Business Details
24 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Legal Services in London
Morrison Spowart is a well-established law firm founded in 2002, specialising in Family Law, Criminal Law, Housing Law, and Community Care. Our team of solicitors and consultants hold memberships in accredited specialist schemes, including the Law Society's Family Law and Children Panels. We serve clients across South East London and Kent, prioritising accessibility through wheelchair-friendly offices, home visits, and multilingual support in French, Russian, and Urdu. Our commitment to equal access to justice is reflected in our Legal Aid Agency franchise and flexible funding options, including fixed-fee services. We combine decades of experience with a client-centric approach, offering emergency same-day appointments for urgent cases such as domestic violence or child protection.Our track record includes landmark cases in care proceedings and housing law, demonstrating our expertise in complex legal challenges. We maintain transparency in communication, ensuring clients understand their cases through clear, jargon-free advice. Our reputation for excellence is evidenced by recognition in Chambers Directory and the Times list of best firms for criminal defence. We adhere to strict professional standards, regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and provide a formal complaints procedure aligned with Legal Ombudsman guidelines.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defence
Housing Disputes
Property Disputes
Community Care
Public Law
Wills & Probate
Child Law
Legal Aid Services
Emergency Appointments
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in specialist legal fields including family and criminal law
- Our solicitors are members of accredited specialist panels for family and children law
- We operate a 24/7 emergency service for police station detainees
- We offer multilingual support in French, Russian, and Urdu
- We provide fixed-fee initial consultations for property disputes
Associations and certifications
- Legal Aid Agency
- Law Society's Family Law Panel
- Law Society's Children Panel
What people say
Compassionate legal representation
Experienced solicitors
Emergency appointments available
Multilingual support
Fixed fee services
Services
Family Law
We provide expert guidance in all areas of family law, including divorce, child custody, and financial settlements. Our team specialises in sensitive cases involving domestic violence and child protection. With membership in the Law Society's Family Law Panel, we offer Legal Aid assessments and fixed-fee consultations to ensure accessible legal support for all clients.
Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence team represents clients in serious offences from police station interviews to Crown Court trials. Specialising in murder, fraud, and drug-related cases, we provide 24/7 emergency representation. As a Legal Aid Agency franchise holder, we combine extensive trial experience with strategic defence planning to achieve optimal outcomes for both legally aided and private clients.
Housing Disputes
We specialise in housing law matters including eviction defence, disrepair claims, and homelessness applications. Recognised in Chambers Directory, our solicitors handle complex cases involving social housing tenants and squatters' rights. We offer free legal advice through Legal Aid eligibility assessments and have a proven track record in landmark housing law cases.
Wills & Probate
Our probate specialists provide comprehensive estate planning services including will drafting, lasting powers of attorney, and estate administration. We offer fixed-fee packages for wills and probate services, with home visits available in the Lewisham area. Our solicitors ensure your wishes are legally protected while providing compassionate support during difficult times.
Community Care
We advocate for vulnerable individuals requiring social care services, challenging local authority decisions on care provision and funding. Our solicitors specialise in cases involving elderly clients and those with disabilities, ensuring access to appropriate support services. We have successfully represented clients in landmark cases concerning NHS funding and special guardianship allowances.
People
Emma Sackville
Director and Head of Criminal Defence Team
Qualified solicitor since 1994 with extensive criminal defence experience. Member of London Criminal Courts Solicitors Association and Youth Practitioners Association. Specialises in high-profile cases while maintaining commitment to equal access to justice for all clients.
Kristy Strouts
Director and Head of Family Law Team
Family law specialist since 2002 with experience in Children Act proceedings and complex private child law matters. Member of Law Society's Family Law and Children Panels. Regularly undertakes advocacy in contested family court cases across Kent and South East London.
Questions
What areas of law does Morrison Spowart specialise in?
We specialise in Family Law, Criminal Defence, Housing Disputes, Community Care, Public Law, Wills & Probate, and Property Disputes. Our solicitors have specialist accreditation in family and children's law.
Do you offer emergency legal services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency representation for police station detainees and offer same-day appointments for urgent cases involving domestic violence, child protection, or eviction threats.
Am I eligible for Legal Aid?
We conduct free Legal Aid eligibility assessments during initial consultations. Legal Aid remains available for care proceedings and certain domestic violence cases, with alternative funding options discussed if unavailable.
How can I make an appointment?
Contact us at 020 8698 9200 during office hours or 020 8461 9016 outside hours. We offer same-day appointments for emergencies and can arrange home visits when necessary.
What payment options are available?
We offer fixed-fee services for wills, lasting powers of attorney, and property dispute consultations. Competitive hourly rates apply for estate administration, with fees typically paid from estate assets.
How do you handle complaints?
We have a formal complaints procedure available upon request. You may contact the Legal Ombudsman if unresolved, within six months of our final response to your complaint.
Reviews (5)
Yasmin Khan
Dec 22, 2021
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Extremely helpful and dealt with my legal issues professionally and quickly. Highly recommended the team here.
Ruby Kurkland
May 27, 2021
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I have been using this business for several years now they are very good I would strongly recommend them to anyone who is in need of their service. I have had always been happy with the professionalism and believe that this business is extremely skilled and experienced. I also have been dealt with in a friendly caring manner . They have helped me enourmously and also anybody who I have recommended them too.!
Jade Gard
Feb 12, 2021
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Critical:Value
I've had 2 experiences with this place. Both terrible. Unless you are rich, don't go to this place. They care about the money they make, not helping people
I've had 2 experiences with this place. Both terrible. Unless you are rich, don't go to this place. They care about the money they make, not helping people
Nina Nina
Dec 09, 2020
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I'm so pleased that I chose this firm to represent me, I had a housing issue that was dealt with very quickly the team were very professional from the beginning to the end and I would recommend this firm highly. Thanks Morrison Spowart!!
Shiv Gerald
Oct 30, 2020
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
The staff seem to get your information, then ignore you once they decide your personal case isnt for them or they can't get money. Ive been emailing Kim for help for weeks with no response. When i call I get fobbed off. Don't come here of if youre inexperienced with the law and need help
The staff seem to get your information, then ignore you once they decide your personal case isnt for them or they can't get money. Ive been emailing Kim for help for weeks with no response. When i call I get fobbed off. Don't come here of if youre inexperienced with the law and need help
