Our Practice
About Bampton Legal
We are a small, family run legal practice based on the edge of The Cotswolds, offering experienced, practical and proactive legal advice with a personal touch. Established in 2009 by Esmond Jenkins, our exceptional experience and strong links with the local community make us the ideal choice when you need fast, effective legal advice you can rely on.
Our team is made up of friendly, diligent legal experts. We will always take the time to understand your priorities and find the most effective ways to meet your needs, no matter how challenging.
We know how much our clients value good communication, so are happy to speak face-to-face, over the phone, via email or through video conferencing. We will ensure someone from our team is always available to provide informed answers to your questions.
We are committed to providing an exceptional quality of service for a price that reflects the value we offer. As such, we are always upfront about the costs involved in dealing with any legal matter and will be happy to provide realistic fee estimates with a clear breakdown of exactly what is covered, so you know precisely what you are paying for.
How can we help you?
To speak to a member of our team about your legal needs, please call 01993 852222 or 01993835356 or use our simple contact form to get in touch.
Our Team
Esmond Jenkins, Notary Public
Esmond Jenkins, Notary Public
Esmond Jenkins, Notary Public
Esmond qualified as a Notary in 2008 after a career in banking in London. He is also the managing partner of the firm. He enjoys meeting clients and likes to chat (alot).
His passion is sailing and he spends most of his weekends through the summer racing on the Solent.
As resident Scouser, Esmond's secondary responsibility is trying to keep the banter in the office at an acceptable level.
Therese Cox, Solicitor
Esmond Jenkins, Notary Public
Esmond Jenkins, Notary Public
Tessa qualified as a solicitor in 1987 and after a career break to raise 4 children, she started work at Bampton Legal.
Tessa has been doing Wills, Probates and Lasting Powers of Attorney work for about 12 years here.
In her spare time she most likes to be with the family on a walk and a picnic.
Nick Pugh, Solicitor
Esmond Jenkins, Notary Public
Olivia Jenkins, Solicitor
Nick qualified as a solicitor in 2000 and joined us in 2021. He is an experienced property solicitor and has a range of expertise in both commercial and residential property matters. He regularly advises in relation to commercial leases and in acquisitions, sales, and financing of freehold and leasehold commercial premises.
In his spare
Nick qualified as a solicitor in 2000 and joined us in 2021. He is an experienced property solicitor and has a range of expertise in both commercial and residential property matters. He regularly advises in relation to commercial leases and in acquisitions, sales, and financing of freehold and leasehold commercial premises.
In his spare time Nick is a keen cyclist and enjoys playing bass guitar.
Olivia Jenkins, Solicitor
Esmond Jenkins, Notary Public
Olivia Jenkins, Solicitor
Olivia qualified in 2024. She joined the firm in September 2022 where she started her training. Olivia works in both Conveyancing and Private Client matters.
In her spare time, she loves walking with her dog, Patch (AKA our barketing assistant) and travelling.
Laurel Hayward, Conveyancing Paralegal
Laurel Hayward, Conveyancing Paralegal
Laurel Hayward, Conveyancing Paralegal
Laurel joined the conveyancing team in 2018 after relocating to the area from Crawley.
She can help with any conveyancing query a client may have and is experienced in all aspects of residential property matters including more complicated leasehold purchases and new build purchases.
Marie Mutton, Office Manager
Laurel Hayward, Conveyancing Paralegal
Laurel Hayward, Conveyancing Paralegal
Marie is our office manager and bookkeeper, and she also keeps a lot of our internal systems running smoothly. She started her career as a PA/Secretary and worked in London for 9 years before having 4 children who are now grown up. She joined Bampton Legal in 2014.
After a day of number crunching, she can be seen out and about walking, playing golf and gardening.
Ellie Loan, Legal Assistant
Laurel Hayward, Conveyancing Paralegal
Ellie Loan, Legal Assistant
Ellie is a recent LLB graduate, and commenced her Masters and Solicitors Qualifying Exam studies in June 2024.
In her spare time, she enjoys going to the gym, running and travelling with friends and family.
Patch, Barketing Assistant
Laurel Hayward, Conveyancing Paralegal
Ellie Loan, Legal Assistant
Patch is a treasured member of the Bampton Legal team and firm favourite with our clients.
She enjoys leisurely walks in the countryside and evenings in by the fire.
Every office needs a Patch.