Business Details
25 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Chelmsford
Established in 2001, Taylor Haldane Barlex has become one of the largest legal service providers in East Anglia, renowned for its client-focused approach and expertise in resolving complex legal challenges. Our specialist teams are consistently recognised by leading legal directories, including Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500, for excellence in criminal defence, regulatory work, family law, and property transactions. With offices across Essex and Suffolk, we combine deep local knowledge with national expertise to deliver tailored solutions for individuals and businesses.Our criminal law department, one of the region's largest, offers 24/7 police station representation and Crown Court advocacy, while our conveyancing team handles residential and commercial transactions with transparent communication. The firm's mental health and capacity specialists are regularly appointed for Court of Protection cases, and our family law practitioners provide compassionate guidance during relationship breakdowns. As a regulated practice by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and client care.
Services
Commercial Law
Conveyancing
Criminal Law
Family Law
Landlord and Tenant
Mental Capacity
Professional Misconduct
Regulatory Law
Wills and Probate
Corporate Law
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- Recognised in Chambers and Legal 500 for legal excellence
- 24/7 emergency legal support and police station representation
- Specialist teams in criminal, family, and commercial law
- Transparent communication and fixed-fee conveyancing options
- Over 20 years' experience in complex criminal defence cases
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Commercial Law
Our commercial law team provides strategic advice on property transactions, mergers, and business restructuring. With specialist Peter Barlex leading the department, we deliver tailored solutions for landlords, businesses, and property professionals. Clients benefit from direct solicitor access, rapid response times, and in-house expertise covering lease negotiations, share sales, and corporate compliance.
Conveyancing
We handle residential conveyancing transactions including freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, and remortgages. Headed by Paminder Johal, our team manages complex cases involving new developments and equity transfers. With offices in Chelmsford and Shoeburyness, we offer transparent communication and experienced support for first-time buyers and property investors.
Criminal Law
As one of East Anglia's largest criminal law teams, we provide 24/7 representation for road traffic offences, fraud allegations, and Crown Court cases. Our advocates have over 20 years' experience defending clients in serious criminal proceedings, including military law matters and youth court cases across six regional offices.
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child arrangement disputes. With Resolution practitioners and Law Society panel members, we offer legal aid-eligible services for domestic abuse cases and social services interventions, operating from Chelmsford, Braintree, and Ipswich offices.
Landlord and Tenant
We specialise in lease extensions, right-to-manage claims, and collective enfranchisement cases. Amanda Chinery leads this department, advising landlords and leaseholders on statutory compliance, service charge disputes, and leasehold property transactions across Essex and Suffolk.
People
Peter Barlex
Founding Partner
Commercial law specialist with 28 years' post-qualification experience, leading THB's commercial and property team. Recognised for expertise in lease negotiations and business restructuring.
Paminder Johal
Head of Conveyancing
Residential property expert with 24 years' experience, managing complex conveyancing cases including new developments and leasehold transactions across THB's regional offices.
Mike Warren
Partner
Criminal law specialist with over 20 years' experience defending serious criminal cases, including fraud and Crown Court proceedings in East Anglia.
Daren Vythilingum
Family Law Partner
Family law practitioner with 11 years' experience handling divorce settlements and child arrangement disputes, providing legal aid-eligible services in Chelmsford.
Russell Haldane
Professional Misconduct Partner
Leading police misconduct solicitor with international experience in disciplinary proceedings, representing officers before the Police Federation and professional regulatory bodies.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in criminal law, family law, conveyancing, commercial property, wills and probate, mental capacity, and professional misconduct cases across Essex and East Anglia.
Do you offer 24/7 legal support?
Yes, our criminal law team provides 24/7 police station representation and urgent legal advice for clients facing immediate legal challenges.
Are your conveyancing fees transparent?
We offer clear mid-range pricing with no hidden costs, including fixed-fee options for residential property transactions and leasehold work.
How are you regulated?
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 490446, ensuring adherence to professional standards.
Can you handle complex legal cases?
Our teams manage high-stakes matters including corporate crime, Court of Protection cases, and multi-jurisdictional professional misconduct investigations.
Reviews (4)
Tunde Roberts
Apr 22, 2022
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Shade Abiodun has been great, Amazing & so good at what she does that I cannot put it all into words. Her passion for Justice, professionalism, attention to detail & desire to help is just outstanding & a breath of fresh air. She was always available & even when she wasn't the call was always returned. The barristers she suggested were also amazing, professional & very informative, Natalie Goffe was the Barrister that represented me in court & again 6Stars to her & Shade. I highly recommend Shade for all matters!
Clare Johnson
Jan 08, 2019
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Extremely slow on communication, with absolutely poor knowledge. Legal aid funded solicitors, which even that seems an effort to achieve. I wouldn't waist your time and effort.
Andrew Lucas
Dec 03, 2017
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I was represented by Miss Hannah Sutton in Chelmsford Magistrate and Crown Courts. Her experience in my type of case was clear to see from the outset. Her advice was concise, her response to questions was clear and fast. I was lucky to choose THB as my legal representatives, and so appreciative of the support given by Miss Sutton throughout the daunting experience. Highly recommended legal team. 5*
Adrian Brown
Mar 27, 2016
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Calm professional precise. Under extreme pressure and a long time mw did an excellent job. Whenever phoned office or solicitor not on, the staff are very helpful
