Business Details
41 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Legal Partner in London
Wainwright & Cummins LLP has been serving clients in London and nationally for approaching 40 years. Established in 1985 by Andrew Wainwright and Jonathan Cummins, we specialise in criminal, family, housing, and conveyancing law. Our team combines over 150 years of legal expertise, delivering tailored solutions while prioritising client care. We relocated from Harley Street to Brixton in 2006, expanding our reach and incorporating Hallmark Atkinson Wynter in 2006. Our Lexcel accreditation and recognition in The Legal 500 reflect our commitment to excellence.We protect clients' rights through robust legal representation, reducing stress during complex disputes. Our in-house advocates handle cases from police stations to the Court of Appeal, ensuring continuity and expertise. With offices in South London, we serve clients across London and the South East, offering 24/7 accessibility for urgent matters. Our focus remains on achieving the best possible outcomes through experience, transparency, and dedication.
Services
Criminal Law
Family Mediation
Conveyancing
Probate
Housing
Advocacy
Extradition
Fraud Allegations
Violence Crimes
Road Traffic
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in legal services.
- Our team combines over 150 years of legal expertise.
- We are Lexcel accredited for client care excellence.
- Our in-house advocates represent clients in all courts.
- We offer 24/7 accessibility for urgent legal matters.
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS)
What people say
Excellent service
Successful outcomes
Compassionate representation
Professional and dedicated
Highly recommend
Services
Criminal Law
We defend clients facing criminal charges, from minor offences to serious allegations like murder and fraud. Our team provides representation at all stages, from police stations to the Court of Appeal. With extensive experience in complex cases, we protect clients' rights and aim for the best possible outcomes.
Family Mediation
Our family law specialists handle disputes involving children, divorce, and domestic violence. We prioritise amicable resolutions through mediation while ensuring clients' interests are protected. Our approach balances empathy with legal expertise to achieve fair outcomes for families.
Conveyancing
We offer expert conveyancing services for residential and commercial property transactions. Our team ensures smooth processes for buying, selling, or remortgaging properties, with a focus on clarity and efficiency to minimise client stress.
Probate
Our probate services include estate administration, wills, and inheritance disputes. We guide clients through complex legal processes with sensitivity, ensuring compliance with legal requirements while protecting their interests.
Housing
We assist with housing-related legal issues, including landlord-tenant disputes, possession claims, and housing benefit fraud. Our goal is to protect clients' housing rights through strategic legal representation and practical advice.
People
Andrew Wainwright
Head of Criminal Department
Andrew Wainwright leads the Criminal Department with extensive experience in defending serious criminal charges. He has a strong track record in complex cases and heads the firm's advocacy team.
Jonathan Cummins
Head of Conveyancing
Jonathan Cummins oversees conveyancing services, specialising in residential and commercial property transactions. His expertise ensures smooth processes for clients buying or selling properties.
Danny Lyness
Head of Family
Danny Lyness leads the family law team, handling divorce, child custody, and domestic violence cases. He focuses on achieving amicable resolutions while protecting clients' interests.
Alphonso Wynter
Co-Head of Conveyancing
Alphonso Wynter co-leads conveyancing services, bringing expertise in property transactions. He ensures efficient handling of complex sales and purchases, prioritising client satisfaction.
Tahir Ali
Co-Head of Criminal Department
Tahir Ali co-heads the Criminal Department, specialising in serious crime defence. His client-focused approach and legal acumen ensure robust representation in high-stakes cases.
Questions
What areas of law does Wainwright & Cummins specialise in?
We specialise in criminal law, family mediation, conveyancing, probate, and housing law, with expertise in complex cases.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency legal services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency legal support for urgent matters like arrests or police interviews.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our team has over 150 years of combined legal expertise, with specialists in various fields.
What accreditations does the firm hold?
We are Lexcel accredited for client care excellence and CQS accredited for conveyancing services.
Can you assist with cases outside London?
Yes, we serve clients across London and the South East, with nationwide capabilities for specific cases.
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Reviews (5)
Bobby I.
May 04, 2022
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Katie managed the conveyancing for our new property. She was very helpful, knowledgeable and professional throughout. Would definitely reccomend for first time buyers.
Scott McDonald
Feb 23, 2022
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Bought a flat in 2019 for 215,000 with a new 125 year lease granted by previous owner. 2022, want to sell the flat, now worth 250,000 but local agents value at 150,000 because Aneesha still hasn't registered the lease with Land Registry. Thanks mate 25/02/2022 - please check the file for Leondis. I emailed the address you gave me but it bounced back.
Rianna Ellis
Dec 24, 2021
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I am so happy with how they dealt with me and my situation. They communicated with me every step of the way.
Rome Love
Oct 22, 2021
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I won't touch them with a long stick. If you have basic issues to deal with go to them, I.e to stamp on something need verifying with legal paper work etc. They are about money not solving issues. There isn't pride on doing a job right. They don't bother to find a legal ways to solve an issue. Can't even invoice you right, they ask to get paid in advance. Do not trust the word they saying at the start.
They will promise the world then after you paid them the communication will be poor, you will do your own resarchs & come up with ideas to help them do the job, even then you will be waiting forever to get a reply, its a joke.
They will promise the world then after you paid them the communication will be poor, you will do your own resarchs & come up with ideas to help them do the job, even then you will be waiting forever to get a reply, its a joke.
Travers Clarke-Walker
Aug 16, 2021
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Excellent advice received, swift action and a positive result on the matter that was being addressed. Would recommend.
