Business Details
26 Years
experience
Expert Legal Services in Bexleyheath
Aletta Shaw Solicitors was established in 2000 and has grown into a well-respected legal practice serving Kent and South East London. Our Bexleyheath head office and additional offices in Blackheath and Petts Wood provide accessible, modern legal services to both individuals and businesses. Our team of experienced solicitors specialises in family law, conveyancing, probate, criminal law, and employment law, offering tailored solutions while maintaining competitive pricing.We prioritise client care through approachable staff and proactive legal advice, utilising alternative dispute resolution methods to avoid unnecessary court proceedings. Our lawyers hold expertise comparable to city firms but deliver cost-effective services with a personal touch. We demonstrate our commitment to excellence through high client referral rates and a focus on resolving legal matters efficiently while maintaining transparency in all communications.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Probate Services
Criminal Law
Employment Law
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in Kent-based legal services
- Our solicitors combine city-level expertise with competitive pricing
- We prioritise client care through approachable, sensitive staff
- We utilise alternative dispute resolution to avoid unnecessary litigation
- We maintain transparency with no hidden fees in our services
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent service
Competitive prices
High referral rates
Approachable staff
Cost-effective solutions
Services
Family Law
Our family law team provides expert guidance on divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements. We specialise in collaborative law and alternative dispute resolution to minimise conflict. Our solicitors offer tailored advice for married and unmarried couples, ensuring child welfare remains central to all decisions while protecting clients' interests.
Conveyancing
We handle residential and commercial property transactions with dedicated solicitors managing sales, purchases, and remortgages. Our fixed-fee service includes lease extensions, transfer of equity, and new build purchases. Clients benefit from direct lawyer contact and clear communication throughout the conveyancing process in Kent and South East London.
Probate Services
Our probate solicitors assist with estate administration, will drafting, and power of attorney arrangements. We guide clients through complex probate matters while offering charitable donation options. Services include contested probate resolution and tax-efficient estate planning to protect assets for future generations.
Criminal Law
We provide expert representation for motoring offences, fraud, and serious criminal charges. Our solicitors advise on bail applications, police station interviews, and court proceedings. Specialising in defending high-profile cases, we focus on minimising penalties and protecting clients' professional reputations through strategic legal defence.
Employment Law
Our employment law team advises employers and employees on contracts, redundancies, and workplace disputes. We handle unfair dismissal claims, discrimination cases, and settlement agreements. Services include drafting employment documentation and representing clients in employment tribunals with a focus on practical, cost-effective resolutions.
People
Patricia Aletta
Managing Director
Patricia Aletta leads our legal practice with over 25 years' experience in Kent-based legal services. Specialising in family law and business strategy, she ensures our firm maintains client-focused excellence while overseeing operational growth and service quality across all practice areas.
Quang Huynh
Family Solicitor
Quang Huynh specialises in family law matters including divorce proceedings and child arrangements. With extensive experience in collaborative law, he focuses on resolving disputes amicably while protecting clients' interests and ensuring child welfare remains central to all legal decisions.
Jennifer Miles
Family Solicitor
Jennifer Miles provides expert legal advice on family law matters, particularly complex financial settlements and pre-nuptial agreements. Her approach combines legal expertise with sensitivity to client needs, ensuring tailored solutions for high-net-worth individuals and families.
Karina Laird
Head of Litigation
Karina Laird leads our civil litigation team with expertise in debt recovery and insolvency proceedings. She specialises in asset tracing across jurisdictions and manages complex commercial disputes, delivering strategic legal solutions while maintaining cost-effectiveness for business clients.
Katie McCaughin
Head of Property
Katie McCaughin oversees our conveyancing services with particular expertise in residential property transactions. She manages first-time purchases, remortgages, and new build acquisitions, ensuring smooth processes through direct client communication and timely legal execution.
Questions
What areas of law does Aletta Shaw specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, probate services, criminal law, and employment law, with additional expertise in fare evasion cases and civil litigation matters across Kent and South East London.
Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes, we provide video meetings via Zoom for clients who cannot attend in person, ensuring accessible legal advice while maintaining the same professional standards as our in-office consultations.
What makes Aletta Shaw different from other law firms?
We combine city-level legal expertise with competitive pricing, prioritising client care through approachable staff and alternative dispute resolution methods to avoid unnecessary court proceedings.
How do you handle urgent legal matters?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we prioritise urgent cases during office hours and provide clear guidance on immediate steps clients should take for time-sensitive legal issues.
