At Berensens, we challenge tradition.

About Us

You won’t find us doing things because ‘it’s the way it’s always been done’ or even because ‘it’s the way everyone else does it’. Instead, we question, refine and improve. We deliver modern, forward-thinking legal services shaped around what truly serves our clients best.

We are a regional law firm delivering first-class legal solutions with excellent client service.

From day one, you will know we are on your side. We are approachable, clear in our advice and free from unnecessary jargon. We act efficiently and are always transparent about our costs.

Our team is made up of experienced senior lawyers who have stepped away from the traditional big firm model to do things differently – delivering high-level expertise, direct access and real value for our clients.

At Berensens, we are committed to ensuring that you:

  • Are treated with respect and understanding at all times

  • Deal with the same dedicated lawyer throughout your matter

  • Receive prompt responses to your calls and emails

  • Benefit from clear, proactive legal advice and receive regular updates on the progress of your case

  • Are provided with full transparency regarding costs at every stage

  • Can contact us easily by email/telephone/in office when you need us

These are not simply aspirations, they are the standards we uphold for every client, on every matter.

You can find out more about our team below.

Our Team

Richard Haste

Richard Haste

Partner and Solicitor

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Carinna Parsons

Partner and Solicitor

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Katie Hunt

Partner and Chartered Legal Executive

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Lisa Ubank

Partner and Licenced Conveyancer

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Emma Webb

Partner

Lorraine Burkey

Lorraine Burkey

Consultant Solicitor

Daniel Stevens

Daniel Stevens

Consultant Solicitor

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Paul Ashcroft

Consultant Chartered Legal Executive

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Laura Godfrey

Senior Solicitor

Jodie Steele

Jodie Steele

Property Executive

Jodie Steele

Jack Montacute

Conveyancing Assistant – Taunton

Greg-Schofield

Greg Schofield

Consultant Solicitor

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Robert Bracher

Private Client Executive

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Paul Joseph

Consultant Solicitor

Maria Depsey

Maria Dempsey

Receptionist and Office Administrator

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Sarah Westwood

Landlord and Tenant Expert

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Paula Hexter

Conveyancing Assistant

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Gulsoom Nabizadeh

Conveyancing Assistant – Exmouth

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Kate Tilley

Cashier / Archivist

Ella Heaume

Kieron Gibbons

Head of New Homes Team

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Liz Cowans

New Build Property Lawyer

Ella Heaume

Libby Menzfeld

New Homes Assistant

Ella Heaume

Jess Meads

Private Client Assistant

Ella Heaume

Amber Smitham

Receptionist – Chard

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Harriet George

Receptionist – Taunton

Ella Heaume

Stuart Bagshaw

Solicitor – Private Client

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Tracy Willows

Chartered Legal Executive

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Danielle Mewse

Chartered Legal Executive

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Alison Lloyd

Senior Associate Solicitor

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Lottie Whitehead

Paralegal – Chard

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Elisha Collins

Conveyancing Assistant – Chard

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Karen Davies

Practice Manager

This is an extremely professional firm, every single person I have dealt with has been organised, concise and knowledgeable