It may surprise observers to learn that property is a field in whch the law has been developing and changing at a pace which is faster than almost any other area of law. Property lawyers have been kept on their toes by changes in the areas of land registration, business tenancies, stamp duty land tax, value added tax, disability discrimination and environmental compliance, while at the same time property continues to be breeding ground for litigation, with significant new law cases being published on a frequent basis.
We at Barker Gillette LLP are acutely aware of the need to keep up to date with all of these changes so that we can offer the quality of service that our clients deserve.
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Quality of service is the key note. Importantly we understand that fundamental to the development of our practice is pleasing our established clients and getting new business through recommendation by such clients. We are aware that in the modern competitive world we cannot afford to be complacent. We do not take our clients for granted and recognise that excellence and reliablity are the objectvies in every transaction. The overriding objective (shared with other departments) is to look after our clients' best interests. We are here for them.
A significant source of work is recommendations from other players in the propery market, particularly chartered surveyors who specialise in offices retail property and development work. We understand that the most important work in any property deal is carried out before the legal process starts with the identifcation of the property and the negotiation of the price/rents. Our job is to check that the legal implications are understood by our clients, match their expectations, and to get the deal done at the speed desired by the client.
As one would expect from a firm based in one of the most expensive areas of London, we still provide a residential conveyancing service suited to the requirements of high net asset individuals. We have little regard for the the factory conveyancing approach of some solicitors who have gone for the high volume/low cost option. Your home may well be the biggest asset you have and deserves the attention of a fully qualified and experienced solicitor. Again quality of service is the key.
