Business Details
Expert Legal Services in St Albans
Taylor Walton is a prestigious multi-service law firm with offices in St Albans, Harpenden, and Luton. Our 160-strong team includes 30 Partners, many of whom trained with us, reflecting our commitment to nurturing internal talent. We serve a diverse clientele ranging from FTSE100 corporations to individuals, offering expertise across sectors such as agriculture, construction, healthcare, and property.Our values of progress, focus, integrity, and collaboration underpin our approach, ensuring tailored legal advice and long-term client relationships. Recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers UK, we combine the resources of a major firm with the accessibility of a family practice, delivering exceptional outcomes for clients across the UK.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Residential Property
Family Law
Wills and Probate
Commercial Property
Debt Recovery
Corporate and Commercial Law
Property Dispute Resolution
Highlights and features
- We have 30 Partners with extensive legal expertise across multiple sectors
- Our team provides transparent and jargon-free legal advice tailored to client needs
- We maintain an exceptional staff retention rate, ensuring service continuity
- Recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers UK for outstanding legal services
- We combine the resources of a major firm with the accessibility of a family practice
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Law Society's Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme
- Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners
What people say
Exceptional service
Transparent communication
Sector-specific expertise
Timely resolutions
Client-focused approach
Services
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation team provides strategic legal solutions for business disputes, including contractual conflicts, director disputes, and intellectual property issues. We prioritise cost-effective resolutions through negotiation or mediation, while offering robust representation in court when necessary. Clients benefit from our deep industry knowledge and proactive risk management advice, ensuring minimal disruption to their operations.
Residential Property
We handle all aspects of residential property transactions, from first-time purchases to complex conveyancing matters. Our Law Society-accredited conveyancing team ensures smooth processes with clear communication, offering expertise in new-build purchases, remortgaging, and equity transfers. Clients appreciate our proactive problem-solving and timely completions, supported by our recognition under the Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
Family Law
Our family law specialists resolve sensitive matters with empathy and legal precision, covering divorce, child arrangements, and cohabitation agreements. We focus on minimising conflict through mediation while providing vigorous representation when required. Clients value our emotional intelligence and tailored approach, ensuring outcomes that prioritise family well-being and long-term stability.
Wills and Probate
We offer comprehensive wills, inheritance tax planning, and probate services, accredited by the Law Society's WIQS. Our team advises on high-value estates, trusts, and succession planning, ensuring wealth preservation across generations. Clients benefit from our STEP-qualified solicitors' expertise in complex estate administration and dispute resolution, delivered with sensitivity and clarity.
Commercial Property
Our commercial property solicitors manage transactions, leases, and development projects across Hertfordshire and London. We provide market-savvy advice on acquisitions, financing, and leasehold enfranchisement, supported by ALEP accreditation. Clients rely on our strategic guidance to navigate property law complexities, ensuring commercial objectives are met efficiently and cost-effectively.
People
Dermot Carey
Partner
Dermot Carey is a Partner in our Luton office, specialising in commercial property law. With extensive experience in property development and landlord-tenant disputes, he provides strategic advice to businesses and developers across the UK.
Olive McCarthy
Partner
Olive McCarthy leads our family law team in St Albans, with over 20 years of experience in divorce proceedings and child custody cases. Her empathetic approach and legal expertise have earned her recognition in Legal 500.
Stuart Wickham
Partner
Stuart Wickham is a residential property Partner in Harpenden, accredited under the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme. He specialises in complex property transactions, including new-build purchases and equity transfers.
Jeremy Brockis
Partner
Jeremy Brockis heads our corporate and commercial law team in Luton. With expertise in mergers and acquisitions, he advises businesses on contractual matters and strategic growth, combining legal precision with commercial insight.
James Carpenter
Partner
James Carpenter is a commercial litigation Partner in Luton, recognised for his work in director disputes and professional negligence cases. His pragmatic approach ensures clients achieve favourable outcomes while minimising business disruption.
Questions
What areas of law does Taylor Walton specialise in?
We specialise in commercial litigation, residential and commercial property, family law, private client services, corporate law, and debt recovery.
Do you offer services outside Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire?
Yes, we serve clients across London and the wider UK, with expertise in regional and national legal matters.
Are your legal fees transparent?
Yes, we provide clear cost structures, including fixed fees for services like probate and conveyancing, with no hidden charges.
What accreditations does Taylor Walton hold?
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and hold accreditations from the Law Society's CQS and WIQS, among others.
