Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Solicitors in Northampton Since 1949
Established in 1949, Max Engel Solicitors has built a reputation as a trusted legal practice rooted in Northampton. Our firm combines decades of experience with a client-centric approach, specialising in personal and commercial law. We offer tailored advice in areas such as conveyancing, probate, employment law, and commercial property, ensuring clients receive pragmatic solutions aligned with their needs. Our team, led by Helen Carville and Sara Lawson, prioritises personal attention while leveraging elite professional alliances for specialist expertise.With a legacy of integrity and a focus on resolving complex legal challenges, we serve clients across the UK, maintaining the founding principles of dedication and client-first service. Our commitment to transparency, combined with competitive pricing and no hidden fees, ensures clients receive both value and clarity. As an authorised and regulated practice by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and trustworthiness.
Services
Conveyancing
Probate
Employment Law
Commercial Property
Debt Recovery
Litigation
Wills
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of experience in legal services.
- Our team offers personalised attention and tailored solutions.
- We maintain elite professional alliances for specialist expertise.
- Our client-first approach ensures transparency and no hidden fees.
- We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for trustworthiness.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent service
Highly recommend
Compassionate and caring
Prompt and efficient
Pragmatic solutions
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service ensures smooth property transactions, handling sales, purchases, remortgages, and equity transfers. We prioritise clear communication and continuity, with dedicated solicitors managing each case to provide peace of mind during stressful processes. Our competitive pricing and no hidden fees policy ensure transparency for clients.
Probate
We guide clients through probate and estate administration, managing will validation, asset distribution, and tax compliance. Our team offers empathetic support during bereavement, handling complex cases including contested wills and intestacy. Services include tracing beneficiaries, preparing legal documents, and resolving inheritance disputes with professionalism.
Employment Law
Our employment law team advises both employers and employees on contracts, disputes, and tribunal representation. We specialise in disciplinary procedures, discrimination claims, and settlement agreements, offering a no-win-no-fee option where applicable. Our goal is to protect client interests while ensuring compliance with evolving employment regulations.
Commercial Property
We provide comprehensive commercial property services, including lease agreements, land acquisitions, and development site transactions. Our expertise covers landlord-tenant disputes, dilapidation claims, and agricultural property matters. Clients benefit from strategic advice tailored to commercial realities, ensuring legally sound and business-effective outcomes.
Debt Recovery
Our debt recovery service helps businesses and individuals reclaim owed funds through cost-effective legal processes. We handle court proceedings, enforcement actions, and negotiations, balancing tenacity with proportionality. Initial consultations are free, and we offer tailored strategies to maximise recovery while minimising client risk.
People
Helen Carville
Managing Partner
Helen Carville, Managing Partner since 2013, specialises in commercial property and employment law. With decades of experience, she maintains the firm's client-first ethos while driving modernisation efforts to meet evolving legal demands.
Sara Lawson
Partner
Sara Lawson, a partner since 2020, focuses on commercial property and landlord-tenant law. Her proactive approach and strategic problem-solving have earned acclaim from clients in retail, logistics, and property development sectors.
Chloe May
Solicitor
Chloe May specialises in debt recovery, bankruptcy, and adverse possession claims. Known for her accessibility and clear communication, she assists clients in resolving financial disputes and property ownership challenges efficiently.
Rebecca Walker
Solicitor
Rebecca Walker provides empathetic support in probate and estate administration, praised for explaining complex legal processes in accessible terms. Her client-focused approach ensures smooth navigation of sensitive post-bereavement matters.
Claire Beard
Solicitor
Claire Beard handles property and commercial law, with expertise in estate administration and agricultural property matters. Clients highlight her efficiency and ability to resolve complex cases involving elderly clients and blended families.
Questions
What areas of law does Max Engel specialise in?
We specialise in conveyancing, probate, employment law, commercial property, debt recovery, litigation, and wills/lasting powers of attorney.
How long has Max Engel been in operation?
Max Engel has provided legal services since 1949, maintaining a client-first approach for over 75 years.
Do you offer fixed-fee services?
Yes, we offer fixed fees for conveyancing and adverse possession applications, with transparent pricing and no hidden costs.
Can you assist with urgent legal matters?
Our team prioritises urgent cases, particularly in adverse possession claims and debt recovery, ensuring timely submissions to meet statutory deadlines.
Are your services available outside Northampton?
We act for clients across the UK, with expertise in property and commercial law applicable to both local and national cases.
How do you handle probate for complex estates?
Our probate team manages contested wills, intestacy, and tax compliance, offering tailored support to resolve complex estates while supporting grieving families.
