Independent legal advice in London, in person or by video
Need independent legal advice in London? Our SRA-regulated solicitors can meet you face to face in London, or advise you by video call, often the same day. They explain what you are signing, check you are signing freely, and sign the certificate your lender, employer or HM Land Registry needs.
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- ★ 4.9 · 282 Google reviews
- 70+ lenders
- SRA-regulated solicitors
- Video, or in person in London
When you need to see a solicitor in person
Most lenders accept independent legal advice given by video call, so you can usually be advised from home or work without travelling. Meeting a solicitor face to face is still the better option, or the only one, when:
- your lender’s instructions say the advice must be given face to face;
- you are making a statutory declaration, which is normally made in person, in front of the solicitor;
- HM Land Registry needs your identity checked for an ID1 or ID2 form and you would rather not do it by video with form ID5;
- you simply prefer to sit down with a solicitor and go through the documents together.
In-person appointments take place at the solicitor’s office in London. Same-day appointments are often possible (additional charges may apply), or tell us on your free phone consultation that you need to meet in person and we will arrange a time that suits you.
Why London buyers and guarantors need independent legal advice
London property prices mean that buying often needs help from family, and lenders protect the people giving that help. A parent joining a mortgage as a joint borrower, a relative gifting a deposit, an adult child living in a parent’s home and signing an occupier’s consent form, or a director guaranteeing a company loan: in each case the lender usually wants advice from a solicitor who is independent of the borrower and the lender, and a signed certificate before it releases the funds.
Because the advice has to be independent, the conveyancer acting on the purchase usually can’t give it. That is the gap we fill, in person in London or by video anywhere in England and Wales.
What your solicitor will explain
Face to face in London
Meet an SRA-regulated solicitor in person when your lender insists on it, or when you prefer to.
By video, anywhere
Most lenders accept video advice, so you can be advised from home, often the same day.
Every common ILA certificate
Personal and director's guarantees, JBSP, occupier's consent, gifted deposits, legal charges, transfers of equity, settlement agreements and more.
Fixed fee, agreed first
Your solicitor confirms the fee on your free 10-minute consultation, before any work starts.
Completion deadline close? Same-day appointments available.
Documents you'll need
- The document you have been asked to sign, for example a guarantee, consent form, deed or gift letter
- The mortgage offer or loan agreement it relates to
- Your lender's ILA certificate template, if it has one
- Photo ID (passport or driving licence)
- Proof of address dated within the last three months
How it works
- 1
Book a free consultation
Pick a time above. It takes under a minute.
- 2
Speak to your solicitor
An SRA-regulated solicitor explains the risks in plain English, by video or in person in London.
- 3
Certificate sent to your lender
Your signed ILA certificate and documents are dispatched, usually the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Where do in-person appointments take place?
At the solicitor's office in London. We confirm the address and time when we arrange your appointment.
Do I have to come in person?
Usually not. Most lenders accept advice by video call. If your lender's instructions say the advice must be face to face, we arrange it in London.
I live outside London. Can you still help?
Yes. We advise by video call anywhere in England and Wales. In-person appointments are only available in London.
How quickly can I be seen?
Video appointments are often available the same day. In-person appointments in London can often be arranged the same day too (additional charges may apply), or at a time agreed on your free phone consultation.
Can the conveyancer on my purchase give the advice?
Usually not. Lenders normally want the advice to come from a solicitor who is not acting for the borrower or the lender, so that it focuses only on your position.
How quickly can I get my certificate?
Often the same day. Once your solicitor has your documents and has advised you, the signed certificate is usually sent to your lender, broker or conveyancer the same day.
How much does it cost?
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