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Martin Alfreds

Senior Associate Solicitor

Martin Alfreds qualified as a solicitor in 1982. Martin specialises in high-value freehold and leasehold residential property transactions. He has learned that to be successful, one needs to be accessible to clients and build long-term relationships with them.

Martin’s clients include first-time buyers, young families, and more mature clients.

Martin’s clients frequently recommend his services to their friends and family due to his personal, friendly and thorough approach. Martin treats all his clients equally and sympathetically and with significant consideration and respect. Martin treats every client as he would treat himself.

Martin Alfreds was previously a partner at Barnes and Partners, where he worked for over 25 years, particularly establishing their office in Pinner for the last 15 years. Martin decided to seek new pastures in 2021 and is delighted to have joined such a futuristic and forward-thinking firm whose aims and ambitions align with his own.

LLB (Hons) London School of Economics (1977)
Solicitor of England & Wales (Admitted 1982)

Languages English

Expertise

Residential property

Residential property includes acquisitions, charges, developments, and disposals of high-value freehold and leasehold residential property.

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What they say...

  • Ian, April 2025
    “Martin and his team at Barker Gillette acted for us in our purchase and sale of property. The chain was lengthy and elements of the work became complex. Martin was tenacious and resolved to answer our queries as they arose. He handled all aspe

  • Henry, April 2025
    “We have purchased flats before with 2 different solicitors who were unable to help us this time. Martin came highly recommended and are we glad. He was very professional in every way: knowledgeable, approachable, he has a friendly manner, very

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    “Great experience, Patrick was very clear and gave time to explain the legal processes. Friendly and professional communication made me feel comfortable asking questions, received great legal advice.”

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    “I wanted to revise my will and appoint RIAA Barker Gillette as my Executor and Trustees. This was handled very efficiently and professionally. It helped that I had agreed a fixed fee in advance.” Review left for: Herman Cheung

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