Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Stevenage
We are a family-focused solicitors' firm with over 40 years of experience serving clients in Stevenage and beyond. Our approach prioritises clear communication, empathy, and achieving the best outcomes for families during significant life events. Specialising in conveyancing, child care law, and wills & probate, we combine expertise with a caring ethos to build long-term client relationships. Our team's dedication to proactive legal advice and transparent communication has earned us a trusted reputation through referrals and repeat business. We maintain high standards through regulatory compliance and continuous professional development while adapting to modern client needs through accessible technology and flexible service delivery. 
Services
Conveyancing
Child Care Law
Wills & Probate
Probate Administration
Equity Release
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of combined legal expertise in family-focused services
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for professional standards
- Specialist accreditation in children law matters
- Proven track record with nationwide client base
- Transparent communication with direct access to solicitors
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Society's Children Law Accreditation Scheme
What people say
Exceptional communication skills
Deep local knowledge
Genuine caring approach
Specialist legal accreditation
Proactive case management
Services
Conveyancing
Specialising in residential property transactions including freehold and leasehold sales, equity releases, and new build purchases. Our experienced team provides proactive guidance through complex processes while maintaining direct client communication. We handle remortgages, transfers of equity, and right-to-buy schemes with transparent pricing and nationwide service availability.
Child Care Law
Representing families in public law child care proceedings with specialist accreditation. Our solicitors advocate for parental rights and child welfare through PLO processes, care orders, and special guardianship arrangements. We provide accessible legal support with direct mobile contact and court representation capabilities.
Wills & Probate
Comprehensive estate planning services including will drafting, lasting powers of attorney, and probate administration. We offer fixed-fee packages for single and double wills, with specialist expertise in trust provisions and estate distribution. Our team handles both taxable and non-taxable estate administrations with hourly rate options available.
People
Beverly Davison
Conveyancing Partner
Licensed conveyancer with over 20 years' experience, specialising in residential transactions. Joined firm in 2014, graduated in 2019. Passionate about client support during property processes.
Mark Feely
Solicitor
Qualified in 2002, specialising in residential conveyancing. Handles high-volume transactions including equity releases and remortgages. Recognised locally and across London with community charity involvement.
Julia Wright
Senior Partner
Child care law specialist since 1993, qualified solicitor since 2007. Represents parents and children in public and private law matters. Advocate for children's voices in legal proceedings.
Kate Williams
Care Partner
Head of Child Care Department with legal and mediation qualifications. Specialises in public law proceedings and special guardianship. Former career in child-related services before qualifying as solicitor in 2017.
Aneesa Kaskar
Probate Executive
Five years' experience in wills, probate and lasting powers of attorney. Combines legal expertise with local community knowledge while working remotely from Scotland.
Questions
What property transactions do you handle?
We manage freehold and leasehold sales, equity releases, remortgages, transfers of equity, right-to-buy schemes, and new build purchases.
How do you support families in child care proceedings?
Our accredited specialists represent parents and children in public law cases, including PLO processes, care orders, and special guardianship arrangements with court advocacy.
What estate planning services are available?
We offer will drafting, lasting powers of attorney, probate administration, and trust provisions with fixed-fee packages and hourly rate options.
How accessible are your solicitors?
Clients receive direct mobile numbers for all conveyancers and 9-5 weekday office hours with remote consultation options via phone and video.
What makes your firm different?
Combining 40+ years' local experience with modern accessibility, we offer specialist accreditation in child law, transparent pricing, and nationwide service with personal attention.
Reviews (6)
Angela Bailey
Dec 13, 2021
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Thanks to Mark, Tina and Team. You made the whole house buying thing remarkably easy. You kept me updated regularly and I will definitely be recommending you to everyone
Kieran Allen
Dec 12, 2021
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David Barney helped us with our house purchase last year, they were very upfront about costs, communicative and helpful throughout the whole process. Highly recommended!
David Barney helped us with our house purchase last year, they were very upfront about costs, communicative and helpful throughout the whole process. Highly recommended!
Gavin Habershon
Nov 25, 2021
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Very Professional, capable and trusted team. Process effortless on my side. Great job, thanks you.
Very Professional, capable and trusted team. Process effortless on my side. Great job, thanks you.
Margaret Walters
Nov 07, 2021
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Can highly recommend the team at David Barney. They efficiently and effectively dealt with both our house sale and purchase, despite several complications arising during the process. Their communication was excellent throughout and all interactions were handled with a much appreciated human touch. Would use again.
Can highly recommend the team at David Barney. They efficiently and effectively dealt with both our house sale and purchase, despite several complications arising during the process. Their communication was excellent throughout and all interactions were handled with a much appreciated human touch. Would use again.
Becky Guy
Nov 07, 2021
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I have no hesitation in recommending Mark Feely and his team because in every case I have referred, they have put the client first, they get the job done when they say they are going to and most importantly, they are nice people to work with.
I have no hesitation in recommending Mark Feely and his team because in every case I have referred, they have put the client first, they get the job done when they say they are going to and most importantly, they are nice people to work with.
Helen Amobi
Oct 14, 2021
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Fantastic from beginning to the end. Thanks you so much Beverly and team. Awesome!
Fantastic from beginning to the end. Thanks you so much Beverly and team. Awesome!
