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Setfords Law Ltd

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

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

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Setfords Law Ltd Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.4
Excellent
88%
Value for
Money
88%
Success
Rate
86%
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.4/5
Initial Impressions 4.5/5
Approachability 4.4/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.5/5
Legal Knowledge 4.5/5
Value for money 4.4/5

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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.

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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.

Setfords Law Ltd Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
14% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
15% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
16% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
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 39 / 4,769
Land Law 107 / 1,321
Insurance Law 44 / 663
Commercial Property 92 / 3,667
Family Law 176 / 4,221
Wills, Trusts & Probate 59 / 3,761
Immigration Law 54 / 1,147
Company & Commercial 105 / 4,185
Crime/ Criminal Defence 105 / 2,139
Professional Negligence 32 / 1,297
Child Law 137 / 1,638
Dispute Resolution 40 / 1,801
Litigation 86 / 878
Auction Law 34 / 286
Construction 23 / 856
Employment 155 / 3,621
Consumer 113 / 4,416
Personal Injury 148 / 2,653
Advocacy Law 21 / 150
E-Commerce Law 9 / 73
Agriculture 49 / 819
Pensions Law 39 / 486
Banking 18 / 1,031
Business Law 54 / 459
Care Law 59 / 532
Compliance Law 24 / 461
Court of Protection and Deputyship 78 / 575
Debt and Tax Law 64 / 785
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 35 / 425
Domestic Violence Law 74 / 897
Education 16 / 424
Equity Law 62 / 570
Money & Tax 54 / 1,952
Appeals Law 48 / 844
Banking and Financial Law 10 / 216
Clinical Negligence 87 / 1,246
Enforcement Law 45 / 574
Financial Crime Law 35 / 461
International Enforcement of Judgments 13 / 152
Planning Law 46 / 585
Charities 19 / 770
Copyright Law 31 / 522
Cosmetic Surgery Law 19 / 148
Criminal Law 69 / 1,003
Defamation Law 27 / 261
Driving offences 49 / 623
Economic Law 6 / 223
Energy & Transport 7 / 511
Equality Law 72 / 1,097
Fire Safety Law 14 / 180
IT & Intellectual Property 25 / 1,113
Immigration 97 / 2,281
Infrastructure Law 11 / 188
Intellectual Property Law 43 / 623
Licensing Law 35 / 500
Manufacturing Law 5 / 82
Medical Law 12 / 188
Nuisance Law 26 / 235
Occupational Health Law 40 / 428
Regulations 25 / 2,413
Transport Law 9 / 137
National 68 / 11,165

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Meet the team of Setfords Law Ltd

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Opening hours

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

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

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4.4 /5 43 Reviews
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What clients say about Setfords Law Ltd

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.

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Swanborough

Business was carried out in a very helpful and professional way and we were well informed at all times. A pleasure to do business with, would highly recommend.

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Dear Client, Really pleased to hear that Rowena kept everything so well communicated and handled your matter with such professionalism throughout. Thank you for your recommendation! Kind regards, Setfords

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Hidden costs and ghosting

We went with Setfords because they had a good review on Trust pilot. They started off good and then as soon as they had the first payment they didn’t answer any calls or emails. This included urgent calls and emails from not only ourselves but from the other solicitors and estate agents involved in our move. We were given a date to move and then we were told 4 days before that date that it wasn’t going ahead as nobody could get in contact with our solicitors. Setfords then added a charge to our bill for the change of this date which wasn’t our fault but there’s. Anyone reading this, I would advise you to avoid Setfords and go with another company.

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Housing & Property

Amazing service

Samantha was great every step of the process of buying a house (twice because my first purchase fell through). Everything was fast, efficient and without any errors. She was also great at replying to my emails and very reassuring to all my worries as a first time buyer. It was so nice to not worry about what was going on with the legal side of things!

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Dear Louisa, Having to go through the process twice after a fall-through is incredibly frustrating, and it sounds like Samantha made sure the second time around was as smooth and stress-free as possible. Really pleased it all came together in the end! Thank you for your kind words and congratulations on your new home! Kind regards, Setfords

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A safe pair of hands

Dilpesh Shah at Setfords handled a potential property purchase for me and was thorough and careful to examine and investigate each detail, which led to his advising me not to proceed. I am very grateful to have swerved a future nightmare situation and potential future financial loss. I’ll be returning to Dilpesh when I find another property to buy.

