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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

4.8
Excellent
93%
Value for
Money
10% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
17% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.7/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.7/5

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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 22 / 4,746
Commercial Property 35 / 3,638
Wills, Trusts & Probate 47 / 3,769
Family Law 138 / 4,195
Company & Commercial 92 / 4,129
Dispute Resolution 25 / 1,798
Land Law 170 / 1,325
Banking 12 / 1,025
Litigation 114 / 905
Employment 152 / 3,593
Professional Negligence 9 / 1,290
Equity Law 60 / 571
Money & Tax 48 / 1,935
Agriculture 34 / 819
Child Law 200 / 1,645
Clinical Negligence 46 / 1,240
Consumer 82 / 4,376
Crime/ Criminal Defence 86 / 2,138
Debt and Tax Law 64 / 784
Driving offences 22 / 631
Immigration 94 / 2,271
Personal Injury 116 / 2,632
Advocacy Law 26 / 160
Appeals Law 66 / 852
Auction Law 42 / 288
Banking and Financial Law 10 / 217
Business Law 64 / 479
Care Law 86 / 539
Charities 2 / 762
Construction 17 / 848
Copyright Law 45 / 519
Cosmetic Surgery Law 24 / 146
Court of Protection and Deputyship 96 / 581
Criminal Law 92 / 1,011
Defamation Law 42 / 271
Domestic Violence Law 125 / 900
E-Commerce Law 11 / 72
Economic Law 10 / 222
Education 11 / 421
Energy & Transport 1 / 504
Enforcement Law 55 / 570
Equality Law 79 / 1,090
Financial Crime Law 48 / 465
Fire Safety Law 17 / 180
IT & Intellectual Property 5 / 1,099
Immigration Law 67 / 1,165
Infrastructure Law 15 / 185
Insurance Law 45 / 654
Intellectual Property Law 46 / 623
International Enforcement of Judgments 15 / 153
Licensing Law 36 / 501
Manufacturing Law 8 / 84
Medical Law 18 / 191
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 51 / 435
Nuisance Law 30 / 235
Occupational Health Law 53 / 427
Pensions Law 40 / 487
Planning Law 48 / 584
Regulations 8 / 2,380
Transport Law 9 / 140
National 6 / 11,243

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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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Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00 (Open)
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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4.8 /5 92 Reviews
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What clients say about Setfords Law Ltd

Clients consistently praise the firm’s expertise in residential conveyancing, including house sales and purchases, first-time buyer transactions, remortgages, lease extensions, probate sales, wills and inheritance matters. Reviews highlight strong technical knowledge, attention to detail and the ability to handle complex or time-sensitive matters smoothly. Clients particularly value the team’s clear communication, responsiveness, proactivity and efficiency, alongside a calm, patient, approachable and reassuring manner. Many also mention that they feel well informed, supported and confident throughout the process.

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CHRISTINA

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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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Maria F

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Excellent and professional service.

Excellent advice on wills and inheritance tax. Sophie Booker was clear, knowledgeable, and highly professional throughout. Arranging our first meeting was quick and easy, and Sophie responded promptly to our enquiry. She listened patiently to our needs and questions and provided clear, practical advice tailored to our circumstances. Her expertise in wills and inheritance tax was evident, and she explained everything in a straightforward way that gave us complete confidence in our decisions. I would highly recommend Sophie to anyone seeking expert legal advice in this area.

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Dear Maria, Thank you for such a detailed review. Glad Sophie's clear, patient approach to your wills and inheritance tax planning gave you real confidence in your decisions, and that she was so easy to reach from the very first enquiry. Kind regards, Setfords

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Peter Elliott

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Sophie Booker = Superb!

Sophie Booker handled my late sister's estate. She had passed away unexpectedly, leaving no will...and a big mess. As a Canadian, I found most aspects - selling the house, dealing with the government offices, dealing with banks - confusing and radically different from Canadian rules. Sophie was always patient and clear in explaining everything. She anticipated questions and never let geography (a 5-hr time difference) ever get in the way of timely communication. And, she has a great sense of humour too!

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Dear Peter, It's clear how much Sophie's patience and clarity meant while navigating such an unfamiliar and difficult across time zones. Your comments on her ability to anticipate your questions and stay on top of communication are a credit to her. Thank you for your kind words. Kind regards, Setfords

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Ian B

Housing & Property

DON’T BE FOOLED BY THE 5 STAR REVIEWS, IT’S NOT ALL GOOD!

