Business Details
38 Years
experience
Expert Property & Wills Solicitors in London
Established in 1988, we are a dedicated law firm specialising in property, wills, trusts, and probate. With over thirty years of combined experience, our team provides tailored legal solutions to meet individual client needs. Based in Central London, we serve clients across England and Wales with accessible expertise. Our practice focuses on property law, wills, and probate, ensuring personal attention from initial consultation to resolution. We prioritise clear communication and practical advice, maintaining authorisation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Our specialists, including partners Ted Oakley and Frazer Shee for property matters and Amanda Woolven for wills and probate, deliver efficient service.We combine technical proficiency with a client-centric approach, offering local knowledge and national coverage. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our CQS accreditation and long-standing client relationships. We provide transparent guidance on complex legal processes, ensuring clients understand their options and obligations. Our reputation for reliability and precision has been built through decades of consistent service delivery.
Services
Property Law
Wills & Probate
Trusts & Estates
Conveyancing
Landlord & Tenant Law
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined experience in property and probate law
- Our partners handle cases personally from start to finish
- We provide tailored legal solutions for individual client circumstances
- We are CQS-accredited specialists in property and wills
- We combine Central London expertise with nationwide service coverage
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- CQS Number 02488
Services
Property Law
We specialise in residential and commercial property transactions across England and Wales. Our services include purchase/sale of freehold properties, leasehold acquisitions, and remortgaging. With over 30 years' experience, we handle complex cases involving licensed premises and trust arrangements. Our partners personally manage each transaction to ensure efficient completion.
Wills & Probate
Our wills and probate specialists provide comprehensive estate planning services including will drafting, inheritance tax mitigation, and lasting powers of attorney. We administer estates with sensitivity to family circumstances while ensuring legal compliance. Our team handles contentious probate matters and trust administration across England and Wales.
Landlord & Tenant Law
We advise on all aspects of residential and commercial landlord-tenant relationships. Services include lease drafting, tenancy agreement preparation, and dispute resolution. Our expertise covers assured shorthold tenancies, lease renewals, and property management compliance. We represent both landlords and tenants in contractual matters.
Trusts & Estates
Our trust specialists create bespoke wealth management solutions for complex family situations. We establish and administer trusts for jointly owned property, inheritance planning, and vulnerable beneficiaries. The team provides strategic advice on tax-efficient asset distribution and intergenerational wealth transfer.
Probate Administration
We guide executors through the probate process with clear, practical advice. Services include estate valuation, tax calculations, asset distribution, and dispute resolution. Our team handles straightforward and complex estates with particular expertise in contested wills and cross-border inheritance matters.
People
Edward (Ted) Oakley
Partner
Qualified solicitor since 1988 with over 30 years' property law experience. Specialises in residential and commercial conveyancing. Holds Law degree from University of East Anglia. Combines legal expertise with practical problem-solving for property transactions.
Frazer Shee
Partner
Property law specialist with 25+ years' London market experience. Focuses on efficient residential transactions and refinancing. Known for rapid completions while maintaining client communication. Provides practical solutions for complex property matters.
Amanda Woolven
Partner
Legal executive since 1984 specialising in wills, trusts, and probate. Expert in inheritance tax planning and lasting powers of attorney. Advises on estate administration and trust management. Combines technical knowledge with compassionate client service for sensitive matters.
Questions
What areas do you cover for property transactions?
We handle property matters across England and Wales, with particular expertise in London's Central and City areas.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (No. 74774) and hold CQS accreditation (No. 02488).
What wills services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive wills services including standard and complex will drafting, living wills, inheritance tax planning, and lasting powers of attorney.
How experienced are your probate specialists?
Our partners have over 30 years' combined experience in probate matters, handling both straightforward and complex estate administrations.
Can you help with landlord and tenant agreements?
Yes, we draft and review residential and commercial leases, advise on tenancy rights, and handle dispute resolution for property-related matters.
