Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Legal Services in Knowle, Solihull
Standley & Co & Co are a firm of solicitors based in Knowle, Solihull with decades of experience providing legal solutions for individuals and businesses. Established in 1973, our team specialises in family law, residential conveyancing, wills and probate, employment law, corporate law, and litigation services. We prioritise clear communication, transparent pricing, and building long-term relationships founded on trust and integrity.Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we combine local expertise with national reach to deliver pragmatic legal advice tailored to client needs. Our commitment to accessibility includes ground-floor meeting rooms and dedicated support for vulnerable clients.
Services
Family Law
Residential Conveyancing
Wills and Probate
Employment Law
Company and Corporate Law
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years' experience in West Midlands legal services
- Our conveyancing team holds Law Society quality accreditation
- Transparent pricing with no hidden charges
- Specialist solicitors covering 8 key legal disciplines
- Dedicated client support for vulnerable individuals
Associations and certifications
- Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Family Law
Our family law specialists provide compassionate guidance through relationship breakdowns. We handle divorce proceedings, financial settlements, child custody arrangements, and mediation services. With extensive experience in both contested and amicable separations, we prioritise clients' emotional needs while ensuring legally sound outcomes for long-term stability.
Residential Conveyancing
From first-time purchases to complex property transactions, our conveyancing team ensures smooth property transfers. We handle sales, purchases, remortgages, and lease extensions with transparent pricing. Accredited by the Law Society, we combine local knowledge with national expertise to complete transactions efficiently while protecting clients' interests.
Wills and Probate
Our private client team offers comprehensive will-writing and probate services. We help clients create legally binding wills, establish trusts, and resolve estate disputes. With specialist knowledge of inheritance tax planning and lasting powers of attorney, we provide sensitive support during difficult times while ensuring clients' wishes are legally protected.
Employment Law
We advise employees on workplace disputes, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, and redundancy. Our solicitors provide clear guidance on employment contracts, settlement agreements, and tribunal claims. With expertise in both individual and corporate employment law, we help clients understand their rights and achieve fair workplace outcomes.
Company and Corporate Law
Our corporate team supports businesses with company formation, shareholder agreements, and commercial contracts. We advise on director duties, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructuring. With experience serving both local SMEs and national corporations, we provide practical legal solutions that align with commercial objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance.
People
Monica Wara
Private Client Solicitor
Specialising in wills and probate, Monica provides compassionate legal support for estate planning and inheritance matters. With 15 years' experience, she helps clients create tailored solutions while maintaining the firm's commitment to accessible, jargon-free advice.
Anne Gillespie
Chartered Legal Executive
Anne specialises in private client law, focusing on probate administration and lasting powers of attorney. Her 20-year career combines technical expertise with empathetic client care, ensuring clear guidance during complex legal processes for vulnerable clients.
Stephen Gooden
Commercial Law Partner
Leading the commercial department, Stephen advises businesses on corporate transactions and commercial contracts. With 25 years' experience, he combines strategic legal knowledge with practical commercial awareness to support business growth and risk management.
Judith Hunt
Conveyancing Partner
Judith heads the conveyancing team, managing residential property transactions across the West Midlands. Her expertise in complex property deals and commitment to transparent communication reflect the firm's quality-accredited service standards.
Sunitum Dhillon
Head of Residential Conveyancing
Sunitum oversees residential property transactions, specialising in fast-track completions and new build purchases. With 18 years' local market experience, she ensures efficient conveyancing processes while maintaining the firm's client-focused approach.
Questions
What areas do Standley & Co & Co & Co Solicitors cover?
We primarily serve clients in Knowle, Dorridge, and Solihull, with national coverage for legal matters requiring specialist expertise.
Do Standley & Co & Co & Co offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide transparent pricing with no hidden charges, including fixed-fee options for conveyancing and will-writing services.
Are Standley & Co & Co & Co regulated by legal authorities?
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 55725, ensuring professional standards compliance.
Can I get legal help for business matters?
Our corporate team handles company formation, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, and business restructuring for local and national clients.
Do you offer support for vulnerable clients?
We provide accessible services including ground-floor meeting rooms and dedicated support for elderly or disabled clients requiring special assistance.
