Through a merger with Mackrell Turner Garrett in 2023, Dutton Gregory Solicitors has brought years of experience helping clients with their various legal issues to Woking. Our team have a can-do attitude and provide a professional and friendly legal service for individuals and businesses.
Our objective is to take you to where you want to be with as little stress as possible, no matter how complicated your case might be. We take pride in a reputation for success and client satisfaction, with our team of experienced solicitors in Woking doing their utmost to be available when you need them most.
When working with our team, you will remain fully informed of every detail of your case. Our lawyers make sure that they explain all the legal jargon involved in plain English, so you can make clear headed decisions about whatever you wish to do.
With Dutton Gregory, you can be sure that you are in safe hands.
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Our legal services for individuals in Woking:
- Child protection and adoption
- Employment law for employees
- Family law
- Immigration for individuals
- Medical negligence
- Personal injury
- Residential property
- Wills, trusts and estate planning
- Wills, trusts and estate disputes
Our legal services for businesses in Woking:
- Commercial dispute resolution
- Commercial property
- Corporate and commercial
- Employment law for employers
- Immigration for business
- Landlord and tenant
- Property and land dispute resolution
- Notary public
Child protection and adoption
Where Children’s Services Departments have become involved with your family, it can be very distressing and difficult to know where to turn for advice. Getting the right legal support can make all the difference to keeping your family together and protecting your children.
Our child protection and adoption solicitors in Woking can assist with professionalism and sensitivity, making these challenging matters easier for you and your family. Our expertise includes adoption, child care proceedings, Special Guardianship Orders, Secure Accommodation Orders and Emergency Protection Orders.
Employment law for employees
Unfortunately, many employees do not fully comprehend all of their legal rights within the workplace, which can often cause issues if they are having difficulty at work. At Dutton Gregory, our employment law solicitors for employees in Woking ensure that our clients are fully informed of their employment rights and do their utmost to support them through any employment related issues that they might be facing.
Our employment lawyers are able to advise on a wide range of matters, including cases related to discrimination, contract disputes, unfair dismissal, redundancy and other termination payments, restrictive covenants and disciplinary procedures, bullying, harassment and victimisation claims, pay or working condition disputes, service agreements, employment contracts, consultancy arrangements and share options, and settlement agreements.
Family law
Family issues have the tendency to become emotionally charged and can be incredibly stressful, especially when legal proceedings are involved. To take the weight off your shoulders, our family law solicitors are ready and waiting to support you whilst providing guidance at every step of the process.
Our family law solicitors in Woking are able to provide expertise on a wide array of issues including, divorce or civil partnership dissolution, cohabitation agreements and disputes, child arrangements, Special Guardianship Orders, pre and post-nuptial agreements, domestic violence injunctions and occupation orders, surrogacy and parental orders, change of name deeds and alternative dispute resolution.
Immigration for individuals
Immigration law is notorious for being complicated and can feel stressful when faced alone. Having one of our experienced immigration solicitors in Woking by your side when going through the process is highly recommended, as we will be able to handle any of the legalities as well as any of the relevant documentation, whilst supporting you through every step.
Our immigration lawyers are well versed in several related matters such as immigrating with partners and children, immigrating with adult dependants, permission to work in the UK, applying for British citizenship, visitor and student visas, European residence rights, asylum and protection claims, and appeals and administrative review.
Medical negligence
Dealing with medical negligence can be a distressing experience, particularly when it results in long-term health problems. At Dutton Gregory, we specialise in this specific legal field. We offer different funding options tailored to your case, such as no win no fee and legal aid.
Our medical negligence solicitors in Woking can help you pursue claims related to various matters, including but not limited to amputation, bed sores, brachial plexus injuries, cerebral palsy, GP negligence, cosmetic surgery, dental negligence, failure to diagnose, gynaecology and fertility negligence, infection, late diagnosis and misdiagnosis, maternal birth injuries, orthopaedic injuries and shoulder dystocia.
Personal injury
If you have been harmed due to someone else's negligence, you have the right to seek compensation. If you believe this applies to your situation, our personal injury solicitors in Woking are available to assist you throughout the process. We understand that you are facing a challenging situation and experiencing a personal injury can be emotionally distressing. This is especially true if it has impacted your health, well-being or ability to work.
With our proven record of success, we are dedicated to helping clients obtain significant compensation quickly. Our personal injury solicitors in Woking can advise on issues such as accidents as work, accidents involving children, animal attacks, fatal accidents, road traffic accidents, slips and trips in public, stress at work and accidents on highways, public and private premises.
Residential property
Residential conveyancing matters can be complex and there are multiple stages and legalities to consider. To make sure that your property transaction goes according to plan, our residential property solicitors in Woking are at hand to provide guidance.
Our team are able to provide legal counsel on a wide range of matters including purchasing and selling flats, houses and other residential properties, leasehold and freehold matters, assistance with equity release, transfers of equity, buy to let, help to buy, guidance on shared ownership, staircasing and bridging finance.
Wills, trusts and estate planning
Dealing with issues regarding Wills and probate can be stressful and complex, so it is crucial that you have the best legal support when doing so. If you do not leave a valid Will, your assets may not be divided up as you wish and your loved ones may miss out on the benefit of your estate.
Our Wills and probate solicitors in Woking are able to assist with topics such as drafting a Will, tax planning, probate and estate administration, setting up trusts, creating Lasting Powers of Attorney and dealing with the Court of Protection.
