Bates Solicitors

Bates Solicitors Bates Solicitors Limited has eight offices based in central London, Basingstoke, Fleet, Hartley Wintney, Hook, Leigh on Sea, Odiham and Weybridge.

We also practise under the name of Crellins Carter and Wallis Prance. Bates Solicitors offers a wide range of legal services within the private and commercial sector. The growth of the law firm has led to a greater strength and depth of expertise, allowing for innovation, forward thinking, and a personal and professional quality service to clients. The main areas of legal practice include Residen

tial Conveyancing, Private Client, Family Law, Commercial Property, Litigation, Employment, Commercial Matters and Landlord & Tenant.

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTSWe can help you draft or revise your contracts of employment as well as develop policies and procedu...
04/09/2026

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
We can help you draft or revise your contracts of employment as well as develop policies and procedures and also ensure they comply with current legislation.
We can help with:
- drafting employment contracts
- drafting service contracts
- drafting consultancy contracts
- advising and drafting staff handbook
- drafting directors service agreements
- Drafting and advising on settlement contracts
- advising and developing policies and procedures
Policies and Procedures: We would advise that you develop policies for the following areas: disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, health and safety, equal opportunity, bullying, email, internet & social media, maternity/paternity leave, flexible working, smoking and data protection.

Where grievances or disciplinary issues arise, we can assist in resolving those issues or in negotiating terms of severa...
02/09/2026

Where grievances or disciplinary issues arise, we can assist in resolving those issues or in negotiating terms of severance whether you are an employer or an employee. Advice may also be required in relation to termination of employment and on issues such as redundancy, unfair dismissal or discrimination. We draft Settlement Agreements for employers and regularly advise employees on Settlement Agreements which have been offered to them. We also advise and represent both employers and employees in employment tribunal claims. Where possible we try to negotiate terms of settlement.
Irrespective of the merits of a case, we shall explore with you the various methods of resolving the matter which include negotiation and the different avenues of Alternative Dispute Resolution. There are instances when Employment Tribunal or Court proceedings are required or may already have commenced, and we have experience of Employment Tribunal and Court Litigation.

This month we are talking all about Employment. We offer practical advice in the following areas for both employers and ...
31/08/2026

This month we are talking all about Employment. We offer practical advice in the following areas for both employers and employees:
- Settlement Agreements
- Disciplinary issues
- Grievances
- Redundancy
- Unfair dismissal
- Retirement
- Sickness
- Discrimination
- Employment Tribunals
- Maternity
We can assist with the following:
- Drafting Settlement Agreements.
- Drafting or reviewing Contracts of Employment.
- Drafting or reviewing Service Agreements/Consultancy Agreements.
- Advising on confidentiality clauses and restrictive covenants.
- Advising on and drafting grievance or disciplinary policies.
- Advising on or drafting sick pay policies.
For more information go to our website: https://www.batessolicitors.co.uk/practice-areas/employment/
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate solicitor for your request or telephone our Fleet office switchboard 01252 629292 and our receptionist will be pleased to assist and can transfer your call to one of our eight offices.

We don’t just write a standard will for our clients. Rather than offering a ‘one size fits all’ service we aim to tailor...
28/08/2026

We don’t just write a standard will for our clients. Rather than offering a ‘one size fits all’ service we aim to tailor. We draft to the specific circumstances of the client. We will sit down with you and take full details of your financial and family circumstances and what you wish to achieve.
Go to our website to read more or message us for more information.
https://www.batessolicitors.co.uk/
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate lawyer for your request.

Looking to purchase or sell a Leasehold property? Concerned about how the Building Safety Act (BSA) affects you conveya...
26/08/2026

Looking to purchase or sell a Leasehold property? Concerned about how the Building Safety Act (BSA) affects you conveyancing? It is often hard to find a solicitor firm that is willing to take on the difficulties of these type of properties. Bates has a very experienced team with extensive knowledge of the intricacies of conveyancing in regards to Leasehold properties. We bring significant knowledge which allows us to move the conveyancing process along swiftly whilst also identifying potential problems.
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate lawyer for your request or telephone our Fleet office switchboard 01252 629292 and our receptionist will be pleased to assist and can transfer your call to one of our eight offices.

If you have a Lasting Power of Attorney set up, what sort of decisions can the people you have chosen make for you?You c...
24/08/2026

If you have a Lasting Power of Attorney set up, what sort of decisions can the people you have chosen make for you?
You can choose for them to have the ability to make decisions about your health and welfare and/or your finances.
You could get them to look after your bills, investments, buying, selling or maintaining your property. You could also give them the power to make decisions about where you live, either at home or in a care home. They could help with your leisure activities, diet and clothing, and also what happens with your pets. Finally, they can make critical decisions about your medical treatment.
It is important that you discuss this with the people you have chosen beforehand and you can include all the details in your Lasting Power of Attorney.
Go to our website to read more or message us for more information.
https://www.batessolicitors.co.uk/
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate solicitor for your request.

Looking to purchase or sell a property via Auction? It is often hard to find a solicitor firm that is willing to take o...
21/08/2026

Looking to purchase or sell a property via Auction? It is often hard to find a solicitor firm that is willing to take on the difficulties of these type of properties. Bates has a very experienced team with extensive knowledge of the intricacies of conveyancing in regards to auction properties. We bring significant knowledge which allows us to move the conveyancing process along swiftly whilst also identifying potential problems.
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate lawyer for your request or telephone our Fleet office switchboard 01252 629292 and our receptionist will be pleased to assist and can transfer your call to one of our eight offices.

Wishing all the luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results today. We hope you have achieved what you need to move to ...
20/08/2026

Wishing all the luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results today. We hope you have achieved what you need to move to the next adventure of your education journey.

If you lose mental capacity, through illness or an accident and you haven’t previously made a Lasting Power of Attorney,...
17/08/2026

If you lose mental capacity, through illness or an accident and you haven’t previously made a Lasting Power of Attorney, you will not be able to decide who makes decisions for you. It could be decisions about your money, your health or your welfare.
It could mean that people you don’t know or don’t know you will be making the decisions for you.
The people that do care and know you, may have to go to court to apply to make decisions for you. Which can be costly and very, very time consuming.
It is therefore sensible, before something happens, to choose someone you trust with the power to make the decisions and create a Lasting Power of Attorney.
Go to our website to read more or message us for more information.
https://www.batessolicitors.co.uk/
For any new enquiries, you can email [email protected] and your query will be handled by the most appropriate solicitor for your request.

Wishing all the luck to the young adults receiving their A Level results today. Fingers crossed.
13/08/2026

Wishing all the luck to the young adults receiving their A Level results today. Fingers crossed.

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43 Essex Street
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WC2R3JF

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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