Setfords Law Ltd

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74 North Street, Guildford, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4AW

0330 058 4011

Accepting new clients

Regulated by:

The Solicitors Regulation Authority

Regulator ID: 622970

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Legal Knowledge 4.8/5

Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Children Law

Solicitors who have our Children Law Accreditation are specialists in dealing with legal issues related to children, such as:

adoption
child protection
arrangements for children following family breakdown

Family Mediation

When a relationship ends, family mediation can help you resolve things without going to court. This can avoid disputes and save you time and money.

Our accredited family mediation experts can help you work out issues such as divorce, parenting arrangements, and finances. They’re trained to help you in talking together to agree on a solution that works for you both.

Criminal Litigation

If you’ve been charged with a criminal offence, you’ll want the best possible representation. Our Criminal Litigation Accreditation shows that solicitors are committed to treating you fairly and providing a high standard of service in criminal law.

Family Law

Our Family Law and Family Law Advanced Accreditations are the quality marks for family lawyers. Our accredited family lawyers are experts who can give you legal advice on issues such as:

marriage
separation
divorce
arrangements for children
adoption

They understand that family issues can be personal and sometimes difficult. They’re committed to dealing with each case thoughtfully and sensitively.

The Law Society

Our vision is to promote, protect and support solicitors, the rule of law and justice in England and Wales. The Law Society is the professional body for solicitors and a place where you can connect, grow and thrive. We're here to support you at every stage of your career, from qualification through to retirement, and to advocate on the issues solicitors have told us matter most.

Conveyancing Quality Scheme

Our Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accreditation is the quality mark for legal experts that shows a law firm is highly skilled and trustworthy when it comes to handling property transactions, such as buying or selling homes.

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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.

Rankings by area of expertise

Child Law 2 / 19

Local 2 / 72

Child Law 137 / 1,638

National 68 / 11,165

Meet the team of Setfords Law Ltd

Katy Moody

Consultant Family Solicitor

5.0

Contact details

0330 058 4011

salesenquiries@setfords.co.uk

www.setfords.co.uk

Opening hours

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

74 North Street, Guildford, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4AW

Setfords Law Ltd

4.9 | 16021 Reviews

This law firm has 2 branches

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74 North Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4AW

120 Solicitors

46 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1JE

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Clients say

The firm specialises in conveyancing, property sales/purchases, remortgages, equity release and related property law, plus family/divorce and business property matters. Clients praise technical expertise, attention to detail and ability to handle complex or urgent cases. Valued soft skills include clear, reassuring communication, responsiveness and accessibility, professionalism, calmness under pressure, organisation and a client‑focused, proactive approach that makes transactions smooth and stress‑free.

clear communication

quick responses

professional service

efficient process

attention to detail

helpful staff

stress‑free experience

approachable solicitors

well organised

trustworthy advice

David Ship

17 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Victoria is amazing

We had Victoria as our solicitor, wow she is fantastic from start to finish her detail and attention is the best of have come across. We felt so at ease having her as our solicitor. She is the best in the industry and a key person to have in your corner. What a difference a good solicitor makes. Thank you so much

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Victoria Butcher

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

18/06/2026

Dear David, Really pleased to hear that Victoria was able to provide such an exceptional level of care and attention throughout. It's great to know you felt so well supported having her in your corner. Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Kind regards, Setfords

Hussain Goodwin

16 Jun 2026

Excellent Solicitor

Mark Scotney was brilliant from start to finish. Made the process as easy as could be, very efficient, friendly and organised. Would highly recommend

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

18/06/2026

Dear Hussain, Really pleased to hear that Mark made the whole process so smooth and straightforward. Thank you for your recommendation! Kind regards, Setfords

Susan Harris

8 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Sensible advise

Great legal advice keep us informed of the progress, would recommend to family and friends

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

16/06/2026

Dear Susan, Really pleased to hear that the advice and communication throughout gave you such confidence. Thank you for your recommendation! Kind regards, Setfords

Christopher Merrifield

3 Jun 2026

Family Law

Greatest Solicitor out there

Sam is precise, polite and will always listen carefully to your objectives never missing a point and ensuring you are never blindsided. If you are serious about winning. Choose Sam!!!

