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| Location: | Chelmsford Office |
| DDI: | 01245 228120 |
| Email: | masonb@gepp.co.uk |
| Teams: | Family Law |
"Family disputes, in particular marriage breakups, are a painful experience and need a constructive, non-confrontational approach in advising clients when dealing with their problems. As an integral part of the Family Law Team which has over 75 years combined experience I offer a constructive and realistic way to minimise conflict and distress as much as possible."
Barrie Mason completed his training with Victor Mishcon & Co (later Mishcon de Reya) and qualified as a Legal Executive in 1971.
Since that time, he has specialised in family law, working for various Essex firms before joining Gepp & Sons in 2001.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) and a member of Resolution, formerly the Solicitors Family Law Association.
Barrie enjoys entertaining and spending time with his grandchildren. He is a Vice President of Southend Rugby Football Club, and a Friend of the Royal Opera House. He is also a member of Rayleigh Art Group, and a keen watercolour painter.