Business Details
Expert Legal Services in Kenton, Harrow
Mills Chody is a dynamic high street law firm delivering premium legal services with a city-standard expertise at regional rates. Established to serve both business and individual clients, the firm combines decades of experience in commercial conveyancing, litigation, and private client matters. Our team of accredited solicitors prioritises client care, offering tailored solutions for property transactions, family law, wills and probate, and corporate legal needs. Recognised for excellence through our Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation, we maintain a client-centric approach, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Testimonials highlight our ability to simplify complex legal processes, particularly in residential conveyancing and high-stakes commercial disputes.With offices in Kenton, Hatch End, and Central London, we serve a diverse clientele across Middlesex, London, and beyond. Our solicitors, including notable figures like Ranjeet Johal and David Ford, bring sector-specific insights to businesses in retail, hospitality, and property development. By integrating alternative dispute resolution methods and proactive legal strategies, we minimise client stress while achieving favourable outcomes. This commitment to innovation and service quality has fostered long-term client relationships and industry recognition, including judicial appointments for key team members.
Services
Commercial Property
Litigation
Residential Conveyancing
Family Law
Wills and Probate
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined experience in commercial conveyancing and litigation
- Our firm holds Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation for property services
- We provide cost-effective solutions with transparent pricing structures
- Our solicitors specialise in high-value commercial disputes and complex wills
- We operate across Middlesex and London with three accessible office locations
Associations and certifications
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme
What people say
Excellent support
Professionalism
Stress free
Highly recommend
Impressed with quality
Services
Commercial Property
Our commercial property solicitors handle acquisitions, disposals, financing, and lease agreements with sector-specific expertise in retail, hospitality, and property development. We advise institutional investors, private landlords, and corporate clients on complex transactions involving multiple properties. Recent work includes managing multi-million-pound remortgage portfolios with intricate security arrangements for UK companies.
Litigation
The litigation team represents clients in High Court, County Court, and tribunal proceedings, specialising in commercial disputes, insolvency, and professional negligence claims. We prioritise alternative dispute resolution methods to minimise costs while maintaining focus on client outcomes. Recent successes include complex property-related litigation and high-value commercial fraud cases.
Residential Conveyancing
As Conveyancing Quality Scheme members, we manage home purchases, sales, remortgages, and lease extensions with particular experience in first-time buyer transactions. Our process includes clear guidance on new builds, equity transfers, and property warranties, ensuring smooth completions for residential clients across London and Middlesex.
Family Law
We handle divorce proceedings, financial settlements, child custody arrangements, and pre-nuptial agreements using collaborative approaches where possible. Our solicitors provide sensitive guidance on relationship agreements and wealth preservation strategies, with expertise in complex financial remedies and interveners' proceedings.
Wills and Probate
Our private client team offers will drafting, probate applications, power of attorney arrangements, and inheritance tax planning. We assist executors with estate administration while providing compassionate support during bereavement, including contentious probate matters and deeds of variation.
People
David Ford
Managing Partner
With over 25 years' experience, David Ford leads our corporate law practice, specialising in commercial property transactions and business acquisitions. He advises institutional investors on portfolio management and has particular expertise in new build property developments across London.
Ranjeet Johal
Partner
Ranjeet Johal handles complex commercial litigation and property disputes, recently appointed as a Deputy District Judge. He advises businesses on lease agreements, property financing, and dispute resolution strategies, with notable experience in high-value mortgage portfolio transactions.
Ray Brownson
Partner
Family law specialist Ray Brownson manages divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. His expertise includes pre-nuptial agreements and complex financial remedies, with a focus on minimising client stress through collaborative law approaches.
Manisha Gadhia
Associate Solicitor
Manisha Gadhia supports business clients on commercial property transactions and corporate restructuring. She advises SMEs on asset purchases and lease agreements, with particular experience in retail and hospitality sector property deals.
Lisa Bilham
Legal Executive
Lisa Bilham specialises in wills, probate, and lasting powers of attorney. She guides clients through estate planning and bereavement support, managing contentious probate cases and applications to the Court of Protection.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in commercial property, litigation, residential conveyancing, family law, and private client services including wills and probate.
Are you accredited by legal industry bodies?
Yes, we hold Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation for our property services and are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide a free half-hour initial consultation for family law and conveyancing matters to discuss your specific requirements.
Which geographic areas do you cover?
We serve clients across Middlesex, London, and surrounding regions from our Kenton, Hatch End, and Central London offices.
What payment methods do you accept?
Payment options are discussed during initial consultations, with transparent pricing structures tailored to the complexity of your case.
Do you handle emergency legal matters?
While we prioritise urgent matters, we recommend contacting us during regular business hours for immediate assistance with legal emergencies.
