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48 Years
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Expert Legal Services in Abingdon with Franklins Solicitors
Franklins Solicitors was founded in 1978 with a commitment to delivering client-centred legal services rooted in integrity and expertise. Based in Abingdon, our firm has expanded to serve clients across London, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Essex. We offer tailored legal solutions, combining over four decades of experience with a dedication to accessibility through same-day appointments, fixed fee consultations, and home visits when necessary. Our team of qualified professionals collaborates with specialist lawyers nationwide to handle matters ranging from straightforward transactions to complex legal challenges. We pride ourselves on maintaining a reputation built on transparency, responsiveness, and results-driven advocacy, ensuring clients receive both practical advice and robust representation.Our practice areas span residential and commercial conveyancing, litigation, family law, wills, probate, tax planning, and insolvency services. With a partner-led structure and hundreds of years of collective experience, we prioritise long-term relationships and solutions aligned with individual client needs. Our approach has earned consistent recommendations from satisfied clients, reflecting our unwavering focus on excellence since our establishment.
Services
Litigation
Wills Probate and Tax Planning
Insolvency Services
Commercial Conveyancing
Residential Conveyancing
Family & Divorce
Estate Planning
Property Law
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed fee interviews for transparent legal consultations.
- Our partner-led team has hundreds of years of collective legal experience.
- We provide same-day appointments for urgent client needs.
- Immediate access to specialist lawyers across all areas of law.
- Client-centred approach since our establishment in 1978.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Impressive efficiency
Excellent service
Went the extra mile
Prompt communication
Highly recommended
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Our residential conveyancing team handles all aspects of buying, selling, and leasing residential properties. With expertise in legal processes, we ensure smooth transactions for homebuyers and investors, providing dedicated support from initial offer to completion. Our conveyancers prioritise clear communication and attention to detail to make property transfers stress-free.
Wills Probate and Tax Planning
We offer comprehensive services in drafting wills, estate planning, and tax strategies. From simple wills to complex tax arrangements, our specialists provide clear advice to protect assets, ensuring clients' wishes are legally documented and executed. Our focus is on creating tailored solutions that address long-term family and financial needs.
Litigation Services
Our litigation team excels in resolving disputes through court proceedings, mediation, and arbitration. With over 25 years of experience, we represent clients in commercial, property, and contractual disputes, delivering strategic solutions tailored to individual needs. We prioritise cost-effective resolutions while maintaining rigorous advocacy.
Insolvency Services
We provide expert guidance on personal and corporate insolvency matters, working closely with leading insolvency practitioners. Our services include advising on debt restructuring, liquidation, and recovery strategies for individuals and businesses in financial distress. We aim to simplify complex processes and protect clients' interests.
Commercial Conveyancing
Specialising in commercial property transactions, we handle sales, purchases, and leases for businesses. Our team drafts and negotiates contracts, ensuring compliance with legal standards while safeguarding clients' interests in commercial property deals. We support businesses from small enterprises to multinational corporations.
People
Helen Foreman
Solicitor: Private Client, Wills, Probate, LPAs
Helen has worked at Franklins since 1999, specialising in Wills, Estate Planning, Trusts and Estates. As a member of the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners, she delivers tailored legal advice to individual clients.
Chris Burgess
Private Client, Wills, Probate, LPAs
Chris is a paralegal member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, joining Franklins in 2021. He combines family-oriented insights with qualifications in Business and Finance to address estate planning needs.
Doreen De Pay
Property Lawyer, Residential Conveyancing
Doreen is a dedicated Property Lawyer with extensive experience in residential conveyancing. Her commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail ensure clients achieve their property goals efficiently.
Giles Dodds
Client Relations Manager
Giles manages client relationships, ensuring seamless communication and support. His role focuses on connecting clients with appropriate legal expertise and maintaining high service standards.
Paulo Coll
Operations
Paulo oversees operational processes, ensuring efficient firm management. His work supports the delivery of timely and reliable legal services to clients.
Questions
What areas do Franklins Solicitors cover?
We operate across London, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, and provide services nationwide through our network of offices.
Do you offer fixed fee consultations?
Yes, we provide fixed fee interviews to discuss your legal matter before you decide to instruct us.
What conveyancing services are available?
Our residential and commercial conveyancing teams handle purchases, sales, leases, and mortgage work for individuals and businesses nationwide.
How experienced is your litigation team?
With over 25 years of expertise, our litigation team represents clients in court, mediation, and arbitration for disputes of all complexities.
Can I get help with wills and probate?
Yes, our specialists provide will drafting, estate planning, and probate services tailored to individual circumstances since 1978.
Reviews (4)
Kirsty Charlton
Jan 26, 2021
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I have worked with Julia for the process of buying two houses now and have always found her and her team nothing less than exemplary. I've recommended her and her team to several friends and family members over the years, several of which have used more than once and also passed on recommendations to their friends! Which is a testament in itself. Would highly recommend. Also twice Julia has picked up on issues with properties that previous, fairly recent solicitors have missed, saving us problems down the line as buyers. I was very surprised to see the reviews below, as I've certainly never had
Anthony Pike
Jan 18, 2021
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I have used these solicitors as a home buyer twice now, and I couldn't be more pleased with the service! It feels like the firm is made up of experienced individuals, who are very knowledgeable and have always acted in my interests. The process was smooth and quick on both occasions. As a relatively inexperienced buyer it's so reassuring to have experts like these at the end of a phone, especially given some of the charlatans out there. Ideally I wouldn't use anyone else in future.
Julia Kent was my main representative. If she's available then get her, although, having had brief conversations
Julia Kent was my main representative. If she's available then get her, although, having had brief conversations
Inside Steve
Sep 29, 2020
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
These are our buyers solicitor and Id be appalled if they were mine. Julia Kent is utterly unresponsive to the most fundamental of queries and I wouldnt be surprised if this firm has been the subject of regulatory investigations. Lazy, feckless and a discredit to the legal profession.
These are our buyers solicitor and Id be appalled if they were mine. Julia Kent is utterly unresponsive to the most fundamental of queries and I wouldnt be surprised if this firm has been the subject of regulatory investigations. Lazy, feckless and a discredit to the legal profession.
Vicki Harper
May 12, 2018
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Awful. Was quick to get me on their books and have me sign T&C's etc. but when it came to customer care, just awful. No reply to emails, no return of phone calls. After 8 weeks of only ever speaking to a secretary I instructed another firm who only took 4 weeks from start to finish to complete my transaction.
