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Setfords Law Ltd

74 North Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4AW

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74 North Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4AW

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At Setfords our aim is simple: to provide the best legal advice by creating an environment where lawyers can do their best work. Our innovative and creative ways of operating mean our lawyers have the support and flexibility to deliver the dedicated, personal service our clients need at a price they can afford.

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4.9
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Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Setfords Law Ltd are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Setfords Law Ltd
Family Mediation accreditation awarded to Setfords Law Ltd
Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Setfords Law Ltd

Description

At Setfords our aim is simple: to provide the best legal advice by creating an environment where lawyers can do their best work. Our innovative and creative ways of operating mean our lawyers have the support and flexibility to deliver the dedicated, personal service our clients need at a price they can afford.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Setfords Law Ltd offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Housing & Property 33 / 4,775
Commercial Property 37 / 3,670
Wills, Trusts & Probate 49 / 3,800
Family Law 155 / 4,222
Company & Commercial 92 / 4,182
Dispute Resolution 24 / 1,808
Land Law 164 / 1,329
Banking 11 / 1,032
Litigation 107 / 902
Employment 151 / 3,622
Professional Negligence 10 / 1,297
Equity Law 57 / 569
Money & Tax 46 / 1,953
Agriculture 34 / 823
Child Law 190 / 1,647
Clinical Negligence 46 / 1,248
Consumer 78 / 4,418
Crime/ Criminal Defence 84 / 2,152
Debt and Tax Law 63 / 789
Driving offences 22 / 629
Immigration 89 / 2,287
Personal Injury 113 / 2,651
Advocacy Law 25 / 157
Appeals Law 63 / 853
Auction Law 39 / 287
Banking and Financial Law 10 / 218
Business Law 58 / 474
Care Law 83 / 537
Charities 2 / 768
Construction 16 / 854
Copyright Law 42 / 523
Cosmetic Surgery Law 24 / 147
Court of Protection and Deputyship 95 / 581
Criminal Law 89 / 1,014
Defamation Law 40 / 270
Domestic Violence Law 120 / 902
E-Commerce Law 11 / 73
Economic Law 10 / 223
Education 11 / 423
Energy & Transport 1 / 510
Enforcement Law 55 / 576
Equality Law 77 / 1,098
Financial Crime Law 47 / 465
Fire Safety Law 15 / 181
IT & Intellectual Property 5 / 1,112
Immigration Law 62 / 1,166
Infrastructure Law 14 / 187
Insurance Law 45 / 659
Intellectual Property Law 45 / 626
International Enforcement of Judgments 14 / 153
Licensing Law 33 / 503
Manufacturing Law 8 / 83
Medical Law 18 / 190
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 48 / 435
Nuisance Law 30 / 235
Occupational Health Law 49 / 429
Pensions Law 38 / 489
Planning Law 47 / 586
Regulations 9 / 2,412
Transport Law 9 / 138
National 6 / 11,168

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Housing & Property

House Sale

"Very pleased we used Setfords. Sharon was always on the end of the phone if needed and was very easy to talk to. Very efficient which made the process smooth. A pleasure to do business with. Thank you. Highly recommend."

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Excellent company

"I really appreciated the hard work and communication from Kim Richards and Jessica lippiatt at Setfords. We had a difficult time with the sellers and it really felt like we had somebody in our corner. Would thoroughly recommend."

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

74 North Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4AW

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The firm specialises in residential conveyancing, lease extensions, probate, wills and commercial lease work, demonstrating strong technical expertise and efficient case management. Clients praise proactive, clear and timely communication, responsiveness and attention to detail. Valued soft skills include calmness under pressure, patience, empathy, trustworthiness and a personable, reassuring manner that reduces stress. Reviews highlight professionalism, problem‑solving, and a commitment to protecting clients’ interests, with many recommending the firm for smooth, reliable and fast transactions.

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The firm specialises in residential conveyancing, lease extensions, probate, wills and commercial lease work, demonstrating strong technical expertise and efficient case management. Clients praise proactive, clear and timely communication, responsiveness and attention to detail. Valued soft skills include calmness under pressure, patience, empathy, trustworthiness and a personable, reassuring manner that reduces stress. Reviews highlight professionalism, problem‑solving, and a commitment to protecting clients’ interests, with many recommending the firm for smooth, reliable and fast transactions.

Excellent communication
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Calm reassurance
Trustworthy advice
Attention to detail
Stress‑free process
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Sharon Galley = excellent

We just moved house and were delighted with Sharon’s service. The chain had lots of moving parts and Sharon managed the whole process with consummate skill. She was proactive, great at communication, and a pleasure to work with. Very highly recommended.

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Dear Andrew, Delighted to hear how professionally Sharon managed such a complex chain, staying proactive and communicative throughout while being a pleasure to work with. Thank you for recommending her so highly. Kind regards, Setfords

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Great service

Great service would reccomend to others.

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Dear Charlotte, Thank you for the great feedback and for recommending the service to others. Kind regards, Setfords

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Adam & Rebecca

Housing & Property

Ajesh is brilliant - we can't recommend him highly enough.

Ajesh was super proactive and made what could have been a very difficult process incredibly easy. We loved working with him. Our sale and purchase became far more stressful than expected after our buyers' solicitor repeatedly failed to secure mortgage funds in time, causing multiple failed exchange attempts and leaving the whole chain in a very difficult position. Throughout it all, Ajesh was calm, responsive and incredibly pragmatic. He was always available to explain exactly what was happening, the legal implications of each option, and the risks we faced, without ever making us feel rushed or overwhelmed. When the buyers' solicitor proposed an exchange without guaranteeing completion, Ajesh immediately identified the risks and advised us against signing away our legal protections. Looking back, we're very grateful we listened. He kept everything moving with the other solicitors, our estate agents and lender, while keeping us updated at every stage. Even when things were changing hour by hour, we always felt we knew where we stood. Buying and selling a house is stressful enough, but having a solicitor you genuinely trust makes an enormous difference. Ajesh was professional, knowledgeable, patient and always had our best interests at heart. Thanks to his guidance we finally completed successfully, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone buying or selling a home.

