Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Bedford
Premier Solicitors is a client-focused legal practice dedicated to delivering tailored legal solutions across residential, commercial, and family law. With over 120 staff members, including solicitors, conveyancers, and legal executives, we combine extensive resources with personalised service to address complex legal matters. Our team prioritises accessibility and affordability, offering fixed-fee services and transparent pricing while maintaining a strong commitment to community engagement.Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we serve clients nationwide through both in-person and remote consultations, ensuring practical, jargon-free legal advice. Our multidisciplinary expertise spans probate, immigration, litigation, and property law, supported by accreditations such as membership in Solicitors for the Elderly and SRA regulation.
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Will Writing
Probate Services
Commercial Property
Litigation
Employment Law
Family Law
Immigration Law
Highlights and features
- We offer over 120 legal professionals with specialist expertise in multiple practice areas.
- Our fixed-fee services ensure transparent, affordable legal solutions.
- We provide nationwide support with localised, personalised service delivery.
- Our team includes Chartered Legal Executives and Tax Advisers for multidisciplinary expertise.
- We maintain SRA regulation and membership in specialist legal organisations.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Solicitors for the Elderly
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Our residential conveyancing service specialises in property sales, purchases, and remortgaging with fixed-fee transparency. We handle complex probate-related transactions and new build properties, ensuring smooth completions through proactive chain management. Our conveyancers use plain language to simplify legal processes while maintaining rigorous compliance standards.
Will Writing
We provide comprehensive will-writing services that address guardianship, tax efficiency, and asset distribution. Our solicitors create legally binding documents covering simple wills, deeds of variation, and trust arrangements. We also offer free will storage and regular reviews to ensure documents remain current with changing circumstances.
Probate Services
Our probate team manages estate administration including grant applications, tax compliance, and asset distribution. We handle contentious probate matters, insolvent estates, and international probate cases. Fixed-fee packages cover full administration or executor support with transparent pricing.
Commercial Property
We handle commercial property transactions including freehold sales, lease agreements, and development projects. Our solicitors conduct title investigations, draft contracts, and manage completions with fees starting at 1,000 plus VAT. We specialise in transactions supporting business continuity and growth.
Family Law
Our family law department handles divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. We offer mediation services and emergency applications for domestic abuse cases. The team prioritises non-confrontational resolutions while maintaining robust representation in court when necessary.
People
Ryan Shepherd
Director
Specialises in complex probate and trust matters with expertise in new build and leasehold properties. Leads conveyancing operations with a focus on transactional efficiency.
Sunil Kambli
Director
Recognised industry leader with multiple awards for probate services. Oversees strategic development of estate administration practices and client service standards.
Gary Kiely
Director
Handles high-net-worth estates and complex probate cases. Advises directors of blue-chip companies and notable public figures on estate planning and administration.
Vaishali Faldu-Patel
Associate Solicitor
Head of Family Department specialising in divorce proceedings and child custody arrangements. Advocates for non-confrontational resolutions through mediation and negotiation.
Sherine Silva
Solicitor
Commercial property specialist with 30 years' experience. Focuses on transactions that align with clients' business objectives while ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation.
Questions
What areas of law does Premier Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in residential conveyancing, will writing, probate, commercial property, litigation, family law, and immigration services.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee packages for conveyancing, probate, and will writing with no hidden extras.
Are your legal fees transparent?
All charges are clearly stated upfront with detailed cost estimates provided during initial consultations.
Do you serve clients outside Bedford?
We offer nationwide legal services through remote consultations and office appointments.
How do I make an appointment?
Contact our Bedford office directly or complete our online enquiry form for prompt scheduling.
Reviews (4)
Dan Bennett
Dec 17, 2021
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What a wonderful company to deal with! The first solicitor that I dealt with was a pleasure to work with and put a lot of effort into my case file. He left the company and his case load was taken over by another solicitor Gary Lee, who to my amazement was even more committed to my cause. He was so very professional, confident and did everything in his power to succeed in proving that I had a disability. Once we had crossed that hurdle he really got stuck in and there was no way that I could of lost my case with him. Wow! He meant business and knew every thing that needed to be done. He gave great
Claire Skentelbery
Dec 06, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Value
I highly recommend James Smedley who has just dealt with the sale of our property. He communicated clearly throughout the whole process putting our minds at rest. Nothing was too much trouble and James was always quick to respond. Thank you!!
I highly recommend James Smedley who has just dealt with the sale of our property. He communicated clearly throughout the whole process putting our minds at rest. Nothing was too much trouble and James was always quick to respond. Thank you!!
Tim Nutley
Dec 01, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness,Value
Ryan Shepherd and his team acted for us in the sale of a residential property. It was a difficult process involving negotiation with a freeholder and head-leaseholder. They were calm and collected throughout and really fought our corner when needed. I would recommend them without hesitation.
Ryan Shepherd and his team acted for us in the sale of a residential property. It was a difficult process involving negotiation with a freeholder and head-leaseholder. They were calm and collected throughout and really fought our corner when needed. I would recommend them without hesitation.
Mark Johnson
Nov 30, 2021
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Adam Jones, of Premier Solicitors handled the purchase of our new home. Adam is an absolute super star, and what we describe in our house as 'our sanity'. The process of buying this house has not been easy, predominantly due to the seller's solicitor, this has meant we've needed clear guidance and someone who is proactive to help us navigate through these troubled waters. Adam has been fantastic throughout, he answers calls, returns calls, upates us on progress, customer service is important to him. I think most of all though Adam has been a voice of reason and clear explanation throughout the
