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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

3.7
Very Good
74%
Value for
Money
72%
Success
Rate
69%
Would
Recommend
Communication 3.6/5
Initial Impressions 3.9/5
Approachability 3.7/5
Documentation Accuracy 3.8/5
Legal Knowledge 3.9/5
Value for money 3.7/5

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.

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
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 35 / 425
Compliance Law 24 / 461
Court of Protection and Deputyship 78 / 575
Debt and Tax Law 64 / 785
Equity Law 62 / 570
Domestic Violence Law 74 / 897
Education 16 / 424
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

Contact & Locations - Setfords Law Ltd

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

Reviews

3.7 /5 29 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.

clear communication
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Liz May

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Housing & Property

Best experience I could wish for

Lucy and her team at Leominster, were absolutely brilliant, and I felt I had the best solicitor I could possibly wish for. She was very efficient, caring, helpful and very professional, as were her team. Thank you very much for helping with my house move and the efficient way any problems were dealt with.

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

Dear Liz, Wonderful to hear that Lucy and her team made such a strong impression throughout your house move. Thank you for your kind words and congratulations on your new home! Kind regards, Setfords

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Harriet Maria Reader

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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

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Christopher Merrifield

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Family Law

Greatest Solicitor out there

Sam is precise, polite and will always listen carefully to your objectives never missing a point and ensuring you are never blindsided. If you are serious about winning. Choose Sam!!!

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Dear Christopher, What a glowing endorsement! We're really pleased to hear that Sam's precision and attentiveness made such an impression throughout. Thank you for your kind words! Kind regards, Setfords

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Housing & Property

From Kent to Bruges

Lauren helped navigate a difficult conveyancing journey when we sold our house in Kent to relocate to our new home in Bruges

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Dear Client, Really pleased to hear that Lauren was able to navigate such a unique and complex conveyancing process so effectively. Thank you for your kind words and best of luck in Bruges! Kind regards, Setfords

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Louise Peacock

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Family Law

Outstanding Family Law Solicitors – Professional, Supportive and Effective

I cannot recommend Paul Lindsell of Setfords Solicitors highly enough. They supported me throughout a lengthy and often challenging divorce process over the past year, guiding me through every stage with professionalism, expertise, and genuine care. From legal correspondence and mediation sessions to financial disclosure and court proceedings involving a barrister, I always felt fully supported and well advised. The team took the time to listen to my concerns, explain the process clearly, and provide honest, practical advice at every step. What impressed me most was their accessibility and transparency. My calls were always returned, my questions were answered promptly, and they managed my expectations realistically, ensuring I understood what to expect throughout the process. Their honest approach gave me confidence and helped reduce the stress and uncertainty that naturally comes with family law matters. Most importantly, I felt safe, supported, and genuinely cared for throughout the entire journey. Setfords earned my complete trust through their professionalism, integrity, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. I trust Setfords implicitly and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone seeking expert legal support during a divorce or family law matter.

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

Dear Louise, Really pleased to hear that Paul was able to provide such professional and compassionate support throughout what sounds like a lengthy and challenging process. It's great to know that his accessibility and honest approach gave you such confidence and reassurance at every stage. Thank you for your wonderful feedback and recommendation! Kind regards, Setfords

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Customer Service not very good. The firm only assists prospective clients if it is financially viable for them. See email response below:- "We would be unable to assist, as it would not be financially viable to instruct one of our solicitors in this case."

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There is a reason why they have 2 stars from their reviews. They really are the worst company. Not going to go into details but let me say one thing. They do not care about their clients at all. When you make an enquiry you will have solicitors swarming your inbox like vultures all looking to take on the case on for you. Once you are on and have parted with a fair amount of cash the whole attitude changes. I had some really inappropriate comments made to me by the solicitor handling my case as well. These comments were really shocking and so unprofessional. Laurie Heizler is incompetent, claims he has all the experience but the work says otherwise. Failed to meet the most basic requirements when putting forward a case like the one I had which was so embarrassing. Once his work was picked apart by another law firm he backed down. He then wanted more money to consult a legal council on the issues when it should have been addressed in the first place. He made other comments to me which I won't repeat which are really not okay to say to a client. I lost all confidence in his work and I reported back to Setfords for a review and to get my case handed over to another solicitor. I never complained about Laurie though, I just asked for it to be transferred to another representative as I lost confidence in him, I think this is very reasonable. They never replied for three months! I had to put a lot of pressure to even get a response. You cannot get past the reception desk so don't bother calling, they will not engage with any dialogue on the phone. After losing all patience and piling on some pressure and starting to request partial refunds for the money I had wasted with them they decided to give me a half assed email on a Friday evening telling me I would have a response on Monday. It took until Tuesday for the response and it was nothing short of absolutely disgusting. Refused to hand my case to another solicitor, refused to address my detailed points and issues I had with the work they did and just gave me a load of rubbish on how "they" think the work was carried out to a good enough standard and that any issues were my fault. I spoke to Laurie on the phone where he even blamed me for the break down of the relationship even though I never even actually complained about him, I just asked for a different representative. Disgusting all of them, terrible law firm. Just avoid at all costs. One thing I learned is "buy cheap, buy twice". I now have a new solicitor working on the case who is incredibly helpful, polite and professional. They have also validated my awful experience with Setfords. Avoid, avoid, avoid.

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Jody Bunting

Jody

Money motivated solicitors knowly taking on cases they already know they can not gain finances for the clients. They are only interested in charging clients their fees up front and will happily go to court and lose or win on paper only. Yes they have won awards for 'best places' to work and I think this is true with their luxurious offices and staff socials, however for the clients it's a rip off, a complete waste of time and money, you get getter advice free online.

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David

Excellent solicitors, trusty, patient, efficient and care for their customers. The team at Tilehurst - Sarah, Fiona and Neil - go above and beyond to support their clients. Well done and a big thank you!"

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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

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4.9 /5 16557 Reviews
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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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Rebecca

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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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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.

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Carl Huckle

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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.

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Anonymous

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Housing & Property

Sale conveyancing

Excellent professional service, as always.

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Tracy Elliott

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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.

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Nigel Barker

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.

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Hallan Lyster

Hallan

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

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

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Afsar Choudhury

Afsar

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

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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

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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.

A representative from Setfords Law responded to this review

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

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Helen L

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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