Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Egham & Sunbury
Horne Engall & Freeman LLP has been providing expert legal advice for over 130 years, combining traditional values with a modern approach. Our firm prioritises personal client relationships, high-quality service, and affordability, ensuring clients receive tailored legal solutions. Accredited by the Quality Conveyancing Scheme, we specialise in family law, residential and commercial conveyancing, wills, probate, and litigation. Our expertise stems from being one of Surrey's oldest law practices, established in 1870, with a team of experienced professionals dedicated to client satisfaction. We offer notarial services at both our Egham and Sunbury offices, serving local and international clients.Our litigation team has over 30 years of collective experience in resolving civil disputes efficiently. We maintain transparency in pricing, with clear fee structures for conveyancing, probate, and settlement agreements. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our client-centric approach and deep understanding of local market needs. We provide home visits for estate planning and probate services, ensuring accessibility for all clients. Our team includes specialists in trusts and estates, employment law, and property transactions, supported by modern technology for streamlined processes.
Services
Family law
Conveyancing
Probate
Litigation
Notarial services
Highlights and features
- Established in 1870 as one of Surrey's oldest law practices
- Accredited by the Quality Conveyancing Scheme for property services
- Team has over 30 years of collective litigation experience
- Specialists in trusts and estates with Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners membership
- Transparent pricing structures for conveyancing and probate services
Associations and certifications
- Quality Conveyancing Scheme
Services
Family law
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child arrangement orders. Our team provides sensitive, professional guidance for relationship breakdowns, specialising in high-net-worth cases and international custody disputes. Clients benefit from our decades of local experience and compassionate approach to family matters.
Conveyancing
Our accredited conveyancing service manages residential and commercial property transactions with transparent pricing. We handle leasehold and freehold purchases, remortgages, and new build acquisitions. Clients receive dedicated support through every transaction stage, including Land Registry applications and mortgage coordination, ensuring smooth property transfers.
Probate
We administer estates following the Law Society guidelines, handling asset collection, debt settlement, and distribution according to wills or intestacy rules. Our probate team manages tax considerations and court applications, with fees calculated as 1-3% of the gross estate value, ensuring compliant and efficient estate resolution.
Litigation
Our litigation team resolves civil disputes including contract breaches, property conflicts, and employment matters. With over 30 years of collective experience, we represent clients in court proceedings and settlement negotiations, offering hourly rates from 150-275 while maintaining transparent cost structures for dispute management.
Notarial services
As qualified notaries, we authenticate documents for international use, including property transactions and powers of attorney. Our services include apostillisation, document legalisation, and identity verification, with hourly rates starting at 70 for standard certifications, ensuring compliance with global legal requirements.
People
Nicholas Jamison
Head of Dispute Resolution
With over 30 years' experience, Nicholas leads our litigation team, specialising in civil disputes and employment law. He supervises complex cases and ensures adherence to professional standards across all legal proceedings.
Susan Webster
Solicitor and Notary Public
Qualified member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Susan specialises in wills, probate, and notarial services. She manages estate planning for high-net-worth clients and provides international document verification.
Mike Brown
Commercial Property Lead
Mike heads our commercial property team, advising businesses on lease agreements, property acquisitions, and development projects. His expertise covers landlord-tenant relations and commercial real estate transactions.
Katie McCann
Probate Specialist
Katie manages estate administration and probate matters, supporting clients through the complexities of inheritance tax planning and will execution with compassionate, expert guidance.
Rachel Eley
Residential Conveyancer
Rachel specialises in residential property transactions, ensuring smooth home purchases and sales with clear communication throughout the conveyancing process.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, probate, litigation, and notarial services with over 130 years of experience.
Are your conveyancing fees transparent?
Yes, our conveyancing fees are clearly structured with no hidden costs, ranging from £950 for freehold purchases.
Do you offer home visits for estate planning?
Yes, we provide home visits for wills and probate services to accommodate client needs.
How long does probate administration take?
Most estates are administered within 12 months, depending on complexity and required documentation.
Can you handle international legal matters?
Our notarial services support international document verification, including apostillisation and legalisation.
Reviews (4)
Martyn Perry
Jul 17, 2021
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I cant thank the team enough for their hard work, professionalism and knowledge that not only got us into our new house well before expectations, but also for personal touch and calming support (from Doug and Tina) that took the stress out of buying and selling our home. I highly recommend HEFLLP.
Vanita Hampal
Jun 29, 2021
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Worked with Rachel Eley for the conveyancing of our first home. She was incredibly professional and maintained excellent communication from start to finish. The whole process was very smooth and cannot recommend these solicitors enough!
Michael Iasi
Feb 24, 2021
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A positive experience throughout! I dealt with Doug for the sale of our property. If it wasn't for Doug I think we will still be going back and forth with unnecessary paperwork. He exceeded expectations, emails responded within the hour, preparation of all paperwork from the get go and keeping you up to date step by step... everything you want from a solicitor. Highly recommended.. you won't be disappointed!!
Ashleigh Ryan
Nov 27, 2020
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Very professional service. I dealt with Doug who i would highly recommend. I will definitely be using Horne Engall again.
