Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Wiltshire
Batt Broadbent has been a trusted legal partner since 1967, rooted in the historic communities of Salisbury and Chippenham. Our firm combines decades of local expertise with a compassionate approach, guiding clients through personal and commercial legal challenges with clarity and support. We specialise in family law, conveyancing, wills, probate, and ecclesiastical legal matters, serving clients across Wiltshire and beyond.Accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme, our team of solicitors, legal executives, and licensed conveyancers prioritises client needs through transparent communication and tailored solutions. With offices in Salisbury and Chippenham, we offer nationwide services while maintaining a personal touch that reflects our deep community ties.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Wills & Probate
Commercial Legal Support
Ecclesiastical Law
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined legal expertise in Wiltshire and surrounding areas.
- Our team includes specialists in family law, conveyancing, and ecclesiastical legal matters.
- We provide empathetic, jargon-free advice tailored to individual client needs.
- Our firm is accredited by the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme for excellence.
- We maintain a hands-on approach with offices in both Salisbury and Chippenham.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme
What people say
Helpful and quick
Stress-free experience
Compassionate guidance
Trusted advisors
Local expertise
Services
Family Law
Our dedicated family law team provides empathetic guidance for divorce, child custody, and domestic matters. We prioritise client well-being while ensuring legal compliance. With specialists like Head of Family Rosie Beaven, we deliver tailored solutions that protect your interests and future.
Conveyancing
We simplify property transactions with clear pricing and efficient processes. Our residential conveyancers handle sales, purchases, and remortgages across England and Wales. The instant conveyancing estimate tool provides upfront cost transparency for informed decision-making.
Wills & Probate
Our private client specialists assist with will creation, probate applications, and inheritance tax planning. We ensure your wishes are legally protected while offering compassionate support during bereavement. Services include power of attorney arrangements and court of protection guidance.
Commercial Legal Support
We provide tailored legal solutions for businesses, including contract drafting, property leases, and succession planning. Our solicitors help companies navigate regulatory requirements and commercial disputes. The Chippenham office offers dedicated support for local enterprises and agricultural property matters.
Ecclesiastical Law
As specialists in Church of England law, we handle diocesan registry matters and ecclesiastical property transactions. Our team includes the Diocesan Registrar for Salisbury and Winchester dioceses, ensuring expert compliance with religious legal frameworks and procedures.
People
Andrew Hart
Senior Partner
With over 30 years' experience, Andrew Hart leads our commercial property team. He established the Chippenham office in 2013, expanding our regional reach while maintaining focus on accessible, client-centred legal services.
Sue De Candole
Partner, Diocesan Registrar
Sue specialises in private client work and ecclesiastical law. As Diocesan Registrar since 2015, she combines wills and probate expertise with church property legal matters, ensuring seamless service for religious institutions.
Rosie Beaven
Head of Family
Family law specialist Rosie Beaven provides compassionate guidance for divorce and child custody cases. Her approach balances legal precision with understanding of clients' emotional needs during challenging family transitions.
Peter Warr
Partner
Peter Warr brings extensive commercial law experience, focusing on business transactions and property law. He contributes to our firm's growth through innovative service delivery while maintaining traditional client care values.
Susan Atkinson
Partner
Susan Atkinson joined in 2019, strengthening our private client and conveyancing services. Her background in national firms ensures high standards of legal expertise combined with our commitment to local community support.
Questions
What areas do you cover for legal services?
We operate from Salisbury and Chippenham, serving clients across Wiltshire, the South West, and nationwide for all legal matters.
How can I get an instant conveyancing estimate?
Use our online tool on the website's homepage to receive immediate cost estimates for property transactions.
Do you offer specialist family law services?
Yes, led by Head of Family Rosie Beaven, we provide comprehensive family law support including divorce, child arrangements, and domestic abuse cases.
Are your legal services available for businesses?
We offer commercial legal advice covering contracts, property leases, business sales, and agricultural property matters through our experienced solicitors.
