Charles qualified as a solicitor in 1979 and has worked in private practice for 30 years, 26 of those with Beaumonts. He became partner in 1985 and Senior Partner in 1999.

He specialises in litigation and certain areas of non-contentious work. His litigation practice includes commercial, partnership and business disputes and all disputes relating to property.
His non-contentious practice includes commercial conveyancing (freehold and leasehold).
Charles is also involved in work relating to wills, probate and estate administration.

Assisted by Val Howard.

Richard specialises in all areas of Litigation including personal injury, property dilapidations, business disputes and employment law.
He qualified in 1984 and joined Beaumonts in 1994. He became partner in 1999. Richard also specialises in non-contentious business matters including business set ups, mergers and acquisitions and the sale of licensed premises.

Assisted by Heather Davies and Elizabeth Wells.

Accident and Personal Injury

Accidents happen and where blame can be attributed to someone you may have a right to claim.

We have a specialised department dealing exclusively with all accidents of whatever type including motor, industrial, public liability etc, with particular expertise and emphasis on the recovery of damages for personal injury and associated losses.

It may be possible for us to take your case on a conditional fee basis, sometimes known as "No Win No Fee", in which case we would assess the merits of your case and advise you of the likelihood of success. If you think you may have a claim please contact us to discuss your circumstances.

This department will also deal with claims to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries and loss arising out of criminal acts.

Civil Claims

This department also brings and defends clients' actions in the Civil Courts, both County and High Court, of whatever nature or type, be it debt, arguments over land, disputes over contracts, defective goods and general business issues etc.

Employment Law

Employment problems, such as unfair dismissal or redundancy, and the necessary representation before Tribunals are dealt with by Mr Richard Clements.

He can advise you, whether you are an employer or an employee, in the following areas:

• Unfair and wrongful dismissal claims
• Breach of employment contract
• Redundancy
• Working hours and holiday entitlement
• Parental leave
• Discrimination and harassment
• Equal pay and minimum wage claims
• Preparation/amendment of Contracts of Employment