More than just a law firm, for over 150 years Lightfoots has been at the heart of the Thame community. We now have four offices in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire and work for a range of clients across the UK. With three distinct specialisms we have a unique perspective on the challenges you may be facing; our award winning legal services are here for you - for business, for lenders and for life.Teamwork - in our 'we over me' mentality in supporting each other and delivering our core values. 1888 Edward Lynch Lightfoot, later affectionately known as 'Old Man Lightfoot', is first known to have been an assistant solicitor to William Parker, and later a solicitor.
Services
We've helped generations of clients buy and sell their homes and are proud of our unrivalled reputation of excellence. Our award winning residential conveyancing service is provided from both our Thame and Princes Risborough offices, helping clients buy and sell their homes in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and across the UK.
Lying approximately halfway between Aylesbury and High Wycombe, the market town of Princes Risborough is known by many as the Gateway to the Chilterns. We first opened the doors to our Princes Risborough branch in 2018 and haven't looked back. Bringing with us our Lightfoot's Core Values and over 150 years of experience, we offer Residential Conveyancing and Wills and Probate services to the town and its surrounding areas.
Separation and divorce raise many serious and often complex issues with decisions needing to be made about the children, housing and finance. If you need help to guide you through a difficult family situation, our family law team can provide constructive and sensible advice with particular focus on the wellbeing of children.
When a loved one dies, or becomes mentally incapacitated, it is hard managing your grief and dealing with all that needs to be done. This is where we can help you in doing so in a friendly and understanding way. If a person has left a will then we can guide you through the process of applying for probate and, if there is no will, then we can advise you on the rules (the intestacy rules) that determine what will happen to their estate. In both cases we can advise you on the inheritance tax consequences and the payment of any tax.
Reviews (10)
Jenni Chapman
May 11, 2022
Theo Crihana
Apr 20, 2022
Harel Malka
Apr 18, 2022
Jay Jay
Jun 21, 2021
I was excited over my purchase, as one of many buy to let property. I thought if I pay more like 2000, they must be super good, fast, responsive and reliable but turned out I have to chase every single week since past 4 month. If I call or email either I would be ignored or would get a response following week. I think big firms like lightfoot have to much work, that's why they can afford to do this. Just hope they finish my work or I might have to transfer everything to different firm.
Michael Mansfield-Corbett
Jan 20, 2021
Lightfoots were imposed on me by my lenders restrictive solicitor panel. They have charged me 770 + VAT which is 220 more than my usual solicitors. I have been dealt with by seven different individuals, had repeated request for the same documents, they have mislaid post and have generally offered a rather perfunctory service. They seem to want to do as little as possible for as much as possible.
They get two stars because at least they haven't lost me any money. Yet. Update: I am now having to drive on a 308 mile round trip to hand deliver the signed documents. Despite having been sent three times, they claim never to have received them. They put it down to "problems with the post"
They get two stars because at least they haven't lost me any money. Yet. Update: I am now having to drive on a 308 mile round trip to hand deliver the signed documents. Despite having been sent three times, they claim never to have received them. They put it down to "problems with the post"
Adnan Chaudhury
Dec 19, 2019
Tim Hamlett
Dec 11, 2019
I have recently received an outstanding level of service from Aneta and her team at Lightfoots Solicitors! Due to her professional knowledge and expertise, pragmatic approach, attention to detail, going the extra mile and providing regular communication via phonecall and email - we have been able to exchange and complete on a complex property transaction in record time. Many Thanks from one very happy customer! If you require a team of competent industry professionals, I would highly recommend Aneta and her team at Lightfoots Solicitors.
Anna Nwankwo
Apr 25, 2019
Mark Hudson
Dec 09, 2018
AVOID! A torturous experience from start to finish. They had us running around after various bits of endless paperwork for weeks. I was surprised they didn't ask for my scouting certificates and swim badges! After eventually being approved for a bridging loan we learnt that that doesn't mean that you are actually approved. This is the point when they actually start doing anything resembling work and when they do they throw up a series of obstacles for you to overcome at the eleventh hour.
These are of course unattainable within the timescales that are left. Alas, we had to seek alternative funding. However, the whole experience cost us nearly 3k.for nothing. Complain? I wouldn't bother. The ranks close and the line is that "unfortunately you signed a contract with us" However, if you enjoy being highly stressed, relish condescending emails, love dealing with difficult people and have money to burn then look no further. Lightfoots are your people. Sorry kids.no holiday this year.
These are of course unattainable within the timescales that are left. Alas, we had to seek alternative funding. However, the whole experience cost us nearly 3k.for nothing. Complain? I wouldn't bother. The ranks close and the line is that "unfortunately you signed a contract with us" However, if you enjoy being highly stressed, relish condescending emails, love dealing with difficult people and have money to burn then look no further. Lightfoots are your people. Sorry kids.no holiday this year.
Karen L.
Nov 28, 2018
