We are fully operational however face to face meetings are limited and must be by pre-arranged appointment. Please telephone any of our offices and we will direct your call to the most appropriate legal advisor. Alternatively please email us enquiries@maclachlansolicitors.co.uk.
Offering a comprehensive range of legal services to both individuals and business clients from our offices in Shaftesbury, Sherborne and Gillingham in North Dorset, we aim to provide professional service and support.Our well respected and friendly team of lawyers will aim to understand your needs as a client.
Offering a comprehensive range of legal services to both individuals and business clients from our offices in Shaftesbury, Sherborne and Gillingham in North Dorset, we aim to provide professional service and support.Our well respected and friendly team of lawyers will aim to understand your needs as a client.
Services
The firm opened in 1998 and we have since built a reputation of offering quality advice with a personal and friendly approach. We are large enough to offer a full range of legal services to both individual and business clients, whilst retaining the personal touch valued by so many of our clients. We have become one of the fastest growing law firms in the area and now operate from three offices.
Being based in a predominantly rural area, we have a large number of clients who are or have been involved in agriculture. Our specialists have experience in all agricultural property matters and. We have experience in dealing with all types of commercial premises for a wide range of businesses from sole traders to large companies.
Buying and selling your home can be one of the most stressful times. At MacLachlan we aim to reduce the stress by providing an efficient, thorough and friendly service and by offering practical advice and solutions. Your transaction will be handled by one of our specialists, all of whom are legally trained and will personally deal with your case throughout the course of the transaction.
The previous system of Enduring Powers of Attorney has been replaced by Lasting Powers of Attorney and we can assist clients in the preparation and registration of these documents. We also deal with the preparation of General Powers of Attorney for specific matters and short - term attorney appointments.
As many as six out of ten adults in the UK do not have a will. There are real advantages to having a will drawn up professionally. Without a will, your assets may not benefit the people you wish to provide for in the event of your death. In particular, clients need to consider whether they wish those other than blood relatives to benefit from their estate, such as a partner.
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Carolyn Kell
Sep 19, 2021
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Lucy Drake dealt with my conveyancing for a house sale and purchase. I found her to be very professional, knowledgeable, efficient and personable. Having previously used an online company for a move, with documents all sent via email, I was delighted to receive a printed, bound report from Machlachlan's at the end of the conveyancing process.
Nigel Saunders
Jul 07, 2021
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Georgia Munro Ford
Nov 09, 2018
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Helen Fisher
Oct 03, 2018
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Shame on you. Yesterday I witnessed an elderly lady fall face first on the pavement right outside your solicitors firm. A young man went to her aid in the pouring rain, called an ambulance and tried to make her comfortable. Both were getting soaking wet and the lady was very bloody and distressed. The receptionist in your office was watching everything through the large glass windows.The young man went into MacLachlan‘s offices to ask for help. She gave him a first-aid kit and refused to assist any further. Not even to get her out of the rain. Once the emergency services had arrived and taken
