BARTON LAW LTD

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Barton Law Ltd

Our team, led by managing director Peter Barton, has unrivalled knowledge of the industry after almost two decades at the forefront of it with a national law firm. Peter himself has 24 years of hands-on, practical experience and a wealth knowledge that comes from working in the lifetime mortgage sector for so long. The experience of the team ensures we can provide efficient, professional and impartial guidance to homeowners who have sought initial advice from an independent financial advisor and received an offer of an equity release product.

DEDICATED FRIENDLY SERVICE

We are dedicated to providing a friendly and amiable service to all of our clients and we can provide legal advice either in person at our headquarters or at a location best suited to you.

our role

Our role is to ensure clients fully understand the equity release procedure, the legal implications of the documentation required during the process and to explain the impact on their estate for their family and beneficiaries of their wills.

client safety

Clients are always concerned about how safe they are both during and after the equity release process but regulation by the Equity Release Council ensures all products are accompanied with a number of guarantees. These include guarantees that you will be financially safe in your home for the rest of your life, you will leave no negativity equity behind and there will be assets left for the future.
There is no denying that equity release is a significant financial transaction for all of our clients and, due to its importance and the impact on family members, they must seek specialist independent legal advice at the earliest opportunity. Barton Law Ltd is also a member of the Equity Release Solicitors Alliance, which allows all homeowners to gain access to independent solicitors to guide them through the equity release process.
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Our Team

Peter Barton

Managing Director

A Tier 1 SRA regulated Partner and previously Head of the Equity Release dept at Ashfords LLP. In the top tier of Equity Release legal businesses in the country. Qualified in 1999 I specialise in advising clients on Equity Release Schemes and have advised on hundreds of Equity Release transactions.

24 years' hands-on practical experience and knowledge of working in the lifetime mortgage sector.

  • A co-founder of the Equity Release Solicitors Alliance and a prominent member of the Equity Release Council. Regularly approached in a consultation role on issues with products and lenders and on product development.
  • Long term member of the Public Affairs Working Group.
  • In depth knowledge of all of the current lender legal practices and products.
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Alison Shiell

Director of Finance and Resource

I have over 20 years' experience working within the Residential Property sector and the Equity Release industry.

I manage all aspects of the smooth day to day running of the Equity Release Department. I advise clients on the legal implications of the equity release schemes. I specialise in the buying and selling of property, technical equity release cases, such as matters where the property has unregistered deeds, restrictions, related lease extension matters or any technical title query. I also advise the clients or introducers should any query or concerns be raised regarding a case.

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Susan Bennett

Director of Operations

Susan is our Head of Operations.  She brings a wealth of management and organisational skills from her years of running teams who have to deliver an exceptional client service. Susan will be undertaking a vital role at Barton Law assisting and providing overall supervision of the teams and ensuring the smooth running of Barton Law.

Susan enjoys spending time with her friends and family – including her two crazy dogs.  She also volunteers for Avon & Somerset Police Force, as a victim support chaperone.

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Shannon Highfield

Equity Release Supervisor

Number of years ER/Property experience - 10 years

Responsibilities include supervising a team of 4 ER assistants, overseeing their daily work tasks and providing training where needed

Working closely with external advisors to achieve their targets

Ensuring clients cases are regularly worked on and ensuring the work is done to meet their expectations

In my spare time I like to spend quality time with my family and friends

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Holley Fisher

Equity Release Supervisor

Number of years ER/Property experience – 9 years

I currently oversee a team of 4 (Ellie, Danielle, George and Naomi) who I proactively work with on a day to day basis.  We work alongside mainly independent financial advisers who I have regular calls with to uphold a good working relationship.  In the past, I have also worked alongside larger companies.

I will always show all our client’s courtesy and respect to maintain the best customer service possible.

In my spare time, I enjoy socialising with my friends and family and going to the gym.

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Abi Adcock

Equity Release Supervisor

Number of years ER/Property experience - I have been in the ER department since 2013.

I supervise a team a four whilst dealing with my own caseload of Equity Release transactions. I deal with a number of clients, financial advisors, solicitors and different lenders on a daily basis and carry out my duties of supervisor.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my friends, and family and taking my dog Luna out for long walks.

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Alexis Bastin

Equity Release Supervisor

Number of years ER/Property experience – 6 years

I am a supervisor within the Equity Release Dept at ‘BL’.  I actively manager and oversee a team in a wide and varied caseload of Equity Release transactions. I have worked with a number of Equity Release introducers, and I have developed a long-standing relationship with them.

I provide our clients with the utmost level of care and attention throughout the Equity Release process and ensure my team efficiently and accurately manage their caseloads.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and enjoy walking my with black lab Barney.

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Frankie Thomas

Equity Release Supervisor

Number of years ER/Property experience – 6 years

I am a supervisor within the Equity Release Dept at ‘BL’.  I actively manager and oversee a team in a wide and varied caseload of Equity Release transactions. I have worked with a number of Equity Release introducers, and I have developed a long-standing relationship with them.

I provide our clients with the utmost level of care and attention throughout the Equity Release process and ensure my team efficiently and accurately manage their caseloads.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and enjoy walking my with black lab Barney.

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Ellie Thomas

Equity Release Supervisor

Number of years ER/Property experience – 6 years

I am a supervisor within the Equity Release Dept at ‘BL’.  I actively manager and oversee a team in a wide and varied caseload of Equity Release transactions. I have worked with a number of Equity Release introducers, and I have developed a long-standing relationship with them.

I provide our clients with the utmost level of care and attention throughout the Equity Release process and ensure my team efficiently and accurately manage their caseloads.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and enjoy walking my with black lab Barney.

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Cerys Rosser

Equity Release Supervisor

Number of years ER/Property experience – 6 years

I am a supervisor within the Equity Release Dept at ‘BL’ I Actively manager and oversee a team in a wide and varied caseload of Equity Release transactions. I have worked with a number of household name Equity Release introducers, and I have developed a long-standing relationship with them.

I provide our clients with the utmost level of care and attention throughout the Equity Release process and ensure my team efficiently and accurately manage their caseloads.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, particularly my puppy cockapoo, Lola.

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Christopher Bate

Conveyancing Executive

 Number of years ER/Property experience - 6.5 years

I advise clients on the more complex equity release matters where this is a title related matter that is to be completed simultaneously with the equity release mortgage.  I will liaise with the 3rd party solicitor that is acting in respect of the related matter on my client’s behalf so that both matters can be progressed as swiftly as possible. This includes preparing transfer and land registry documentation.

In my spare time I like to play tabletop role-playing games and strategy games

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Andy Langdale

IT Developer

 Number of years ER/Property experience - 6.5 years

I advise clients on the more complex equity release matters where this is a title related matter that is to be completed simultaneously with the equity release mortgage.  I will liaise with the 3rd party solicitor that is acting in respect of the related matter on my client’s behalf so that both matters can be progressed as swiftly as possible. This includes preparing transfer and land registry documentation.

In my spare time I like to play tabletop role-playing games and strategy games

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Exeter Business Park, Fitzroy Rd
Exeter, EX1 3LJ
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