Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Bristol
Established in 1997, Battrick Clark is a client-focused legal practice based in Bristol, offering specialist services in family law, property law, wills, probate, and trusts. Our team of qualified solicitors brings decades of combined experience, with expertise accredited by the Law Society Family Panel, Children's Panel, and Resolution Accredited Specialists. We prioritise transparent communication, fixed-fee structures, and remote consultation options to ensure accessible, stress-free legal solutions.Our commitment to ethical practice, client education, and tailored advice has earned us recognition through industry accreditations and repeat client referrals. With conveyancing teams supervised by specialists like Ruth Sampson and family law experts such as Alison Lippman, we deliver pragmatic, compassionate legal support across Bristol and surrounding areas.
Services
Family Law
Property Law
Wills & Probate
Divorce
Child Law
Conveyancing
Equity Release
Financial Settlements
Civil Partnerships
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialist legal experience in Bristol.
- Our team includes Resolution Accredited Specialists in family law.
- Fixed-fee divorce and conveyancing services with no hidden costs.
- Transparent pricing and remote consultations via Zoom or Teams.
- Franchised by the Legal Aid Agency for quality-assured family law services.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Family Panel
- Law Society Children's Panel
- Resolution Accredited Specialists
What people say
Professional and speedy service
Extremely helpful
Faultless, fast and friendly
Great value for money
Highly recommended
Services
Family Law
Specialist family law services covering divorce, child custody, care proceedings, and prenuptial agreements. Our Resolution-accredited solicitors prioritise amicable resolutions while safeguarding client interests. With expertise in domestic violence cases and child protection law, we provide empathetic guidance through emotionally complex situations.
Property Law
Residential and commercial property transactions including conveyancing, equity release, and remortgaging. Supervised by solicitor Ruth Sampson, our fixed-fee conveyancing service handles freehold and leasehold transfers with transparent pricing. We specialise in complex leasehold sales and cohabitation agreements to protect property rights.
Wills & Probate
Comprehensive will drafting, lasting powers of attorney, and probate administration. Led by Lana Afaneh, our team ensures clear estate distribution through legally robust wills. We assist executors with estate administration, trust management, and inheritance tax planning to secure clients' legacies.
Child Law
Expert legal representation in child custody disputes, care proceedings, and adoption. Alison Lippman's team advocates for children's welfare while guiding parents through court processes. Services include emergency protection orders and special guardianship arrangements with a focus on long-term family stability.
Financial Settlements
Financial remedy proceedings for divorce and civil partnership dissolution. We handle asset division, spousal maintenance, and business valuation disputes. Our solicitors ensure full financial disclosure compliance and negotiate settlements to protect clients' financial futures post-separation.
People
Ruth Sampson
Property Solicitor
Qualified solicitor since 2014 with over 10 years' residential conveyancing experience. Supervises property transactions including complex leasehold sales and equity releases. Known for clear communication and client-focused service.
Alison Lippman
Head of Family Law
Family law specialist with expertise in child protection cases, divorce, and domestic violence matters. Resolution Accredited Specialist advocating constructive dispute resolution while prioritising client safety and children's welfare.
Lana Afaneh
Wills & Probate Solicitor
Specialist in will drafting, estate administration, and trust management. Guides clients through probate processes and lasting power of attorney arrangements with meticulous attention to legal compliance and client legacy protection.
Andrea Jefferies
Conveyancing Solicitor
Experienced conveyancer praised for efficiency in complex property transactions. Handles remortgaging, equity transfers, and leasehold sales with a focus on timely completions and transparent client communication.
Lauren West
Family Solicitor
Supports clients in divorce proceedings and financial settlements. Combines legal expertise with empathetic guidance to navigate emotionally challenging family law matters while ensuring fair outcomes.
Questions
What areas of law does Battrick Clark specialise in?
We specialise in family law, property conveyancing, wills & probate, and financial settlements following divorce or civil partnership dissolution.
Are your legal fees transparent?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee structures for divorce and conveyancing with no hidden costs, ensuring full price transparency from the outset.
Can I have an initial consultation remotely?
Yes, we offer remote consultations via telephone, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams for your convenience.
Do you handle urgent family law matters?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, our family law team prioritises urgent child protection and domestic violence cases during office hours.
What accreditations does Battrick Clark hold?
We are franchised by the Legal Aid Agency and our solicitors are accredited by the Law Society Family Panel and Resolution specialists.
Which areas do you serve?
Primarily Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire, with remote services available nationwide via virtual consultations.
