Sweetman Burke & Sinker

Our criminal defence solicitors specialise in representing clients facing serious allegations including fraud, money laundering, and sexual offences. With over 25 years' experience, we provide 24/7 emergency defence services at police stations and courts nationwide. Our team prepares robust defence strategies through detailed case analysis and expert witness consultation, ensuring clients receive fair treatment throughout the legal process.

We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. Our solicitors prioritise mediation over litigation to resolve disputes amicably while protecting clients' interests. We offer fixed-fee divorce packages and specialise in complex financial matters, domestic violence injunctions, and unmarried couples' rights regarding property and child custody.

Our property team manages residential transactions including purchases, sales, and leasehold extensions. With 20 years' experience, we handle standard and complex cases involving shared ownership and new builds. We provide transparent pricing with detailed guidance through searches, contracts, and completion processes, ensuring smooth transactions for first-time buyers and experienced homeowners alike.

We offer comprehensive will-writing services and probate administration for estates of all sizes. Our solicitors specialise in contested probate cases, inheritance tax planning, and lasting powers of attorney. With over 30 years' experience, we guide executors through estate administration while providing sensitive support to bereaved families during difficult times.

Our housing specialists advise both landlords and tenants on possession claims, disrepair issues, and eviction procedures. We represent clients in court proceedings while providing practical solutions for tenancy disputes. The team handles emergency protection orders, security of tenure matters, and homelessness applications, ensuring clients understand their rights under complex housing legislation.

With over 30 years' legal experience, Peter leads our wills and probate department. He provides compassionate guidance on estate planning and contested probate matters while maintaining personal oversight of complex cases.

Head of criminal law with 20 years' experience, Jonathan specialises in serious fraud and white-collar crime. He has represented clients in landmark cases at the House of Lords and Court of Appeal.

Family law specialist with 20 years' experience, Gillie focuses on domestic violence cases and child custody matters. She co-founded Ealing Domestic Violence Forum and provides emergency legal protection services.

Criminal defence expert with specialist knowledge of sexual offence allegations. Ayeh provides 24/7 emergency representation and has successfully defended numerous high-profile cases across UK courts.

Property law specialist with 12 years' conveyancing experience, Caryn leads our residential transactions team. She manages complex property deals including lease extensions and shared ownership arrangements.

We specialise in criminal defence, family law, property conveyancing, wills and probate, landlord-tenant disputes, and care proceedings. Our solicitors have particular expertise in contested cases and complex legal matters.

Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency legal defence services. Consultant solicitor Ayeh Nowroozi is available on 07939 910191 for urgent criminal defence matters requiring immediate attention.

Standard property transactions take 4-8 weeks, though leasehold purchases with extension requirements may take 6 weeks to 3 months. We provide regular updates throughout the process to ensure timely completion.

Yes, we offer fixed-fee divorce packages for straightforward cases. Our family law team provides transparent pricing and will explain all costs involved before proceeding with your case.

Legal aid is usually available for care proceedings regardless of financial circumstances. We can immediately assist with legal representation when contacted by social services about child protection matters.

I would highly recommend this firm, my solicitor Angelique Holm is an amazing and compassionate solicitor. She has such knowledge and experience with child matter cases and I was one of many that she helped. She has got me through and was so supportive and understanding towards me and gave me so much advice and won both my matters. I can't thank her enough for what she has done she is truly on amazing lady. She's so kind and caring in every way and will always be a true credit.

Our family have been assissted by Harpreet Kaur, who went above and beyond in helping and supporting us with our case involving a special guardianship. She's an honest, patient and kind professional. We would go back for any other issue in the future and strongly recommend the practice.

When my case started, I would have never thought it would take nearly 2 years to get to the end. The case was for a child relocation matter for me and child relocation out of this jurisdiction. Throughout the case, other professionals such as the police and guardian had to be involved also. Angelique worked on the case from the start to the end. It was complicated and challenging. Angelique was so supportive that I can't imagine going through it again with anyone else.

She is a professional, dedicated solicitor who, by all means, goes the extra mile for the client, day and night. Angelique recommended a barrister Sarah Tyler, who represented me at the court hearings. It was yet another great piece of advice besides many from Angelique. Sarah is such an experienced barrister, who understood the difficulty of the case and managed it brilliantly. I will always be very grateful for Angelique's entire work, advice, honesty and tremendous support she gave me. I do not doubt that everyone, who chooses Angelique, will be as happy with the overall service and care as I was.

I would highly recommend Angelique, I had a very difficult child access case and Angelique was always on hand to talk and provide support and guidance throughout the process. Angelique went the extra mile for my family and as a result I have a robust child access order which allows me to see my daughter on a regular basis.

Caryn Nathan looked after our flat sale and she was brilliant and we really appreciated all the support she gave. We completed our sale at the ending of the stamp duty holiday on 30th June 2021 so we know how busy they were trying to finalise all the transactions, but we were always kept informed and she was on top and ahead of any possible issues. We would highly recommend using Caryn to anyone.

I would like to thank personally Mrs Angelique Holm who was wonderful in every way. She was very responsive, efficient and very professional in obtaining a positive outcome in my favour in my case. I will definitely recommend her.

Caryn Nathan was brilliant as our solicitor when we were buying our first home. She was dependable, professional, and efficient. We were especially grateful that, thanks to Caryn's hard work, we were able to move in before Christmas. We highly recommend her and the rest of the firm.