We believe a simplified world exists, where everyday people understand how the things they own can fully benefit the people they love, for generations to come.

Our mission

Legal services. Done better.

When you hear "Legal Services," you might picture people in suits with briefcases filled with documents, tedious home visits and long emotional and often confusing conversations. There's a reason this perception is common, as from our experience it's not actually that far from the truth.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

We've spent decades helping customers and businesses alike, in and out of Legal Services and we've come to realise one thing: planning for when you are gone needs to be far more straightforward, transparent and focussed on supporting everyone's long term goals, not just in providing one-time documents.

This is why we created Barnsgate Law.

Our people

Great experiences. Delivered by people.

Chris and Alex, our co-founders, have worked for the world's best known brands as well as some of the largest will-writing and legal services companies in the UK. After initially connecting through a shared love for running, both saw an opportunity to take what makes the businesses people love, great, and apply it to Legal Services. In Chris's words: "we wanted to take a traditionally well respected but 'grey' industry, and repaint it in vibrant colour".

Both are also busy raising young families, which has made them acutely aware of the need for straightforward, practical, UK-wide solutions, delivered by people at the top of their legal game.

So, although based in historic Battle (of Hastings fame) on the south coast of England, it's our founders' personal mission to help you, no matter where you might live.

Chris Piper

Managing Director

Chris has headed up the largest will-writing company in the UK and held Non-Executive roles at various other large and well-established legal services companies. His experience and drive for improvement are at the heart of what propels Barnsgate Law forward. Outside of his professional life, Chris enjoys running and spending time with his family, balancing a dynamic career with a fulfilling personal life.

Alex Horne

Brand & Marketing Director

Alex has extensive experience in the legal services sector, having held high-level roles. Previously, he worked in advertising, creating work for household names. This diverse background has provided Alex with a deep understanding of what makes a great customer experience, irrespective of whether it's a supercar or software being bought. Outside of his professional life, Alex enjoys mountain running and cherishes time with his young family, balancing his professional expertise with a vibrant family life.

Our Values

Goodbye document sales. Hello customer experience.

Transparency

Straight-talking, no jargon and a conversation with a real expert is a minimum requirement for us when dealing with something as important as passing things on to our loved ones. This filters down through the business: we have consistent pricing for everyone, a structured customer process, and rigorous quality control assurance. Our commitment to excellence ensures a top-notch service, at the same time as making legal processes more accessible and customer friendly.

A Lifetime Service

If you want to make your planning really work, it takes a long term approach: checking in over the lifetime of that planning to protect it, and including those that need to know. It's where our annual reviews come from, as we know from experience that that process makes for far more effective planning than simply providing a Will on its own. Every decision we make as an organisation is in pursuit of this.

Future-focus

We're not just a legal services business; we're dedicated to enhancing the customer experience. We actively explore and invest in technology to improve the experience for our clients and their families when they are included in any planning. Our carefully considered technology roadmap aims to future-proof the industry whilst retaining the importance of a professionally-delivered service.