Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Bracknell
Established in 1997, Fairbrother & Darlow is a Bracknell-based law firm with over 25 years of experience delivering tailored legal solutions. Our services span family law, conveyancing, wills, probate, and elderly care law, supported by a team with over 50 years of combined expertise. We prioritise client-centric advice, combining professionalism with a compassionate approach to address individual needs. Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we maintain rigorous standards of integrity and service excellence.Our commitment to transparency, competitive fees, and accessible supportboth face-to-face and remotelyensures clients receive efficient, reliable legal guidance. As members of Resolution, we advocate for constructive dispute resolution, reflecting our dedication to ethical practice and community trust.
Services
Property Conveyancing
Wills
Probate
Elderly Advice
Powers of Attorney
Court of Protection
Family Law
Child Care Proceedings
Legal Aid
Private Law Children Matters
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience serving Bracknell and Berkshire.
- Our partners hold 50+ years of combined legal expertise.
- Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
- Offering face-to-face and remote consultations for convenience.
- Members of Resolution, committed to non-confrontational dispute resolution.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Resolution
What people say
Very professional
Highly recommended
Kind and efficient
Excellent service
Stressless experience
Services
Property Conveyancing
We provide stress-free property conveyancing services for buying and selling homes, ensuring clear communication and compliance with legal standards. Our Law Society-accredited team offers competitive fees, regular updates, and expertise in handling remortgages and transactions with major lenders.
Wills
Our wills service ensures your wishes are legally documented, covering asset distribution, guardianship, and tax efficiency. We guide clients through drafting valid wills, minimising inheritance tax, and addressing complex family arrangements to prevent disputes.
Probate
We assist with probate matters, including asset valuation, inheritance tax compliance, and estate distribution. Our team supports executors in fulfilling legal obligations, whether a will exists or intestacy rules apply.
Family Law
Our family law services cover divorce, financial settlements, and child custody cases. Accredited by the Law Society Children Panel, we prioritise constructive resolutions while representing clients in public and private law matters.
Elderly Advice
We offer specialist advice on elderly care, including lasting powers of attorney and Court of Protection applications. Our team provides home visits and tailored guidance to navigate long-term care planning and legal decision-making.
People
Jaki Fairbrother
Partner
Qualified in 1987, Jaki heads the non-contentious department, specialising in conveyancing, wills, and probate. She ensures clients receive clear, practical legal guidance tailored to their needs.
Douglas Darlow
Partner
A family law specialist since 1989, Douglas leads the family department and is a Resolution member. His expertise includes child care proceedings and public law cases.
Ruth Kilpatrick
Solicitor
Qualified in 2009, Ruth focuses on family law and is accredited by the Law Society Children Panel, handling complex child care and private law matters.
Questions
What areas of law does Fairbrother & Darlow specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, wills, probate, and elderly care law, including Court of Protection matters and lasting powers of attorney.
Can I access services remotely?
Yes, we offer remote consultations alongside face-to-face meetings to accommodate client preferences and ensure accessibility.
How experienced is your team?
Our partners have over 50 years of combined experience, with individual expertise spanning conveyancing, family law, and estate planning since the 1980s.
Are your fees competitive?
We guarantee competitive fees with no hidden extras, providing transparent pricing guides for conveyancing and wills on our website.
How do you handle urgent legal matters?
While we don't offer 24/7 services, we prioritise timely responses and efficient case management for all client inquiries.
Reviews (4)
Matt Chandler
Apr 04, 2021
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If you want a divorce then walk away. What was a very simple divorce has taken over two years. Even though you are the paying client they do not do as requested. When you ring them the call is never returned. My ex wife had to tell me that our divorce had been granted they didn't. You are better off doing it on line than coming here.
Pgbrowne
Mar 09, 2020
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Really great conveyancers, helpful through the entire process. Catherine and Jaki were always there on hand to pick up calls and help along the way. Thoroughly recommend! :
H. Chudasama
Nov 07, 2019
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Unprofessional, Aggressive liars who I have reported to the Solicitors regulatory authority. I strongly urge anybody considering using this firm to represent them in family matters to run and avoid at all costs. This firm have been a nightmare so much so that I've reported them to the SRA for 2 separate incidents, the first was a vile intimidating email they sent out that had nothing what so ever to do with the case it was sent simply because they got frustrated they did not get the outcome they desired from previous bullying tactics via email.
The second was for a data protection breach in which they twisted my words in a email and their secretary accidentally forwarded a email to me meant for another solicitor where they detailed about saying I've said something completely different to what I actually said in order to rile their client up and I can only assume for their own financial gain. Run!
The second was for a data protection breach in which they twisted my words in a email and their secretary accidentally forwarded a email to me meant for another solicitor where they detailed about saying I've said something completely different to what I actually said in order to rile their client up and I can only assume for their own financial gain. Run!
Debbie Austin
Feb 25, 2019
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Catherine & Jaki have been wonderful from start to finish. They have kept us fully up to date from the word go and have gone above and beyond the service we expected. Thank you Catherine & Jaki. You are both a real asset to Fairbrother & Darlow.
