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74 North Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4AW

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74 North Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4AW

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Setfords Law Ltd Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
12% 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 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

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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.

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.

Setfords Law Ltd Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
14% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
17% above
national average
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 32 / 4,778
Commercial Property 35 / 3,673
Wills, Trusts & Probate 50 / 3,801
Family Law 156 / 4,222
Company & Commercial 92 / 4,182
Dispute Resolution 24 / 1,810
Land Law 166 / 1,329
Banking 10 / 1,032
Litigation 110 / 903
Employment 152 / 3,623
Professional Negligence 9 / 1,297
Equity Law 57 / 570
Money & Tax 46 / 1,953
Agriculture 33 / 823
Child Law 196 / 1,650
Clinical Negligence 45 / 1,248
Consumer 81 / 4,419
Crime/ Criminal Defence 86 / 2,153
Debt and Tax Law 63 / 789
Driving offences 22 / 630
Immigration 92 / 2,288
Personal Injury 114 / 2,651
Advocacy Law 25 / 158
Appeals Law 65 / 854
Auction Law 41 / 287
Banking and Financial Law 10 / 218
Business Law 59 / 474
Care Law 84 / 537
Charities 2 / 768
Construction 17 / 855
Copyright Law 45 / 523
Cosmetic Surgery Law 24 / 147
Court of Protection and Deputyship 95 / 582
Criminal Law 91 / 1,016
Defamation Law 41 / 270
Domestic Violence Law 123 / 902
E-Commerce Law 11 / 73
Economic Law 10 / 223
Education 11 / 423
Energy & Transport 1 / 510
Enforcement Law 56 / 576
Equality Law 78 / 1,098
Financial Crime Law 47 / 466
Fire Safety Law 16 / 181
IT & Intellectual Property 5 / 1,112
Immigration Law 65 / 1,167
Infrastructure Law 14 / 187
Insurance Law 45 / 659
Intellectual Property Law 46 / 626
International Enforcement of Judgments 14 / 153
Licensing Law 34 / 503
Manufacturing Law 8 / 83
Medical Law 18 / 190
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 50 / 436
Nuisance Law 30 / 235
Occupational Health Law 50 / 429
Pensions Law 39 / 489
Planning Law 47 / 586
Regulations 8 / 2,412
Transport Law 9 / 138
National 6 / 11,362

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S. Marshall

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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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Housing & Property

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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4.9 /5 639 Reviews
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What clients say about Setfords Law Ltd

Clients praise the firm’s conveyancing expertise across buying, selling, remortgaging, lease extensions, probate, wills and inheritance tax, with some mention of property disputes and estate administration. The team is valued for clear, practical advice, strong technical knowledge, attention to detail and ability to handle complex or time-sensitive transactions smoothly. Soft skills repeatedly highlighted include responsiveness, proactive communication, patience, kindness, reassurance, professionalism and a calm, supportive approach that helps make stressful matters feel straightforward and well managed.

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Jackie Woods

Housing & Property

Incredible service

I really didn’t think solicitors like Ajesh existed. He was recommended to us last November when we put our house on the market, and has been amazing during the very stressful nine month period of our move, which finally completed last week. From the outset, Ajesh responded to every query and email immediately and is clearly extremely knowledgeable. We had a catalogue of problems with our sale and first planned purchase, and Ajesh has always been incredibly supportive throughout; he spent countless hours on the phone to me, talking through the latest problems, providing reassurance, and suggesting solutions. When we found the house we have now bought, we put Ajesh in a very difficult race against time, and had to complete the purchase within four weeks in order to meet our buyers’ deadline for the expiry of their mortgage. Ajesh did the impossible and, despite a significant problem with the Land Registry, managed to get everything through in time. Whilst I begrudge the amount of commission we had to pay our estate agent for a very mediocre service, the fee that Ajesh charged was excellent value for money and worth every penny. I can’t express how grateful we are to Ajesh for his hard work, wisdom, flexibility, tenacity, and for keeping me sane over the last nine months, and I now look on him as a friend as well as the most amazing legal adviser.

