Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner for Life
Established as a market leader in residential conveyancing, Cunningtons has built a reputation for providing professional and efficient legal services across multiple disciplines. With decades of collective experience, our team of specialists delivers expert guidance in property law, family law, wills and probate, litigation, and commercial property matters. Recognised for our commitment to client care through Lexcel accreditation and the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we combine technological innovation with personal service through dedicated case managers and local branch offices.Our testimonials reflect consistent praise for responsiveness, transparency, and successful outcomes across thousands of property transactions annually. Headquartered in Braintree with additional offices in Brighton, Chelmsford, Croydon, Hastings, Hornchurch, and Wickford, we serve clients throughout England and Wales with a focus on maintaining long-term relationships through exceptional service.
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Family Law
Wills & Probate
Civil Litigation
Commercial Property
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience in residential conveyancing with thousands of successful transactions
- Our dedicated case managers provide direct communication channels throughout your legal process
- Lexcel accreditation demonstrates our commitment to the highest client care standards
- We combine technological innovation with traditional personal service through local branch offices
- Consistently praised in testimonials for responsiveness and successful outcomes
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel Practice Management Standard
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme
What people say
Exceptional service
Professional and efficient
Stress-free process
Highly recommended
Outstanding communication
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Our residential conveyancing service handles property transactions with expert precision, covering purchases, sales, remortgaging, and leasehold matters. With dedicated case managers and advanced case management technology, we ensure transparent communication throughout the process. Clients benefit from our market-leading experience handling thousands of transactions annually while maintaining personal service through local branch offices.
Family Law
Specialist family law services address divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, and domestic violence protection. Our Resolution-accredited solicitors prioritise amicable resolutions while maintaining aggressive representation when required. The fixed fee scheme provides cost certainty for clients navigating relationship breakdowns and associated legal complexities.
Wills & Probate
Comprehensive wills and probate services include will creation, estate administration, lasting powers of attorney, and inheritance tax planning. Our specialists ensure legal compliance while addressing individual family circumstances, with particular expertise in complex probate matters and contentious estate administration.
Civil Litigation
Civil litigation services cover property disputes, debt recovery, and professional negligence claims. Our approach combines strategic legal analysis with practical solutions, representing both businesses and private clients in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution methods.
Commercial Property
Commercial property services support businesses with acquisitions, disposals, and lease negotiations. We handle transactions for both large corporations and small enterprises, including auction purchases and complex commercial development projects across various sectors.
People
Jason Bradshaw
Senior Partner
Senior Partner overseeing Brighton operations with extensive conveyancing expertise and 20+ years' client service experience.
Bryony Wilmshurst
Partner & Solicitor
Partner specialising in wills & probate, leading Braintree's private client services with compassionate legal guidance.
Kate Hunt
Partner
Conveyancing specialist managing Wickford office, praised for efficient property transaction handling.
Mark Taylor
Litigation Partner
Litigation expert with detailed case analysis skills, representing clients in complex legal disputes.
Jill Wiggins
Family Law Partner
Family law specialist providing expert guidance on divorce and child arrangement matters.
Questions
What areas do Cunningtons cover?
We operate across England and Wales with offices in Braintree, Brighton, Chelmsford, Croydon, Hastings, Hornchurch, and Wickford.
Are conveyancing fees VATable?
Yes, VAT is added to final bills upon transaction completion as standard practice.
How quickly do you respond to client queries?
Our testimonials consistently highlight exceptional responsiveness with dedicated case manager communication channels.
What legal accreditations do you hold?
We maintain Lexcel Practice Management Standard and Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditations for service excellence.
Can you handle complex property transactions?
Yes, our experience includes leasehold enfranchisement, auction conveyancing, and complex title issues.
Do you offer fixed fee services?
Yes, we provide fixed fee options for conveyancing and family law matters with transparent pricing structures.
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Reviews (6)
Mark Campion
Jun 13, 2022
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I would not recommend Cunningtons, they are slow at replying to voicemails and emails, that is if you get a reply at all! They ask for the same information more than once and don't appear to listen to the clients requests. I had to do a lot of chasing to get any information out of them which is not what I would expect from a well established company. All in all not a pleasurable experience and would recommend anyone to look elsewhere!
Jo Wright
Nov 14, 2021
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Fantastic service offered from Paul Fenton with regards to buying and selling our home. I could not recommend Paul enough, he was extremely efficient and took the time to explain everything to me in detail. He will be our go to Solicitor going forward, he is actually already helping me with a business related enquiry. So pleased we have found such a reliable Solicitor that we can trust and look forward to dealing with Paul in the future.
Janet Goldsmith
Oct 21, 2021
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Absolutely top notch service from Kate and her team from start to finish of our house selling/buying experience. Communication was excellent, letting us know each step of the way what was happening. Easy to contact and advice was delivered in a professional manner. I would have no hesitation in using them again and would definitely recommend them.
Vanessa Parker
Oct 04, 2021
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Recently sold my house using Cunningtons at Braintree. Sarah-Louise and her team kept me updated throughout making it an easy process for me. Would definitely recommend
Charlotte White
Aug 06, 2021
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Paul Fenton and his team have helped us with several house moves over the last few years. They provide an excellent service and we couldn't recommend them enough. Thank you for making house moving a little less stressful. We're immensely grateful for all your help.
Ruth Knight
Jul 13, 2021
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Paul Fenton is brilliant. He gets the job done, is pleasant to deal with and we have every confidence in him. We would always recommend Paul and the team at Cunningtons