Wills, trusts and estate disputes
Disputes over Wills, estates and trusts can often be very hard to unpick. Not only is there the legal side of things to deal with, but also there are often key family relationships at risk. Having the right legal guidance at an early point can maximise your chances of a fair outcome while minimising the risk of any negative fallout between loved ones.
Our Wills, trusts and estate disputes solicitors in Woking can advise on matters including disputes over the interpretation and validity of Wills, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, proprietary estoppel, disputes with Executors and Estate Administrators, and disputes over Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters.
Commercial dispute resolution
Unfortunately, in business, it is not uncommon for a company to face some kind of dispute at some point, such as over debt recovery, company formation or commercial property. Thankfully, our commercial dispute solicitors in Woking are at hand to provide guidance and support.
We are well-versed in multiple areas of dispute resolution, doing our best to resolve problems before they reach court proceedings. However, if it is necessary to go to court, we are willing and ready to provide you with diligent representation.
Our solicitors are able to assist with matters such as direction and shareholder disputes, insolvency, debt recovery, insurance litigation, contract disputes, partnership disputes and professional negligence.
Commercial property
If your company is dealing with property, whether in relation to a one-off transaction or as a core part of your business activities, the right legal support is essential. At Dutton Gregory, our commercial property team possess the expertise and knowledge to help you maximise your opportunities while effectively managing the many risks that can come with commercial real estate.
Our commercial property solicitors in Woking are able to advise on matters such as portfolio management, property development, options and site acquisition, commercial leaseholds, sales and leasebacks, sales and acquisitions of freehold land and buildings, planning, funding agreements and borrowing, and contractual complexities in property transactions.
Corporate and commercial
Our corporate and commercial solicitors in Woking have established themselves as a reputable provider of exceptional services to businesses of all sizes. Whether you are a recently launched start-up or a long-standing franchise, our solicitors will bring immense value to your organisation. With a foundation rooted in years of successful collaboration with businesses spanning various industries, you can trust us to provide strategic advice on a wide range of matters.
Our dedicated team of specialists is equipped to offer invaluable support for matters such as partnerships and LLPs, contracts, terms & conditions of trade, management buy-outs and buy-ins, joint ventures and shareholders’ agreements, business start-ups, company administration and support, and company and business sales.
Employment law for employers
At Dutton Gregory, our team of employment solicitors provide a wide range of services designed specifically for employers. We excel at recognising possible risks and delivering customised solutions that align with your business's requirements. Whether you need assistance in handling employee claims or assistance in drafting important contracts and policies, we are here to provide the support you need.
Our employment solicitors for employers in Woking can help with employment issues related to company mergers, sales and acquisitions, employment contracts, consultancy arrangements, shareholders’ and partnership agreements, employment tribunal claims, resisting unfair dismissal claims, resisting discrimination, bullying and victimisation claims, disciplinary procedures and much more.
Immigration for businesses
For businesses dealing with matters related to immigration, it is recommended to seek expert legal counsel before doing so, as this subject can be complex and hard to navigate. Our business immigration solicitors have a wide breadth of knowledge in this field and are at hand to provide guidance and support through every part of the process.
Our business immigration solicitors in Woking are able to assist with purchasing or selling a company, sponsoring employees from overseas, appealing immigration decisions, and business visits and representatives.
Landlord and tenant
Our landlord and tenant solicitors in Woking are well-versed in providing expert legal guidance to both commercial landlords and business tenants. Whether you find yourself in the role of a landlord or tenant, we are here to assist you in fulfilling your obligations and resolving any related issues you may encounter.
We can help you with a range of matters, such as: repossessions, housing disrepair claims, tenancy documentation review and drafting, dilapidation claims, rental arrears, debt recovery and enforcement of judgments, service charge arrears recovery, lettings law training and legal telephone helpline support.
Property and land dispute resolution
Dealing with property disputes can be highly distressing, especially when they have a negative impact on your business. Our expert property litigation solicitors in Woking are well-equipped with the knowledge and expertise to support you through the process, whether you are seeking lease renewal or defending yourself against a claim.
We can assist with property disputes related to matters including adverse possession, boundary disputes, commercial lease renewals, commercial rent arrears, dilapidation claims, disputes regarding development, sale or purchase, neighbour disputes, rent and service charge disputes, and much more.
Notary Public
If you need business or personal documents authenticated or certified for use abroad, our qualified Notary Public can swiftly handle this for you.
Legal resources for people in Woking
Guildford County Court and Family Court
Guildford County Court and Family Court handles cases including those regarding adoption, bankruptcy, childcare arrangements, divorce hearings, domestic abuse and money claims.
Guildford Magistrates' Court and Family Court
Guildford Magistrates' Court and Family Court deals with cases including those related to childcare arrangements, divorce hearings and domestic abuse.
How to find our solicitors in Woking
Travel by car
There is on-street parking on many roads near our office, however, these can get taken up quickly. Alternatively, the Shoppers (Blue) carpark in the Peacock is a 10-minute walk away.
Travel by train
Our Woking office is a 9-minute walk from Woking train station.
Plan your journey
To plan your journey to our legal office in Woking, you can use the following link.
Accessibility
At Dutton Gregory, we are committed to making sure that our services our accessible to everyone, including those who require disabled access. Please get in touch with us in advance of your visit if you need us to make any accommodations for you.
Speak to our solicitors in Woking
To discuss your legal requirements with our experienced solicitors in Woking today, call us on 01483 755609.