BWK Solicitors

BWK Solicitors: a multi-office practice across Buckinghamshire and the Chilterns

BWK Solicitors describes itself as a modern law firm with offices in Amersham, Chalfont St Giles, Chesham, Princes Risborough and Stone. Its stated catchment area is Buckinghamshire and the Chilterns, and the firm presents itself as a local practice offering both private client and business-related legal work. The practice is registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 472786.

The firm frames its work around long-term relationships, presenting itself as a lawyer "for life" and citing milestones such as a first home purchase, co-ownership advice and later-life planning through wills, trusts and lasting powers of attorney. It also states that its lawyers are experienced and that advice is given in a practical and responsive manner.

Private client work: wills, trusts, probate and powers of attorney

A substantial part of the service list concerns estate and later-life planning. The firm advises on wills, including the options available and the formal preparation and signing required for legal validity, and on trusts for the family. It notes that trusts are often used to pass a gift to a chosen beneficiary while protecting it against potential third-party claims, and it invites enquiries from those reviewing a will or considering a gift exceeding £10,000 in value.

Inheritance tax planning is offered as a distinct service, with the firm proposing an initial discussion or appointment to review a client's position and the steps that might be taken. On lasting powers of attorney, the practice explains that the primary purpose is to ensure someone trusted can act if mental or physical capacity is lost, and it covers the process from guidance through document preparation to formal registration.

Probate and estate administration are handled for both simple estates with one or two assets and more complex estates or trust management arrangements. The firm also offers trustee and executor services through a specialist team, positioning the appointment of its lawyers as executors or trustees as a way to guide a family through the administration of wills and the management of trusts.

Property: residential conveyancing and commercial premises

Residential property work covers buying and selling, which the firm describes as one of the most important transactions clients are likely to encounter. It aims to provide a personal service at a competitive price with clear communication throughout the conveyancing process.

On the commercial side, BWK Solicitors advises on transactions involving business premises, treating commercial property as often one of a company's most valuable assets. The firm cites experience in this area of law alongside what it describes as strong commercial awareness when advising on practicalities.

Employment and family law

The employment law service is aimed at both employers and employees. The firm states that it advises on the legal merits of a position as well as the practical situation and the options available.

Family and divorce law addresses relationship breakdown, separation and divorce. The firm notes that clients are often looking simply to speak to someone experienced in how those processes operate.

Fees, team and client feedback

BWK Solicitors states that fixed fee initial appointments are available for many of its services and invites a no-obligation discussion about specific requirements. The site also includes a page dedicated to hourly rates.

The practice lists a team of more than twenty named people, including Lorraine Wilde, Eleanor King, Jeremy Wise, Hannah Birtles, Todd Bowsher, Mags Desai, Pam Dhaliwal, Teresa Fawcett-Mitchell, Abigail Freeman, Jade Griffiths-Heath, Lisa Harris, Usman Khan, Johanna Knott, Lucy Pankhurst, Sandra Way, Deepa Sidhu, Jackie Stay, Faith Sutton, Kevin Thomas and Mike Wragg. A testimonials section is part of the site, and the firm also publishes articles, news, newsletters and factsheets, and maintains pages on sponsorship and careers.

How the offices are organised

The five locations are presented as local offices under the banner "Your Local Law Firm". Amersham and Chesham share the telephone number 01494 773377, while Chalfont St Giles, Princes Risborough and Stone have their own lines. General enquiries are directed to a single email address. The firm presents the combination of professional service and a personal touch as its operating approach.