Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in London & Across the UK
S O Legal was founded in 2016 with a clear ambition to build a modern law firm combining technical expertise with a fresh, straightforward approach to client service. Our offices in London, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, and Ulverston support clients nationwide. We specialise in corporate transactions, commercial and residential property, litigation, employment, and private client services, advising entrepreneurs, SMEs, investors, developers, and homebuyers. Our client-centred culture prioritises open communication, practical advice, and complete transparency, avoiding legal jargon to focus on clear solutions.We embrace innovation through technology and service delivery to make legal support faster and more accessible while maintaining a personal touch. Our commitment to price transparency ensures clients understand fees from the outset, with funding options explained clearly. We are proud of our diverse team and culture, reflecting the clients we serve across the UK.
Services
Business Immigration
Commercial Property
Employment Law
French Law
Residential Property
Private Client
Litigation
Corporate & Commercial
Personal Immigration
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We combine legal expertise with commercial insight tailored to your sector.
- Our client-centred approach prioritises transparency and practical solutions.
- We operate nationwide with offices in London, Brighton, and other key UK locations.
- Our team includes specialists in immigration, property, corporate law, and litigation.
- We embrace innovation to deliver faster, more accessible legal support.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Exceptional immigration support
Transparent fees
Nationwide coverage
Expertise in property law
Client-centred approach
Services
Business Immigration
Our business immigration solicitors assist employers with sponsorship licences, skilled worker visas, and Home Office compliance. We provide clear advice to help businesses recruit international talent while navigating complex immigration rules. Our expertise includes compliance audits, global mobility visas, and strategic workforce planning.
Commercial Property
We offer specialist legal advice for commercial property transactions, including leases, disputes, and development projects. Our solicitors support landlords, tenants, and investors with risk assessment and protection, combining legal expertise with commercial know-how to ensure smooth processes for clients nationwide.
Employment Law
Our employment law team advises businesses and individuals on disciplinary procedures, contracts, tribunal representation, and compliance. We provide practical solutions for HR challenges, redundancy, and restrictive covenants, ensuring clients meet legal obligations while protecting their interests.
Residential Property
We streamline residential property transactions with dedicated legal advisers guiding clients through purchases, sales, and conveyancing. Our services include title searches, equity transfers, and liaison with financial institutions, ensuring a smooth experience for first-time buyers and investors alike.
Private Client
Our private client solicitors provide tailored legal services for wills, estate administration, and lasting powers of attorney. We assist with inheritance tax planning, trust matters, and business succession, working closely with accountants and financial advisors to manage and transfer wealth effectively.
People
Sanae Sahebjalal
Head of Corporate Immigration
Sanae Sahebjalal leads our corporate immigration team, advising businesses on sponsorship licences, skilled worker visas, and Home Office compliance. With expertise in immigration law, she helps employers navigate complex rules to secure international talent.
Dylan Leet
Head of Real Estate Finance
Dylan Leet specialises in real estate finance and director identity verification. As an approved expert, he guides clients through property financing and compliance under new Companies House regulations, ensuring smooth transactions.
Hamed Ovaisi
Chairman
Hamed Ovaisi chairs S O Legal, overseeing strategic direction and corporate governance. With extensive experience in corporate law and mergers, he ensures the firm maintains its client-focused ethos while driving growth and innovation.
Questions
What areas of law does SO Legal specialise in?
SO Legal specialises in business immigration, commercial and residential property, employment law, private client services, litigation, and cross-border French law matters.
Do you offer nationwide legal support?
Yes, we have offices in London, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, and Ulverston, and support clients nationwide across the UK.
How can I apply for a UK sponsorship licence?
Our immigration team guides employers through sponsorship licence applications, including compliance training and audits to ensure Home Office compliance.
What are your conveyancing fees?
We provide transparent pricing for residential conveyancing. Details are available in our charging policy, including options for insurance cover where applicable.
Can you assist with French property purchases?
Yes, through our collaboration with French law firms, we offer specialist advice on buying property in France, estate planning, and cross-border legal matters.
Reviews (4)
Esteban Amirante
Dec 19, 2021
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Fantastic team, professionals and hard working. They sorted out everything in a blink. How lucky I was. Highly recommended.
Lennard Ortmann
Nov 21, 2021
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Had a fantastic experience with SO Legal. Friendly, reliable, punctual and always happy to answer the silly questions of a first time home buyer... Highly recommend!
Simon Taylor
Nov 05, 2021
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Joe Kennedy, at SO Legal I would highly recommend, an absolute amazing job. We had a Very tough sale due to outside issues. Joe would always take my call, always reply in a speedy manor to emails and gave great advice and very knowledgeable. Joe went above and beyond, would highly recommend SO Legal, great work and thank you for everything.
Sarah Edmondson
Nov 03, 2021
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Joe was recommended to us through Oakfield estate agent when we began purchasing our property in Bexhill on Sea. From the outset, Joe was tenacious (chased-down every matter thoroughly), professional (knowledgeable), responsive (always got back to us by phone or email without delay - thus minimizing stress levels - for us!) and even went out of his way - he actually visited us - to collect important documents in order for contracts to be exchanged in time! We are delighted with Joe's exemplary service on our behalf, grateful to him and would not hesitate to recommend him @ SO Legal Ltd to any
