Business Details
38 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Chingford
Established in 1988, our firm has consistently delivered exceptional legal services to individuals and organisations. We specialise in two core areas: property conveyancing and criminal defence, combining extensive experience with a client-centred approach. Our team comprises highly qualified solicitors with over 30 years of post-qualification experience each, ensuring expert representation in both residential/commercial property transactions and criminal litigation. Accredited by the Law Society in both practice areas, we maintain rigorous quality standards through regular audits. Clients benefit from direct access to senior partners who provide transparent cost structures and personalised service.Our criminal defence practice handles matters ranging from motoring offences to serious fraud and homicide cases, with Higher Rights advocacy capabilities. In conveyancing, we manage freehold/leasehold transactions, lease extensions, and enfranchisement processes under the Leasehold Reform Act. We operate under strict ethical principles established at our founding, maintaining the same moral values today. Legal aid eligibility assessments are conducted for criminal defence matters, with clear client care documentation provided at case inception.
Services
Criminal Law
Conveyancing
Residential Conveyancing
Motoring Offences
Leasehold Extensions
Commercial Property
Legal Aid Cases
Police Station Representation
Crown Court Trials
Property Enfranchisement
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years' experience in property and criminal law
- Our solicitors are Law Society accredited in both core practice areas
- Direct access to senior partners for all client matters
- Transparent fixed-fee structures for conveyancing transactions
- Higher Rights advocacy capabilities in criminal defence cases
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Law Society Criminal Litigation Scheme
- Criminal Defence Service
Services
Criminal Defence
We provide comprehensive criminal defence representation for matters ranging from minor motoring offences to serious fraud and homicide cases. Our solicitors have Higher Rights advocacy qualifications for Crown Court trials. Clients receive immediate assistance at police stations and throughout court proceedings, with eligibility assessments for Legal Aid funding. The firm's criminal litigation quality accreditation ensures adherence to strict standards.
Property Conveyancing
Specialist conveyancing services for residential and commercial property transactions, including freehold/leasehold sales, purchases, and remortgaging. We handle lease extensions and collective enfranchisement under the Leasehold Reform Act. Fixed-fee structures provide cost certainty, with Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation guaranteeing professional standards. Our solicitors explain complex property law matters clearly to clients.
Leasehold Extensions
We manage lease extension processes for tenants and freehold acquisitions for landlords under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act. Our fixed-fee service includes statutory notice preparation, negotiations, surveyor coordination, and Land Registry registration. This specialist area requires precise legal handling to maximise property value for tenants or income potential for landlords.
Motoring Offences
Defence representation for all motoring offences from minor infractions to serious driving charges. As part of our criminal law practice, we provide expert guidance through court procedures and police station interviews. Our experience in this niche area ensures clients receive proportionate legal advice tailored to their specific driving offence circumstances.
Legal Aid Cases
We handle legally aided criminal defence matters through the Criminal Defence Service's own client scheme. Strict eligibility criteria apply, with means testing conducted at case inception. Our solicitors guide clients through the funding process while maintaining the same high service standards evidenced by our regular quality assurance audits.
People
Aki Achillea
Senior Partner
Qualified solicitor since 1985 with over 38 years' experience in criminal defence and property law. Higher Rights advocate conducting serious Crown Court trials. Specialises in complex property transactions including leasehold enfranchisement. Established firm in 1988 and merged with North London practice in 1992.
Beverley Hamblin
Senior Partner
34-year qualified solicitor specialising in criminal defence and residential conveyancing. Former Court Service employee with advocacy experience in magistrates' courts. Joined firm in 2001 after partnership at Romford firm. Handles leasehold extensions, right-to-buy transactions and serious criminal cases.
Carley Edwards
Legal Secretary
Integral legal secretary since 1999 with expertise in both criminal and conveyancing administrative processes. IT proficient, assisting with case management systems implementation. Provides client support with professional efficiency across both practice areas.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in criminal defence law and property conveyancing, including leasehold extensions and enfranchisement processes.
Can you handle legally aided criminal cases?
Yes, we participate in the Legal Aid scheme with eligibility assessments conducted at case inception.
Do you offer fixed fee conveyancing services?
Yes, we provide competitive fixed fees for residential and commercial property transactions.
Are your solicitors qualified for court representation?
Our senior partners have Higher Rights advocacy qualifications for Crown Court proceedings.
How are legal costs communicated?
We provide clear client care letters outlining terms and conditions at the start of representation.
Do you offer emergency legal services?
Yes, we provide immediate assistance at police stations for criminal matters.