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Dear Adam and Rebecca, What a difficult chain to navigate, and it's clear Ajesh's calm, pragmatic approach made all the difference in protecting your position, especially when it came to spotting the risks in that proposed exchange. Wonderful to hear he kept everything moving and kept you fully informed throughout, right through to a successful completion. Thank you for your kind words. Kind regards, Setfords

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Nataliya Hanushevska

Housing & Property

Exceptional service from start to finish

Margarita Ivanova made what could have been a stressful mortgage and conveyancing process feel straightforward from beginning to end. She was professional, knowledgeable, and always quick to respond to any questions I had. Everything was explained clearly in a way that was easy to understand, and I always felt informed about the progress of my case. Her communication was excellent throughout, and I really appreciated how proactive she was in keeping things moving. It was reassuring to know I could contact her directly whenever I needed clarification, and she always took the time to provide clear and honest advice. I couldn't be happier with the service I received and would highly recommend Margarita and Setfords to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient conveyancing solicitor. Thank you for making the whole experience smooth and stress-free.

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Dear Nataliya, It's wonderful to hear how Margarita turned what could have been a stressful mortgage and conveyancing process into such a smooth, stress-free one. Her clear explanations, quick responses and proactive approach clearly kept you informed and reassured throughout, and it's great that you always felt able to reach out directly for advice. Thank you for your kind words. Kind regards, Setfords

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Julia

Setfords' complaints process and AI. (Ref. complaint about John Smith)

Setfords' complaints process and AI (ref. complaint about John Smith). This note reflects my personal experience of a complaints process and the wider questions it raised about legal advice, ethics, transparency and the role of AI. It is not legal advice. Any factual account should be checked against the full correspondence and relevant complaint documents before publication or wider circulation. The following are selected extracts from correspondence I received during Setfords’ complaints process. The examples below are included because they shaped my understanding of how the complaint was being approached, and because they illustrate why I felt the process did not fully engage with the substance of my concerns. Setfords: “I am managing your expectations early”. Me: To me, this appeared to come before the matter had been fully assessed. Setfords: “Investigating complaints about advice can be difficult and this is because any solicitor is entitled to give their own legal opinion”. Me: My concern was that I believed I was paying £250 an hour for legal advice, and I expected the complaints process to address whether that advice was correct, commensurate, appropriate and beneficial for me. Setfords: “..if we are unable to resolve directly with you, the Legal Ombudsman does not generally investigate these types of complaints as they do not give legal advice.” I have, however, submitted a complaint to the Legal Ombudsman, having clarified with them how they may be able consider this matter. My understanding is that they can consider service issues, but not professional negligence. To challenge incorrect legal advice, I believe the only option is for a client to sue the legal company and/or solicitor! This obviously makes redress very challenging. I’m writing to my former M.P. Andy Slaughter about it who is now Solicitor General; I’ll add my voice to the existing debate. This situation has therefore raised two main questions and challenges about how clients can challenge poor legal advice and what professional or ethical standards should apply when that advice has had significant consequences. Coming from a medical background, I am used to a strict ethical framework in which any procedure must be justified by the greater good of the patient. That contrast made me question how clearly comparable professional duties are explained to legal clients, do they, should they, have an equivalent Hippocratic Oath? This whole experience has also raised a wider issue: whether AI could make some parts of legal work more transparent, measurable and affordable for clients, particularly where large volumes of documents need to be reviewed. Two barristers I spoke with said they were aware of legal companies using closed-loop AI systems for automated contract analysis, initial client queries and information analysis. In hindsight, I believe I could have used AI to help identify contradictions and key points in my tenant’s 365-page trial bundle, and to think through possible courses of action. I would still have checked any advice with qualified solicitors, but AI may have helped me ask better questions and understand the risks and options more clearly. The specialist AI I have used since has given me a detailed analysis of what I believe were mistakes and what may have been a better course of action, particularly given the extreme pressures I was under at the time. Moving forward, AI may allow legal companies to reduce document review time, which should in turn reduce costs for clients. After this experience, I would not sign up to a retainer unless it was fixed fee and clearly explained the scope of work, likely costs and what, if anything, could be charged in addition, including onboarding, routine correspondence and time spent explaining progress or lack of progress. Fixed fees may offer a clearer way forward, particularly where clients need transparency about likely costs, scope of work and risk assessment. AI-supported tools could also help make those assessments more consistent, provided they are used responsibly and checked by qualified professionals. I hope this can become an opportunity to make parts of the legal system fairer, more transparent and easier for clients to understand.

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Kayleigh was attentive, always positive, and the whole process was as a pleasant an experience can be (for a house move).

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Professional, hardworking, attention to detail, good communication, always there to help

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Paul

I used Setfords' conveyancing for the sale of my flat and purchase of my house. Kristine provided an excellent, efficient and professional service and was instrumental in ensuring that potential problems were handled in a manner that meant I could have full confidence in the process. Highly recommended!

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Tim Bennett

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Louise provided an excellent service throughout our flat sale. Her approachability and communication were first class, When some problems arose she went to considerable lengths to resolve speedily Thank you Louise!

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It was a difficult sale but was dealt with extremely well. I am very pleased.

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