Business Details
17 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Swindon
Stella Maris Solicitors has established itself as a trusted provider of professional legal services since 2009. Based in Swindon, South West England, our qualified and proactive multilingual team delivers high-quality advice across a broad range of legal matters. With over a decade of experience, we specialise in complex cases across family, criminal, immigration, business, employment, housing, and civil litigation law. Our firm is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and has built a reputation for prompt, professional service, evidenced by 90% of clients expressing confidence in recommending us. We prioritise personal service in a friendly and approachable manner, maintaining transparency and regular communication with clients.Our team includes specialists with extensive experience in child protection work, arbitration, and international dispute resolution. We serve small and medium-sized businesses, private individuals, and local authorities across the UK and overseas. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our membership in professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. We offer comprehensive legal support from initial consultation through to court representation, with a focus on achieving optimal outcomes for our clients.
Services
Business Law
Family Law
Criminal Law
Immigration Law
Civil Litigation
Housing Law
Employment Law
Wills and Trusts
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We have over a decade of experience in multiple legal specialisms
- Our multilingual team provides tailored, culturally sensitive legal solutions
- We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
- 90% of clients confirm they would recommend our services
- We offer comprehensive legal support from consultation to court representation
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Prompt and professional
Personal service
High referral rate
Expert legal advice
Multilingual team
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists handle divorce, separation, child custody, and financial arrangements. We provide expert representation for Non-Molestation Orders, Child Contact Orders, and Residence Orders. With extensive experience in Swindon and nationwide cases, we combine legal expertise with compassionate support during challenging family transitions.
Criminal Law
Available 24/7 for police station assistance and court representation, our criminal law team handles all offence levels. We defend clients in magistrates' and crown courts for charges including assault, theft, GBH, and serious crimes like murder. Our solicitors provide immediate advice and strategic defence planning for all criminal matters.
Immigration Law
We handle complex immigration cases from initial applications to Supreme Court appeals. Our services cover all visa categories including Tier 1-5, family reunification, and British naturalisation. We assist businesses with sponsorship licences and guide clients through the points-based system and settlement processes.
Business Law
We support businesses with contracts, company formation, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. Our services include shareholders agreements, business acquisitions, and commercial litigation. As part of the Law Society's Lawyers for Your Business scheme, we offer free initial consultations for small businesses in Swindon and beyond.
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation team represents clients in pre-trial hearings, arbitration, and mediation. We handle commercial disputes, debt recovery, and complex litigation cases with support from specialist barristers. We focus on achieving practical solutions through negotiation or court action to secure our clients' rightful compensation.
People
John Komolafe
Managing Partner
Qualified solicitor with over 12 years' employment law experience. Holds LLB from University of Wolverhampton and LPC qualification. Managing partner since 2014, previously worked at Wilsons Solicitors and Adel Jibs & Co.
Oladiran Feyisetan
Consultant Solicitor
Admitted solicitor since 2015 specialising in immigration, family, and employment law. Consultant since 2016 with extensive experience in immigration tribunals and family court proceedings.
Sebastian Ukegheson
Solicitor
International dispute resolution specialist with LLB, LLM in conflict resolution, and MBA. Certified Data Protection Officer with experience in human rights advocacy and cross-border legal matters.
Frances Ddungu
Senior Consultant Solicitor
Admitted in 2010 with 12+ years' experience in civil litigation and arbitration. Specialises in child protection work for local authorities and founded the Arbitration and Mediation Society of Uganda.
Questions
What legal services do you offer?
We specialise in family law, criminal defence, immigration, business law, civil litigation, housing law, employment law, and wills/trusts.
Do you provide emergency legal assistance?
Yes, our criminal law team offers 24/7 support for police station attendances and urgent court matters across England and Wales.
How are your legal fees structured?
Our solicitors charge hourly rates from £161 to £217 depending on experience level, with transparent billing and no hidden fees.
Are you regulated by professional bodies?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) under number 514949.
Do you serve clients outside the UK?
We provide legal services to international clients for immigration matters, cross-border business transactions, and international dispute resolution.
