Business Details
25 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Malvern
Whatley Recordon Solicitors, based in Malvern, Worcestershire, has built a reputation for delivering high-quality legal services to individuals and businesses. Established through the merger of three historic Malvern practices in 2001, we combine decades of collective expertise with a client-focused approach. Our team of highly skilled lawyers and support staff prioritises practical, tailored advice across family law, property law, commercial law, and probate.With partners Benedict and Martha Recordon leading specialist departments, we maintain strong local roots while serving clients nationwide. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our membership of the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme and ongoing recognition from satisfied clients. We pride ourselves on clear communication, cost-effective solutions, and maintaining the highest professional standards established over our long history in the region.
Services
Family Law
Property Law
Residential Conveyancing
Commercial Law
Probate
Wills
Trust Administration
Agricultural Property
Inheritance Tax Planning
Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- Our team consists of certified specialists with decades of combined legal experience
- We maintain membership of the Law Society's Children Panel for family law matters
- Proven expertise in agricultural property and inheritance tax planning spanning 50+ years
- Award-winning conveyancing service with fixed-fee transparency
- Dedicated probate specialists handling estates nationwide
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
What people say
Best service experienced
Efficient and proactive
Colossal amazing work
Thoroughly professional approach
Stress-free process
Services
Family Law
Our specialist family law team handles divorce, child custody, and financial settlements with sensitivity and expertise. Led by Martha Recordon, a member of the Law Society's Children Panel, we prioritise amicable resolutions while preparing robust court representation when needed. Clients benefit from 25+ years' experience in complex family disputes across Worcestershire and beyond.
Residential Conveyancing
We provide fixed-fee conveyancing services with transparent pricing and dedicated solicitor handling. Our team manages freehold and leasehold transactions across England and Wales, offering clear communication throughout the process. With average completion times of 6-8 weeks, we combine efficiency with meticulous attention to title defects and tax implications.
Probate Services
Our probate specialists handle estate administration from 2,000 to 40,000+ fees, depending on complexity. We assist executors with tax returns, asset distribution, and dispute resolution while managing HMRC negotiations. The team handles agricultural property relief claims and complex multi-jurisdictional estates with professional executor services available.
Commercial Law
We support businesses from sole traders to corporate clients with contract drafting, partnership agreements, and commercial property matters. Recent cases include farm succession planning, recruitment agency sales, and commercial lease disputes. Our solicitors provide practical advice on business restructuring and development agreements across multiple sectors.
Wills & Trusts
Our wills department creates tailored estate plans including tax-efficient trusts and lasting powers of attorney. We advise on care fee protection strategies and agricultural property planning, ensuring proper execution and witnessing. The team also manages trust administration with annual accounts and tax return preparation services.
People
Benedict Recordon
Managing Partner
Managing partner with expertise in commercial property, agriculture, and inheritance tax planning. Qualified with Osborne Clarke before joining Whatley Recordon in 1999. Provides strategic legal advice to businesses and landowners across the West Midlands.
Martha Recordon
Partner
Family law specialist and Law Society Children Panel member with 25+ years' experience. Handles complex child custody cases and financial settlements. Recognised for compassionate representation in both private and public law family matters across Worcestershire and surrounding counties.
Greg Ashby
Solicitor
Probate specialist with STEP membership, focusing on estate administration and elderly client work. Advises on wills, trusts, and inheritance tax planning. Has particular expertise in complex estate settlements and professional trustee appointments.
Julie Draper
Legal Executive
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with 25+ years' conveyancing experience. Specialises in residential property transactions with a focus on client satisfaction. Manages high-volume property sales and purchases with consistent positive client feedback.
Nigel Recordon
Consultant
Senior partner emeritus with extensive litigation and commercial law experience. Provides consultancy services on complex legal matters. Built his reputation through court advocacy and commercial dispute resolution during decades of practice in Worcestershire.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, property transactions, commercial law, probate, wills, and trust administration, serving both individuals and businesses across Worcestershire and nationwide.
How much does conveyancing cost?
Our fixed fees start at £1,250 + VAT for freehold properties valued at £250,000, with additional costs for leasehold transactions and disbursements.
Do you offer probate services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive probate administration from £2,000 to £40,000+ depending on estate complexity, including HMRC negotiations and international asset management.
Are you regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority?
Yes, we are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 57976 and maintain membership of the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
Can you handle agricultural property matters?
Our team has specialist expertise in agricultural property, including farm succession planning, land development, and inheritance tax mitigation for rural businesses.
What are your office hours?
Our Malvern offices are open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for client consultations and legal services.