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

Dear Siobhan, Sometimes the most valuable advice is knowing when not to proceed, and it sounds like Dilpesh's thoroughness saved you from a very difficult situation. Really pleased to hear you felt so well looked after. Thank you for your kind words! Kind regards, Setfords

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Informed every step of the way

Very professional and extremely approachable, we couldn't have made this move without their help.

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Dear Vivian, Really pleased to hear that our professionalism and approachability made such a difference to your move. Thank you for your kind words! Kind regards, Setfords

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James

Sara was super helpful and diligent. The sale dragged on for nearly 12 months but she remained patient and dedicated to getting the sale processed.

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Rachel

I had the pleasure of working with Emma (S) for our recent sale and purchase. She was professional, thorough and an absolute pleasure to deal with with no detail overlooked. Our trust in Emma was extremely well placed and would have no hesitation in recommending Emma at Setfords for absolute peace of mind.

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Simon

Laura at Setfords handled our move. Couldn't speak more highly of her. Not only did she manage our side of our sale and purchase, she also managed the other sellers and buyers solicitors ensuring our move went as smoothly as possible. Highly recommend.

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Robin

First time buyer so pretty clueless on the whole process. Kerrie was great. Did a really good job, seemed very thorough and took the time to answer my questions. Whole thing start to finish was done in a little over two months. Price seemed very competitive as well. Had a slight snag at the start with some of the initial details needing correcting on the backend system, but Kerrie chased that up and got it sorted, and kept us updated throughout.

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Flamur

I had a very disappointing experience with this firm while purchasing a property. After agreeing to use their services, communication was slow and progress felt unnecessarily delayed. When I followed up to ask for updates and raised concerns, instead of addressing the issues, my case was transferred to an entirely different law firm outside of their organisation. This caused further disruption and unnecessary stress during an already time-sensitive process. I was also unhappy with how my funds were handled, as they tried to keep my funds without delivering. Overall, the experience felt unprofessional and poorly managed. I would not recommend this firm based on my experience.

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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

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Commercial Property

Tag Lodge sale

If it wasn’t for Laura Maltby we would not have got this transaction over the line .

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Housing & Property

did what they say on the tin

did what they say on the tin. no flap. good comms. will use again.

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Ruari A

Housing & Property

Genuine Pleasure to work with

I would highly recommend Ajesh Brar and Setfords. Having had a difficult experience with conveyancing in the past, I approached this process with some caution. However, from the outset, Ajesh was a pleasure to work with and quickly put us at ease. Communication was clear, consistent and always timely Expectations were set early, which removed a lot of uncertainty We were kept regularly updated without the need to chase The whole process felt well managed and under control What stood out most was the sense that Ajesh genuinely cared about delivering a good outcome for us, not just progressing the transaction. That made a real difference to our overall experience and significantly reduced what can otherwise be a stressful process. Thanks to Ajesh’s support, professionalism and attention to detail, completion was achieved smoothly and with minimal disruption. It reflects very positively on Setfords as a firm. We are very grateful for the support throughout and would not hesitate to recommend Ajesh and Setfords to others.

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First class service

I can't fault the service that I received whilst selling my house. I was kept fully up to date with everything that was going on. Would definitely use again

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Tracy Smallbones excellent

Tracy communicated regularly and answered any questions we had in quick time. I would and have recommend her to anyone buying or selling their home. Thank you

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Josh Lewington

Josh

I cannot recommend Sonal Rabheru highly enough. From start to finish, she has been an absolute pleasure to deal with. She is professional, efficient, responsive, and always gets straight to the point. Property transactions can be stressful at the best of times, and I’ll happily admit that I can be quite demanding and like things pushed along as quickly as possible. Throughout the entire process, Sonal handled everything brilliantly, always remaining calm, proactive, and incredibly helpful. Her communication was excellent, her attention to detail was outstanding, and she consistently went above and beyond to keep matters moving forward. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble. A huge thank you to Sonal for all her hard work and dedication. I would highly recommend both Sonal personally and Setfords to anyone looking for a first-class solicitor. Genuinely, after this experience, I wouldn't want to work with anyone else. Thank you again, Sonal.

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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.

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Aharon Southern

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.

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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

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Richard

Fantastic service and customer interaction. High recommended.

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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.

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