Business Details
19 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Luton
Owens Solicitors has been providing quality legal advice in Luton since 2007, specialising in family law, immigration, and wills & probate. Our team combines over 13 years of experience in family law with a compassionate approach to client care, ensuring tailored solutions for complex legal matters. We maintain Lexcel accreditation from the Law Society, reflecting our commitment to practice management excellence and client service standards. Our solicitors are independently regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and actively participate in Resolution to promote constructive dispute resolution. With a proven track record in immigration cases, including complex family reunification matters, we offer cost-effective solutions backed by a decade of specialist knowledge.Our wills & probate services ensure clear estate planning and efficient administration, supported by experienced legal professionals. We serve clients across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and throughout the UK through both face-to-face and virtual consultations. Our fee structure maintains transparency, with senior solicitors charging 250/hour and paralegals at 150/hour. With 4.9/5 ratings from 49+ Google reviews, we combine technical expertise with empathetic client support.
Services
Family Law
Immigration
Wills & Probate
Child Arrangements
Citizenship Applications
Lasting Power of Attorney
Divorce Proceedings
Visa Applications
Probate Administration
Cohabitation Agreements
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have over 13 years of specialist experience in family law
- Our team holds Lexcel accreditation for practice management excellence
- We provide transparent pricing with clear hourly rates
- Our immigration specialists have a proven track record in complex cases
- We offer flexible consultations through both virtual and in-person formats
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
What people say
Professional quality service
Highly recommended
Excellent service
Prompt responses
Positive results
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle complex divorce proceedings, child arrangements, and financial settlements. With over 13 years of experience, we provide practical advice to achieve best outcomes while managing costs. We specialise in international child abduction cases and cohabitation disputes, maintaining Resolution membership for constructive dispute resolution. Our solicitors regularly appear in court for contested matters while prioritising negotiated solutions where possible.
Immigration
We offer comprehensive immigration support including visa applications, citizenship, and appeals. Our specialists handle business immigration, family reunification, and EU settlement scheme cases. With expertise in judicial reviews and tribunal representation, we maintain a strong success rate for complex applications. We advise on compliance matters for employers sponsoring migrant workers under Tier 2 and other visa categories.
Wills & Probate
Our wills and probate services include will drafting, lasting powers of attorney, and estate administration. We provide inheritance tax planning and handle contentious probate matters. Our team assists executors with full estate administration, from asset valuation to tax compliance. We specialise in intestacy cases and complex estate disputes, ensuring legal compliance throughout the probate process.
Child Arrangements
We specialise in child arrangements orders, international relocation cases, and special guardianship. Our solicitors handle emergency child abduction cases under the Hague Convention. We focus on maintaining family relationships through negotiated solutions while representing clients in court when necessary. Our experience includes complex cases involving social services intervention and cross-border jurisdiction issues.
Citizenship Applications
We assist with British citizenship applications, registration of children as UK citizens, and indefinite leave to remain. Our specialists handle complex nationality cases including dual citizenship and status verification. We provide strategic advice for EU nationals under the settlement scheme, including pre-settled status applications and naturalisation pathways. Our team ensures compliance with evolving immigration requirements.
People
Yomi Oni-Williams
Managing Partner
Qualified solicitor since 2003 with specialist expertise in family law, immigration and wills. Holds Lexcel accreditation and regulated by SRA. Leads all client matters directly with over 13 years' experience in complex legal cases.
Ana-Maria Mocanu
Paralegal
First-class LLB graduate with two years' experience supporting family law, immigration and probate cases. Currently pursuing LPC qualification while providing legal research and documentation services to solicitors.
Layal El Kebbe
Legal Assistant
Part-time SQE student assisting immigration law team. Holds US law degree and fluent in Arabic. Provides client support while completing solicitor qualification through practical experience.
Patrick Bottin
Trainee Solicitor
Trainee solicitor with strong academic background in law. Gaining experience across family law, immigration and private client work. Focuses on clear communication and client support during challenging legal processes.
Tobi Ibikunle
Chief Technical Officer
Technology specialist with decade of experience in software engineering and system architecture. Oversees firm's digital infrastructure and marketing technology solutions while maintaining technical innovation standards.
Questions
What areas of law do Owens Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in family law, immigration law, and wills & probate matters with expert practitioners in each field.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide a free 10-15 minute telephone case assessment for new enquiries.
Can you assist clients outside Luton?
Yes, we serve clients throughout the UK and internationally using video conferencing technology.
What are your solicitor hourly rates?
Senior solicitors charge £250/hour, paralegals £150/hour, with case-specific variations possible.
Are your consultations by appointment only?
Yes, we require appointments for both face-to-face and virtual meetings with our legal team.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain Lexcel accreditation and are independently regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
