Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Watford
Established in 1975, Paul Linton is a family-run law firm dedicated to delivering high-quality legal services with a personal touch. Our practice is built on decades of experience, a commitment to continuous professional development, and a client-centric approach that prioritises clear communication and tailored solutions. Accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we maintain rigorous standards in client care and practice management while serving both private individuals and commercial clients.Our team specialises in residential and commercial conveyancing, wills and probate, lasting powers of attorney, lease extensions, and business contracts, combining technical expertise with practical problem-solving. With daily team collaboration and membership of major lending panels, we ensure clients receive reliable, efficient legal support across a range of practice areas.
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Commercial Conveyancing
Wills & Probate
Lasting Power of Attorney
Lease Extensions
Business Contracts
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We are a family-run firm with 50+ years of combined legal experience
- Our Law Society accreditation demonstrates commitment to quality standards
- We maintain membership of all major lending panels for conveyancing
- Daily team collaboration ensures thorough case management
- Specialist expertise in residential/commercial property and probate law
Associations and certifications
- Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
Services
Residential Conveyancing
We handle residential property transactions including purchases, sales, and remortgages. Our solicitors ensure smooth processes with regular client updates and clear communication throughout the transaction. We work with major lenders and handle standard and complex cases including leasehold properties and new builds.
Commercial Conveyancing
Our commercial conveyancing services cover business property transactions including purchases, sales, and lease agreements. We provide expert legal support for commercial property transfers, auction purchases, and landlord/tenant matters while maintaining the same high service standards as our residential work.
Wills & Probate
We offer comprehensive will preparation and probate services including grant applications and estate administration. Our solicitors help clients with tax-efficient estate planning, inheritance claims, and defending contested estates while providing compassionate support during difficult times.
Lasting Power of Attorney
We assist clients in creating lasting powers of attorney for financial and health decisions. Our services include court of protection applications and guidance on choosing appropriate attorneys to ensure clients' wishes are respected if they lose mental capacity.
Business Contracts
We provide legal support for business contracts and commercial transactions including contract drafting, review, and dispute resolution. Our solicitors help businesses with contract negotiations, purchases, and legal compliance while maintaining a practical approach to commercial needs.
People
Tanya Linton
Managing Partner
Qualified solicitor since 2007 with specialist expertise in residential conveyancing and private client work. Graduated in archaeology before completing legal training at the College of Law in London. Brings family values to the firm's operations.
Jeremy Ottman
Partner
Experienced solicitor qualified in 1984 with specialist knowledge in residential and commercial property law. Established his own successful law firm before joining Paul Linton as a partner with extensive conveyancing expertise.
Peter Scholl
Consultant
Admitted as solicitor in 1982 with over 40 years' experience in property law. Previously ran his own practice in central London before joining as consultant. Focuses on finding practical solutions while avoiding unnecessary litigation.
Kamila Kwiecien
Solicitor
Qualified solicitor since 2023 with legal training completed at University of Hertfordshire. Joined the firm in 2020 and gained experience across property and private client departments during her training contract.
Negin Shabestari
Paralegal
Currently completing LLM Legal Practice Degree at Birkbeck School of Law. Provides support in property and private client departments while gaining practical experience in legal processes and documentation.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential and commercial conveyancing, wills and probate, lasting powers of attorney, lease extensions, and business contracts.
Are you accredited by legal regulatory bodies?
Yes, we are accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
How much does probate cost?
Probate fees start at £1,500 (plus VAT and disbursements) for simple estates, with complex cases ranging up to £5,000+ depending on complexity.
What are your conveyancing fees?
Residential purchase fees start at £1,500, sale fees at £1,400, and remortgage fees at £650 (all plus VAT and disbursements).
How long does the conveyancing process take?
The average process takes 6 weeks to exchange contracts, though leasehold transactions or complex cases may take longer.
Do you offer fixed fee services?
We agree fixed fees for standard transactions before work commences, with additional charges for unexpected complexities clearly communicated.
Reviews (4)
Hannah Barrett Yoga
Jan 20, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We have used Paul Linton & Co many times now and have always been incredibly impressed. Professional, quality service, exactly what you are looking for in terms of a solicitor! Thank you to Tanya and team for all your hard work.
We have used Paul Linton & Co many times now and have always been incredibly impressed. Professional, quality service, exactly what you are looking for in terms of a solicitor! Thank you to Tanya and team for all your hard work.
David Venn
Dec 20, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Tanya is excellent to work with, she was extremely professional and helped us to buy our fist house. I would definitely recommend and would be happy to use her again moving forward.
Tanya is excellent to work with, she was extremely professional and helped us to buy our fist house. I would definitely recommend and would be happy to use her again moving forward.
V. C.
Nov 12, 2021
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Paul Linton & Co assisted me with my first property purchase. Tanya was very responsive and helpful throughout which made the process seamless. Would highly recommend.
Jessica O.
Jul 08, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Tanya was brilliant guiding us through our purchase as first time buyers. She was very responsive (didnt have to chase once), very patient and was happy to explain everything. I have recommended her to family and friends already for their purchases.
Tanya was brilliant guiding us through our purchase as first time buyers. She was very responsive (didnt have to chase once), very patient and was happy to explain everything. I have recommended her to family and friends already for their purchases.