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Dear Jackie, Thank you so much for such a heartfelt review. It's fantastic to hear Ajesh managed to pull off the tight four-week deadline despite the Land Registry issues, and that his support kept you going through what was clearly a stressful nine months. Congratulations on your new home! Kind regards, Setfords

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Housing & Property

Amazing experience with amazing team

I completed my re-mortgage with Margarita Ivanova and her amazing team, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! Everything was handled with the utmost professionalism from start to finish. They were incredibly responsive, answering all my questions very quickly and keeping me informed every step of the way. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a smooth and stress-free re-mortgage process!

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Dear Client, Thank you for such a positive review. Glad Margarita and the team's quick responses and clear updates made the re-mortgage process such a smooth one. Kind regards, Setfords

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Kevin Parnham

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Housing & Property

Conveyancing for my new home

Engaged with Setfords for the selling of my property and the purchase of a new property. Sharon Galley was assigned and she was professional throughout,keeping me updated and highlighting potential issues, answering any questions I had and saw the exchange and completion was made on the date I had requested. Excellent service.

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Dear Kevin, Thank you for sharing this. Glad Sharon kept you updated throughout the sale and purchase, flagged any potential issues along the way, and made sure completion landed on the date you needed. Kind regards, Setfords

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Nicholas Johnson

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Housing & Property

Moving Home

Sharon has made this home move very easy, she was ahead of the curve in all aspects and her communication was fantastic..

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Dear Nicholas, Thank you for your feedback. Glad Sharon stayed ahead of things throughout and made the move so easy. Kind regards, Setfords

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Fiona and John Morris

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Housing & Property

Great advice and communication

Kristine was recommended to us by a good friend and we are very glad she was! She was a great communicator and kept us informed every step of the way. Very professional and friendly, and always contactable by phone if needed. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Setfords and, in particular, Kristine for your conveyancing requirements!

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Dear Fiona and John, Thank you for sharing this. Glad the recommendation to Kristine paid off, with her clear communication and being on hand by phone throughout. Thanks for recommending both her and Setfords. Kind regards, Setfords

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Angela Fuller

Housing & Property

Angela

Mark Scotney was our local solicitor for the Bourne area lincs,who was excellent from start to finish with the buy & sale of our properties,,he is a very hard worker for your company,we have used him many times,he is always on top of everything in all that he does,will always use him as our solicitor.Mr & Mrs B D Fuller

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

Dear Angela, Thank you for your continued trust in Mark over the years. Glad he's remained so on top of things throughout your various buy and sale transactions, and pleased he'll continue to be your solicitor of choice. Kind regards, Setfords

