SO Legal Limited Reviews 

my contact with SO Legal Limited is Ms. Judie Halimah . She is very excellent and helpful and made my selling property very smoothly . Because of her help if I want in future to buy a property I will deal with her.

Katie Bacchus at SO Legal worked on the sale of my property. Everything went smoothly, everyone I dealt with at SO Legal was helpful, and completion was on time. Over all it was a great experience.

I instructed this firm to assist with a legal matter they claimed to have expertise in, but from the outset, it became clear that this wasn’t the case. I had to explain basic aspects of the situation repeatedly, and at one point the solicitor even admitted to not having read key documents I had provided. This immediately undermined my confidence in their ability to handle the case competently.

Rather than drafting a clear and accurate letter before claim — a fundamental step — they instead focused on preparing an unhelpful “pre-counsel” letter. I had to request extensive edits due to the solicitor’s apparent lack of understanding of the case, and I was billed for the time spent on those edits. Eventually, the solicitor told me to simply edit the letter myself, which I found completely unprofessional and unacceptable, given I was paying for legal expertise.

A barrister was brought in but added no real value to the matter — their input didn’t extend beyond what I already knew from my own research and dealings. I was then advised to seek a second barrister in a completely different area of law, which would have added an estimated £3,000–£8,000 in further costs. In my opinion, this was a step that a solicitor with actual expertise could and could have handled themselves. It felt like an unnecessary escalation that increased costs rather than advancing the matter.

Following one meeting, the solicitor told me that they “didn’t like wasting clients’ money” — which I found particularly insulting, as that meeting alone had cost me £3,000 and had achieved nothing of substance.

To make matters worse, I received conflicting information about whether the firm even worked in the relevant area of law they looked to pursue with a new barrister. Initially, I was told they did not. Later, the supervising solicitor claimed they did. This inconsistency, coupled with the poor handling of my case, left me feeling misled and confused.

I submitted a formal complaint to the supervising solicitor, but it achieved nothing. My concerns were met with vague responses that didn’t address the core issues. It felt like there was no accountability or genuine interest in resolving the matter.

In my view, this firm should never have accepted my case without having the appropriate expertise. After nearly four months and close to £7,000 in fees, I was left with no meaningful progress. I ultimately felt forced to de-instruct them due to a complete lack of confidence in their conduct and to avoid any further risk and potential negligence.

I will be escalating the matter to the Legal Ombudsman for independent review.

Based on this experience, I cannot in good faith recommend this firm to others. I strongly advise anyone considering their services to thoroughly check whether the solicitor assigned to their case genuinely has experience in the relevant area of law — and to proceed with caution.

Jenny Girgawi handled both our sale & purchase superbly with the utmost professionalism & always responded quickly, clearly, expertly and helpfully to our endless enquiries making the whole process much easier & less stressful. We are very grateful

I would highly recommend Dominic Mercer and his team Anzhela and all at SoLegal.
They help to make the whole process clear and stress free, respond quickly to any questions and complete the process in a very professional and timely manner. Thank you again much appreciated

I cannot recommend Dylan and his team enough. They were prompt, easily accessible and made the whole process of conveyancing a smooth process.

Good communication, efficient service. I had a very positive experience selling my flat earlier this year with the help of Nicole and the team at the Uckfield office. They communicated effectively and were able to help guide me through the frustrating process of selling a home for the first time.

I cannot recommend Jessica highly enough! She acted as my solicitor while I was buying a property on my own, and she was absolutely amazing throughout. Even when issues arose at different parts of the chain, Jessica did everything she could to ensure the sale went ahead. She communicated clearly and consistently throughout, keeping me informed at every stage.

Jessica was always professional, knowledgeable, and patient with all my questions. She handled everything efficiently and with genuine care, making what was a stressful process feel a lot more manageable.

If you’re looking for a solicitor who goes above and beyond, Jessica is the one to choose!

Excellent customer service, done all the legal work for us when selling a house, all went smoothly, very efficient, fully recommend. Sue

Nicola Radford and her team at SO legal provided an excellent service for the conveyancing on the sale of our flat in Marine Court. As they have done conveyancing for a number of units in the building, they are very familiar with the terrain and managed the operation smoothly and effectively. Communication was handled in a prompt, efficient and professional manner. I highly recommend them.

Great experience using Joe Kennedy at So Legal in Eastbourne. Selling a house can be a painful experience but Joe’s professionalism (and regular communication ) meant our sale occurred with minimum fuss. Would highly recommend . Dan S

So Legal were highly recommended to me and have been brilliant! I dealt with Katie Bacchus to remove a charge from my property and not only did Katie get the charge removed quickly. She was also very timely in her responses to my queries, as well as knowledgeable, professional and very polite and friendly too. Thank you for the 5 Star treatment - highly recommend and would definitely use again!

Excellent service from the start until completion today. Joe and Parisa have been helpful, professional and I have been kept informed of developments (and even when there were none) every step of the way. They promptly responded to my questions and even sorted out an issue regarding the property which saved a lot of time and complication. I would whole heartedly recommend them.

Dylan Leet at SO Legal Brighton was outstanding during the company purchase of a block of flats. It was a complex transaction with multiple legal challenges, but Dylan handled everything with expertise, clarity, and determination. He kept me informed, moved things forward efficiently, and protected my interests throughout. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him for any property transaction — especially the tricky ones.

SO Legal's Brighton team (on my sale of a house it was Dominic, Alexia and Anzhela) did a fantastic job - smoothly, efficiently and without drama, and all for a competitive fee. I highly recommend SO Legal.

I would definitely recommend So Legal in Eastbourne. Joe and Parisa have been amazing and I am so grateful for all their help. Constant communication and updates, I felt they went the extra mile to get the best outcome for me. Professional, friendly and efficient, many thanks for finally making the house purchase possible! 😊

I was very pleased with Solegal services. Kirollos and Anzhela made my purchase of property very easy and were very professional and efficient.
I strongly recommend them!

Couldn’t recommend So Legal and Joe Kennedy more highly . Efficient , effective with great communication and a real sense of urgency. You are in safe hands here with So Legal .

So Legal were absolutely amazing when me and my partner were purchasing our first property. We couldn’t have asked for a better solicitors.

Jessica was superb throughout the whole process. She was so quick and prompt with everything we needed and made the experience of purchasing a property stress free. We didn’t have to chase them at all and felt super confident with leaving it in their hands. Even our estate agents said they were the best solicitors they had ever worked with.

I would highly highly recommend so legal to anyone.

Absolutely delighted with the excellent service we received from SO Legal at Uckfield and Eastbourne. Joe guided us through the tricky purchase and sale involving a chain of eight. Above and beyond - simply doesn't cut it! Joe was there for us from early mornings to late afternoons, with outstanding patience, expertise and professionalism. Thank you So Legal 💓