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Stirling Ackroyd Legal

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Stirling Ackroyd Legal is a multi-disciplined legal services provider, working within the full spectrum of property matters; from ad-hoc advice and conveyancing through to contentious real estate and property matters. We understand people want clear, practical legal advice that results in the best outcome for their business or personal situation.

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21 June 2021

Dealing with Ackroyd Legal was the one of the worst experiences of my life. The conveyancing process took 7 months before the sale fell through, due to negligence on the part of Ackroyd Legal.

Ackroyd Legal consistently did not show up to meetings between solicitors, and were completely unreachable. After 6 months of conveyancing with only a few enquiries to deal with, the case should have been prioritised. It is clear that the company have no concept of time management, and lack any form of professionalism.

I would 100% recommend that nobody use Ackroyd Legal for any legal process!
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10 August 2020

*IMPORTANT: Stirling Ackroyd Legal report negative reviews and have them deleted, claiming the reviewer didn’t have ‘a genuine buying experience’. You then have to submit evidence to prove this isn’t the case, which is an inconvenient/lengthy process, hence why they have overall positive reviews.*

I made the mistake of hiring a solicitor from Stirling Ackroyd when purchasing my home and it was the worst experience I've ever had with a company. Her unresponsiveness and negligence very nearly caused my purchase to fall through - rarely responding to emails throughout, missing crucial deadlines, refusing to take any of my calls and providing false information. I was forced to read up on legal matters myself and contact the seller's representative out of desperation and embarrassment caused by my own solicitor's failures. I decided to switch legal firms half way through the process but soon realised it would complicate matters further and incur more costs so reluctantly continued. I also filed a formal complaint which made little difference. I was entirely let down by Stirling Ackroyd and I wouldn't wish the stress of dealing with their solicitors on anyone.
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23 July 2018

Absolutely sterling service, the team handled the case with the utmost professionalism.

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23 July 2018

Finally a firm of solicitors who don't waste time!!

I was recommended Stirling Ackroyd legal by my broker- these guys are specialist in property. Great service and fixed fees!!

All the Collegues including the receptionist I've spoken to were extremely helpful. They all spoke clear and to the point.

I'll highly recommend Stirling Ackroyd to everyone; and I will definitely contact them again in the future if need be.
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23 July 2018

We did find Sterling Ackroyd on the comparison website, no recommendations from anyone but we have trust our gut.
We can say are really good, especially Mr James Shepherd who was taking care of our buying new house.
Highly recommended! Very professional and very good price too.
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23 July 2018

Reading through the Facebook reviews for this company I couldn't believe it. The negativity from these people is shocking. But then it seems that people who are happy with something don't tend to make a fuss over social media.

To all those who are looking for a fantastic solicitor based in London with fantastic links internationally. Stirling Ackroyd Legal is for you. They've worked on a huge deal for me and my partner for our business in Dubai, and whilst we only approached them for advice as we 'shopped' around we do not regret it for a minute! Their attention to minute detail on everything was extraordinary and whilst it was time consuming we can definitely see why they needed the time to go back and forth and get us the best possible deal. I remember my partner commenting that they are like 'a windows software update' you carry one with your life while they tirelessly work for you in the background and come back to you when they need you to sign. I was more than happy with everything. They deserve 5 stars all round.
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23 July 2018

I was assisted by James Shepherd. I found him thorough and courteous. James also replied back promptly to my enquiries. I am very pleased with his great service.

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23 July 2018

Superb service!
They were recommended to me by a good friend and they didn't let me down. The team was approachable and extremely helpful. I will definetely be using them again! More...

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23 July 2018

Great service from James Shepherd. After my first house fell through he was brilliant at turning the next house round for me really quickly. Thank you James.

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23 July 2018

I can't thank Emon and his team enough for being the best help and support throughout various transactions we use their help for with our clients in Dubai.
Such a quick process and always there to help answer any questions we have.
Highly recommend �
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23 July 2018

Stirling has just completed on a bridging loan for us- was extremely time sensitive and the guys did a fantastic job! We just left them to it, file was turned around in less than 2 weeks. Highly professional and very competent! Will be using again and recommending to others!! More...

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23 July 2018

Exactly what you need in the heart of East London. A competent and friendly team who ensured I was kept informed at every stage. I can only speak for myself but I would definitely recommend to friends and family and would definitely use again. Really nice office and convenient location. Thanks for all your hard work! More...

