Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Swanley
At Lonsdale & Mayall, we combine deep legal expertise with a commitment to client care, delivering tailored solutions for individuals and businesses. Our team in Swanley brings decades of collective experience across family law, immigration, conveyancing, and civil litigation, ensuring comprehensive support for complex legal matters. We prioritise clear communication, avoiding jargon to empower informed decision-making while maintaining a reputation for resolving disputes efficiently. Our holistic approach integrates legal, commercial, and judicial insights to address both personal and business needs.With a focus on accessibility, we offer flexible appointments and transparent advice, ensuring clients feel supported throughout their legal journey. Our accreditation in family law and public funding expertise further underscores our dedication to high standards. We listen first, then craft bespoke strategies, reflecting our belief that every client deserves individualised attention. This philosophy has built our standing as a trusted legal partner in Kent, serving local and national clients with equal diligence.
Services
Family Law
Immigration
Conveyancing
Civil Litigation
Wills & Probate
Landlord & Tenant
Employment Law
Care Proceedings
Commercial Conveyancing
Estate Planning
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years' experience in family law and public funding cases
- Our team combines legal, commercial, and judicial expertise
- We provide transparent, jargon-free legal advice
- Accredited specialists in children's law and care proceedings
- Flexible appointments including evenings and weekends
Associations and certifications
- Specialist Quality Mark Partnership
Services
Family Law
We handle all aspects of family breakdowns including divorce, separation, financial settlements, and child arrangements. Our accredited specialists prioritise amicable resolutions while vigorously representing clients in court when necessary. With extensive experience in complex custody disputes and property division, we provide compassionate guidance through emotionally challenging situations.
Immigration
Our immigration experts manage visa applications, asylum claims, and deportation cases with sensitivity to clients' circumstances. We specialise in Tier 1-5 visas, judicial reviews, and nationality applications. With proven success in tribunal representations, we offer strategic advice on compliance with evolving immigration regulations for individuals and businesses.
Conveyancing
We provide fixed-fee residential and commercial conveyancing services with regular progress updates. Our team handles lease transfers, property purchases, and business sales while explaining legal processes in plain language. We ensure smooth transactions through proactive issue resolution and flexible communication options.
Wills & Probate
Our solicitors create legally sound wills to protect assets and appoint guardians for dependants. We assist with probate applications, estate administration, and inheritance tax planning. With compassionate support during bereavement, we simplify complex legal requirements while ensuring clients' wishes are clearly documented.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in civil court proceedings covering contractual disputes, debt recovery, and property conflicts. Our approach combines early case assessment with robust advocacy in trials and mediations. We focus on cost-effective resolutions while maintaining readiness for courtroom representation when required.
People
Iyabo Eferakorho
Principal Solicitor
Principal Solicitor and Law Society Children's Panel member with expertise in family law and care proceedings. Leads all practice areas while maintaining hands-on client representation.
Lola Sarah Odofin
Consultant
Probate specialist with since-inception experience, focusing on estate planning and complex will drafting. Provides strategic counsel on inheritance matters and trust management.
Oluwaseun Timothy Tijani
Solicitor
Dual-qualified solicitor (England & Wales) and Nigerian barrister managing conveyancing and cross-border legal matters. Brings international perspective to property and business transactions.
Kemi Shitta-Bey
Practice Manager
Oversees daily operations and financial management. Ensures service efficiency while coordinating multidisciplinary support for complex legal cases.
Rachel Nwadike
Paralegal
Supports private and legal aid clients with case preparation. Applies criminology expertise to enhance understanding of client circumstances in family and probate matters.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, immigration, conveyancing, wills & probate, civil litigation, and landlord & tenant matters. Our team handles both personal and commercial legal needs.
Can you help with urgent family law matters?
Yes, we prioritise urgent family cases including child custody disputes and emergency protection orders. Our accredited specialists provide immediate guidance through court proceedings.
Do you offer fixed-fee conveyancing services?
Yes, we provide transparent fixed-fee conveyancing with regular progress updates. Our property team handles residential and commercial transactions of all complexities.
How do you support clients during probate?
We offer compassionate probate assistance including will validation, estate administration, and inheritance tax planning. Our process simplifies legal requirements during bereavement.
Can you represent clients in immigration tribunals?
Yes, our immigration team regularly represents clients in tribunals for visa appeals, deportation cases, and asylum applications. We provide strategic representation based on case specifics.
Reviews (5)
Jayne
Jan 02, 2021
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All of the staff were very helpful, compassionate and professional. They supported us through a very difficult conveyancing experience, and also a family matter. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Henry Krystos
Jun 22, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Iyabo was absolutely fantastic! it felt a bit slow to start with, but once she got started proper, it was bang banng bang! i would recommend them any day.
Iyabo was absolutely fantastic! it felt a bit slow to start with, but once she got started proper, it was bang banng bang! i would recommend them any day.
Simon Gardiner
Oct 11, 2019
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I note the other reviews are rather polar, all I can say is my experience was very favourable. I received friendly and helpful advice. Most of my dealing were with Lola Odofin who was very prompt to respond to my questions. I was happy with the service I received!
Steph Seale
Jul 31, 2019
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Would Give 0 if I could! Spend your money with professionals, not people who just want your money without giving 100% I found someone cheaper for my second court case and he exelled himself in helping me. What solicitors should do once they are paid.
Leon Kaliola
Aug 23, 2018
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Told about by cafe owner, but gave me wrong advice just what would make me happy to get me to sign a retainer contract and pay fee then changed and said we should just settle. Got new lawyers who won the case for me and want my money back..
