Business Details
44 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Milton Keynes & Northampton
Established in 1982, Franklins Solicitors has built a reputation as a leading law firm serving individuals and businesses across Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire. Our team of experienced legal professionals combines over four decades of expertise with a commitment to technological innovation, ensuring clients receive efficient, client-focused solutions tailored to their unique needs. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of service, evidenced by our ISO 9001 accreditation and Lexcel quality certification, which underscore our dedication to excellence.With offices in Milton Keynes and Northampton, we offer a comprehensive range of legal services, including conveyancing, family law, employment law, and commercial property, supported by a culture of continuous improvement and community engagement. Our mission is to provide accessible, transparent legal advice while fostering long-term relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Wills & Trusts
Employment Law
Dispute Resolution
Commercial Property
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in legal services across Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.
- Our firm is ISO 9001 accredited, ensuring consistent quality and client protection.
- We offer a friendly, client-first approach with dedicated solicitors in all major legal fields.
- Our team includes specialists in conveyancing, family law, and commercial property.
- We maintain offices in both Milton Keynes and Northampton for local accessibility.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- Lexcel
What people say
Friendly staff
Efficient service
Expert legal advice
Prompt responses
Trustworthy
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing team specialises in residential and commercial property transactions, ensuring smooth transfers of ownership with clear communication and timely progress updates. We handle leaseholds, freeholds, and new builds across Milton Keynes and Northampton. Clients benefit from our dedicated case management and fixed-fee pricing options.
Family Law
We provide compassionate yet pragmatic advice on divorce, child custody, and financial settlements. Our solicitors are Resolution members committed to minimising conflict through mediation and collaborative law approaches. Services include prenuptial agreements and domestic abuse protection orders.
Commercial Property
Our commercial property solicitors handle leases, sales, and development projects for businesses in Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire. We offer clear guidance on contracts, planning permissions, and property finance arrangements, working closely with corporate clients to meet commercial deadlines.
Employment Law
We advise employees and employers on contractual disputes, redundancies, and workplace discrimination cases. Our services include tribunal representation and HR policy development, ensuring compliance with current employment legislation across both private and public sectors.
Wills & Trusts
Our specialist solicitors create tailored wills, lasting powers of attorney, and trust arrangements to protect clients' assets. We provide clear guidance on probate applications and inheritance tax planning, with expertise in handling complex estates.
People
Simon Long
Managing Partner
Simon leads Franklins Solicitors with over 25 years' experience in commercial law. He focuses on business services and family law, driving strategic growth while maintaining client relationships. His leadership has expanded the firm's regional presence.
Kathryn Thornewill
Associate Partner
Specialising in wills and trusts, Kathryn provides expert estate planning advice. With TEP accreditation, she helps clients protect assets through tailored trusts and probate solutions, combining technical knowledge with compassionate service.
Andrea Smith
Partner
Andrea heads the business services team, advising companies on contracts and compliance. Her commercial expertise spans mergers, acquisitions, and intellectual property protection, supporting businesses across Northamptonshire and beyond.
Denise Watson
Associate Partner
Denise specialises in commercial property law, managing transactions for developers and investors. Her experience includes complex lease agreements and land development projects, ensuring clients meet regulatory requirements efficiently.
George Smith
Head of Litigation
George leads the dispute resolution team, handling high-value commercial and civil litigation cases. His strategic approach focuses on achieving cost-effective outcomes through negotiation or court representation when necessary.
Questions
What areas do Franklins Solicitors Solicitors cover?
We operate from Milton Keynes and Northampton, serving clients across Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire for both personal and commercial legal matters.
Are Franklins Solicitors Solicitors regulated?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 570602, ensuring professional standards in all our services.
What legal accreditations does Franklins Solicitors hold?
We maintain ISO 9001 quality management certification and Lexcel accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to excellence in legal service delivery.
Can I get fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we offer fixed-fee options for conveyancing and certain wills and probate services, with transparent pricing agreed upfront.
Do you offer specialist family law advice?
Our family law team provides expert guidance on divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements, with Resolution-trained mediators available for dispute resolution.
Reviews (7)
Adam Halsey
May 01, 2022
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I had recent dealings with this company. All colleagues resolved my matter to my satisfaction and actions were taken in a timely and professional manner. I would recommend using this company as I believe them to be good value for money and provided an excellent service. Thanks for your support.
Paula Carlon
Apr 01, 2022
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Just purchased a house and use Franklins for my conveyancing. Excellent service and communication with the team - prompt and professional service throughout the whole process. Very happy thankyou!
J. P.
Feb 20, 2022
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Took close to 1 full year to get a property through sale process, made numerous blunders, poor communication, cost me thousands. Very disorganised Considering taking legal action against Franklin's based on their poor performance to recoup the financial. Loss I have faced due to their "POOR PERFORMANCE". FRANKLIN'S NORTHAMPTON. YOUR TEAM NEEDS AN OVERHAUL. VERY VERY VERY DISAPPOINTING
Jahangir Riaz
Feb 11, 2022
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Great experience with Franklins Solicitors Northampton, Thank you Scott Wright, Will and team for all your help
Farley Unicorn Paz
Dec 20, 2021
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Very disappointed. My first buyers fell through. Franklins did very little unless I specifically asked them to. I constantly had to keep them informed of what was going on in the chain, when I thought it should be the other way round. Thankfully my estate agents found another buyer quickly and tirelessly pushed it through, but it really felt like my solicitor couldn't be bothered. She went on holiday at the busiest time, two weeks before we were due to complete.
She seems to let her team do all the work, who were very sweet but didn't really know what was going on. When I did actually mange to speak to her she was extremely rude. She actually let it slip that she was listening to my telephone conversation with her assistant but clearly couldn't actually be bothered to speak to me herself. When we did manage to complete she acted like she deserved a medal, not like she'd just done the job I'd paid her to do. Very unprofessional.
She seems to let her team do all the work, who were very sweet but didn't really know what was going on. When I did actually mange to speak to her she was extremely rude. She actually let it slip that she was listening to my telephone conversation with her assistant but clearly couldn't actually be bothered to speak to me herself. When we did manage to complete she acted like she deserved a medal, not like she'd just done the job I'd paid her to do. Very unprofessional.
Kay Kirby
Nov 26, 2021
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Scott and his team carried out the conveyancing. Excellent and efficient service with attention to detail. Very patient. Particular thanks to Scott and Rebecca who were always efficient and quick to reply by phone or email. Would definately recommend.
James Heale
Aug 26, 2021
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Friendly and efficient team, currently buying a house and would recommend Franklins to friends and family