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Humza Ahmad

Housing & Property

Humza

Exceptional Service from Anna Nuttall – Professional, Proactive & Always One Step Ahead I recently had the pleasure of working with Anna Nuttall, Consultant Residential Conveyancing Solicitor, on the purchase of my new home, and I can genuinely say that Anna completely changed my perception of solicitors and the conveyancing process. Having purchased property before, I’ve dealt with other solicitors who unfortunately left me with a very poor impression of the profession. Previous experiences involved slow responses, having to constantly chase for updates, unnecessary delays and generally feeling as though I had to push the transaction forward myself. Those experiences left a bad taste and made me expect the legal side of buying a house to be one of the most frustrating parts of the process. Anna Nuttall was the complete opposite. From the very beginning, Anna was professional, proactive, responsive and incredibly thorough. Communication was excellent throughout, and I always felt informed about where we were in the process, what was outstanding and what needed to happen next. What particularly stood out was Anna’s determination to keep the purchase moving. When something needed chasing, Anna chased it. When pressure needed to be applied to keep everyone working towards the agreed timelines, Anna applied that pressure. I never had the feeling that my file was simply sitting in a queue waiting for somebody to look at it. Anna took ownership of the process and actively pushed actions forward when required. That makes an enormous difference when buying a property. Anna was also extremely thorough with the legal side of the purchase. She raised the right questions, explained things clearly and made sure I understood anything that required my attention. I felt confident throughout that my interests were being properly protected while, at the same time, Anna was doing everything possible to keep the transaction progressing. Another thing I really appreciated was Anna’s approachability. No question felt like an inconvenience, communication was clear and professional, and I always felt that there was an actual person looking after my purchase rather than simply being another case number. After my previous experiences, I had become quite cynical about conveyancing solicitors and assumed that chasing, delays and poor communication were simply part of buying a house. Anna Nuttall proved that absolutely does not have to be the case. Professional, knowledgeable, responsive, thorough and genuinely proactive, Anna Nuttall provided exactly the level of service you hope for when making such an important purchase. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Anna Nuttall to anyone buying or selling a property. Based on my experience, she would unquestionably be my first choice for any future property transaction. Thank you, Anna, for making what could have been a stressful part of the house-buying process such a positive experience.

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Dear Humza, Thank you for taking the time to write such a thorough review. It's brilliant to hear Anna took real ownership of your purchase, chasing things along and keeping you informed at every stage rather than leaving you to push things forward yourself. We're delighted she was able to turn around your previous experiences of conveyancing and make this purchase such a positive one. Kind regards, Setfords

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Mike Dhonau

Housing & Property

Mike

Lili Yung Bicknell was without doubt the best solicitor we have ever had.

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Dear Mike, Thank you for such high praise. Wonderful to hear Lili made such a strong impression as the best solicitor you've worked with. Kind regards, Setfords

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Androniki Tzolou

Housing & Property

Androniki

We had a great experience with Setfords Law during the purchase of our home. A special thank you to Syed Ahsan, who was professional, helpful, and always available to answer our questions and guide us through the process. Everything was handled smoothly and efficiently. We truly appreciate all his support and would highly recommend him and Setfords Law!

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Dear Androniki, Thank you for sharing this. Glad Syed was so professional and available throughout, and that the whole purchase went smoothly. Congratulations on your new home!

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Sebastian Kotze

Sebastian

Used them for our conveyancing. Considering the amount of money paid, it felt like we were doing a lot of chasing and were not kept in the loop. As first time buyers we felt quite unsupported. Our elusive case handler, Naq, who was recommended to us by our first estate agent appears to have been good mates with him, and was very difficult to get a hold of in the first few months. Roberta did help us out towards the end even though she was on holiday which we appreciated. Our first 2 purchases did not go ahead and we felt the cancellation fees were rather high.

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Clients praise the firm’s conveyancing expertise across buying, selling, remortgaging, lease extensions, probate, wills and inheritance tax, with some mention of property disputes and estate administration. The team is valued for clear, practical advice, strong technical knowledge, attention to detail and ability to handle complex or time-sensitive transactions smoothly. Soft skills repeatedly highlighted include responsiveness, proactive communication, patience, kindness, reassurance, professionalism and a calm, supportive approach that helps make stressful matters feel straightforward and well managed.

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Clear advice
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Jackie Woods

Housing & Property

Incredible service

I really didn’t think solicitors like Ajesh existed. He was recommended to us last November when we put our house on the market, and has been amazing during the very stressful nine month period of our move, which finally completed last week. From the outset, Ajesh responded to every query and email immediately and is clearly extremely knowledgeable. We had a catalogue of problems with our sale and first planned purchase, and Ajesh has always been incredibly supportive throughout; he spent countless hours on the phone to me, talking through the latest problems, providing reassurance, and suggesting solutions. When we found the house we have now bought, we put Ajesh in a very difficult race against time, and had to complete the purchase within four weeks in order to meet our buyers’ deadline for the expiry of their mortgage. Ajesh did the impossible and, despite a significant problem with the Land Registry, managed to get everything through in time. Whilst I begrudge the amount of commission we had to pay our estate agent for a very mediocre service, the fee that Ajesh charged was excellent value for money and worth every penny. I can’t express how grateful we are to Ajesh for his hard work, wisdom, flexibility, tenacity, and for keeping me sane over the last nine months, and I now look on him as a friend as well as the most amazing legal adviser.

