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Paul Robinson Solicitors LLP
REGIS HOUSE
98 HIGH STREET
BILLERICAY
CM12 9BT
England

Real estate > Commercial property: Essex Tier 2

Paul Robinson Solicitors LLP is known for its vast experience in land promotion and investment agreements, as well as banking and finance security documentation. Mark Deans often advises on commercial leases, and is well-regarded for his expertise in section 106 agreements, and promotion and option agreements. Deans leads the group alongside Wendy Cole, whose practice includes landlord and tenant matters, and business asset sales, with her niche area of expertise being transactions for charitable organisations.

Practice head(s):

Mark Deans; Wendy Cole

Work highlights

  • Advised on a purchase contract with completion subject to satisfactory planning permission over a mixed-use site with a purchase price of £8.5m.
  • Advised on the refinancing of five freehold properties with a total value of £10.5m.
  • Advised on the acquisition of a company, where the sole asset is a development site with a deal value £2m.

Employment > Employment: Essex Tier 3

Paul Robinson Solicitors LLP handles a wide range of contentious and non-contentious matters, and is noted for its expertise in redundancy and disciplinary proceedings, as well as settlement agreements and TUPE transfers. Noted by clients for providing ‘sound advice’, Fiona Colwell leads the team and handles the employment aspects of transactions.

Practice head(s):

Fiona Colwell

Testimonials

‘Fiona Colwell provides sound advice to clients in a timely manner.’

Key clients

CMB.Tech

Karalius Education Ltd

Omnia Foundation

Cantel (UK) Ltd

AGA Print Ltd

Primassure Limited

DPL Production Lighting Limited

Sigma ASL Limited

Wragg Bros. (Metal Fabricators) Limited

Goldwyns Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised CMB.Tech on a restructuring process  regarding the redundancy procedures and the matrix that should be used.
  • Advised The Omnia Foundation on an acrimonious split from the operation that was previously known as The Karalius Foundation, which has involved significant negotiation surrounding the settlement agreement for a director/employer.
  • Advised DPL Production Lighting Limited on employment aspects of a share sale.

Private client > Family: Essex Tier 3

Chris Wall heads the practice at Paul Robinson Solicitors LLP in Billericay. Highlighted as being ‘so experienced that no case causes him difficulties', Wall regularly handles financial disputes involving businesses cross-border elements, in addition to private children matters. The family team includes a specialist children department spanning Westcliff-on-Sea, Billericay and Benfleet, in which Annette Lowen  is a key name. Melanie Steeples is a key name within the Westcliff-on-Sea group, while Lauren Larkin works out of the Billericay office.

Practice head(s):

Christopher Wall

Other key lawyers:

Annette Lowen; Melanie Steeples; Lauren Larkin; Lorraine George

Testimonials

‘Top-rated lawyers who know their market and their specialties.’

‘Chris Wall is so experienced that no case causes him difficulties. He is incredibly hardworking and adept at settling tricky cases but equally happy running cases to trial if the other side won’t see sense. His main area is matrimonial finance at which he excels.’

‘Lauren Larkin leaves no stone unturned in her fight for client’s cases. She can do finance as well as children work; a highly knowledgeable lawyer. Highly recommended.’

‘The team consists of experts in family law who are dedicated to providing their clients with a first class service. The team members go above and beyond. Their preparation of cases is superb.’

‘Annette Lowen is a committed and diligent lawyer. I primarily work with her in relation to private law family proceedings. She ensures that the client has their voice heard. She is well prepared and the client care is faultless.’

‘Professional practice offering great support.’

‘Chris Wall offered fantastic support and clear advice throughout a difficult divorce proceeding.’

‘Lorraine George was responsible for my case and she was outstanding throughout what proved to be a long process. I felt I mattered – and was not just another client. Lorraine has encyclopaedic knowledge of her area of expertise. She was proactive and responsive at all times. A really high quality professional who I highly recommend.’

Work highlights

Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Essex Tier 4

Paul Robinson Solicitors LLP's broad workload consists of M&A and corporate restructurings, in addition to matters involving commercial contracts, franchise agreements, and finance security documentation. The team is co-led by Fiona Colwell, who regularly advises clients on share and asset sale transactions, and shareholder and partnership agreements, and Mark Deans, who is noted for his strength in property-related transactions.

