
Warners Solicitors — England
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This highly regarded firm delivers private client services to high-net-worth and other individuals and has a focus on significant estates and trusts, as well as family law. Agricultural land is a specialism and corporate and commercial services are provided, with notable experience in intellectual property, property disputes and employment, together with criminal expertise. The firm: Established in 1785, Warners has served the communities of the South East of England ever since. It has historically been a private client firm, having acted for several generations of the same families for more than 200 years. Over the past 20 years it has expanded to provide commercial services to leading international, London and Kent-based organisations, as well as criminal services. The practice operates from two modern offices in Tonbridge and Sevenoaks. It is known for the experience and knowledge of its partners, supported by a skilled team of assistants providing a highly responsive and practical service to all clients. Prominent organisations that instruct the firm include 21st Century Technology plc, Bell Identification BV, Black Eagle Estates, Brewin Dolphin, Fuel Oil Holdings, JM Osborne & Co, Masters of Foxhounds Association, RBS Commercial Funding, Svenska Handelsbanken and Tropifruit UK. Regular referrals are received from other law firms. Types of work undertaken: Private client services include administering a significant number of high-net-worth estates and trusts, as well as advising individuals. Integrated advice is provided on tax and financial matters, using the experience of in-house accountancy professionals, as well as solicitors. The practice has close ties to farmers, landowners and landed estates provide support for its highly rated agricultural practice, from tenancies to land tribunal cases, boundary disputes, land sales and purchases, equine disputes and disputes over sporting rights. As one of the leading family practices in the South East, Warners offers mediation and collaborative services, as well as court case expertise. It acts for many international clients and advises on cases with multi-million pounds of assets as well as smaller matters with highly complex issues. Commercial property is a growing focus for national and regional clients. The corporate team specialises in mergers and acquisitions for owner-managed businesses as well as UK-based multinationals. Intellectual property expertise includes software and technology licensing and distribution. Employment is a specialism, with notable expertise in countryside and country sports matters. All aspects of civil and commercial litigation are handled, including property matters in courts and tribunals. Niche expertise is provided in Japanese knotweed cases. Criminal expertise includes all regular and serious crimes including countryside issues, such as illegal hunting and breaches of animal welfare, as well as environmental issues. - Other offices: Sevenoaks ### Languages - English ### Memberships - ABL - England & Wales Law Society - Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP) - Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) - Resolution - Resolution Accredited with particular specialisms in Children Law and Private - CILEx - Agricultural Law Association - National Farmers Union ### Staffing Figures - 26 Number of UK partners - 50 Number of other UK fee-earners
Office locations
Sevenoaks
Sevenoaks
Warners Solicitors 2nd Floor Suite 16 South Park Sevenoaks TN13 1AN South East
Tonbridge
Tonbridge
Warners Solicitors Bank House Bank Street Tonbridge TN9 1BL South East
Practice areas
Lawyers in this office
Andrew Hawkins
Partner · Corporate / M&A
Angela Robinson
Partner · Real Estate
Angela Rowe
Partner · Real Estate
Arshoo Singh
Partner · Private Client
Charles Tennant
Partner · Family
Elizabeth Dolding
Partner · Real Estate
Fiona Taylor
Partner · Private Client
Gail Hall
Partner · Private Client
James Norman
Partner · Real Estate
Jane Bohill
Partner · Real Estate
John McAuliffe
Partner · Residential Property
Keith Unger
Partner · Family Law
Kevin Sullivan
Partner · Corporate / M&A
Lisa Waghorne
Partner · Litigation
Louise Brenlund
Partner · Employment
Mark Davis
Partner · Real Estate
Martin Terrell
Partner · Court of Protection
Mary Shaw
Partner · Private Client
Matthew Aves
Partner · Family
Michael McNally
Partner · Employment
Rebecca Massam
Partner · Family Law
Richard Theobald
Partner · Private Client