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Dear Jackie, Thank you so much for such a heartfelt review. It's fantastic to hear Ajesh managed to pull off the tight four-week deadline despite the Land Registry issues, and that his support kept you going through what was clearly a stressful nine months. Congratulations on your new home! Kind regards, Setfords

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CHRISTINA

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

LOA/Last Will/inheritance tax/gifts

I communicated with Sophie looking for some legal advice regarding my assets divide after death. Sophie explained me clearly all the possibilities and gave me excellent advice based on my needs. She is a proffessional and made me understood my needs

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Dear Christina, Thank you for your feedback. Glad Sophie's clear explanations helped you find the right advice for your assets and inheritance planning. Kind regards, Setfords

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Housing & Property

Amazing experience with amazing team

I completed my re-mortgage with Margarita Ivanova and her amazing team, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! Everything was handled with the utmost professionalism from start to finish. They were incredibly responsive, answering all my questions very quickly and keeping me informed every step of the way. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a smooth and stress-free re-mortgage process!

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Dear Client, Thank you for such a positive review. Glad Margarita and the team's quick responses and clear updates made the re-mortgage process such a smooth one. Kind regards, Setfords

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Kevin Parnham

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Housing & Property

Conveyancing for my new home

Engaged with Setfords for the selling of my property and the purchase of a new property. Sharon Galley was assigned and she was professional throughout,keeping me updated and highlighting potential issues, answering any questions I had and saw the exchange and completion was made on the date I had requested. Excellent service.

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A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

Dear Kevin, Thank you for sharing this. Glad Sharon kept you updated throughout the sale and purchase, flagged any potential issues along the way, and made sure completion landed on the date you needed. Kind regards, Setfords

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Nicholas Johnson

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Housing & Property

Moving Home

Sharon has made this home move very easy, she was ahead of the curve in all aspects and her communication was fantastic..

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Dear Nicholas, Thank you for your feedback. Glad Sharon stayed ahead of things throughout and made the move so easy. Kind regards, Setfords

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john Billing

john

I used Setfords for the first time, Lauren Jeffries she was beyond brilliant, highly recommend

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Roland Ham-Riche

Roland

A smooth transaction with everything explained clearly.

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Lucy Donaldson

Lucy

Jon and Heather Pastor really do make the house selling and buying process so much more pleasant than my previous experiences elsewhere. They are efficient, highly knowledgeable and approachable along with being reasonable and honest. They also answer the phone and reply to emails! I wouldn't use anyone else and recommend without hesitation.

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sara

Excellent service, great communication and efficient.

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Robert Smith

Robert

Outstanding service from Setfords especially Rachel We cannot recommend Setfords highly enough, and in particular, Rachel, who acted as our solicitor when we bought our house. Our purchase was far from straightforward. We had to wait for probate and encountered a number of obstacles along the way, which made what should have been an exciting time quite stressful. Throughout the whole process, Rachel was absolutely brilliant. She constantly chased things up, kept us informed, and went above and beyond to keep everything moving. What really stood out was how much she cared, she genuinely made us feel like we were the only clients she was working for. We never felt forgotten or like we were just another case on her desk. Rachel was professional, approachable, incredibly responsive and persistent when it mattered most. Her dedication made a huge difference to us and gave us confidence throughout a very complicated purchase. A massive thank you to Rachel and the team at Setfords. If you’re looking for a solicitor who will genuinely go the extra mile, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. Five stars without a doubt!

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