Practice head(s):

Mark Deans; Fiona Colwell

Other key lawyers:

Courtney Parry-Lansdowne

Testimonials

‘Friendly team that understood our requirements.’

‘Friendly personnel with knowledge of selling companies.’

Work highlights

  • Advised on the sale of an IT support company for £2.5m.
  • Advised on the acquisition of a company dealing with vehicle servicing and MOTs with a deal value of £2.3m.
  • Advised on the sale of a nursing/care home with a deal value of £1m.

Crime, fraud and licensing > General crime and fraud Tier 4

Handling varied workload which spans motor offences to murder cases, Paul Robinson Solicitors LLP is noted for its broad experience in representing clients accused of serious sexual offences, which is Emma Grewock's primary area of expertise. Practice head Michelle Breindel is recommended for her handling of Youth Court work.

Practice head(s):

Michelle Breindel

Other key lawyers:

Emma Grewock; Aysha Moore

Testimonials

‘Very proactive from an early stage. Regular conferences with clients going beyond what is required for legal aid purposes. Always supportive of clients and always wanting to get the best possible result.’

‘Emma Grewock and Michelle Breindel both have a genuine care for the clients they represent. They explain matters pertinent to a case which can be understood. If they feel that a client needs careful handling because of age or mental health they will arrange regular conferences. They are anxious to get the best results for the client they represent.’

‘Both partners have an excellent working knowledge of the law and are up-to-date with all changes.’

‘If I was ever in trouble I would want the criminal team at Paul Robinson on the case. They are seriously organised. All the solicitors and paralegals are always on top of every facet of every individual case, no matter how big or small. Every case is meticulously prepared.’

‘Michelle Breindel runs a tight ship in the criminal department. She is seriously organised and on top of every case. Her client care is second to none.’

Emma Grewock prepares her cases meticulously. No matter how big or small the case, they are always fully prepared and a strategy clearly developed.’

‘Paul Robinson consistently provide a Rolls-Royce Service. They are brilliant on the admin side and, they have deep knowledge and experience of criminal law and so can offer the clients sensible and realistic advice.’

‘Aysha Moore is outstanding. Consistently hard working, excellent lawyer, leaves no stone unturned in preparing her cases. She is a future partner beyond any doubt whatsoever.’

Work highlights

  • Advised an adult client charged with a serious multi handed s18 GBH offence that dated back a number of years to when the client was a youth.
  • Advised a client on an offence of attempted murder with three other co-defendants, whereby the complainant had been stabbed multiple times.
  • Advised a client who was alleged to have assaulted a police officer by grabbing his wrist and moving to headbutt the officer and who was then, on our submissions, assaulted by that officer with the assistance of another attending officer.

Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate: Essex Tier 4

Paul Robinson Solicitors LLP handles a broad workload which includes advice on new or existing wills, tax planning, estate administration, and Court of Protection proceedings, all areas in which practice head Lee Hibell is a specialist. Caroline Cole often advises on asset protection, while Jonathan Saunders is adept at handling succession planning matters.

Practice head(s):

Lee Hibell

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The practice is very community minded, whenever you visit one of their offices the team always seem to be happy, polite and have a friendly empathetic attitude.’

‘Caroline Cole has assisted us with great empathy and have been very professional and efficient since day one. They have always kept us in touch with everything they are doing and answer any of our emailed questions within 24 hours. We would highly recommend them, in our opinion they go above and beyond in every way.’

Real estate > Property litigation Tier 4

Heading the Essex team at Paul Robinson Solicitors LLP, Lorraine Lancaster  is noted for her extensive experience in handling a variety of contentious property matters, including boundary disputes, forfeiture proceedings, dilapidation claims, and commercial lease renewals. Juwayriyah Badrudin exhibits vast knowledge of neighbour disputes and injunction applications. The team regularly advises property companies and private individuals.

Practice head(s):

Lorraine Lancaster

Other key lawyers:

Jennifer Whitwam; Hansel Ariburun; Angelina Arora; Juwayriyah Badrudin

Testimonials

‘Juwayriyah Badrudin is efficient and always keeps on top of deadlines.’

