Business Details
Expert Legal Services in Midsomer Norton
Established in 1775, Ames Kent has built a reputation as a trusted legal practice serving clients across Wiltshire and Somerset. Our firm specialises in Wills, Probate, Residential Conveyancing, Personal Injury claims, and Family Law, combining traditional values with modern legal expertise. With a team of accredited professionals including STEP-qualified solicitors and APIL-accredited injury lawyers, we deliver tailored solutions to individuals and businesses. Our commitment to client-focused service is demonstrated through flexible communication options, transparent pricing, and a 'no win, no fee' funding model for injury claims.We maintain strong community ties while embracing technological advancements to streamline processes such as our 24/7 online conveyancing quote calculator. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, our practice combines nearly 250 years of experience with continuous professional development to meet evolving client needs.
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Family Law
Wills & Probate
Personal Injury Claims
Business Law
Commercial Property
Tax Planning
Estate Administration
Litigation
Dispute Resolution
Highlights and features
- We offer APIL-accredited personal injury legal representation
- Our Wills & Probate team includes three STEP-qualified solicitors
- We provide 24/7 online conveyancing cost calculator access
- Our firm maintains Solicitors Regulation Authority accreditation
- We combine nearly 250 years of legal expertise with modern practices
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
- Law Society
What people say
Excellent value for money
Client-focused service
Transparent pricing
Professional team
Accurate legal advice
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Our residential conveyancing service provides fixed-fee property transaction support with transparent pricing. We handle purchases, sales, and remortgages with a dedicated team of conveyancing executives and solicitors. Clients benefit from our 24/7 online quote calculator and designated parking facilities at our Midsomer Norton office.
Personal Injury Claims
We handle personal injury claims on a 'no win, no fee' basis, specialising in road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, and complex cases. Our APIL-accredited team focuses on rehabilitation support and compensation recovery while maintaining client timelines for medical treatment and recovery.
Wills & Probate
Our Wills and Probate service includes fixed-fee will writing, lasting powers of attorney, and estate administration. With three STEP-qualified solicitors and in-house tax advisors, we provide comprehensive solutions for estate planning, inheritance tax mitigation, and probate matters.
Family Law
We advise on family law matters including divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and financial settlements. Our specialist team offers transparent pricing structures and handles sensitive cases with appropriate legal guidance and emotional consideration.
Business Law
Our business law services support commercial clients from sole traders to established companies. We provide legal advice on business formation, employment law, and commercial property transactions with specialist knowledge of rural businesses and farming enterprises.
People
George Persson
Managing Partner
George specialises in Wills, Probate and Tax Planning with extensive experience in estate administration and inheritance tax mitigation strategies.
Laura Ablett
Partner
Laura provides expert legal advice in Wills, Probate and Tax Planning, focusing on complex estate planning and inheritance matters.
Katherine Oakes
Partner
Katherine specialises in Commercial Property and Conveyancing with particular expertise in residential property transactions and land development.
William Weller
Consultant
William offers specialist personal injury and medical negligence legal advice with over 30 years' experience in complex injury claims.
Hayley Veale
Head of Family Law
Hayley leads our family law department with specialist expertise in divorce proceedings, child custody disputes and domestic violence cases.
Questions
What areas do you cover for residential conveyancing?
We primarily serve Midsomer Norton, Frome, Bath, Wiltshire and Somerset areas with dedicated parking facilities at our main office.
Do you offer 'no win, no fee' personal injury claims?
Yes, we offer 'no win, no fee' funding for personal injury and medical negligence claims as standard.
Can I get immediate legal advice?
Our free legal advice surgery operates every Thursday 5-6pm at our Midsomer Norton office for no-obligation consultations.
Are your conveyancing fees transparent?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee conveyancing with transparent pricing through our 24/7 online quote calculator and no hidden costs.
Do you handle complex will disputes?
Our STEP-qualified solicitors specialise in complex will disputes, inheritance claims and contentious probate matters.
Reviews (1)
Clive Cook
Feb 20, 2020
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Best solicitors I have ever used, so professional and keep you informed every step of the way, highly recommended
