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Welcome to Backhouse Solicitors

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We are a family owned firm of specialist, problem solving solicitors based in Chelmsford, Essex. Our experienced team offer expert help and advice to companies and individuals across Essex, London and the South East of England in all areas of law.

A Growing Firm, Focused on Your Needs

From a standing start Backhouse Solicitors grew rapidly to become a leading employment law and debt recovery specialist solicitors, helping hundreds of clients a year. In June 2015 we merged with Duffield Stunt Solicitors and expanded our expert team to help you with a wide range of legal issues, including:

Employment Law for Business and Individuals
Later Life Planning - Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Inheritance Tax and Trusts
Conveyancing and all aspects of Property Law
Lasting Power of Attorney and Court of Protection
Family Law
Debt Recovery
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Corporate and Commercial Law
Business Contracts, Terms and Conditions

Contact Us Today

If you'd just like to speak to an expert about your issue, please get in touch - we are here to help:

Tel: 01245 893400

Email: info@backhouse-solicitors.co.uk

Visit: 17 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JU

Facebook: http://https://www.facebook.com/BackhouseSolicitors

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BackhouseLaw

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