THB and Bawtrees Merge to Expand Services Across Essex

Posted: 30 September 2025

Bringing Together Two Established Legal Practices

Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP (THB) and Bawtrees LLP today announce that they have merged, bringing together a 65‑strong team to provide broader legal support to individuals and businesses across Essex and the wider region. The combined legal group will operate under the Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP name, with offices in Chelmsford, Braintree, Benfleet, Shoeburyness, Ipswich and Witham.

 Expanded Expertise

The merger is designed to provide greater specialist support while maintaining the highly valued personal service. The combined company now offers a comprehensive service spanning almost all private client and business needs. “This combination brings additional specialist capacity while keeping what clients value most: direct access to the people who know their matters best,” said Matthew Taylor, Managing Partner of Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP. “Clients will see continuity in their day‑to‑day contacts, with deeper bench strength behind the scenes when they need it.” Together the merged firm offers a comprehensive service spanning private client and business needs.

Seamless Transition for Existing Clients

The Company has confirmed that the merger will result in no change to client points of contact, existing fee arrangements at launch, or the handling of ongoing legal matters. All existing telephone numbers and email addresses for both former businesses will continue to operate, ensuring a completely seamless transition for all clients.

 About Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP (THB)

Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP is a full‑service law practice with offices in Chelmsford, Braintree, Benfleet, Shoeburyness and Ipswich, offering services across commercial law, conveyancing, criminal law, family, landlord & tenant, mental capacity, professional misconduct, regulatory and wills, trusts & probate.

About Bawtrees LLP

Established in Witham in 1875, Bawtrees LLP brings a strong history of serving local families and businesses in areas like property, wills & probate, family, and dispute resolution. Together, the merged practice now offers a fully comprehensive suite of legal services to clients across the region.

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To find out the specific contact details for each of our offices, visit our website here.  To contact our head office, call 01245 493959 or send an email.