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Expert Legal Services in Milton Keynes
Established in 1867, we are one of the longest-standing law firms in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire. Our reputation as trusted legal advisors is built on over 150 years of combining traditional values with modern legal practices. We prioritise understanding each client's unique needs, offering tailored solutions across private and business legal matters. Our team of handpicked solicitors delivers technical excellence alongside a pragmatic, client-focused approach.

With offices in Luton, Milton Keynes, and Harpenden, we leverage local expertise while maintaining national regulatory compliance. Our commitment to innovation ensures we remain adaptable to evolving legal requirements, as evidenced by our SRA accreditation and consistent inclusion in the Legal 500 rankings. Client testimonials highlight our prompt communication, professionalism, and successful outcomes in complex cases.
Services
Conveyancing Family Law Commercial Property Wills and Probate Divorce Proceedings
Highlights and features
  • We combine 150 years of legal expertise with modern practices for tailored solutions
  • Our local knowledge of regional courts and property markets enhances case outcomes
  • Handpicked team of specialists in conveyancing, family law, and commercial matters
  • Consistently ranked in the Legal 500 for excellence in client service since 2026
  • SRA-regulated firm maintaining strict compliance with professional standards
Associations and certifications
  • Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Exceedingly prompt responses Fantastic support and representation Professionalism and compassion Handled sale professionally Completed in record time
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Our specialist conveyancing solicitors streamline property transactions with clear communication and prompt responses. We handle sales, purchases, and remortgages for first-time buyers and experienced homeowners. Clients praise our efficiency in meeting tight deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to legal details.
Family Law
We provide compassionate yet pragmatic support for family disputes including divorce, child custody, and financial settlements. Our solicitors prioritise amicable resolutions while preparing robust court representation when needed. Recent cases demonstrate our success in achieving favourable outcomes for complex family matters.
Commercial Property
Our commercial property team handles transactions for office spaces, retail units, and industrial premises. Services include lease agreements, property acquisitions, and development projects. We combine technical expertise with business-focused advice to protect commercial interests while facilitating growth opportunities.
Wills and Probate
We create legally sound wills and manage probate processes with sensitivity to personal circumstances. Our services include inheritance tax planning, power of attorney arrangements, and trust management. Clients benefit from clear guidance through complex estate administration procedures.
Commercial Law
Our commercial law specialists advise on business structures, contracts, and regulatory compliance. We support companies with mergers, acquisitions, and dispute resolution while maintaining focus on risk mitigation. Regular training ensures our team stays current with evolving corporate legal requirements.
People
Stewart Matthews
Managing Partner & Head of Commercial Law
With extensive commercial law expertise, Stewart leads our business services team. He combines strategic oversight with hands-on client representation, ensuring technical excellence across corporate transactions and dispute resolution.
Beth Woodward
Partner and Head of Divorce and Family Law
Beth specialises in family law with particular focus on complex divorce cases. Her empathetic approach balances legal precision with client support, consistently achieving favourable outcomes for high-net-worth individuals.
Haqib Iqbal
Partner - Residential and Commercial Property
Haqib leads property transactions with expertise in residential and commercial conveyancing. Clients commend his clear communication and ability to resolve title issues efficiently during property transfers.
Trevor Kidd
Partner - Residential Property
Trevor specialises in residential property law with focus on complex sales and purchases. His local market knowledge enhances transaction smoothness for properties in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Lucy Madley
Senior Associate - Residential Property
Lucy handles residential conveyancing with particular expertise in first-time buyer transactions. Her proactive communication ensures clients understand each stage of property purchase processes.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate from offices in Luton, Milton Keynes, and Harpenden, serving clients across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire.
How can I get a conveyancing quote?
Use our online Conveyancing Quote Tool with property details, or contact our residential property team directly for tailored estimates.
Are your solicitors regulated?
Yes, we're authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 8011268.
Can I speak to a family law specialist?
Contact Beth Woodward, our Head of Divorce and Family Law, for expert guidance on relationship breakdowns and child custody matters.
What commercial services do you offer?
Our commercial law services include property transactions, business contracts, mergers, and dispute resolution tailored to corporate client needs.
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Reviews (7)
Mary Fleming
Mar 31, 2024 Report
Absolutely terrible. Costs significantly higher than advised, work was done wrong which they failed to inform us about but charged me for and very poor service in general. The Ombudsman found POOR SERVICE. As for the response below which says they are sorry for poor service, when I complained they told me I received a satisfactory standard of service! Don't be fooled by their pretend helpful public responses!

