Setfords Law Ltd

3.8 | 34 Reviews 34 Reviews | Dispute Resolution

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

0330 058 4011

Accepting new clients

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Regulator ID: 622970

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Legal Knowledge 3.9/5

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Family Law

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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.

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Local 2 / 72

National 44 / 11,164

Meet the team of Setfords Law Ltd

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Jessica Nadav

Senior Commercial and Residential Property Consultant Solicitor

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Peter Booker

Consultant Solicitor

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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
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 | 16736 Reviews

This law firm has 2 branches

46 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1JE

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Clients say

Firm specialises in conveyancing, lease extensions, wills, probate and court/defence matters, with clear legal expertise, professionalism and efficiency. Clients praise thoroughness, technical knowledge and problem‑solving that navigates complex or delayed transactions. Valued soft skills include calm, reassuring communication, responsiveness, patience, empathy and approachability; staff are described as proactive, organised and supportive, keeping clients informed and reducing stress throughout the process.

clear communication

very responsive

efficient service

professional staff

supportive team

thorough work

friendly approach

kept informed

attention to detail

proactive updates

Graham Field

22 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

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Excellent communication quick to respond accessible clear and concise motivated and got the job done without delay

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Christina Coleman

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

25/06/2026

Dear Graham, Great to hear that Christina was so accessible and efficient in getting the job done without delay. Thank you for your kind words! Kind regards, Setfords

Clive Heathcote

20 Jun 2026

Dispute Resolution

Very helpfull

Would recommend 2 friends and family and will be in contacting again 4 other disputes. Thank you very much samantha

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Samantha Dickinson

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

22/06/2026

Dear Clive, Really glad to hear that Samantha was so helpful throughout. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation! Kind regards, Setfords

Jade Harrod

19 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Fantastic service

We had an excellent experience using this solicitors . Fantastic communication throughout with no question deemed too silly to ask. Divya was a pleasure to deal with from start to finish .

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

22/06/2026

Dear Jade, Really glad to hear that Divya made the whole process so approachable and kept communication so open throughout. Thank you for your kind words! Kind regards, Setfords

Harriet Maria Reader

16 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Poor communication

Communication was good in the last few days but throughout I was asked for the same information a few times, emails would go unanswered for many days, answers were often a bit short. When i did call the main solicitor things improved but when dealing with the more junior team I found they didn't answer emails

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

raymond sturdy

8 Jun 2026

raymond

Great support from Roberta, worked really hard at getting our remortgage through.

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

16/06/2026

Dear Raymond, Really pleased to hear that Roberta worked so hard to get your remortgage over the line. Thank you for your kind words! Kind regards, Setfords

Julia S.

21 May 2026

Julia

Very disappointing experience with Margarita Ivanova and Setfords. After I started asking clarifying questions by email regarding the legal documents and process, the retainer was terminated citing a “breakdown of trust and confidence”. The firm appears to have conflated scrutiny and requests for clarification with a lack of professional trust. I do not agree that asking clarification questions in writing regarding lender requirements and legal structure should reasonably amount to a breakdown of trust and confidence. In a complex property transaction involving a declaration of trust, transfer of funds and lender requirements, requesting written clarification is normal and responsible client risk management, not misconduct or lack of trust. My complaint also took 13 weeks to resolve instead of the stated 8 weeks. The matter is now with the Legal Ombudsman. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this firm based on my experience.

Elliott B

14 Nov 2025

Elliott

Extremely disappointing. Spent almost £500 on nothing but summaries of my own emails. When I asked questions I was not given a response, simply another email summarising my request. Took a long time to respond to emails. Didn't feel like she cared about my case at all and when I raised genuine concerns I was dismissed. Ended the contract and found another solicitor to manage my case. I do feel it was the individual solicitor though as the one who responded if they were unavailable seemed much more responsive and helpful

Martin Priego Wood

5 Oct 2025

Martin

Had an appalling experiencing with Setfords conveyancing and the subsequent handling of complaints. The conveyancing was made more stressful than necessary because communication was difficult and short. Worse, I was provided with explicit, incorrect written advice regarding the warranty of my new build house, which turned out to contain unusual exclusions that the solicitor should have uncovered. This has resulted in years of distress and tens of thousands of pounds lost in getting serious building defects rectified. While my complaint in May 2025 about the conveyancing service and incorrect advice was initially met with courteous replies and requests for lots of information, subsequently there has been no admission of fault or reparation. Instead, the complaints manager has tried to shift responsibility to other actors, such as surveyors and builders, who have nothing to do with the incorrect legal advice provided by Setfords. The response also misrepresented the fact about complaint and cited terms and conditions bore no relationship and were inapplicable to the matters in dispute. The complaint will of course be escalated to higher instances in order to hold the solicitor who provided the incorrect advice and the complaints manager accountable. However, all this distress and loss would have been prevented if a competent solicitor had identified the missing documents and provided correct advice regarding the new build warranty.