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Samantha Dickinson

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

16/06/2026

Dear Christopher, What a glowing endorsement! We're really pleased to hear that Sam's precision and attentiveness made such an impression throughout. Thank you for your kind words! Kind regards, Setfords

Anna Symela

2 Jun 2026

Very professional Solicitors

Magdalena very professional person always there when you got a problem with something, all process whent very fast i can recomend Setfords Solicitors to every one if I have to use solicitors again it will defenetly be Setfords.

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

16/06/2026

Dear Anna, Really pleased to hear that Magdalena was able to guide you through the process so professionally and efficiently. Thank you for your recommendation! Kind regards, Setfords

Jake Mason

26 Mar 2026

Jake

AVOID. These are the worst solicitors we have ever used. No chain on either side, simple transaction that should have been done in a couple of months. They dragged it out so far that the seller backed out and we lost the purchase. Want to know how bad it is? They told us we needed legal advice, the legal advice we were paying them for! All cases are given to a junior and right at the last second are looked over by someone who knows what they are doing (or not in our case). I cannot stress to people enough to people who read this how bad this firm is. Shocking. Over £1,500 down and we lost the purchase because they messed around so much. Avoid! You have been warned....

K R

17 Jan 2026

A client

Family law: I would strongly advise against using Sally Wood as your solicitor especially if you are male. She has a strong anti male sentiment and despite paying thousands, after taking my money she started to make very sinister comments about me and by then it was too late. I'm sure she's capable of handling simple divorce but has very little capability in child arrangement orders and she lacks professionalism, you will be judged all the way.

Lauren

1 Sept 2025

Lauren

Great solicitors, fast and effective, communication was perfect, no problems at all

Daniel

10 Mar 2025

Daniel

Great company and amazing help from solicitor. Sarah Howe has been amazing through the whole process explaining all the steps, keeping us updated at all times and raising queries which we didn't even thing about. We would really recommend their services, thank you Sarah!

MuddyMX

21 Nov 2024

MuddyMX

We used Sarah in Bristol Chipping Sodbury for a house sale and purchase. Initially used different solicitors but no progress at all after 5 weeks and being lied too, then instructed Setfords, all initial stuff done within just weeks, then whole process done within 12 weeks. Would highly recommended and use again for any other legal stuff.

Clients say

clear communication

quick responses

professional service

efficient process

attention to detail

helpful staff

stress‑free experience

approachable solicitors

well organised

trustworthy advice

David Fraser

23 Jun 2026

Letters of administration/Deed of variation

Delyth Hughes the solicitor acting on my behalf was very informative and helped me deal with any queries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.

Maria

23 Jun 2026

House sale and purchase

Absolutely fantastic service and communication during the sale of our house. Now using Setfords for the purchase of my new home and so far had the same great service, quick and reliable in all communication. Thank you to the Setfords team.

Lisa Akister

23 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Brilliant

I have found setfords tilehurst to be helpful supportive and very knowledgeable in all areas that I have required their help. They are quick to respond to any query. So if ld never use anyone else.

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Sarah Gillbe

Joanne Crosby

23 Jun 2026

House move

Amazing service especially at the end when we exchanged and completed with only 2 days notice.

Tomos Rossiter

22 Jun 2026

Very impressed

Sarah is excellent - she provides clear and easy advice. She is also easy to get hold and replies quickly.

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Sarah Gillbe

Helen L

21 Jun 2026

Helen

Used Michael Compton for what should have been a very simple service for an extraordinary cost compared to others solicitors. I heard nothing from him for a month despite repeated chasing, no work was carried out on my behalf and he significantly delayed the process causing what was already a very stressful time, even more stressful. Avoid.

