 859673
  - 41250 Maldon

Opening Hours

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

Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Please note our offices will be closed from 12.30pm on Friday 16 September for our office summer party. We will also be closed on Monday 19 September for the funeral of HRH Queen Elizabeth II.

Directions for visiting our Witham Office

Car

Our Witham office has convenient free onsite parking.

Public transport

Our Witham office is fortunately situated directly by Newland Street bus stop, which is served by a number of local bus routes, including the 38, 38A, 39, 71, 71A, 71C 71D 71X, 72, 90, 505, 525, 594 and 621

Plan your journey

Are you planning on visiting our Witham office? You can click here to plan your journey ahead of time.

Accessibility

At Bright & Sons Solicitors, we believe that accessibility should be for all. That is why in all our offices, including our Witham office, we have disabled access. If you have any further requirements regarding accessibility when visiting our Witham office, please contact us in advance, and we will do our best to appropriately accommodate you.

Personal legal services offered by our solicitors in Witham

Child law

Our team at Witham are Law Society accredited for Children Law and have specialist knowledge of both public and private child law proceedings. Our solicitors will provide the necessary support throughout the process as we understand the stressfulness of such cases.

Our child law solicitors in Witham 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

Find out more about our child law services.

Conveyancing

No matter the type of property buyer you are, our solicitors will provide the reliable advice and conveyancing service you need. Our Witham team hold the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation, providing assurance that your property matters are being dealt with by true experts.

Our conveyancing lawyers in Witham 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

Find out more about our conveyancing services.

Wills

Our considerate solicitors can help with all aspects of planning your Will and estate. We have experience in more complicated matters, including high value and complex assets, always ensuring that your wishes are understood with the utmost sensitivity. Our team includes full members 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 solicitors in Witham can advise on the following matters:

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
Appoint guardians for children
Providing for underage and vulnerable dependants
Succession planning
Heritage assets
Overseas assets
Changing a Will
Laws of intestacy

Find out more about our Wills services.

Trusts

Our team have particular expertise assisting with all types of trusts, covering straightforward to more challenging scenarios. We can help to choose the right trust for you, your beneficiaries, and your personal circumstances.

Our trusts solicitors can advise on the following matters:

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

Find out more about our trusts services.

Probate

We recognise that handling probate and the administration of a loved one’s estate can be an emotional process, especially when you are grieving their loss. Our solicitors can take on the entire role or provide support to help lessen any stress so that you have more time to focus on other more important concerns.

Our probate lawyers in Witham 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)

Find out more about our probate services.

Power of Attorney

Unfortunately, the future of our health is unknown to all. That is why it is beneficial to create a Power of Attorney in case you are one day unable to make judgements regarding your health or finances. Our team can help you draft the Power of Attorney and select an appropriate and trusted person to act as your Attorney.

Our Power of Attorney lawyers in Witham 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

Find out more about our Power of Attorney services.

Court of Protection

When someone loses the capacity to manage their affairs, it can be very worrying for those who care about them. We can help to authorise a trusted close person to take on the management of their affairs and implement other beneficial actions for the vulnerable person.

Our Court of Protection lawyers in Witham 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

Find out more about our Court of Protection services.

Personal dispute resolution

Disputes can be costly as well as time-consuming, often leaving those involved financially stressed and worried about the potential outcome. We have frequently assisted clients involved in disputes, lessening their stress and helping to achieve favourable outcomes outside of court.

Our personal dispute resolution solicitors in Witham can assist on matters including:

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

Find out more about our personal dispute resolution services.

Business legal services offered by our solicitors in Witham

Business law

Legal advice is essential for any business and its survival. Tailored advice to assist in the journey forward can help a business to operate efficiently, create important relationships, and achieve more profit. Our team are well experienced in business law and can provide the advice you need to help your business thrive.

Our commercial solicitors in Witham 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

Find out more about our business law services.

Commercial property

Looking to invest in real estate can be beneficial, but it can often involve complex legal and technical matters. Our team will take the time to understand your needs and provide expert advice to efficiently support you, including finding the right deals and terms and always considering any future issues that could potentially occur.

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

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

Find out more about our commercial property services.

Commercial dispute resolution

Any type of dispute within a business can be problematic, especially if there is the possibility of damaging its reputation. We understand that it is vital to resolve business disputes in a quick and professional manner whilst maintaining your businesses reputation.

Our commercial disputes team are committed to resolving disputes without disruption to your business and will always aim for private resolutions rather than formal court proceedings. However, if not possible, we can provide experienced support for taking court action.

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

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

Find out more about our commercial dispute resolution services.

Agricultural and rural business services offered by our solicitors in Witham

We recognise that agricultural and rural business matters can be complex but extremely important to farming families, especially when they are passed down through generations. Since the beginning of Bright & Sons Solicitors, we have been assisting farmers across the area; we truly understand this sector and have the expertise to help.

Our solicitors in Tiptree can assist with agricultural and rural business 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

Find out more about our agricultural and rural business services.

Local legal resources for Witham residents

Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court

This court handles cases including adoption, childcare arrangements, divorce, domestic abuse and more.

Find out more about Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court.

Braintree, Halstead & Witham Citizens Advice Bureau

The local Citizens Advice can provide general advice for a range of legal and other personal matters. You can find more information here.

Contact our Witham solicitors

To discuss any legal needs with us, please contact our solicitors in Witham by calling 01376 512338, or you can make an online enquiry, and we will get back to 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

Solicitors in Witham

Opening Hours

Witham location

Other branches

Opening Hours

Directions for visiting our Witham Office

Car

Public transport

Plan your journey

Accessibility

Personal legal services offered by our solicitors in Witham

Child law

Conveyancing

Wills

Trusts

Probate

Power of Attorney

Court of Protection

Personal dispute resolution

Business legal services offered by our solicitors in Witham

Business law

Commercial property

Commercial dispute resolution

Agricultural and rural business services offered by our solicitors in Witham

Local legal resources for Witham residents

Chelmsford Magistrates' Court and Family Court

Braintree, Halstead & Witham Citizens Advice Bureau

Contact our Witham solicitors

Case Studies

Farm Reorganisation

Succession Planning

Restructuring