Setfords Law Ltd

3.8 | 34 Reviews 34 Reviews | Financial Mediation

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

0330 058 4011

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Regulator ID: 622970

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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.

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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

Dispute Resolution 2 / 27

Local 2 / 72

Dispute Resolution 40 / 1,801

National 68 / 11,165

Meet the team of Setfords Law Ltd

Temi Ade-John

Consultant Litigation Solicitor

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Samantha Dickinson

Consultant Solicitor

4.9

David Miers

Consultant Solicitor

0.0

Tom Lathom

Consultant Solicitor

0.0

Yasser Sarwar

Consultant Litigation Solicitor

0.0

Jack Bassett

Consultant Litigation Solicitor

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Prakash Ruparelia

Consultant Solicitor

0.0

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
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 | 16557 Reviews

This law firm has 2 branches

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74 North Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4AW

130 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

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

quick responses

professional service

efficient process

attention to detail

helpful staff

stress‑free experience

approachable solicitors

well organised

trustworthy advice

Rebecca

27 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Thorough, efficient and knowledgeable

Lili was extremely thorough and knowledgeable and wanted the best for us as first time buyers. I was able to contact her directly by telephone which was always extremely easy and she replied to my emails usually within the hour. Would recommend to anyone.

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Lili Yung Bicknell

Anonymous

27 Jun 2026

Excellent Service from start to finish

Richard guided me through a highly emotional issue with absolute grace, compassion and professionalism. He explained all the technical & legal jargon in terms I could easily understand He made sure I was well prepared and understood what was going to happen throughout the process. Thank you for your support and giving me peace of mind during such a difficult time.

Carl Huckle

27 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Professional and diligent Solicitors

Sonia was with us on a 18 month journey which saw 5 house sales fall through due to certain planing conditions not been adhered by the owners or right of way on a property own driveway and numerous other issues that saw properties fall by the wayside but we have now moved this sale was completed within a 12 week period all has ended for the best.

Anonymous

27 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Sale conveyancing

Excellent professional service, as always.

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Sarah Gillbe

Tracy Elliott

27 Jun 2026

Ongoing Court Case

I am currently still going through the court process for a driving offence but I cannot speak highly enough of Setfords in particular my solicitor Richard Hull. From Day 1 of speaking to him to where the process is now Richard has been clear, concise and most importantly reassuring about the whole process breaking down and explaining everything to me in detail at every step we get to. I have been an emotional wreck at times throughout and at all times Richard is a natural at calming me by simply explaining everything in a way I am able to understand and process. I still have a way to go but would absolutely not be who I am in this process if it wasn’t for Richard. I cannot recommend Setfords and Richard enough.

Nigel Barker

26 Jun 2026

Nigel

Peter and Tracy were fast and efficient and always available to answer questions during the sale of our home and subsequent acquisition of our new home, which had to be carried out quickly.

Hallan Lyster

24 Jun 2026

Hallan

Setfords were professional and quick and excellent advice. Would use them again in the future

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

25/06/2026

Dear Hallan, Glad to hear the service was so professional and the advice so sound throughout. Thank you for your feedback! Kind regards, Setfords

Afsar Choudhury

24 Jun 2026

Afsar

Phenomenal service by Virju Rach - really goes above and beyond and more importantly, closes tricky deals at lightning speed!

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

25/06/2026

Dear Afsar, Great to hear that Virju was able to deliver such an impressive result, navigating a tricky deal at such speed. Thank you for your kind words! Kind regards, Setfords

Josh Lewington

23 Jun 2026

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.

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

25/06/2026

Dear Josh, What a glowing tribute. It's great to hear that Sonal was able to match your pace and keep everything moving so proactively throughout. Her calm and dedicated approach clearly made all the difference. Thank you for your wonderful feedback and recommendation! Kind regards, Setfords

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.

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Meet the team of Setfords Law Ltd

Team members

Temi Ade-John

Samantha Dickinson

David Miers

Tom Lathom

Yasser Sarwar

Jack Bassett

Prakash Ruparelia

Temi Ade-John

Consultant Litigation Solicitor

Samantha Dickinson

Consultant Solicitor

David Miers

Consultant Solicitor

Tom Lathom

Consultant Solicitor

Yasser Sarwar

Consultant Litigation Solicitor

Jack Bassett

Consultant Litigation Solicitor

Prakash Ruparelia

Consultant Solicitor

Meet the team of Setfords Law Ltd

Team members

Sharon Galley

Sophie Booker

Ajesh Brar

Sarah Ward

Lynne Robinson

Ella Parsons

Annie Le

Kristine Burton

Andrea Godfrey

Susanne White

Samantha Ireland

Margarita Ivanova

Emma Morter

Darren Neighbour

Angela Morreale-Devereaux

Jayne Hart

David Lees

Samantha Dickinson

Joshua Watkins

Amanda Wright

Jeffrey Gilbert

Victoria Butcher

Marika Whiteman

Carlota Payne

Rowena Slater-Reay

Laura Ricci Walker

Anna Nuttall

Faye Harper-Haley

Shelley Rounding

Dawn Brogan

Helen Wilde

Peter Booker

Gemma Lloyd

Sonal Rabheru

Yunus Patel

Antony Singh

Aasima RiazFoster

Kayleigh Kryulko-Coombe

Alistair Robertson-Gopffarth

Evette Wright

Ernesto Chao

William Brown

Evette Wright - formerly Abbey

Heather Harry

Alun Jones