Aharon Southern

17 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Aharon

It's difficult to put into words just how exceptional Jacqueline Batchelor is. The care, dedication and reassurance she gave us throughout our home purchase went far beyond what we ever expected, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From the very beginning, Jacqueline took the time to understand what was important to us and treated our purchase as if it were her own. As first-time buyers, we naturally had lots of questions, but she was always available to help, explaining everything clearly and making sure we felt informed and confident throughout the process. Her communication was outstanding. We never once had to chase her for an update because she was always one step ahead. Whether something was urgent or routine, she responded quickly and kept us fully informed every step of the way. What impressed us most was her ability to find solutions and keep things moving. Whenever something unexpected came up, Jacqueline calmly worked through the options, explained everything clearly and found practical ways to keep us on track. We also had a completion deadline that was incredibly important to us, and she worked tirelessly to help us achieve it while ensuring we fully understood every decision being made. Perhaps the quality we valued most was that Jacqueline was never influenced by outside pressure. Whether it was estate agents, sellers or tight timescales, her focus never changed. She wasn't interested in taking shortcuts or simply getting the transaction completed; her priority was making sure everything was right for us and that our interests were always protected. As first-time buyers, we'd heard countless horror stories about buying a house. Thanks to Jacqueline, we don't have one. Instead, we had a solicitor who genuinely cared, communicated brilliantly and guided us through every stage of the process with professionalism and confidence. Looking back, we realise just how lucky we were to have had Jacqueline by our side. She made what could have been a stressful and overwhelming experience feel organised, manageable and reassuring from start to finish. If you're looking for a solicitor who will put your interests first, keep you informed and give you complete confidence throughout the process, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jacqueline.

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

18/06/2026

Dear Aharon, What a wonderful review. We're so pleased to hear that Jacqueline was able to make your first home purchase such a positive and reassuring experience from start to finish. Her dedication to keeping your interests front and centre, even under pressure, is exactly the kind of service we're proud to offer. Thank you for taking the time to share such heartfelt feedback and congratulations on your new home! Kind regards, Setfords

Richard Bagley

16 Jun 2026

Richard

Fantastic service and customer interaction. High recommended.

Bee P

11 Jun 2026

Bee

Awful experience so far. Nearly a year of back and forth and still no completion of property. Paperwork isnt being checked, errors and mistakes that could cause risk to me later that ive had to point out by having someone else check the paperwork thoroughly. Unfortunatly i dont have a choice and stuck with them. They dont care.. you have to chase for responses, not accountability for mistakes theyve made etc. Caused so muxh delay that whikst not all their fault they have contributed. Please avoid if you deserve better service. Will update my review with names etc at a later stage.

joe brash

11 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

joe

Aga Scott did our conveyance and was superb. She was very efficient, dealt with queries quickly, gave us clear guidance and answers. i would totally recommend her. Perfect.

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

16/06/2026

Dear Joe, Really pleased to hear that Aga was able to deliver such an efficient and clear service throughout your conveyancing. Thank you for your recommendation! Kind regards, Setfords

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Meet the team of Setfords Law Ltd

Team members

Katy Moody

Katy Moody

Consultant Family Solicitor

Meet the team of Setfords Law Ltd

Team members

Sharon Galley

Sophie Booker

Ajesh Brar

Lynne Robinson

Sarah Ward

Annie Le

Ella Parsons

Kristine Burton

Andrea Godfrey

Susanne White

Samantha Ireland

Margarita Ivanova

Emma Morter

Angela Morreale-Devereaux

Darren Neighbour

David Lees

Jayne Hart

Samantha Dickinson

Joshua Watkins

Jeffrey Gilbert

Victoria Butcher

Amanda Wright

Rowena Slater-Reay

Carlota Payne

Marika Whiteman

Anna Nuttall

Faye Harper-Haley

Laura Ricci Walker

Dawn Brogan

Shelley Rounding

Aasima RiazFoster

Gemma Lloyd

Antony Singh

Sonal Rabheru

Helen Wilde

Yunus Patel

William Brown

Heather Harry

Katy Moody

Alun Jones

Jeremy Asher

Miriam Bailey-Parkyns

Laura Grounds

Alistair Robertson-Gopffarth

Kayleigh Kryulko-Coombe

Rebecca Lloyd

Peter Booker

Evette Wright

Evette Wright - formerly Abbey

Tanya Rogers

Uchechukwu Clarke

Umar Rashid

Adam Wright

Andrew Wendon

Shazia Mhar

Matthew Gunning

David Miers

Mark Cosgrove

Sarah March-Paschal

Brinder Khara

Tom Lathom

Ema Hasan

Carey Smith