Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Kent
Whitehead Monckton is one of Kent's largest law firms, established in 2014 as a Limited Company with a heritage spanning over 230 years. Our solicitors provide comprehensive legal services for businesses and individuals across commercial transactions, employment, family, probate, property, and wills. With offices in Canterbury, Maidstone, Ramsgate, Tenterden, and London, we combine local expertise with a client-focused approach. Our team includes specialists in education, equine law, healthcare, leisure, and rural business sectors, supported by ISO 9001 certification and Law Society accreditations.We prioritise long-standing client relationships, evidenced by multi-generational family advisory roles and century-old corporate clients. Our centralised support services enable lawyers to focus on delivering tailored legal solutions, while our ISO 9001-certified quality management system ensures consistent service excellence. We maintain professional memberships including STEP for tax and estate planning, and Resolution for family law matters.
Services
Commercial Law
Employment Law
Family Mediation
Dispute Resolution
Wills & Estate Planning
Property Transactions
Professional Negligence
Wealth Management
Equine Law
Healthcare Law
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We have over 230 years of combined legal experience in Kent
- Our ISO 9001 certification guarantees quality service standards
- Specialist sector knowledge in education, healthcare, and rural business
- Client-focused approach with multi-generational relationship expertise
- Law Society-accredited specialists in conveyancing and family law
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Family Law Accreditation Scheme
What people say
Very friendly staff
Professional service
Long-standing relationships
Successful legal outcomes
Client-focused approach
Services
Commercial Law
Our commercial law team advises on corporate transactions, contracts, and business structures. We support companies in Kent and London with mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. Our solicitors combine technical expertise with sector-specific knowledge to deliver practical commercial solutions.
Family Mediation
We provide certified family mediation services for divorce settlements and child custody arrangements. Our Resolution-accredited lawyers help families resolve conflicts constructively. This service includes MIAM assessments and legally binding agreement drafting.
Wills & Estate Planning
Our STEP-qualified specialists offer comprehensive will writing and inheritance tax planning. We assist with lasting powers of attorney, probate administration, and succession planning for family businesses. Services include trust creation and care fee mitigation strategies.
Employment Law
We advise businesses on employment contracts, disciplinary procedures, and tribunal claims. Our services include staff training, policy drafting, and TUPE regulation compliance. The team handles redundancy processes and settlement agreement negotiations for employers.
Property Transactions
Our Conveyancing Quality Scheme-accredited team handles residential and commercial property transactions. Services include leasehold enfranchisement, new build purchases, and commercial property financing. We provide clear pricing and regular transaction updates.
People
Alexander Bak
Director and Head of Real Estate Group
Specialising in commercial property law with over 20 years' experience. Leads real estate transactions across Kent and London. Recognised for expertise in property development and investment acquisitions.
Antonio Fletcher
Associate Director & Head of Employment
Employment law specialist advising businesses on HR matters. Provides strategic guidance on workplace disputes, redundancies, and employment tribunal representation. Regularly conducts compliance training sessions.
Chantal Muniandy
Senior Associate Residential Property Solicitor
Residential conveyancing expert handling complex property transactions. Specialises in leasehold matters and new build purchases. Offers clear legal guidance to first-time buyers and property investors.
Alison Jessop
Chartered Wealth Manager
STEP-qualified wealth management specialist focusing on inheritance tax planning. Advises high-net-worth individuals on trust creation and succession planning for family assets.
Ben Gallafant
Senior Associate
Commercial litigation specialist with expertise in contract disputes and professional negligence claims. Represents businesses in complex commercial disputes through negotiation and court proceedings.
Questions
What areas of law does Whitehead Monckton specialise in?
We specialise in commercial law, family mediation, employment law, property transactions, and wills & estate planning. Our sector-specific expertise includes healthcare, education, equine law, and rural business matters.
Do you offer free initial legal consultations?
Yes, we offer free initial consultations for business clients. This allows us to understand your legal needs and demonstrate how our Kent-based solicitors can support your commercial objectives.
Are your legal fees transparent and fixed?
We provide clear pricing structures where possible. Our ISO 9001-certified processes ensure fee transparency, with regular cost updates provided throughout your case or transaction.
How accessible are your Kent office locations?
We have five accessible offices across Kent in Canterbury, Maidstone, Ramsgate, and Tenterden, plus our London office in Canary Wharf. All locations have central positions with client parking available at Maidstone.
What quality accreditations do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001 certification for quality management, plus Law Society accreditations in conveyancing and family law. Our tax and estate planning team includes STEP members.
Can you assist with multi-jurisdictional legal matters?
While based in Kent, we handle cases with national and international elements. Our London office and professional networks enable us to manage multi-jurisdictional matters effectively.
Reviews (4)
Jess Bridgeman
Dec 05, 2021
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I approached them to assist with a health and welfare deputyship application. They were upfront and said that they are rarely awarded. However, I really can't say what value they added to the application and I think the fee charged was insulting for the work done. I had to go into the office to collect paperwork, and when I got home, there were forms missing. Then when they sent me my invoice, the 500 that I paid at the start (surely everyone has to pay deposit) was missed off! Not very impressed with the level of knowledge in this area and I have since found out much more online. My advice
Jeremy Slaney
May 14, 2021
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Having received probate funds from my mum and dad's solicitors at Whitehead Monckton, I used the opportunity to buy the property which I had been renting from my landlord for a number of years. Victoria who was the solicitor responsible for me buying the property dealt with my case in a very professional efficient manner, along with her efficient secretaries, Erika and Misty. I would definitely recommend Whitehead Monckton to anybody else for dealing with legal matters
Jodie Chapman
May 18, 2018
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This company keep deleting the negative reviews. They completely mishandled our house sale, lost payments we made to them, never moved things along unless we rang to chase, screamed at me down the phone, and after the sale went through, it turned out that half the garden was still showing as belonging to us. The company demanded 1000 to put it right, despite it being their fault. The worst service experience I have ever had. DO NOT USE THIS FIRM.
Hamdi Kraiem
Aug 01, 2017
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We phoned to book for advice. Phone answered by a lovely friendly secretary straight away . Brief explanation of why we phoned. Free info offered, advice to be sent. Prices clear and upfront straight away. Excellent!
