About Burnett Barker Solicitors
The law can be intimidating but our expert solicitors will steer you through the issues and to a speedy and satisfactory result.
Call us on 01284 701131
Since 1979, we have been providing practical legal advice in straightforward language.
Based in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, Burnett Barker Solicitors is focused on people – our clients, our employees, and our local communities.
Our specialist lawyers and business support staff work in dedicated teams to offer our clients a full range of legal advice, whether at home or in business.
We are always upfront and honest about the options available to you, our progress and fees, so that there are no surprises.
A few words from our clients
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I have only good things to say about Burnett Barker Solicitors. All the staff have been so helpful. They really do care about their clients and will try keep costs as low as possible.
I have used Burnett Barker several times for house purchases, Wills and other matters. I have always found them most helpful, courteous and their fees reasonable.
I was given sage and honest advice and opinions, which allowed me to make the best decisions for my particular matters.
All staff members treated me as an individual and with respect. I felt that they gave me all their attention, whether on the phone or in the office.
Our journey so far...
1979
Burnett Barker Solicitors was established by Robin Burnett and David Barker, with the aim to provide the people of Bury St Edmunds with professional yet straightforward legal services.
2012
On October 1st 2012, we merged with the long-established firm of solicitors, Partridge & Wilson, also based in Bury St Edmunds and believed to be at least 200 years old.
2013
We were joined by Nick Wray of Haverhill on 1st January 2013 who practised with us as a Crime & Motoring Partner from our offices in Bury St Edmunds until his retirement at the end of 2015.
2016
The firm entered its 2nd generation of ownership on 1st January 2016, following a management buyout led by Chief Executive, Daryl Griffiths, and became Burnett Barker Solicitors Limited.
How we are authorised and regulated
Burnett Barker Solicitors Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (registration number 621676).
Further information for consumers about how we are regulated and the Rules that apply to us can be found on the SRA website: http://www.sra.org.uk/consumers/sra-regulate/sra-regulate page
Our VAT Registration number is 229 4248 96.
Burnett Barker Solicitors Limited is a company registered in England & Wales, company number 09385832, whose registered office is Collingwood House, 20 Whiting Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1NX.
We comply with the Solicitors Regulation Authority rules for Indemnity Insurance and cover is provided by International General Insurance company (UK) Ltd, whose address is
15-18 Lime Street London EC3M 7AN England. The territorial coverage is worldwide.
We are also certified by the government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme, demonstrating our commitment to cyber security. All our ICT systems have been independently assessed as meeting the Cyber Essentials standards against commodity-based cyber attacks, including hacking, phishing and password guessing.
If you have a complaint about any of our services or the conduct of any member of staff, please refer to our complaints procedure.
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