Setfords Law Ltd

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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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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 68 / 11,165

Meet the team of Setfords Law Ltd

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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 | 15867 Reviews

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74 North Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4AW

113 Solicitors

46 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1JE

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The firm specialises in conveyancing, residential property transactions, wills, probate and family/employment matters, with strong technical expertise and reliable case management. Clients praise prompt, clear communication, proactive problem-solving and efficient handling of complex or time‑sensitive issues. Valued soft skills include empathy, patience, responsiveness, professionalism and a caring, client‑focused approach that reduces stress and builds trust. Many reviews highlight practitioners who are approachable, organised and willing to go the extra mile to achieve successful outcomes.

responsive communication

clear explanations

professional conduct

efficient service

attention to detail

supportive approach

proactive handling

kept informed

friendly manner

went extra-mile

O.G

28 May 2026

Housing & Property

Exceptional Support and Professionalism Throughout Our Home Purchase

Working with Veronika Tarasenko and Margarita Ivanova during the purchase of our home was a truly great experience from start to finish. They were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. What we appreciated most was their responsiveness, attention to detail, and the way they kept us informed every step of the way. Any questions we had were answered quickly and clearly, which made the whole experience feel much less stressful. Veronika and Margarita combine excellent legal expertise with a genuinely caring and attentive approach to their clients. We always felt we were in safe hands and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and supportive solicitors.

Solicitors tagged in
this review

Margarita Ivanova

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

02/06/2026

Dear O.G, We're delighted to hear that Veronika and Margarita were able to provide such a professional and supportive experience throughout your home purchase. Thank you for your wonderful recommendation! Kind regards, Setfords

Anonymous

26 May 2026

Great service

Very professional and worked to an expedited timeline which was very much appreciated

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Katy Moody

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

29/05/2026

Dear Client, We're pleased to hear that Katy was able to deliver such a professional service and work to your expedited timeline. Thank you for your kind words! Kind regards, Setfords

Julia S.

21 May 2026

Very disappointing experience with Margarita Ivanova

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. Following the questions I raised via email regarding my matter, I subsequently received a series of emotional and, in my view, inappropriate WhatsApp voice messages from Margarita. I found the tone, approach, and manner of communication distressing, disproportionate, and inappropriate in a professional solicitor-client relationship. My complaint also took almost 15 weeks to resolve instead of the stated 8 weeks. The firm didn’t acknowledge wrongdoing. The matter is now with the Legal Ombudsman. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this firm based on my experience.

Solicitors tagged in
this review

Margarita Ivanova

N Wakely

19 May 2026

Housing & Property

Caroline was great

I was kept informed at every step and the phone was always answered promptly as were emails. Sets the bar other solicitors should achieve but frequently do not

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

20/05/2026

Dear N Wakely, We're delighted to hear that Caroline set such a high standard of communication and responsiveness throughout. Thank you for your kind words! Kind regards, Setfords

Jacob Jones

16 May 2026

Very efficient service

Always responded extremely quick and detailed answers. All the forms can get confusing but it was all made clear and the process was never slowed down. Thanks

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

18/05/2026

Dear Jacob, We're pleased to hear that the communication was so prompt and clear throughout, keeping the process moving efficiently. Thank you for your feedback! 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.

Asunsti Shawls

12 Apr 2026

Asunsti

Absolutely excellent - Cant recommend highly enough. Elizabeth was professional , thoughtful and extremely thorough . Put me at ease and guided me through some difficult processes. Thank you

Flamur

31 Mar 2026

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.

Peter Norman

13 Feb 2026

Peter

Awful experience. Solicitor Sophie had absolutely no clue what she was doing. Almost cost me a lot more money as she missed an exchange date the first time and then headed off on holiday and only sent it across after I phoned the company a dozen times. Sophie's general communications were flippant and she would tend to blame her assistant for any mistakes that she made. After I made a complaint, the internal review decided that she acted to the standards expected from the company. I find this quite worrying, I would expect solicitors to have a considerably higher standard. To summarise, dont touch this company unless you enjoy many hours of trying to get a solicitor on the phone, or just doing things yourself.

A Badr

20 Jan 2026

A client

Horrible service , I have been trying to get a deed of variance done and it has taken over a year. they don't send updates or follow-ups . no responses from their end form moths at a time despite multiple follow-ups from my end. And their complain department is not any better.

Clients say

responsive communication

clear explanations

professional conduct

efficient service

attention to detail

supportive approach

proactive handling

kept informed

friendly manner

went extra-mile

Robert Morgan

2 Jun 2026

Setfords Tilehurst

Professional and friendly from the reception to the solicitor. Sarah was always helpful and knowledgeable. A delicate balance of friendly discussion and professional input was always maintained. Well done.

