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Bates Solicitors Bates Solicitors Limited has eight offices based in central London, Basingstoke, Fleet, Hartley Wintney, Hook, Leigh on Sea, Odiham and Weybridge.

We also practise under the name of Crellins Carter and Wallis Prance. Bates Solicitors offers a wide range of legal services within the private and commercial sector. The growth of the law firm has led to a greater strength and depth of expertise, allowing for innovation, forward thinking, and a personal and professional quality service to clients. The main areas of legal practice include Residential Conveyancing, Private Client, Family Law, Commercial Property, Litigation, Employment, Commercial Matters and Landlord & Tenant.

Looking to purchase or sell a Leasehold property? Concerned about how the Building Safety Act (BSA) affects you conveyan...
21/10/2026

Looking to purchase or sell a Leasehold property? Concerned about how the Building Safety Act (BSA) affects you conveyancing? It is often hard to find a solicitor firm that is willing to take on the difficulties of these type of properties. Bates has a very experienced team with extensive knowledge of the intricacies of conveyancing in regards to Leasehold properties. We bring significant knowledge which allows us to move the conveyancing process along swiftly whilst also identifying potential problems.
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate lawyer for your request or telephone our Fleet office switchboard 01252 629292 and our receptionist will be pleased to assist and can transfer your call to one of our eight offices.

This month we wanted to highlight our experienced and dedicated Commercial Law department.Business matters are necessari...
19/10/2026

This month we wanted to highlight our experienced and dedicated Commercial Law department.
Business matters are necessarily complex. Our commercial lawyers are available to give advice on all aspects of Commercial and Company Law whether to directors, shareholders, partners or unincorporated businesses including sole traders and start up businesses. We are members of the ‘Law Society Lawyers for Your Business’ Scheme.
Let’s talk about Director Service Agreements and how we can help you.
• Preparation of Service Agreements for company directors to include remuneration packages, expense claim procedures, term, pension, retirement and termination procedures.
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate solicitor for your request or telephone our Fleet office switchboard 01252 629292 and our receptionist will be pleased to assist and can transfer your call to one of our eight offices.

A Power of Attorney is a document allowing someone else (an attorney) to look after your financial affairs if you become...
16/10/2026

A Power of Attorney is a document allowing someone else (an attorney) to look after your financial affairs if you become incapable of doing so yourself. The law governing such Powers of Attorney was rewritten in 2007 and it is now possible to make a similar document authorising your attorney to make decisions about your health, welfare and medical care.
These documents are called Lasting Powers of Attorney, because, if properly prepared and registered with the Office of the Public Guardian, they will continue in force if you lose mental capacity. However, they must meet certain strict legal requirements if they are to be valid, and, again, we recommend that if you are considering making Lasting Powers of Attorney, you engage a solicitor specialising in this area of work.
After the registration of a Lasting Powers of Attorney, we are able to provide substantial expertise in asset management and have available to us a group of leading IFA planners. stockbrokers, accountants and surveyors, whom we are able to recommend to assist in this process.
For many ageing clients, concerns over resource management and protecting their assets are a great worry, but we have long experience in avoiding pitfalls and ensuring that the client’s assets are fully utilised to make the aged or infirm client more comfortable and free of anxiety.
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate solicitor for your request or telephone our Fleet office switchboard 01252 629292 and our receptionist will be pleased to assist and can transfer your call to one of our eight offices.

This month we wanted to highlight our experienced and dedicated Commercial Law department.Business matters are necessari...
14/10/2026

This month we wanted to highlight our experienced and dedicated Commercial Law department.
Business matters are necessarily complex. Our commercial lawyers are available to give advice on all aspects of Commercial and Company Law whether to directors, shareholders, partners or unincorporated businesses including sole traders and start up businesses. We are members of the ‘Law Society Lawyers for Your Business’ Scheme.
Let’s talk about Mergers and Acquisitions and how we can help you.
• Preparation of Share Sale and Asset Sale Agreements, due diligence, earn out agreements and instalment payments.
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate solicitor for your request or telephone our Fleet office switchboard 01252 629292 and our receptionist will be pleased to assist and can transfer your call to one of our eight offices.

