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Peter Barlex

Founding Partner | Solicitor | Higher Court Advocate

Head of Commercial Department – Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP

Admitted 1994

With over 30 years of experience as a qualified solicitor, Peter Barlex is a founding partner of Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP and a seasoned Higher Court Advocate.  Peter leads the firm’s Commercial Law Services, managing both complex transactions and the strategic development of the practice.

Peter plays an active role in client relationship building, networking, and sourcing new business, always seeking opportunities to grow and strengthen the firm’s offering.

Expertise

Peter deals exclusively with property portfolio owners, new businesses, developers and those looking to expand their business interests through the acquisition of company and property assets.

Peter specialises in property and company law, focusing on:

Memberships

Effective Business Network Events - 13 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | EventbriteThe Millrace Foundation

Peter is a Trustee of the Millrace Foundation.

Why work with Peter Barlex? 

Known for his responsiveness and accessibility, Peter understands the importance of being available to his clients when they need him. His practical, results-driven approach ensures clients receive both sound legal advice and a high level of service.

Recent key case highlights

  • Acted in the acquisition of a £6.5 million estate, comprising listed property and agricultural land.
  • Handled the sale of a high-value wedding venue, achieving a sale price in excess of £3 million.
  • Acted for the seller in the successful sale of a food importation business valued at over £3 million.
  • Advised on the £3 million+ purchase of a specialist transportation company, acting as the lead solicitor throughout the transaction.

Other interests

Peter likes to keep fit when his body allows it and enjoys spending time with his ever-growing family. When not working, he tends to spend time with his grandchildren, reading and working on self-development.

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"His common-sense approach always has the ear of the court."

- Legal 500

"I wanted to thank you and your team for making the process simple and straight-forward"

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"Peter Barlex did the conveyancing on our house purchase. He is just superb. He works incredibly hard; he is efficient; he finds solutions to get around delays (e.g using a search agent); he has a deep knowledge base on which to draw. And he's nice to talk to! Excellent and I highly recommend. "

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Address

Hampton House
137 Beehive Lane
Great Baddow
Essex
CM2 9RX

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