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Your Trusted Legal Partner in the South East
Clifton Ingram is a full-service law firm serving business and individual clients throughout the South East from offices in Farnham, Reading, and Wokingham. With a team of over 100 professionals, including 14 partners, we provide tailored legal solutions across commercial and private sectors. Recognised in The Legal 500, our private client teams specialise in property, wills, and family law, while our commercial departments deliver competitive-rate corporate services. Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we combine city-level expertise with a practical, client-focused approach.Our growth strategy includes strategic mergers with firms like Bells Solicitors (established 1768) and Sloan Solicitors, expanding our reach across the Thames Valley and M3 corridor. We prioritise clear communication, proactive support, and practical outcomes, serving clients from initial consultations through complex legal challenges. Client testimonials highlight our responsive service, technical excellence, and commitment to career development for staff.
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Family Law
Employment Law
Wills and Probate
Dispute Resolution
Corporate Law
Medical Negligence
Personal Injury
Commercial Property
Estate Planning
Highlights and features
- Recognised in The Legal 500 for excellence in family and employment law
- Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Over 250 years of combined legal heritage through strategic mergers
- Dedicated client-focused approach with named contact professionals
- Expertise in complex cases with practical, cost-effective solutions
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- The Legal 500
- Resolution
- Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme
What people say
Professional, personal service
Clear, helpful and responsive
Highly recommend
Exceptional industry knowledge
Endlessly supportive
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Our residential conveyancing service provides expert legal support for property transactions. Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we handle purchases, sales, and remortgages with clear communication and fixed-fee options. Our team manages complex cases including leasehold properties and shared ownership arrangements, ensuring smooth transactions for first-time buyers and experienced property owners across the South East.
Family Law
Specialising in family law matters, we offer compassionate yet decisive representation for divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements. Ranked in The Legal 500, our team handles pre-nuptial agreements, domestic abuse cases, and cohabitation disputes with sensitivity. We prioritise mediation and collaborative law approaches while maintaining readiness for court representation when necessary, serving clients across Berkshire and Surrey.
Employment Law
Our employment law team advises employees on workplace rights and disputes. We handle settlement agreements, unfair dismissal claims, and tribunal proceedings with expertise recognised by The Legal 500. Services include contract reviews, redundancy negotiations, and TUPE transfer guidance, combining constructive negotiation with robust advocacy to protect client interests across the Thames Valley region.
Dispute Resolution
Specialising in dispute resolution, we handle commercial and personal conflicts through negotiation, mediation, and litigation. Our services cover contract disputes, property disagreements, and professional negligence claims. With strong advocacy skills and a focus on early resolution, we represent clients in court proceedings when necessary, maintaining a practical approach to achieve favourable outcomes.
Wills and Probate
Our wills and probate service provides comprehensive estate planning solutions, including will drafting, lasting powers of attorney, and trust management. Recognised for exceptional industry knowledge in The Legal 500, we handle contentious probate matters and inheritance disputes with sensitivity, ensuring clients' wishes are respected while complying with legal requirements across England and Wales.
People
Anne Deller
Senior Partner, Head of Family Law
Recognised family law expert with decades of experience handling complex relationship and child arrangement cases. Leads our family team with a focus on mediation and collaborative solutions while maintaining strong advocacy skills for court proceedings.
Jonathan Foulds
Managing Partner, Head of Commercial Property
Commercial property specialist overseeing our real estate transactions and development work. Brings extensive experience in commercial leases and property disputes, ensuring practical solutions for business clients across the Thames Valley region.
Stephanie Rose
Partner, Joint Head of Wills & Inheritance
Estate planning expert with specialist knowledge in will drafting and probate matters. Recognised for exceptional industry knowledge in The Legal 500, managing both straightforward and complex inheritance cases with meticulous attention to detail.
Barry Niven
Partner, Head of Corporate & Commercial
Corporate law specialist advising businesses on transactions, contracts, and commercial matters. Provides strategic legal guidance to SMEs and large corporates, combining technical expertise with practical business understanding across multiple industry sectors.
David Goddard
Partner, Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Dispute resolution expert handling complex commercial and personal conflicts. Maintains strong advocacy skills for court proceedings while prioritising early resolution through negotiation and mediation, serving clients from our Reading office.
Questions
What areas do Clifton Ingram Solicitors cover?
We operate from offices in Farnham, Reading, and Wokingham, serving clients across Berkshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and the wider South East region.
What legal services do you offer for individuals?
We provide comprehensive services including family law, wills and probate, residential conveyancing, employment law, personal injury claims, and dispute resolution tailored to individual needs.
Are your legal fees transparent and competitive?
Yes, we offer flexible fee structures with clear cost estimates from the outset, including fixed-fee options and regular cost reviews to ensure transparency.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our team includes 14 partners and over 100 professionals with decades of combined experience, supported by strategic mergers with established firms dating back to 1768.
Do you offer specialist commercial legal services?
Yes, we provide corporate law, commercial property, employment law for businesses, and dispute resolution services tailored to SMEs and large corporates across multiple sectors.
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Reviews (4)
Richard Stevens
Feb 09, 2022
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I was given clifton Ingram from social services to help me with special gurdenship of my granddaughter I was put in touch with Sarah who has been a massive help very professional went out of her way to help us. I would highly recommend clifton Ingram with out hesitation
Richard Wilson
Oct 23, 2020
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Clifton Ingram have represented me over the last two years to help negotiate and process my divorce settlement. For such a personally difficult thing to go through, during this period the Clifton team were extremely professional, supportive and provided me good guidance on my position to satisfactorily conclude proceedings. A special thanks to Kate Grant and Joanne Backwith who very effeciently and with good heart and consideration helped conclude matters that has resulted in a satisfactory outcome for me and my ex wife.
Michelle Weiss
Dec 09, 2019
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I've worked with the Commercial Property team at Clifton Ingram for 8 years. They have always given top notch professional support and advice and dealt with matters in a straight talking, efficient and friendly manner. Clifton Ingram supported me and the business with some very complex lease agreements which helped us to grow from a tech startup to FTSE 100.
C. S. C.
Jun 21, 2018
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I used Clifton Ingram for an issue after a break up which involved a child. Clifton were able to advise and send letters on my behalf to resolve the issue quickly. Thanks again