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23 July 2018

Good people and great service! They are very helpful and supportive. Communication was excellent - prompt replies to all queries. I will definitely recommend doing business with them. More...

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23 July 2018

Great service from Mr James Shepherd who dealt with the sale and purchase of my properties. Friendly, professional and was great at communicating throughout the whole process. Would recommend and use again.

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23 July 2018

Myself and my company have been referring and recommending Stirling Ackroyd Legal for numerous years now and all I can is I will not trust anyone else to handle but more importantly look after my clients. Being based in the Middle East I need to a firm I can trust while not on the ground and Stirling Ackroyd not only deliver but go above and beyond with no case being to small or to complex. Just want to say thanks again to the team and will continue using and recommending to all. More...

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23 July 2018

I am a commercial mortgage broker and have used Stirling Ackroyd Legal for just over one year. I think the company, it’s approach to the law and it’s straight cut approach is absolutely fantastic!

I have been allocated a dedicated business development manager, Imad Chowdhury along with Cilem Hazal who have always managed our expectations as well as the clients with their extremely efficient approach.

It’s very difficult for us to liaise with Solicitors but the Stirling team have a different and transparent approach which allows us to progress our deals faster.

I recommend to all and thank the team very much for all their hard work!
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23 July 2018

The best law firm for property professionals. I am a mortgage broker and have been referring work to Imad and Rey at SAL for over two years now. The team at Stirling are perfect with an array of Solicitors who specialise in Bridging Finance, block refinances and commercial purchases to name a few.

I have just reached my 50th deal with the team and many thanks to Cilem and James for getting such a tough transaction over the line.

I recommend SAL to all brokers and agents as well as clients as this dynamic team of like minded solicitors work hard and provide that service which we all yearn for.

All the best to the team and here’s to many many more years of working together!

Thanks!

Khaled & Co
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23 July 2018

Awesome! Just a common person who needed advice and information on all things to do with Ligitation. I must say I was quite confused on many matters but the quickness of this company’s response to my enquiry as well as the actual information that was given to me, outstanding! I plan to put pens down and do more with Stirling Ackroyd in the coming future! More...

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29 June 2018

Great staff, thanks especially to peter benjamin, whenever issues came up they were addressed quickly and I was getting regular updates which made the whole process very smooth.

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29 June 2018

Amazing and frictionless conveyancing, was referred to Stirling Ackroyd Legal by a friend and would highly recommend to everyone. The legal team was very proffesional and the client services team made sure any problem that came up was resolved asap. Great! More...

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5 June 2018

Exceptional customer service, very rare from a solicitor!!!

I have dealt with Forid on many occasions and I must say it is the most trustworthy solicitor I have ever came accross. First of all, unlike many solicitors, he is very polite and respectful; he is very professional and quick in transactions. I deal with solicitors every day as I run a property management company but I can honestly say Forid is one in a million and I would highly recommend him to everyone who is looking for professionalism, respect and fast transactions.
Thank you Forid for all your help!
Kind regards,
Diana S
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24 April 2018

Would highly recommend - we used Stirling Ackroyd's conveyancing service and the handling solicitor was excellent and very responsive to queries. The process was smooth, everything was completed in a timely manner and we always felt able to ask for extra help and guidance where required. More...

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18 April 2018

Forid dealt with my purchase and I didn’t feel any pressure regarding the transaction. He dealt with all the transactional matters in a timely fashion and kept me updated during the process, requesting my instructions where necessary.

I was surprised at how smooth he made the process and it was a pleasure working with him.

I would have no hesitation recommending him and have already done so to family friends and contacts.

Yes he is slightly more expensive than other conveyancers, but you get what you pay for. I was investing several hundreds of thousands of pounds on a purchase and a few hundred for the service provided is well worth it. Sometimes you have to look at the service not the costs. I was not let down.
Young
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14 March 2018

We really cannot fault the service we have received from Stirling Ackroyd Legal, it has been excellent at every turn. our case has been dealt with promptly and efficiently and has only taken just over four weeks from start to completion. We would have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending your company. Very many thanks for making this a completely stress-free experience. More...

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14 March 2018

I have to say that throughout this process you have been a fantastic help to us. The communication that we have received from Stirling Ackroyd Legal and particularly Ayushie Patel has been excellent. You have understood our situation, issued all documentation rapidly and efficiently there have been no misunderstandings or mistakes, we have felt that you have been representing us to the other parties fantastically.