‘They are knowledgeable, responsive, and client focused!’

‘The team’s work in collaborating with its large conveyancing department is excellent as a means to allow clients a seamless transition from non-contentious work to contentious litigation.’

‘Lorraine Lancaster is a standout partner. Her client handling and expectation management skills are second to none. She is easily able to adapt her style and practical skills between lay clients with no legal knowledge and sophisticated commercial landlords/tenants.’

‘A great team with top-quality knowledge and client care.’

‘Lorraine Lancaster is an exceptional partner. I recommend her for TOLATA disputes.’

Work highlights

Photo Name Position Profile
Mark Deans photo Mark Deans Commercial and residential property matters including acquisitions, refinancing and disposals of residential…
Lee Hibell photo Lee Hibell Senior Associate in Private Client Department who handles all aspects of will…
Lauren Larkin photo Lauren Larkin Associate Solicitor

CLIENT: Steve Faber
COMPANY/FIRM: Herts Living Limited
TESTIMONIAL: Lucy and I have been working together on the successful purchase of a number of residential development sites. This has included some troublesome title matters alongside significant negotiations with the vendors. I have found Lucy to be highly responsive, offering very considered solutions deeply rooted with sound commercial judgement. It is a pleasure working with Lucy.


CLIENT: Tony Baker
COMPANY/FIRM: Chambers Financial Solutions
TESTIMONIAL: Pauline and I have been working together for the past five years with providing conveyancing services to our clients. Pauline is our preferred legal partner and have no hesitation in recommending her services. She is very efficient and friendly which is what our clients love about her. Furthermore, we work together as a team as we both have the desire to get to completion in the interests of all concerned.


CLIENT: Jamie Lewis
COMPANY/FIRM: Affinity Mortgages
TESTIMONIAL: I have worked in the property industry for the last 23 years as both an estate agent, a writing mortgage broker and now the Managing Director of Affinity Mortgages and Director of The Mortgage Mum – over the many years in the industry we have worked with a number of law professionals and you should know that at every stage, of every separate transaction that has been undertaken by every lawyer, solicitor or support team member at Paul Robinson the service to the end client has been absolutely exemplary.


CLIENT: Miss S
COMPANY/FIRM:
TESTIMONIAL: I felt as though I was listened to by Lucy G and the services were very professional, my case was dealt with well and the procedure was easy to follow. My initial enquiry was dealt with right away which I was most pleased with!


CLIENT: Ivor Watson
COMPANY/FIRM: Marden Homes Limited
TESTIMONIAL: We have worked with Paul Robinson Solicitors for a number of years now and on a number of residential and commercial developments and the service they provide is and continues to be too a very high standard. From the initial introduction including searches and report on title through to the planning, construction and conveyancing stages of the development we are advised of any issues that arise which are fully highlighted and dealt with accordingly. We would definitely recommend their services.


CLIENT: RT
COMPANY/FIRM:
TESTIMONIAL: Thank you so much for your help in helping us to a conclusion on this dispute. We felt that you really listened to our point of view, took time to understand our case and gave us excellent guidance. Our stress levels reduced appreciably as soon as we had our first conversation with you and we felt supported every step of the way.


CLIENT: Michael Hayes
COMPANY/FIRM: Railscape Ltd
TESTIMONIAL: I have been a client of Paul Robinson Solicitors both personally and professionally for over 17 years. Over this period, they have provided me with expert legal advice across a wide range of areas including Conveyancing, Commercial Litigation, Human Resources and Contractual Legal matters. I have found the team to be very professional and knowledgeable, providing a high standard of expertise at all times. My questions are always answered swiftly, with the respect and integrity. I would highly recommend using Paul Robinson Solicitors for legal advice.


CLIENT: Simon Goldring
COMPANY/FIRM: Fairfield BMW
TESTIMONIAL: As time passes, Fairfield’s requirement for property related advice has increased exponentially. Paul Robinson’s experienced and exceptionally helpful team have always responded positively to challenges of dealing with complex and, most frequently, urgent time limited deals and all for most reasonable fees. Given these uncommon attributes, coupled, of course with the relevant levels of expertise, I would have no hesitation in making a recommendation.