Joshua Bovell

4 Jul 2025

Joshua

PLEASE DO NOT USE DEIRDRE .. i had to send this email down below Dear Deirdre, I am writing to formally express my deep dissatisfaction with the way you have handled this legal matter and to raise serious concerns about the professionalism and ethics displayed throughout this process. From the outset, I made it explicitly clear that I intended to proceed using a vendor finance agreement. However, once you engaged with the seller, Oliva, you drafted a completely different agreement based on a delayed completion, which was never agreed upon by me. This fundamental change has made it impossible for me to refinance and repay the seller as originally intended. To make matters worse, despite knowing full well that I had already invested thousands of pounds into the property and begun works, you suggested to the seller that she could put the property back on the market and offer it to other investors. This was a clear breach of trust and felt like an attempt to manipulate the seller out of our agreed arrangement, causing further distress and financial risk to me. I find this conduct unacceptable and completely lacking in integrity. I also had to independently seek legal reassurance from two separate solicitors who confirmed that a first charge would provide full protection for the seller. This is the basic clarity I should have received from you without needing to consult outside professionals. Instead, confusion was created, and unnecessary doubt was introduced, further delaying the process and shaking confidence in your legal advice. I engaged your services on the recommendation of a Facebook group, but based on this experience, I would never recommend or use your services again. Your handling of this matter has not only cost me significant time and money, but has also nearly jeopardised the entire transaction. At this point, I expect a full explanation of: Why the agreed vendor finance structure was not followed; Why alternative investor options were discussed with the seller despite my investment; What steps you are willing to take to remedy the financial and legal position you have placed me in. This entire process has caused immense frustration, financial strain, and distrust — all of which could have been avoided with honest and professional legal guidance. I look forward to your prompt and thorough response.

Clients say

clear communication

very responsive

efficient service

professional staff

supportive team

thorough work

friendly approach

kept informed

attention to detail

proactive updates

Tina McDonnell

7 Jul 2026

Housing & Property

House sale and purchase

A pretty average experience. No major complaints but the service lacked good proactive customer communication and service. I had to chase for every update during the process, and still haven’t had the indemnity policy negotiated during the completion stage

Marcus Bruton

7 Jul 2026

Housing & Property

Sale of 13 East Shrubbery

Kim has been absolutely outstanding during the sale of our property. She communicates extremely well and is always ahead of the curve when actions are required. I think she has been instrumental in moving our sale forward. I would Highly recommend Setfords and Kim in particular.

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Kimberley WadhamSmith

Karen Armstrong

7 Jul 2026

Housing & Property

Highly Recommend Francesca Putland

Francesca Putland gave us the best service for conveyancing on a family probate house sale. Francesca was very professional and always prompt to respond & deal with any questions that we had. We would highly recommend her.

Anonymous

7 Jul 2026

Housing & Property

Great Experience!

I got recommendations for Lisa McConnachie by multiple people in my village and I couldn't be happier! She was approachable, professional and friendly right from the start. She helped me understand the whole process, explaining things in simple terms and not overwhelming me with everything at once. She was efficient and communicated openly, updating me regularly throughout. She also helped point me in the right direction for other things related to a house purchase. Thank you Lisa for all your hard work!

Susan Murphy

7 Jul 2026

Total professional

Dawn provided an excellent service, even exchanging information “out of hours”.

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Ella was absolutely amazing in handling what turned out to be a very complicated and stressful house sale involving First Registration of Deeds and Powers of Attorney. She was always quick to respond to emails and phone calls and was incredibly tenacious and efficient in handling everything. Ella was also excellent at demystifying legal terminology and remained calm and professional throughout. If I could give her 100 stars I would! Thank you Ella and Setfords.

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Meet the team of Setfords Law Ltd

Team members

Amanda Willmore

Natasha Canha

Anna PearsonFreeland

William Brown

Wayne Murrell

Kimberley WadhamSmith

Helen Wilde

Gemma Lloyd

Joshua Watkins

Temi Ade-John

Syed Ahsan

Darren Neighbour

Ernesto Chao

Jacqui Forrest

Samantha Dickinson

Susanne White

Faye Harper-Haley

Ella Parsons

David Miers

Tom Lathom

Carey Smith

Karisma Punjani

Phillip Barnett

Michalis Michaelides

Salim Merali

Yasser Sarwar

Jack Bassett

Nevena Krstic

Prakash Ruparelia

Antonis Andoniou

James Dixon

Margarita Ivanova

Kechi Njoku

Jessica Nadav

Peter Booker

Amanda Willmore

Consultant Family Lawyer

Natasha Canha

Consultant Conveyancing Solicitor

Anna PearsonFreeland

Consultant Solicitor

William Brown

Consultant Solicitor

Wayne Murrell

Consultant Commercial Solicitor

Kimberley WadhamSmith

Consultant Solicitor - Residential and Commercial Property

Helen Wilde

Senior Solicitor

Gemma Lloyd

Solicitor

Joshua Watkins

Licensed Conveyancer

Temi Ade-John

Consultant Litigation Solicitor

Syed Ahsan

Consultant Licensed Conveyancer

Darren Neighbour

Consultant Solicitor - Property

Ernesto Chao

CONSULTANT SOLICITOR

Jacqui Forrest

Solicitor

Samantha Dickinson

Consultant Solicitor

Susanne White

Consultant Solicitor

Faye Harper-Haley