We have felt reassured and informed throughout the whole of this process and cannot express our thanks enough for your help. As first time buyers we were concerned with horror stories we’d heard of using solicitors and I’m happy to say that we’ve had a wonderful experience. If you lived closer we’d invite you to the housewarming!
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23 February 2018

Excellent service with the sale of my house. I was never nervous as their was a lot of paperwork and was very anxious about the whole process, however my solicitor Ayushie Patel guided me throughout and she was absolutely brilliant! !! A very big thank you to her and her team for making my experience a very good one. More...

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23 February 2018

Stirling Ackroyd Legal was amazing while dealing with my first purchase, I was very confused about the whole stamp duty cuts and my solicitor Bola Kim invited me into the office to help me understand how it will benefit me and to also help me fill in all my forms. Their office was very clean and very eye catching with their rare paintings, all members of staff were very welcoming and friendly which made me feel comfortable. I am so happy with the service they provided me and so happy I went with them for the purchase of my first home. More...

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13 February 2018

These guys are just brilliant! I have always been on the look out for inviting and kind solicitors as my experience has always been terrible with them.

I met Stirling through a family friend and I must say I will not be changing solicitors anymore!

Thank you for all your help!
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3 February 2018

We purchased our first freehold investment property in Central London with these guys. Peter and James were our allocated team, they kept us updated throughout the transaction and always kept us positive even in the toughest of times!

My husband and I recommend Stirling Ackroyd Legal to all those out there, especially when it’s your first time dealing with Solicitors.
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3 February 2018

I am based in wales and was recommended Stirling by my bank when doing a bridging loan. They were one of the only bridging finance specialists I could find with such a good reputation. I must say at first I thought the fees were quite high but the service and speed was absolutely excellent. I never had to chase my Solicior Mr Rahman who was always in contact with me and managed to turn around my matter in 6 working days!! Thank you to Mr Rahman and his assistant Rachel! More...

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2 February 2018

I was very happy with the service provided by Stirling Ackroyd Legal. My main contact was with Bola who was very helpful and managed to complete on my transaction within 8 weeks! I would definitely recommend to all friends and family. More...

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2 February 2018

Stirling Ackroyd Legal helped the transaction of my property run smoothly. My solicitor, Ayushie Patel was so very helpful in explaining each step and the service was exemplary. She was recommended to me through a family member who purchased their first home using this firm. She responded to all parties efficiently and was very diligent. More...

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31 January 2018

Had the pleasure of working with the property litigation team- I can honestly say excellent advice, and good old fashioned service! Highly recommend to anyone with tenant problems!!! More...

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14 December 2017

From my experience i recommend Stirling Ackroyd Legal as i am satisfied with the service they provide

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24 November 2017

My solicitor Emon Ahmed has assisted me with refinancing my property, for that I am recommending this firm of highly skilled solicitors to my family and friends

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1 November 2017

I have just used Stirling Ackroyd to purchase my first property and they were so efficient and professional. Would thoroughly recommend them. Thank you Cilem Hazal in particular! More...

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31 August 2017

I found this service very simple and useful, i was assisted by Mr Benjamin to purchase my home. Would most definitely recommend this to family and friends when their time comes to buy their new house!

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31 August 2017

By far the best conveyances used them on multiple occasions to buy many properties They get the job done fast and efficiently. Emon and the team deliver an exceptional customer service. The fees are reasonable. Would recommend to anyone! More...

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25 August 2017

Great service from the conveyancing team when my mum bought her house last month. Highly recommended!

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22 August 2017

Superb service- great friendly team!!

My company is using the Stirling Ackroyd Legal Commercial team to draft several leases on our offices. We have just completed one today. I would like to say the service has been impeccable from the day we instructed them!!!

Superb work ethic in this company and really friendly too!!
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20 August 2017

FANTASTIC APPROACHABLE TEAM!!

I would like to recommend the commercial property team on drafting Leases on behalf of my company. We have just completed on 22 leases simultaneously on a development on Surrey. The team have done a fantastic job worked very closely with us and provided a very personal service. More...

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8 August 2017

Very grateful for the team for going above and beyond in assisting with my first purchase of a property. Will definitely be recommending to friends and family.

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27 July 2017

Based on my experience, I do NOT recommend Stirling Ackroyd Legal. We were not satisfied by the poor communication, significant delay to answer enquiries and sometimes absence of answer. In my view, the solicitor who handled my case was incompetent and did not meet the standards expected from a law firm. Our treatment was appalling and the mistakes they made were shocking. Do yourself a favour: avoid these solicitors! More...