When I made them provide me with the time ledger, it showed charges for dealing with my complaint. It is ILLEGAL for solicitors to charge for dealing with a complaint! There were even charges for an email purporting to apologise for the poor service! They then used these phantom charges to offset compensation I was due for their poor service. We discussed costs at the outset. All of the work to be completed was discussed and we were advised this would take 13-20 hours.

When I closed our account, without the work even being completed, we had already been charged for 24.6 hours with a further 2.5 hours on the time ledger. This is without the work even being completed as I took it off them but they inexplicably wanted to keep a further 1900 for the work which another firm of solicitors would be completing! The time ledger was also inconsistent with what we had been told was owing on our account which is concerning. Obviously, when you are trusting a solicitor to charge you fairly you want to see clear consistent records with explanations for the charges.

The time ledger was difficult to get hold of, I had to request it 3 times, finally contacting the complaints department. Also , work was done wrong. An application to the land registry was rejected and Neves did not even bother to tell us. I only discovered this when I contacted the Land Registry myself to find out what was going on and was told the application had been cancelled months previously which Neves had kept under its hat. Shocking.

There was also rude behaviour, such as ignoring emails, I had to contact the managing partner to get the solicitor to respond to us. We used Machins in Luton for another matter and they were excellent.
Stephan Small
Jun 28, 2022 Report
Over many years moving home, I know the value of having a responsive and proactive solicitor to make the stressful task of house buying an easier process, we pay a lot of money for the legal fees and some solicitors just don't seem to earn their money, getting hold of them can be a nightmare, but this isn't the case with Haneef Khan at Neves (Luton) he is simply the best! I have no hesitation to recommend him to anyone, please don't waste your money looking for the cheapest, Haneef is the best and most responsive, you can virtually always expect an immediate responsive from him. 5 stars!
Fiona Vuong
Jun 23, 2022 Report
Late review as we had purchased our property during Covid in 2020. We were previously with another conveyancer who stopped responding and we were lucky to discover Neves, where from day 1 Haneef was extremely quick and responsive, always keeping us up to date with the progress of our purchase. Haneef explained very clearly at each stage what was holding up the process to enable us to take action and move in earlier than we anticipated after such a terrible experience with our previous solicitors. Keep up the fantastic work!
Darren Tibbles
Jun 04, 2022 Report
Neves were very helpful from the start. Haneef Khan dealt my conveyancing, both selling and buying. Quick to reply and to provide updates. Very thorough with all aspects - Excellent professional service, would easily recommend.
Jay Caur
Apr 19, 2022 Report
I used Neves Solicitors for my first house. Haneef and his team was so good and helpful throughout all the process, under 3 months I got my house. I found them on Google after reading their reviews, They work professionally, they answered all my emails and phone calls without any problems on time. I ll be using them in future.
Tojo Cherian
Mar 31, 2022 Report
Recently went with Neves for our house conveyancing, Haneef and Rosalind was so helpful. Highly Recommended. The best part was the quick responses we received for all the enquiries. We are definitely coming back to Neves for our future needs.
Daniel Arnold
Mar 29, 2022 Report
It was an absolute pleasure working with Lucy M. She has been amazing from start to finish. We had a series of complex issues Lucy dealt with excellently. I could not recommend her enough, easy to speak with, easy to contact and felt she really had our interests at heart. Thank you Lucy.