I used this company for conveyancing on the intended sale of our flat and purchase of another last year, based on all those wonderful 5 star reviews! However, because of the experience I received from Setfords, I can only be highly suspicious of those reviews, as the service I received from them was appalling, and in my opinion caused the entire sale and purchase to fall through. From start to finish the service I received was shocking. It promised an online portal for speed – there was no such thing and I had to send all the initial documents by registered post and then email. At no point in the process was an online portal used, that surely is blatant mis-selling for a start. They got my name wrong, they forgot to send an important document related to leasehold transactions (only sent when I reminded them), they failed to follow up to questions promptly, they didn’t act on emails/documents sent, they got the details on the key Sale Contract for Land Registry wrong – and even worse when I pointed out the errors they sent a “corrected” form back with even more errors in it! It was only because I have some knowledge of the process that I was able to spot all these errors (of which there are actually far more – my official complaint listed 46 issues, far too many to list here!). But in my opinion the worst thing was that they failed to spot a potentially serious fire risk issue related to the flat we were buying. It was only because I asked to review all relevant documents myself just before signing for exchange of contracts and completion (which Setfords were happy for me to do!), that I spotted the issue. But by then it was so far along that the seller thought we were trying to “pull a fast one” at the last minute, as it should have been spotted weeks before when Setfords first received all the documents. Setfords failure to spot this caused the relationship between the seller and us to deteriorate to such an extent that, in my opinion, it was directly responsible for the sale/purchase to fall through. Then to make matters worse, when I used the official complaints procedure at Setfords to ask for a new conveyancer to take over our case with the new property we found, as we had zero confidence in Setfords’ original conveyancer, they refused to act further and forced us to use another company and pay full fees all over again (despite their complaints procedure saying they won’t do this). And then they didn’t transfer all documents to the new conveyancing firm as they are required to do, thus hampering the process even more. I naturally complained to the Legal Ombudsman but unfortunately like other Regulatory Bodies these days it seems they are more out to protect the law firms than the public, and so because Setfords had already offered me a substantial discount on their fees due to their appalling service, the Legal Ombudsman decided that was good enough and there was no need to actually look into whether Setfords were negligent or not. So Setfords continue to operate without any challenge or regulatory review of their conduct in this case, which I feel is utterly wrong. I am a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and all views are based on fact or my honestly held opinion based on the service received. I would urge you to look elsewhere for your conveyancing.

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Gillian Brooke

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Housing & Property

Conveyance of parents house

Sharon was efficient and helpful from the start of the process to the conclusion. She was always available to answer any questions and her calm and efficient manner gave us confidence that we were in good hands. I would gladly recommend her to friends and family and wouldn’t hesitate to use her again if required. Thank you Sharon for making what was an emotional experience a lot easier.

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Dear Gillian, Really glad to hear that Sharon's calm and efficient approach helped make such an emotional process so much easier to navigate. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation! Kind regards, Setfords

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Dan and Sarah Jones

Housing & Property

Dan

Sarah and the team at Setfords did a fantastic job at guiding us through the process of selling my late mother’s house. They were knowledgeable, efficient and friendly throughout.

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Dear Dan and Sarah, Really glad to hear that Sarah and the team were able to guide you through such a sensitive process with such care and professionalism. Thank you for your kind words! Kind regards, Setfords

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sue

We Have used Setfords Tilehurst a few times from arranging wills POA’s helping my elderly uncle sell home and buy retirement property and selling parents home and now in process of selling uncles property Setfords as a team have gone over and beyond in all aspects especially Sarah we can’t thank them enough for their professional and caring service. Would highly recommended

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Dear Sue, We're so pleased to hear that Sarah and the team have consistently gone above and beyond across so many matters over the years. Thank you for your continued trust in Setfords and for your kind recommendation! Kind regards, Setfords

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Paul

Really helpful and explain everything to myself and my wife regarding our wills will us her again.

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Mandy

Mandy

Peter delivered an exceptional service during our house sale, guiding us through each stage. His proactive approach, attention to detail, and ability to resolve issues quickly ensured the transaction progressed smoothly. I highly recommend him.