24 July 2017

Thank you to the guys at Sterling Ackroyd Legal. I was purchasing my first business and the team made the situation seem like a walk in the park. No hassle, no stress. Prompt updates to me and everything flowed so smoothly. Special thanks to Tamseel for everything. More...

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19 July 2017

As first time buyers we had no idea about the whole conveyancing process but James explained the whole process in great detail and answered any questions we had patiently. Other than owning a house I can say I walked away with a lot of insight on how the whole process works. I did not expect the process to go so smoothly within 8 weeks from offer to completion, and I have Stirling Ackroyd and James to thank for. More...

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23 June 2017

Thank you very much to Ayushie for carrying out my lease extension. She provided a very efficient and friendly service.

Highly recommended!!

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13 May 2017

PROFESSIONAL & EFFICIENT SERVICE
Used these guys last week on a commercial litigation matter. Was recommended by our accountants, genuinely friendly service.

Love the vintage mini in the office!!
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13 May 2017

The team were extremely helpful! My partner and I are first time buyers and have literally no knowledge of the conveyancing process, special thanks to Jill Gray for guiding us along and ensuring a smooth process for us! I highly recommend these guys, especially first timers!!

Thanks again!
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6 May 2017

Fantastic team! Will be recommending you to all members of my church, as well as family and friends. Thank you for all the patience and kind words!

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14 January 2017

My business partner and I just completed our short term Bridging Finance. We were recommended Stirling Ackroyd Legal by our brokernel, the service was very efficient, we were regularly updated and kept very well informed. I highly recommend this firm of property solicitors!!!! More...

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Q&As

The best part of my job is client satisfaction. Getting good feedback at the conclusion of a case is the highlight of the work we do.

Other than that, it is always interesting when we get a complex case on board and get to use our legal know-how to decode the papers and get the right outcome for our client.

Our CEO is a solicitor who has had an interest in property for a long number of years. He acquired a property law firm that had been in existence since 1985 and brought it under the Stirling Ackroyd Legal banner in March 2016.

As an individual who has been interested in property throughout his career, it was a natural step to bring together his two biggest passions, namely the law and property. Central to his ethos is providing a bespoke service for each client, having noted that the property law market is saturated with 'conveyancing factories' who have lost the skills of client care and communication.

If clients are looking for assistance with a property matter, we are a boutique firm set up entirely for their benefit. We are communicative and responsive to client needs and at the same time we are upfront about costs and timescales, with estimates provided on a case-by-case basis.

Services

Conveyancing involves a lot of paperwork and a keen eye for detail. It is vital that all aspects of your property transfer are completed correctly by a dedicated professional. As efficient and communicative solicitors, Stirling Ackroyd Legal, will maintain momentum and make the whole process a lot less stressful.

We work with property professionals across the breadth of residential, commercial, development, planning, construction and property disputes. At Stirling Ackroyd Legal, we have an approachable team of lawyers who specialise in law serving property developers and investors.

Whether you are looking for new business premises, require help negotiating the terms of a commercial lease or assistance with a dispute, Stirling Ackroyd Legal are here to help. Our team of experienced solicitors have the expertise to assist with all manner of business legal matters, including: company formation, shareholder's agreements, mergers and acquisitions and all types of business disputes. Whatever the size of your business or portfolio, we can assist you from pre-contractual negotiations to renewal at the end of the lease term.

Stirling Ackroyd Legal provides a full service to individuals and companies in financial difficulties, exit planning and contingency, as well as to banks and other lenders, creditors and suppliers.
We act efficiently and cost effectively - we will often draw on the expertise of our specialists in corporate law, corporate finance, commercial property, dispute resolution, employment, tax and pensions to guarantee the best solution.
You have added peace of mind that Stirling Ackroyd Legal Insolvency specialists have a wealth of experience across many cases involving property insolvency and restructuring. Whether you’re an individual dealing with a personal insolvency issue or a company seeking corporate restructuring, we have the credentials to give you sound advice and exceptional service. We have an excellent reputation for giving sensible advice to individuals and businesses overseas on UK insolvency law and procedure.
Stirling Ackroyd Legal has previously acted on matters involving:
Insolvency sale of assets, business and property/Litigation asset recovery options
Mergers and Acquisitions, boardroom and director duty services, group reorganisation and insolvency schemes, debt and asset advice including retention of title issues.
Landlords - Tenants and guarantors affected by insolvency, council tax and rates recovery work for local authorities
We are often instructed by insolvency practitioners and accountants.

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