Gepp Solicitors

Gepp Solicitors, legal advice in Chelmsford since 1768

Gepp Solicitors is a law firm based in Chelmsford (Essex, United Kingdom) serving individuals, families and businesses across Essex. The firm presents itself as having over 250 years of history: it was founded in Chelmsford in 1768 and, after being established in the city centre, moved its offices to the Springfield area in 2022.

The company operates as Gepp & Sons Solicitors LLP, a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with number OC397512. It is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) with number 620357 and states that it complies with the SRA Codes of Conduct.

Legal services for individuals

The area aimed at individual and family clients covers a wide range of civil, criminal and tax matters. Among the services listed by the firm are:

• Family law.
• Making a will.
• Probate and estates, including disputed wills.
• Power of attorney.
• Residential conveyancing.
• Stamp duty land tax.
• Capital taxes on property and estates.
• Tax and succession planning, and trusts.
• Criminal law.
• Dispute resolution.
• Employment law.
• Motoring law.
• Military law.

Services for businesses

The practice aimed at corporate clients includes agriculture and estates, corporate and commercial law, commercial dispute resolution, commercial property, employment, intellectual property and regulatory law. The firm also offers businesses the possibility of requesting quotes for residential conveyancing, with an estimate of all known costs.

Accreditations, discounts and social commitment

Gepp Solicitors states that it holds quality accreditations and national professional memberships. It also participates in the Blue Light Card and Defence Discount Service programmes, through which it offers discounts on some of its legal services to NHS professionals, emergency services, the social care sector and the armed forces.

In the social sphere, the firm says it supports charities and community groups and works with local schools, colleges and universities in mentoring. It also publishes information on diversity, equality and non-discrimination, as well as on environmental, social and governance criteria.

Transparency in fees and client care

The firm states that it provides clear and transparent information about its fees and services, with the aim that clients know the likely costs from the outset. It also has a complaints procedure to channel any dissatisfaction with the service received.

News and team

The news section of the website includes, among other entries, articles on the need for probate when the estate goes to the spouse, on SDLT when buying a second home and on drunk driving. It also reports the arrival of probate executive Charlotte Elwell and tax advisor Rachael Ayre, and its support for the Beaulieu Fun Run.

The firm maintains a careers page with current vacancies and a people section where qualified lawyers and practice areas can be consulted.

Location and contact

5 Springfield Lyons Approach, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 5LB · Telephone: 01245 493939 · Email: mail@gepp.co.uk