Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Experts in London
Established in 1975, Hockfield & Co Solicitors & Co Solicitors has built a reputation as a trusted legal practice serving South London. As part of GT Stewart Solicitors, we combine local expertise with national resources, employing over 175 staff across a network of offices. Our firm specialises in housing law, personal injury claims, solicitor negligence, leasehold enfranchisement, and wills & probate, with a focus on delivering tailored legal solutions. Recognised in leading directories like Chambers UK and Legal 500, we prioritise direct client relationships and transparent communication.Our team of experienced solicitors handles complex cases with professionalism, ensuring clients receive expert representation at competitive rates. With offices near Kennington and Lambeth North tube stations, we provide accessible legal services to individuals and organisations across London.
Services
Housing Law
Personal Injury Claims
Solicitor Negligence
Leasehold Enfranchisement
Wills & Probate
Commercial Conveyancing
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in legal services across South London
- Our team consists of certified specialists in housing and personal injury law
- We offer competitive fixed-fee packages and no-win, no-fee options
- We are recommended by Chambers UK and Legal 500 for legal excellence
- We provide direct solicitor-client communication with no paralegal involvement
Associations and certifications
- Chambers UK
- Legal 500
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent service
Professionalism
Personal service
Highly recommended
Successful outcomes
Services
Housing Law
We represent tenants, landlords and housing associations in disputes covering disrepair claims, rent arrears, and anti-social behaviour cases. Our solicitors provide expert advice on leasehold rights and property transactions. With local court knowledge, we deliver practical solutions for residential and commercial property matters.
Personal Injury Claims
Our specialist team handles work-related accidents, road traffic incidents and public liability claims. We operate on no-win, no-fee agreements and have secured compensation for clients through thorough case preparation. Most work comes from satisfied client referrals across South London.
Solicitor Negligence
We pursue claims against legal professionals who have provided inadequate advice in conveyancing, personal injury and property disputes. Our solicitors identify duty breaches and quantify financial losses to recover compensation for affected clients across London.
Leasehold Enfranchisement
We advise leaseholders on acquiring freeholds or extending leases to protect property values. Our solicitors handle collective enfranchisement claims and individual lease extensions with expertise recognised in Legal 500 recommendations. Services include valuation assessments and negotiation support.
Wills & Probate
Our solicitors provide cost-effective will drafting and estate administration services. We assist with contested probate matters, inheritance disputes and trust management. The service includes advice on lasting powers of attorney and tax-efficient estate planning strategies.
People
James Garvey
Housing & Property Law Solicitor
Specialising in housing law with over 20 years' experience handling landlord and tenant disputes, leasehold enfranchisement, and property litigation across South London courts.
Lucy Jackson
Civil Litigation Solicitor
Qualified solicitor with expertise in personal injury claims and civil litigation, holding membership of the Law Society's Personal Injury Panel and Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
Michael McCrone
Property Law Specialist
Experienced housing law practitioner focusing on residential conveyancing, leasehold disputes and housing association matters, with particular expertise in Lambeth and Southwark court procedures.
Sarah Mossop
Housing Department Head
Leading housing solicitor recommended in Legal 500 for disrepair claims and tenant representation, with specialist knowledge of social housing regulations and landlord obligations.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in housing law, personal injury claims, solicitor negligence, leasehold enfranchisement, wills & probate, and commercial conveyancing across London.
How can I arrange a consultation?
Contact us via phone at 020 7582 8784 or complete our online form to schedule an appointment with a specialist solicitor during our office hours.
Do you offer flexible payment options?
Yes, we provide competitive fixed-fee packages and no-win, no-fee agreements for eligible personal injury and housing disrepair claims.
Are your services available outside London?
While based in South London, we handle cases nationwide through our GT Stewart network, with particular expertise in London property and housing law.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our solicitors have combined decades of experience, with individual specialists recommended in Legal 500 and membership of professional bodies like STEP and APIL.
