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Your Trusted Legal Partner in London & Surrey
Heald Nickinson is a renowned full-service law firm with over 150 years of heritage, established in 1861. Our firm combines professionalism with a client-centric approach, offering tailored legal solutions across private and commercial sectors. With four offices in Camberley, Farnham, Bracknell, and Banbury, we serve clients in London, Hampshire, Surrey, and Berkshire. Our solicitors possess specialized expertise in areas including conveyancing, family law, dispute resolution, and corporate law, ensuring focused representation.We prioritise understanding client needs and delivering practical, results-driven advice while maintaining a strong reputation for integrity and excellence. Our commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in our mergers with firms like Wise Geary Solicitors, enhancing our capacity to provide high-standard services. We uphold values of inclusivity, sustainability, and community involvement, ensuring our practice remains adaptable and forward-thinking.
Services
Commercial Property
Residential Conveyancing
Dispute Resolution
Family Law
Wills & Probate
Employment Law
Debt Recovery
Corporate Law
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Childcare Services
Highlights and features
- Established in 1861 with over 150 years of legal expertise
- Personalised support tailored to individual client circumstances
- Strong track record of successful case outcomes
- Practical, results-driven legal solutions
- Expertise in complex legal matters across diverse practice areas
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent service
Regular feedback
Smooth process
Speedy turnaround
Highly recommended
Services
Dispute Resolution
Our dispute resolution team specialises in commercial and private legal conflicts, offering pragmatic solutions through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. With expertise in property disputes, contract disagreements, and business conflicts, we prioritise swift, cost-effective resolutions. Clients benefit from our solicitors' decades of experience in navigating complex legal frameworks while maintaining commercial relationships.
Residential Conveyancing
We handle all aspects of residential property transactions including freehold/leasehold purchases, remortgages, and buy-to-let arrangements. Our conveyancing specialists ensure smooth processes through meticulous contract review, title checks, and Land Registry compliance. First-time buyers and property developers receive tailored guidance to complete transactions efficiently and securely.
Family Law
Our family law team provides sensitive support for relationship breakdowns, child custody matters, and financial settlements. Accredited specialists handle private arrangements and public law cases involving local authorities. We offer Legal Aid-eligible services and fixed-fee consultations to address complex family dynamics while prioritising children's welfare.
Wills & Probate
We assist with will drafting, probate administration, and trust creation to ensure asset distribution aligns with client wishes. Our solicitors guide executors through estate management, inheritance tax planning, and contentious probate matters. Bespoke succession strategies protect family wealth and business interests across generations.
Commercial Law
We support businesses with mergers, shareholder agreements, intellectual property protection, and commercial contracts. Our corporate team advises startups and established companies on regulatory compliance, employment law, and dispute prevention strategies. Strategic legal counsel helps clients navigate transactions and growth opportunities while minimising commercial risks.
People
Tony Struve
Senior Partner
With over 25 years' experience in commercial property law, Tony Struve leads our real estate practice. He specialises in complex property transactions and development projects, combining technical expertise with commercial pragmatism to deliver tailored solutions for business clients.
Gendy Thomas
Managing Partner
Gendy Thomas oversees our wills, trusts, and probate services. A Law Society-accredited specialist, she provides expert guidance on estate planning and succession matters, ensuring clients' wishes are implemented with precision and sensitivity across generations.
Dermot Flynn
Partner
Dermot Flynn brings 20+ years of dispute resolution experience to commercial and private clients. His expertise in litigation and alternative dispute resolution has secured favourable outcomes in high-value property and business conflicts across multiple jurisdictions.
Sarbjit Munday
Partner
Specialising in childcare law, Sarbjit Munday holds Law Society Children Law Accreditation. She represents families in public and private law matters, advocating for children's welfare while navigating complex safeguarding issues and local authority interventions.
Matthew Struve
Partner
Matthew Struve leads our debt recovery and dispute resolution teams. With expertise in commercial litigation and insolvency, he delivers efficient debt collection solutions and strategic legal advice to businesses facing financial disputes.
Questions
What areas does Heald Nickinson operate in?
We serve clients across London, Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire from our offices in Camberley, Farnham, Bracknell, and Banbury.
How can I get a conveyancing quote?
Request a tailored conveyancing quote through our online form or contact our residential property team directly for an immediate assessment.
Do you offer Legal Aid for family law cases?
Yes, we provide Legal Aid-eligible services for eligible childcare and family law matters, subject to Legal Aid Agency criteria.
What commercial law services do you provide?
Our corporate solicitors handle mergers, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, and dispute resolution, offering strategic legal counsel for business growth and risk management.
How quickly can debt recovery cases be resolved?
Uncontested debt recovery cases typically resolve within 1-6 weeks, depending on debtor cooperation and required enforcement measures.
Reviews (7)
David Powell
Jan 09, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We have used Heald Nickinson's services for many years and once again they have provided a very calm, swift and professional service for us. We would not go anywhere else.
We have used Heald Nickinson's services for many years and once again they have provided a very calm, swift and professional service for us. We would not go anywhere else.
Sarah C. Johnson
Nov 08, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Value
Gendy Thomas and Kate Pitchers made buying my property easy and hassle free. They are professional and friendly. Would totally recommend them.
Gendy Thomas and Kate Pitchers made buying my property easy and hassle free. They are professional and friendly. Would totally recommend them.
Kellie De
Oct 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Lovely people, Very helpful and kept me in the loop. Straight talking. Would definitely recommend. :-)
Lovely people, Very helpful and kept me in the loop. Straight talking. Would definitely recommend. :-)
Toby St George
Sep 24, 2021
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Had the displeasure of approaching them to aid in the purchase of a commercial property. They think charging 300 an hour to send a 5 line email then not hearing anything back for ten days without even following up with a call or another email acceptable. Obviously they were fired and are now refusing to give back my 400 on account so will be taking them to small claims court. Avoid like the plague, the staff are unprofessional and total weasels.
Peter Maxwell-Aylwin
Sep 09, 2021
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Amazing service , very professional clear sound advice given , I can only say thank you for all you have done for us .
Amazing service , very professional clear sound advice given , I can only say thank you for all you have done for us .
Andy J.
Aug 21, 2021
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Why do you register your firm as a legal aid firm for family law on the government site, if you stand by the fact that you do not support family law legal aid? Also strange that I was told government stopped supporting legal aid for divorce, but I called other solicitors and they support it. Receptionist was absolutely rude over the phone. Then tells me they can only assist in a legal aid divorce case if domestic abuse was involved. To which I reply that domestic abuse is involved. And then she proceeds to tell me that they can not help me anyway. She was so rude and unhelpful. Then when I ask
Janice Sturm
Apr 13, 2021
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I would definitely NOT recommend this firm of solicitors. In my opinion they were rude, obstructive, created problems instead of suggesting solutions, and made the completion process on the sale of a high value property an absolute stressful nightmare. Due to my solicitor (Tony Struve, Senior Partner) not processing certain undertakings in time, payments into Heald Nickinson could then not be processed on the day of receipt. Despite numerous urgent emails and attempted phone calls on the Monday after, we were unable to speak to anyone at Heald Nickinson and various fees for additional interest