This month we wanted to highlight our experienced and dedicated Commercial Law department.Business matters are necessari...
12/10/2026

This month we wanted to highlight our experienced and dedicated Commercial Law department.
Business matters are necessarily complex. Our commercial lawyers are available to give advice on all aspects of Commercial and Company Law whether to directors, shareholders, partners or unincorporated businesses including sole traders and start up businesses. We are members of the ‘Law Society Lawyers for Your Business’ Scheme.
Let’s talk about Company Formation and how we can help you.
• Company Formation
Formation of companies electronically within 24 hours including the provision of pro forma Statutory Registers.
• Company Reorganisation
Dividing a company’s capital into different classes of shares, amending voting rights, increasing and decreasing share capital.
• Company Closure
Advice on the liquidation of assets and striking-off of companies at Companies House.
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate solicitor for your request or telephone our Fleet office switchboard 01252 629292 and our receptionist will be pleased to assist and can transfer your call to one of our eight offices.

Having a poorly-drafted Will can be worse than having none at all, so we recommend that you have yours drafted by a firm...
09/10/2026

Having a poorly-drafted Will can be worse than having none at all, so we recommend that you have yours drafted by a firm of Solicitors specialising in this area of work. Without a Will, you will be leaving everything to be decided by rigid and inflexible rules, and the result may not be what you would have wished.
Rather than offering a ‘one size fits all’ service we aim to tailor. We draft to the specific circumstances of the client. We will sit down with you and take full details of your financial and family circumstances and what you wish to achieve. We will also, where relevant, offer advice about the likely inheritance tax liability of your estate and how this might be mitigated.
Go to our website to read more or message us for more information.
https://www.batessolicitors.co.uk/
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate lawyer for your request.

Looking to purchase or sell a property via Auction? It is often hard to find a solicitor firm that is willing to take on...
07/10/2026

Looking to purchase or sell a property via Auction? It is often hard to find a solicitor firm that is willing to take on the difficulties of these type of properties. Bates has a very experienced team with extensive knowledge of the intricacies of conveyancing in regards to auction properties. We bring significant knowledge which allows us to move the conveyancing process along swiftly whilst also identifying potential problems.
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate lawyer for your request or telephone our Fleet office switchboard 01252 629292 and our receptionist will be pleased to assist and can transfer your call to one of our eight offices.

This month we wanted to highlight our experienced and dedicated Commercial Law department.Business matters are necessari...
05/10/2026

This month we wanted to highlight our experienced and dedicated Commercial Law department.
Business matters are necessarily complex. Our commercial lawyers are available to give advice on all aspects of Commercial and Company Law whether to directors, shareholders, partners or unincorporated businesses including sole traders and start up businesses. We are members of the ‘Law Society Lawyers for Your Business’ Scheme.
Let’s talk about Shareholder Agreements and how we can help you. They are created to regulate how a company is run and financed for example:
• The number of shares each shareholder will subscribe for.
• What happens when a shareholder wants to sell their shares or dies?
• Who will be appointed directors?
• Undertakings by shareholders not to take certain decisions on behalf of the company without consent of other shareholders, and the level of majority required for such consent.
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate solicitor for your request or telephone our Fleet office switchboard 01252 629292 and our receptionist will be pleased to assist and can transfer your call to one of our eight offices.

We don’t just write a standard will for our clients. Rather than offering a ‘one size fits all’ service we aim to tailor...
02/10/2026

We don’t just write a standard will for our clients. Rather than offering a ‘one size fits all’ service we aim to tailor. We draft to the specific circumstances of the client. We will sit down with you and take full details of your financial and family circumstances and what you wish to achieve.
Go to our website to read more or message us for more information.
https://www.batessolicitors.co.uk/
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate lawyer for your request.

It will be Christmas before you know it!
01/10/2026

It will be Christmas before you know it!

Address

43 Essex Street
London
WC2R3JF

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+441252629292

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