Business Details
38 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Solicitors in Chingford, London
Established in 1988, Achillea & Co & Co Solicitors has built a reputation for delivering high-quality legal services with a commitment to client care. Our firm specialises in criminal law and conveyancing, serving individuals and organisations from our Chingford, London office since 1999. With two senior partners boasting over 60 combined years of experience, we provide expert representation in Crown Court trials, motoring offences, residential/commercial property transactions, and leasehold reform.Accredited by the Law Society in both our core disciplines, we maintain rigorous quality standards through regular audits. Our team prioritises direct solicitor-client engagement, transparent cost structures, and a responsive approach to legal matters. We combine deep local knowledge with specialist expertise in serious criminal defence cases and complex property law, ensuring clients receive both professional competence and personal attention throughout their legal proceedings.
Services
Criminal Defence
Residential Conveyancing
Commercial Property
Motoring Offences
Leasehold Reform
Legal Aid Cases
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years' experience in criminal defence and property law
- Law Society-accredited specialists in both core practice areas
- Direct solicitor-client engagement with no junior delegation
- Transparent fixed-fee structures for conveyancing matters
- Higher Rights advocacy for complex Crown Court cases
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Law Society Criminal Litigation Quality Scheme
Services
Criminal Defence
Specialist criminal defence services covering motoring offences to serious Crown Court trials. Our Higher Rights advocates provide strategic representation for fraud, drug offences, and violent crimes. Clients benefit from early police station intervention and continuous court process support, with transparent cost structures and eligibility assessments for Legal Aid funding.
Residential Conveyancing
Comprehensive residential property services including freehold/leasehold purchases, sales, and remortgaging. We explain legal complexities like covenants and easements while offering fixed-fee structures. Our Law Society-accredited team ensures smooth transactions with regular client updates and modern communication methods for buyer and seller satisfaction.
Leasehold Reform
Expert leasehold reform services under the Leasehold Reform Act. We handle lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, and freehold acquisitions for tenants and landlords. Our fixed-fee service includes statutory notice preparation, surveyor coordination, and Land Registry registration, adding property value through legally compliant processes.
Motoring Offences
Specialist representation for driving offences including speeding, drink-driving, and penalty points. Our experienced solicitors negotiate mitigated outcomes and court resolutions, leveraging deep knowledge of road traffic legislation to protect clients' licences and driving records through strategic legal defence.
Commercial Property
Commercial property services covering shop, office, and warehouse transactions. We manage acquisitions, disposals, and lease agreements for developers and business owners, providing clear legal guidance on commercial covenants and property development opportunities while maintaining Law Society quality standards.
People
Aki Achillea
Senior Partner
Qualified solicitor since 1985 with 38 years' experience in criminal law and property. Higher Rights advocate specialising in Crown Court trials and complex property transactions. Greek Cypriot heritage, active in local football and cricket communities.
Beverley Hamblin
Senior Partner
34-year qualified solicitor specialising in criminal defence and residential conveyancing. Former court service professional with advocacy experience. Focuses on leasehold reform and property transactions while maintaining strong client relationships through personal service.
Carley Edwards
Legal Secretary
Integral team member since 1999 with expertise in case management systems. Provides administrative support for criminal and conveyancing cases while maintaining client relationships through professional, conscientious work ethic and strong IT proficiency.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in criminal defence law and property conveyancing, including leasehold reform. Our solicitors handle everything from motoring offences to serious Crown Court cases, alongside residential and commercial property transactions.
Can I get legal aid for my case?
We accept Legal Aid cases subject to eligibility criteria and means testing. Our Criminal Defence Service is part of the Legal Aid own Client scheme, with initial assessments conducted at the outset of representation.
How quickly can you handle property transactions?
Our Chingford conveyancing service operates efficiently with fixed fees and regular client updates. Transaction times vary by complexity, but our Law Society-accredited processes ensure timely completion of standard residential deals.
Do you handle out-of-hours police station attendances?
Yes, we provide free police station representation for voluntary interviews or custody situations. You're entitled to choose your solicitor, and early legal intervention often proves critical to case outcomes.
What makes your leasehold reform service unique?
We offer fixed-fee lease extension services with expertise in collective enfranchisement claims. Our solicitors handle statutory notices, surveyor coordination, and Land Registry registration for both tenant and landlord clients.
How are your legal fees structured?
Conveyancing work has transparent fixed fees. Criminal defence fees are either fixed where possible or subject to Legal Aid eligibility. All costs are clearly outlined in our client care letters before work commences.
