Business Details
37 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Legal Partner in London
Established in 1989, we provide efficient and accessible legal services tailored to local clients. Our firm prioritises affordability, offering competitive fees for services such as residential conveyancing, will drafting, and probate administration. Unlike virtual firms, we operate from a permanent office we have owned since 1995, ensuring long-term stability and accessibility. Clients benefit from flexible appointment times, including evenings and weekends for urgent matters. We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 79274) and committed to transparent, client-focused service. Our team, led by solicitors Douglas Narayan and James Coulson, handles most cases directly, minimising delays and maintaining personal oversight.We specialise in property transactions, estate planning, and commercial leases, with clear pricing structures and no hidden fees. Our central London location facilitates in-person meetings for document execution or urgent discussions. We prioritise timely communication, typically forwarding documents received from other parties on the same day. Clients receive detailed updates on timelines, with typical conveyancing transactions taking eight weeks to exchange contracts and ten days to completion.
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Wills
Remortgages
Probate
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Commercial Leases
Lease Extensions
Document Certification
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in property and estate law.
- Our fees are consistently lower than online firms or non-London practices.
- We operate from a permanent office owned since 1995, ensuring long-term stability.
- Our team includes solicitors regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
- We offer flexible appointments, including evenings and weekends for urgent cases.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Residential Conveyancing
We handle residential property transactions from instruction to completion, typically within eight weeks for sales and ten days for exchanges. Our central London office facilitates in-person document execution, and we forward documents received from other parties on the same day. Fees are competitive, with no additional charges for ID checks or postage.
Wills
Our solicitors draft simple wills within 48 hours of receiving completed forms, with fixed fees for low-value estates. Clients must attend our office to review and sign documents, and we offer free storage of original wills. We provide multiple copies and require photo ID for verification.
Probate
We assist executors in obtaining grants of probate or letters of administration, with fixed fees for straightforward cases. Applications are typically submitted within one week for no-tax cases and two weeks for tax-paying estates. Court processing times vary, but we provide regular updates throughout the process.
Commercial Leases
Our commercial lease services cover sales and purchases, with fees ranging from 8952,200 plus VAT depending on complexity. We handle licence-to-assign requirements and coordinate local authority searches. Clients pay disbursements separately, including stamp duty and Land Registry fees.
Lease Extensions
We negotiate lease extensions for leaseholders, with fixed fees starting at 595 + VAT for straightforward cases. Complex matters involving tribunals or section 42 notices incur hourly rates. We require a 300 deposit before initiating correspondence and draft notices.
People
Douglas Narayan
Solicitor
Specialising in property law and probate, Douglas Narayan has managed residential and commercial transactions for over 20 years. He ensures timely case progression and provides clear legal guidance.
James Coulson
Solicitor
James Coulson focuses on lease extensions, commercial leases, and estate administration. With expertise in complex property matters, he delivers practical solutions tailored to client needs.
Questions
What legal services do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential and commercial property law, wills, probate, lease extensions, and document certification.
Are your fees competitive compared to other firms?
Yes, our fees are consistently lower than online firms and non-London practices, with transparent pricing and no hidden charges.
Can I get help with urgent legal matters?
We offer flexible appointments, including evenings and weekends for urgent cases requiring immediate attention.
How long does a typical conveyancing transaction take?
From instruction to exchange of contracts typically takes eight weeks, with completion occurring ten days after exchange.
Are you regulated by any official body?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 79274).
