Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner for Life and Business
Established in 2006, Woodfines Solicitors combines a heritage dating back to the 1800s with a modern, client-centric approach. Our team of experienced solicitors delivers tailored legal advice across Bedford, Cambridge, and Milton Keynes, prioritising clear communication, transparent costs, and community integration. With a service pledge focused on listening, expertise, and reliability, we serve private clients and businesses through 17 specialist practice areas.Our multidisciplinary team maintains strong local knowledge while providing national-standard legal solutions, supported by accreditations from the Solicitors Regulation Authority and recognition in Legal 500. We operate three accessible offices, offering both traditional values and innovative approaches to contemporary legal challenges.
Services
Divorce Solicitors
Business Dispute Resolution
Residential Conveyancing
Wills & Probate
Employment Law
Commercial Property
Agricultural Law
Regulatory Compliance
Criminal Defence
Family Law
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We deliver tailored legal advice based on 170+ years of combined experience
- Our team includes Legal 500-recognised specialists in multiple practice areas
- We guarantee transparent pricing with no hidden costs
- Our three strategically located offices serve Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Buckinghamshire
- We provide timely updates through preferred communication channels
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent timely service
Fantastic advice
Empathetic support
Credit to Woodfines
Trusted advice
Services
Divorce Solicitors
Our specialist divorce solicitors provide compassionate guidance through complex family law matters. With Legal 500-recognised expertise, we offer strategic advice on asset division, child arrangements, and financial settlements. Our approach prioritises client well-being while maintaining professional representation in court proceedings.
Business Dispute Resolution
Experienced commercial dispute solicitors help businesses resolve conflicts efficiently. We specialise in contract disputes, debt recovery, and partnership disagreements, focusing on minimising disruption while achieving commercial outcomes. Our team combines legal expertise with practical business understanding to deliver cost-effective solutions.
Residential Conveyancing
Expert property law guidance for residential transactions. Our conveyancing team handles purchases, sales, and remortgages with clear communication throughout the process. We provide realistic timelines and transparent pricing, ensuring clients understand all legal aspects of their property transactions.
Wills & Probate
Comprehensive wills, probate, and lifetime planning services. Our specialists help clients create legally sound wills, manage estate administration, and plan for future care needs. We provide empathetic support during difficult times while ensuring legal compliance and tax efficiency.
Employment Law
Specialist employment law advice for individuals and businesses. We handle unfair dismissal claims, discrimination cases, and contract negotiations while maintaining regulatory compliance. Our proactive approach helps prevent disputes through clear policy implementation and staff training.
People
Claire Spencer
Partner
With over 20 years' experience in commercial law, Claire Spencer specialises in business dispute resolution. She combines strategic thinking with practical solutions to resolve complex legal issues for corporate clients.
Hannah Johnson
Partner
Family law specialist Hannah Johnson has represented clients in complex divorce cases since 2008. Her empathetic approach and courtroom expertise have earned her recognition in Legal 500.
Neil Aitken
Finance Director
Neil Aitken oversees financial operations with 15 years' experience in legal sector finance. He ensures transparent pricing structures and cost-effective service delivery across all practice areas.
Rebecca Covington
Head of Marketing
Marketing leader Rebecca Covington develops client-focused communication strategies. With 12 years in legal marketing, she ensures consistent service messaging across all business channels.
Jane Anderson
Senior Solicitor-Advocate
Criminal defence specialist Jane Anderson has successfully represented clients in complex cases since 2005. Her forensic approach and courtroom advocacy skills have earned client trust and professional recognition.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We cover 17 practice areas including family law, commercial property, employment law, and dispute resolution for both individuals and businesses.
How do you ensure transparent pricing?
Our service pledge guarantees upfront cost discussions with no hidden fees. We provide detailed cost estimates before starting any work.
Do you offer flexible communication options?
Yes, we adapt communication methods to client preferences including face-to-face meetings, video calls, and email updates.
What makes your firm different?
We combine 170+ years of collective experience with a client-centred approach, prioritising clear communication and local market knowledge.
Are your solicitors regulated?
Yes, we're authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 439262.
Reviews (6)
James Fraser
Oct 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Mr Hayward's passion for justice, wisdom, and hard work won our case at the tribunal at Towcester. We ill gladly use him again and recommend him to others. Eileen Powell
Mr Hayward's passion for justice, wisdom, and hard work won our case at the tribunal at Towcester. We ill gladly use him again and recommend him to others. Eileen Powell
Kathleen Oades
Jul 26, 2021
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Pleasant, but very cold and informal. Wouldn't recommend. I felt like I had to beg people who entered into power trips due to this pandemic and uncertainty due to this virus .I hope the next person who vist ,will get a more friendly person who able to help and make us feel confident in their services. Im sorry to say I didn't get that when I rang to ask for legal help as i was desperate and i didn't know what to do for the best.
George Shipley
Jun 01, 2021
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Taking into account all aspects of their service I can give no points in communication accuracy, responding, being accurate, providing documents or on time, dismissive, diversity is an issue, mistakes, looking after your interests. Senior partners and head of departments give you a metaphoric finger if you raise a concern and dont bother even responding. Not just "not very good", but they really don't care, a real eye opener to the reality of what a law firm can get away with, a firm 0/10
Valentin M.
Jan 20, 2021
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Sent an email at 8 pm, next morning 10 am Andrew Carter contacted me for a 30 minutes chat where he explained the process I should take against fraud, as I was a victim of fraud and it was a bit more complicated as it involved a company. He was brilliant and offered advice free of charge and did ease my mind of the process plus he did say that if needed or the process takes a turn for bad I can always come back and they will provide legal aid (paid of course) but I do feel that if needed they would be the number one company to get in touch regards legal matters. Extremely friendly and professional
Qaiser Bashir
Jan 04, 2021
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Woodfines Solicitors helped us in our first home purchase. They made the process of buying a property stress free and kept us informed along the way. A bit on expensive side but worth the money. Thank you Claire, Anna and Asha.
Vikram Saini
Sep 20, 2018
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They are really quick and have advised us accurately. Claire Dunn was really helpful, polite and understanding and we will definitely use them in the future.
