Welcome to the plainlaw website. I hope that it will provide you with the information you need about the firm and the work we do.

We specialise in all aspects of property, housing and construction law. We chose the name plainlaw as it is our aim to provide clear, straightforward advice. Our current and future commitment is to provide a responsive City style service (all our solicitors trained in the City) but at provincial rates. We try to anticipate client needs and work with clients to drive transactions through. Providing a good client service is important to us - delivering commercial solutions that reflect your needs. We are delighted that this service has again been recognised by The Legal 500 which has once again selected plainlaw as one of the leading firms for property work in the Thames Valley, Berks, Oxon, M4/ M40 region. In it's 2006 edition it said: "'Excellent', 'sensible', and 'timely' is how clients describe the services of plainlaw solicitors, a property boutique with a partner-led and proactive ethos. Black & Decker is a key client, which the firm recently advised on a substantial acquisition. Philip Horn is recommended." The 2008 edition says: “we also recommend Philip Horn at Plainlaw Solicitors, which provides “rapid responses” and great value for money”.

We were very pleased to be highly rated again by Chambers Guide to the UK Legal Profession in its 2010 edition, with Philip Horn ranked as a leading individual. Chambers say in their 2009 edition: This firm's relatively small size is seen as a distinct advantage by clients, who enjoy the level of care they receive. Everyone's their number one client! Philip Horn is described as "immensely experienced and pragmatic". He is celebrated by his clients for "simply telling it like it is".

Since setting up we have undertaken substantial deals on behalf of developers, landlords and tenants - both individuals and companies. You can read more about recent deals and who we act for by visiting our news and deals section.

If you would like to know more about plainlaw please do contact me.

Philip Horn
Tel: +44 (0)1865 240202
Email: Philip.horn@plainlaw.co.uk