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Clive

Clive

We can’t thank Lauren and the team at Setfords enough for their support in selling our late brother’s house. From start to finish, Lauren was professional, compassionate, and incredibly efficient, guiding us through what was an emotional and sometimes overwhelming process. She kept us well-informed at every stage and made everything as smooth and stress-free as possible. We’re so grateful for her kindness and expertise during a difficult time, and we would not hesitate to recommend Lauren and Setfords to anyone looking for a caring and highly capable solicitor.

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4.9 /5 17371 Reviews
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What clients say about Setfords Law Ltd

Clients consistently praise the firm’s expertise in residential conveyancing, including house sales and purchases, first-time buyer transactions, remortgages, lease extensions, probate sales, wills and inheritance matters. Reviews highlight strong technical knowledge, attention to detail and the ability to handle complex or time-sensitive matters smoothly. Clients particularly value the team’s clear communication, responsiveness, proactivity and efficiency, alongside a calm, patient, approachable and reassuring manner. Many also mention that they feel well informed, supported and confident throughout the process.

Excellent communication
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Clear explanations
Professional manner
Efficient handling
Proactive support
Kept informed
Stress-free process
Knowledgeable advice
Friendly approach

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Sue B

Excellent service from Sonal at Setfords Guildford.

Outstanding service from Sonal at Setfords Guildford who worked extremely hard on a very fast sale . She was supportive, empathetic and patient. Sonal kept me informed on a daily basis and communication was a strength. A breath of fresh air!!!!

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Oksana Kalkukalne

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I had the honor of working with assistant Veronika. She was always very kind and responsive, if something was not clear, she always helped and explained. Many thanks to her and, of course, her team.

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Paula Birch

Family Law

Finacial settlement and dividing of assets

Sarah is the most supportive and professional solicitors you could ever wish for. She efficiently helped me to navigate through one of the most difficult periods in my life. When faced with a stream of letters, documents and court orders, and real fears about losing our family home, she was always there to support and coach me through the process. Her approach is personalised, ultra supportive and highly competent. I would highly recommend her.

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Dear Paula, I'm sorry to hear how difficult this period has been for you, and it's clear how much Sarah's support meant while navigating such a stressful process, from the paperwork to your fears about the family home. Her personalised, highly competent approach comes through so strongly in your review, and thank you for recommending her so warmly. Kind regards, Setfords

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H&G

Housing & Property

Thank you Ajesh!

We could not recommend Ajesh more highly. We worked together on the purchase of our first home, and he made the entire experience seamless. He took great care to explain every detail and document, ensuring we felt comfortable and confident at every step. Ajesh is a truly experienced professional with a great calming manner.

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Dear H&G, Congratulations on your first home! Wonderful to hear Ajesh made the whole experience feel so seamless, taking the time to explain every detail so you felt comfortable and confident throughout. Thank you for recommending him so highly. Kind regards, Setfords

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Oliver Richardson

Housing & Property

Brilliant Service

Laura was brilliant. She was easy to communicate with and was knowledgeable. I was selling leasehold and buying freehold in London. My buyer's solicitors were not the easiest to deal with, but Laura did a great job keeping them on track and we got it done. Costs were fair transparent from the outset and there were no surprise fees down the line. I would highly recommend Laura and will be doing so to my friends and family for conveyancing.

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Dear Oliver, Great to hear Laura was so easy to communicate with and knowledgeable throughout your leasehold sale and freehold purchase, especially in keeping things on track despite a tricky buyer's solicitor. Good to know the costs stayed fair and transparent too, with no surprises along the way. Thank you for recommending Laura so highly to friends and family. Kind regards, Setfords

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Jürgen Perner

Jürgen

Amazing and seamless work. Giving attention to all the details. Fantastic work from Sharon.

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Dominic Yeatman

Dominic

I don't think the company is particularly cheap (although not very expensive either). Fiasal, my conveyancer, was extremely efficient, proficient, responsive and quick. Would certainly recommend.

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Owen Flower

Owen

Maria and her team were excellent and the made the process of buying our first house stress free and simple.

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Martin Ryan

Martin

Friendly, responsive, helpful, professional, throughout a complicated, protracted conveyancing case

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Warren Osment

Warren

Jo Cox of Setfords did an exc' conveyancing job for me...highly responsive and painless

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