Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Surrey
Established over a century ago, Gowen and Stevens has built a reputation as a trusted legal partner in Surrey and the South East. Merging with Bell & Co in 2011 and Sinnertons in 2016, we combine deep local roots with extensive expertise across commercial and private client matters. Our solicitors are dedicated to delivering tailored legal solutions, underpinned by a commitment to transparency, responsiveness, and client-centric service. With offices in Banstead and Sutton, we serve businesses and individuals through a clear, straightforward approach to legal challenges. Our team of specialists maintains a focus on practical outcomes, supported by accreditations such as the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme and regulation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.Client testimonials consistently highlight our efficiency, expertise, and the personal touch that distinguishes our practice. We prioritise understanding individual client needs, whether in commercial property transactions, family law matters, or dispute resolution, ensuring our advice aligns with real-world requirements. This approach has fostered strong client loyalty, with many new clients coming to us through recommendations. Our fee structure remains transparent, and we leverage technology like our dedicated app to keep clients informed throughout their legal processes.
Services
Commercial Property
Corporate Disputes
Family Law
Dispute Resolution
Residential Conveyancing
Wills and Probate
Employment Law
Lease Extensions
Debt Recovery
Landlord Services
Details
- Year established: 1911
Highlights and features
- Over 100 years of combined legal expertise in Surrey and the South East
- Transparent fee structure with no hidden costs
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for compliance assurance
- Client testimonials highlight exceptional service and successful outcomes
- Dedicated team with specialists in commercial and private client law
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme
What people say
Efficient manner
First class
Polite and efficient
Excellent advice
Would recommend
Services
Commercial Property
Our commercial property team provides expert legal advice for businesses buying, selling, or leasing commercial premises. We specialise in navigating complex transactions, ensuring compliance with legal requirements while protecting client interests. Our services cover lease negotiations, property development, and dispute resolution, tailored to sectors ranging from retail to hospitality.
Corporate Disputes
We resolve business disputes through strategic legal counsel and alternative dispute resolution methods. Our focus is minimising disruption to operations while achieving favourable outcomes in contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and debt recovery cases. We combine proactive negotiation with robust representation when litigation becomes necessary.
Family Law
Our family law specialists guide clients through relationship breakdowns with empathy and clarity. We handle divorce proceedings, financial settlements, child custody arrangements, and pre-nuptial agreements, prioritising sensitive communication and cost-effective solutions. Hourly rates start at 300 plus VAT for transparent budgeting.
Dispute Resolution
We assist individuals and businesses in resolving conflicts through mediation and litigation. Our services cover property disputes, contract enforcement, and inheritance claims, with a focus on clear communication and practical outcomes. We aim to resolve matters swiftly while protecting client rights.
Residential Conveyancing
Our conveyancing team manages property transactions with a focus on timely completion and client communication. Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we handle sales, purchases, remortgaging, and lease extensions. Clients receive real-time updates via our dedicated app to streamline the process.
People
Deepesh Patel
Managing Partner
Deepesh leads our commercial property and litigation teams, combining strategic oversight with hands-on legal expertise. With decades of experience in complex property transactions and dispute resolution, he ensures clients receive commercially astute advice tailored to their business needs.
Rachel Kennedy
Assistant
Rachel supports the commercial property department, assisting with conveyancing and dispute resolution cases. Her attention to detail and client-focused approach ensures smooth transaction processes and effective support for business clients navigating legal challenges.
Deborah Bailey
Partner
Deborah heads our family law practice, guiding clients through relationship breakdowns with compassion and legal precision. Her expertise in divorce proceedings, child custody, and financial settlements has earned her recognition as a trusted advisor in Surrey's legal community.
Paul Edmunds
Partner
Paul specialises in commercial property and employment law, advising businesses on property transactions and workplace compliance. His dual expertise enables holistic solutions for clients managing property and HR-related legal matters across the South East.
Koysor Miah
Partner
Koysor leads residential conveyancing in our Banstead office, ensuring efficient property transactions for homebuyers and sellers. His team's use of technology, including real-time updates via our app, has streamlined processes while maintaining a personal service approach.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in commercial property, family law, dispute resolution, residential conveyancing, and corporate legal services across Surrey and the South East.
How do you handle property disputes?
Our dispute resolution team uses mediation and litigation strategies to resolve property conflicts, focusing on protecting client interests while minimising disruption.
Can you assist with commercial leases?
Yes, our commercial property department negotiates and drafts leases, advises on break clauses, and resolves landlord-tenant disputes for businesses in various sectors.
What makes your conveyancing service different?
We combine Law Society-accredited expertise with real-time client updates via our app, ensuring transparent communication and timely transaction completions.
Do you offer fixed-fee services?
Many private client services, including wills and probate, are offered at fixed fees for transparent budgeting, while hourly rates apply to complex legal work.
Reviews (6)
The Parents
Jun 18, 2022
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Excellent service, advice and guidance from Alison Stimpson and her Assistant, Neve. They made everything so easy for us to understand the legal wording of the documents. Thank you.
Mark Peare
May 25, 2022
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Very professional set up. Even with the covid restrictions they made us feel very welcome. They knew all we required and completed very quickly. Louise Wolff very professional. MP
Chris Poulton
May 15, 2022
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Found that the service provided by Gowen & Stevens for setting up my Will Was very professional and reasonably Priced, but more importantly any legal Questions were answered and others That I hadn't thought of were pointed Out to me in a very simple format. Also the addition of an Executor form Where I can list all the details to make Things easier for when I pass. Excellent work.
Brenda Pallet
Apr 08, 2022
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Have used Gowan and Stevens on 2 occasions, firstly for house purchase. Secondly for my will and LPA. On both occasions all staff were very helpful, explained everything fully. I found it easy to speak to them. Very professional on all dealings I've used them for.
Lesley Lush
Apr 03, 2022
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Excellent service from start to finish I have used them many times and and have no complaints. I would recommend them highly.
Tracy H.
Mar 09, 2022
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First class service by the solicitor Louise and Assistant Gill. So refreshing to have phone calls returned and emails answered every time, instantly. Polite, friendly, always professional and excellent service given. They made a very stressful situation much easier. Thoroughly recommend.
