Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in London
Huggins Lewis Foskett Solicitors is an established law firm serving clients in East London and globally. Founded in 1921, we combine decades of legal expertise with a client-focused approach, delivering tailored solutions for individuals and businesses. Our team of accredited specialists provides clear, jargon-free advice across family law, conveyancing, employment law, and private client services. Recognised for excellence through accreditations like the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we prioritise transparency, competitive pricing, and efficient service delivery.With over a century of experience, we maintain strong relationships with clients who value our professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to resolving complex legal matters. Our solicitors are members of professional bodies including Resolution and Lawyers for Your Business, ensuring adherence to industry best practices. Client testimonials consistently highlight our thoroughness, accessibility, and ability to simplify legal processes while maintaining the highest standards of care.
Services
Conveyancing
Family Law
Employment Law
Notary Services
Private Client
Commercial Property
Debt Recovery
Medical Negligence
Personal Injury
Wills and Probate
Details
- Year established: 1921
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of experience in delivering expert legal solutions.
- Our team includes Resolution-accredited family law specialists and CQS-accredited conveyancers.
- We guarantee transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
- Our client testimonials highlight exceptional service and responsiveness.
- We offer tailored legal advice for both individuals and businesses.
Associations and certifications
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS)
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent service
Professional and efficient
Competitive pricing
Responsive communication
Trusted expertise
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing specialists handle residential property transactions with efficiency and precision. We manage purchases, sales, remortgaging, and leasehold extensions while providing clear communication throughout the process. Clients benefit from competitive pricing and accreditation by the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, ensuring adherence to industry standards. Our team prioritises timely completions and transparent updates for stress-free property transfers.
Family Law
We offer expert guidance on family law matters including divorce, child custody, and financial settlements. Accredited Resolution members employ collaborative approaches to minimise conflict. Our solicitors provide empathetic support while protecting clients' interests through negotiated settlements or court representation when necessary. Services include prenuptial agreements and domestic violence injunctions.
Employment Law
Our employment law team advises employees and businesses on contractual disputes, redundancies, and tribunal claims. We draft employment contracts, handle discrimination cases, and ensure compliance with workplace regulations. Businesses receive strategic guidance on HR policies while employees benefit from clear explanations of their rights and entitlements during disputes.
Notary Services
Certified notaries authenticate legal documents for international use, including powers of attorney and property transactions. We provide apostille services and verify identities to meet foreign jurisdiction requirements. Clients receive efficient processing with attention to detail, ensuring documents meet overseas legal standards while maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the certification process.
Private Client
We specialise in wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney to manage clients' affairs. Our services include trust creation, inheritance tax planning, and executor support during estate administration. Accredited specialists ensure legal documents reflect current wishes while providing compassionate guidance during sensitive matters like probate and guardianship arrangements.
People
James Carmichael
Managing Partner - Commercial Property, Business Law
With extensive commercial property expertise, James leads transactions for developers and investors. He specialises in site acquisitions, joint ventures, and development financing while maintaining membership with Lawyers for Your Business to ensure industry-leading standards.
Baldev Battu
Partner - Residential Conveyancing
Baldev oversees residential conveyancing transactions with a focus on leasehold properties. His 20+ years of experience ensures smooth completions for first-time buyers and experienced homeowners, combining technical knowledge with clear communication throughout the process.
Michael Legister
Partner - Litigation, Employment and More
Michael handles complex litigation cases including personal injury, medical negligence, and debt recovery. His strategic approach balances commercial awareness with aggressive advocacy to achieve favourable outcomes for clients involved in high-stakes legal disputes.
Simon Huggins
Partner - Private Client
Specialising in estate planning, Simon advises on wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney. He helps families navigate inheritance matters while ensuring legal documents reflect current wishes through regular reviews and updates.
Vishal Amin
Head of Commercial Property Department
Vishal leads commercial property transactions for businesses, focusing on acquisitions and lease agreements. His client-centric approach prioritises clear communication and timely completions, ensuring minimal disruption to commercial operations during property transfers.
Questions
What areas of law does Huggins Lewis Foskett specialise in?
We specialise in conveyancing, family law, employment law, private client services, and commercial property matters, with accredited specialists in multiple practice areas.
Are your legal fees competitive?
Yes, we offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees, consistently receiving client feedback about our competitive rates and value for money.
Do you offer international legal services?
Yes, our notary services handle document authentication for foreign jurisdictions, and we assist clients with property and business matters worldwide.
What accreditations do you hold?
We're accredited by the Conveyancing Quality Scheme and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, with specialists in Resolution and Lawyers for Your Business.
How long have you been in business?
Established in 1921, we've provided legal services for over 100 years, maintaining long-term client relationships across generations.
Reviews (4)
Shaz DaMan
Dec 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I instructed HLF solicitors on a recent house purchase. Carly dealt with my case with professionalism and expertise. Carly ensured I was informed of key steps and decisions that needed to be made and was very responsive to my queries. I would not hesitate to recommend this law firm for all your property transactions.
I instructed HLF solicitors on a recent house purchase. Carly dealt with my case with professionalism and expertise. Carly ensured I was informed of key steps and decisions that needed to be made and was very responsive to my queries. I would not hesitate to recommend this law firm for all your property transactions.
Jude Cullen-Moore
Dec 21, 2021
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Cant recommend Ann Hines highly enough. My conveyancing took 6 months and was very complicated. Ann was calm and supportive throughout the whole process. She was responsive to my calls and emails - always getting back to me within an hour or two, despite a very heavy workload and I completely trusted her advice. Wouldnt hesitate to use Ann again, although I hope I wont have to! Thanks so much.
Kate Brennan
Dec 20, 2021
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Ann helped us with the sale of our property and the purchase of a new one. When unforeseen obstacles arose she was dogged in her determination to remain thorough whilst pushing to the end goal of completing and exchanging. She was very responsive, professional and knowledgeable. We would recommend her services to anyone. Thank you Ann
Rowan Liddle
Dec 20, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
We used Carly for the purchase of our first property and were very impressed with her professional services, as well as her guidance and communication with us. We definitely felt we were in safe hands and any hitches with the deal were dealt with quickly and broken down into layman's terms effectively. Bravo!
We used Carly for the purchase of our first property and were very impressed with her professional services, as well as her guidance and communication with us. We definitely felt we were in safe hands and any hitches with the deal were dealt with quickly and broken down into layman's terms effectively. Bravo!
