Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Legal Services in Goring-on-Thames
Established in 1931, Richard Wilson Long has served the Thames Valley community for over nine decades. Our firm combines deep local knowledge with extensive legal expertise to deliver practical, jargon-free advice tailored to individual client needs. Specialising in family, property, business, and private client law, we prioritise clear communication and empathetic support during challenging times. Our team of experienced solicitors and legal executives maintains a reputation for thoroughness, with particular strengths in conveyancing, probate, and dental practice transactions.We remain committed to the founding principles of personal service and community engagement while adapting to modern legal challenges. Our Goring-on-Thames office serves clients locally and beyond, maintaining a balance between traditional values and contemporary legal practice.
Services
Family Law
Property Conveyancing
Private Client Services
Business Law
Dental Law
Probate
Wills and Estates
Dispute Resolution
Lasting Power of Attorney
Cohabitation Agreements
Details
- Year established: 1931
Highlights and features
- Over 90 years of continuous legal service to the Thames Valley community
- Specialist expertise in conveyancing, probate, and dental practice transactions
- Award-winning conveyancing legal executive with 20+ years' experience
- Multi-generational team combining traditional values with modern legal practice
- Proven track record in resolving complex family and commercial disputes
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Exceptionally helpful
Compassionate team
Efficient case handling
Thorough legal expertise
Stress-free transactions
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle divorce, civil partnership dissolution, and child arrangement disputes with sensitivity and expertise. We provide clear guidance on financial settlements and custody matters while minimising emotional stress. With experience in complex cases including international child abduction and adoption, our approach balances legal precision with compassionate support for families during transitional periods.
Property Conveyancing
Specialist conveyancing services for residential and commercial property transactions combine technical expertise with client-focused communication. Our team manages purchases, sales, and leasehold matters while addressing the human aspects of property transfers. With particular experience in swift completions and complex title issues, we ensure smooth transactions even under challenging circumstances.
Private Client Services
Comprehensive private client services cover will drafting, probate administration, and lasting power of attorney arrangements. We help clients create clear succession plans while providing empathetic support during bereavement. Our approach balances legal requirements with personal circumstances to protect assets and ensure clients' wishes are properly documented.
Business Law
Business law services focus on commercial transactions, contract drafting, and employment law compliance. We advise on business sales, joint ventures, and shareholder agreements while protecting clients' interests in commercial disputes. Our practical approach helps businesses navigate regulatory requirements and contractual obligations with confidence.
Dental Law
Specialist dental law services address the unique regulatory requirements of dental practice transactions. We handle GDS contract transfers and corporate structuring while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Our expertise in this niche area helps dental professionals complete complex practice sales and purchases efficiently.
People
Karen Charles
Director Solicitor
Experienced director solicitor specialising in private client matters with particular expertise in probate administration and estate planning. Known for compassionate client support during sensitive legal processes.
Jon Charles
Director Solicitor
Director solicitor with extensive experience in property transactions and commercial law. Recognised for efficient case management and client-focused approach in complex conveyancing matters.
Ros Sanderson
Conveyancing Legal Executive
Award-winning conveyancing legal executive with over 20 years' experience handling residential property transactions. Praised for thoroughness and ability to resolve title issues efficiently.
Kerry Ridden
Solicitor
Solicitor specialising in family law and private client services. Recognised for detailed case preparation and clear communication of complex legal matters to clients.
Richard Apley
Litigation Consultant
Experienced litigation consultant handling complex commercial and family disputes. Provides strategic advice on conflict resolution while maintaining focus on clients' commercial interests.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, property conveyancing, private client services, business law, and dental practice transactions.
Do you offer home visits?
We can arrange home visits for private client matters where mobility is an issue, subject to availability.
How quickly can you complete a property transaction?
We aim to complete straightforward transactions within 8-10 weeks, with urgent cases completed in as little as two weeks when required.
Are you regulated by the SRA?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, ensuring professional standards compliance.
Do you handle cross-border legal matters?
Our team has experience with international child custody cases and property transactions involving overseas assets.
