Mercers Solicitors

Mercers Solicitors, legal advice in Henley-on-Thames

Mercers Solicitors is a law firm based in Henley-on-Thames (Oxfordshire) that presents itself as one of the oldest firms in the Thames Valley, with almost 200 years of activity. Its practice is aimed at both private clients and businesses, in matters of a private and commercial nature that require specialist legal advice.

The firm operates as Mercers Law LLP, a name registered in England and Wales with number OC441672, and trades under the business name Mercers Solicitors. It is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) with registration number 8001720, and identifies itself as a member of LawNet.

Practice areas

The firm structures its activity into several distinct areas, with dedicated teams for each.

Litigation and dispute resolution

The Dispute Resolution area covers commercial property disputes, contract and debt disputes, Inheritance Act claims, property ownership disputes, proprietary estoppel, residential landlord and tenant disputes and residential property disputes. The firm states that its approach seeks to guide the client through the court process or to reach an advantageous settlement at the lowest possible cost.

Trust & Estate Disputes

The department specialising in Trusts & Disputes handles contentious probate matters and Court of Protection issues, with an approach the firm describes as pragmatic and focused on cost control.

Private Client

For private clients, the team advises on inheritance planning, including wills, probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, inheritance tax planning and trust and estate administration.

Residential Property

Mercers offers a comprehensive conveyancing service, focused on residential property sales, purchases and refinances.

Notary Public

One of the firm's associates, Sarah Crowther, provides a specialist Notary Public service, usually required by people relocating overseas who need documents or copies of documents to have a notarised witness.

Coverage and clientele

The firm states that its client-focused approach has enabled it to serve clients for 200 years in Henley-on-Thames, Wallingford, Watlington, Dorchester, Marlow, Wargrave, Sonning, Pangbourne and other locations in England. Its team is described as a group of experienced solicitors covering different specialities for private and business clients.

Publications and outreach activity

The firm maintains a news section with analysis and guidance on legal issues. Published content includes articles on the new digital validation checks at HM Land Registry and their impact on those who have bought, sold or remortgaged a property, as well as on deprivation of assets and care fees in later-life planning.

Location and contact

50 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BX · Telephone: 01491 572138