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Ajesh Brar

Sarah Gillbe

Louis C

2 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Faultless service and more

Sasha Jacques, my main contact, was superb, dealing with all day to day correspondence, chasing the other side multiple times per week, updating me, providing instant replies to any questions. Jessica Richards, the lead solicitor on my case, who drafted the legal report, was similarly faultless. Together, they were both completely on top of the whole process. They finished their work two whole months before the other side did theirs (which admittedly involved both sale and purchase, whereas mine was just purchase, but still…)

Vijay Patel

2 Jun 2026

Dilpesh shah

Excellent service professional , hands on approach, Dealing with Dilpesh was easy

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.

Marc Simon

2 Jun 2026

A smooth transaction

My first time in selling a property and must say that Fiasal at Setfords made it a very smooth transaction being professional and efficient; I would not hesitate to recommand his services.

Ray 5392

30 May 2026

Housing & Property

Ray

Ernesto was professional, efficient and extremely helpful throughout our property purchase. His attention to detail and prompt responses made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We are very grateful for all his support and would highly recommend him and the firm.

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

02/06/2026

Dear Ray, We're really happy to hear that Ernesto was able to make your property purchase such a smooth and stress-free experience. His attention to detail and prompt responses are exactly what we strive for. Thank you for your recommendation! Kind regards, Setfords

Barry T. Whyte

26 May 2026

Housing & Property

Barry

I recently worked with Yunus Patel at Setfords while staircasing / purchasing an additional 50% share in my shared ownership flat in London. I would highly recommend him. As often happens with property transactions, everything progressed smoothly until the final 48 hours, when a last-minute issue arose with the housing association. Yunus went the extra mile to ensure the purchase completed ahead of the deadline. He was also very easy to reach by phone and email, which is not always the case with conveyancing solicitors. Thank you Yunus!

Solicitors tagged in
this review

Yunus Patel

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

29/05/2026

Dear Barry, We're delighted to hear that Yunus was able to go the extra mile to ensure your purchase completed ahead of the deadline. It's great to know that his accessibility and dedication made such a difference throughout. Thank you for your recommendation! Kind regards, Setfords

Sean McGuinness

25 May 2026

Sean

Cheryl has been amazing. Considerate, kind, fair and had my back throughout.

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

29/05/2026

Dear Sean, We're delighted to hear that Cheryl was able to provide such considerate and dedicated support throughout. Thank you for your kind words! Kind regards, Setfords

Gill Farrer-Halls

22 May 2026

Housing & Property

Gill

conveyancing comprehensive and efficient

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

29/05/2026

Dear Gill, We're pleased to hear that the conveyancing was handled so comprehensively and efficiently. Thank you for your feedback! 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.

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Meet the team of Setfords Law Ltd

Team members

Natasha Canha

Wayne Murrell

Kimberley WadhamSmith

Jacqui Forrest

William Brown

Faye Harper-Haley

Ella Parsons

Syed Ahsan

Susanne White

David Miers

Carey Smith

Phillip Barnett

Temi Ade-John

Darren Neighbour

Ernesto Chao

Gemma Lloyd

Joshua Watkins

Jack Bassett

Prakash Ruparelia

Antonis Andoniou

James Dixon

Helen Wilde

Samantha Dickinson

Margarita Ivanova

Kechi Njoku

Jessica Nadav

Peter Booker

Natasha Canha

Consultant Conveyancing Solicitor

Wayne Murrell

Consultant Commercial Solicitor

Kimberley WadhamSmith

Consultant Solicitor - Residential and Commercial Property

Jacqui Forrest

Solicitor

William Brown

Consultant Solicitor

Faye Harper-Haley

Solicitor

Ella Parsons

Consultant Solicitor

Syed Ahsan

Consultant Licensed Conveyancer

Susanne White

Consultant Solicitor

David Miers

Consultant Solicitor

Carey Smith

Consultant Solicitor

Phillip Barnett

Senior Consultant Solicitor

Temi Ade-John

Consultant Litigation Solicitor

Darren Neighbour

Consultant Solicitor - Property

Ernesto Chao

CONSULTANT SOLICITOR

Gemma Lloyd

Solicitor

Joshua Watkins

Licensed Conveyancer

Jack Bassett

Consultant Litigation Solicitor

Prakash Ruparelia

Consultant Solicitor

Antonis Andoniou

Consultant Real Estate Solicitor

James Dixon