Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Waterlooville
O'Hara Solicitors is an established UK law firm founded in 1975, providing comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses in Waterlooville and surrounding areas. With over 45 years of experience, we specialise in residential conveyancing, family law, private client matters, and employment law, combining traditional values with modern legal expertise. Our family-run practice prioritises personal service, ensuring direct communication with qualified professionals rather than automated systems. Accredited specialists deliver cost-effective solutions across property transactions, wills, probate, divorce proceedings, and commercial legal matters.Our team includes partners with decades of experience, supported by dedicated conveyancing executives and trainee solicitors, all committed to achieving optimal client outcomes. We maintain transparency through SRA-compliant pricing structures and digital case tracking systems for client convenience. Recognised for excellence in legal services, we serve clients ranging from individual homeowners to major institutional lenders.
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Family Law
Wills & Probate
Employment Law
Debt Recovery
Private Client
Child Law
Lasting Power of Attorney
Commercial Leases
Trusts
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- Family-run practice with personal service since 1975
- Direct access to qualified solicitors, not automated systems
- SRA-accredited legal specialists in multiple practice areas
- Transparent pricing with SRA-compliant conveyancing quotes
- 45+ years' experience serving individuals and businesses
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent service
Efficient service
Fantastic service
Prompt communication
Knowledgeable team
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Our conveyancing team provides expert legal support for property transactions. Specialising in freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, remortgages, and equity transfers. We offer transparent SRA-compliant pricing with instant online quotes for residential property matters.
Family Law
Comprehensive family law services covering divorce, civil partnership dissolution, child arrangements, and financial settlements. Our specialists handle pre-nuptial agreements, child maintenance cases, and domestic abuse proceedings with professional empathy and legal precision.
Wills & Probate
Professional will writing services and probate administration. We assist with single and mirror wills, lasting powers of attorney, and estate administration. Our team handles complex probate matters with sensitivity and legal expertise.
Employment Law
Employment law services for employees and employers. Specialising in tribunal representation, unfair dismissal claims, and workplace dispute resolution. We provide expert legal guidance for employment contract issues and workplace rights.
Private Client
Private client legal services including trust creation, estate planning, and lasting power of attorney arrangements. We offer tailored solutions for asset protection, inheritance tax planning, and business succession strategies.
People
Kevin John O'Hara
Head of Litigation
Qualified solicitor since 1974 with over 45 years' legal experience. Founder of O'Hara Solicitors, specialising in litigation and dispute resolution. Provides strategic legal leadership to the firm.
Robert O'Hara
Managing Partner
Managing partner since 2016 with 12 years' experience at the firm. Specialises in private client and family law matters. Qualified solicitor with expertise in estate planning and family dispute resolution.
Laura Ellis
Head of Conveyancing
Solicitor and head of conveyancing department. Joined in 2024 with extensive property law experience. Specialises in residential and commercial property transactions, ensuring smooth legal processes for clients.
Sue O'Hara
Senior Conveyancing Executive
Senior conveyancing executive with 40+ years' service at the firm. Office manager and experienced property legal specialist. Provides expert guidance through complex property transactions and client matters.
Virginia O'Hara
Trainee Solicitor
Trainee solicitor in conveyancing department. With the firm since 2006, progressing through legal training. Assists with property transactions and client communications under senior supervision.
Questions
What legal services does O'Hara Solicitors Solicitors offer?
We provide conveyancing, family law, wills & probate, employment law, and private client services. Our specialists handle property transactions, divorce proceedings, estate planning, and commercial legal matters.
How can I get a conveyancing quote?
Use our SRA-compliant online conveyancing calculator for instant transparent quotes. The system provides detailed cost breakdowns tailored to your property transaction requirements.
Are your legal fees transparent?
Yes, we follow SRA transparency rules with clear pricing structures. Our website shows standard fees for wills, probate, and family law matters with no hidden charges.
Can I speak directly to a solicitor?
Yes, we ensure direct access to qualified professionals. Our family-run practice avoids automated systems, connecting clients directly with experienced legal advisors.
How do you handle probate cases?
Our probate specialists provide compassionate support for estate administration. Fees start at £5,000 plus VAT for estates under £165,000 with transparent additional charges for complex cases.
What areas do you cover?
Primarily serving Waterlooville and Hampshire, we handle cases nationwide. Our clients include institutional lenders, estate agents, and private individuals across the UK.
Reviews (6)
Michael Henshall-Dicks
Sep 18, 2021
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Sue was amazing though out the sale of our previous home and purchase of our new home, she was on the case when dealing with various counterparties and helped resolve numerous issues we had with dealing with a very challenging buyers solicitor. It felt very chalk and cheese, with Sue and her team being amazing during the whole process.
1 very happy family, with a mountain of unpacking to complete
1 very happy family, with a mountain of unpacking to complete
John Adam
Aug 21, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality
I phoned ahead in order to have documents certified. I was told that no appointment was required. When I arrived I was informed that no one was available. The reception staff were unhelpful and not did not apologise for the miscommunication.
I phoned ahead in order to have documents certified. I was told that no appointment was required. When I arrived I was informed that no one was available. The reception staff were unhelpful and not did not apologise for the miscommunication.
Steve Eason
May 26, 2021
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Critical:Responsiveness
Do not use if your in a hurry. It took them more than three weeks to respond to my web enquiry. In that time I found another solicitor, and resolved the problem that I had.
Do not use if your in a hurry. It took them more than three weeks to respond to my web enquiry. In that time I found another solicitor, and resolved the problem that I had.
Jane Mooney
Apr 03, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Debbie and the team at OHara Solicitors were excellent and gave an efficient service relating to our probate and conveyancing process. We have used the services of OHara Solicitors on several occasions over the past few years and wouldnt hesitate to do so in the future. We thoroughly recommend them.
Debbie and the team at OHara Solicitors were excellent and gave an efficient service relating to our probate and conveyancing process. We have used the services of OHara Solicitors on several occasions over the past few years and wouldnt hesitate to do so in the future. We thoroughly recommend them.
Scott Ricketts
Oct 03, 2020
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Sue was amazing though out the whole sale/purchase and went above and beyond so many times due to a difficult chain. Couldnt have asked for a better service.
Mark Forster
May 10, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Superb service.
Debbie and Sue were fantastic in keeping us up to date throughout the process, and their friendly approach made the whole process a pleasure.
Superb service.
Debbie and Sue were fantastic in keeping us up to date throughout the process, and their friendly approach made the whole process a pleasure.
