PCS Legal

PCS Legal, property and probate lawyers in Essex and London

PCS Legal is a property law and probate practice regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC), with practice number 11294. The firm presents itself as an award-winning legal practice, stating that it ranks within the top 6% of firms handling conveyancing and property transactions in the UK. Its work focuses on advising on and managing property-related transactions, as well as probate and wills matters.

Property and personal services

The firm divides its offering into two main areas: property services and personal services. Within the former, its website details residential sales and purchases, remortgaging, equity release, transfer of equity and commercial transactions. On the personal side, it offers probate and wills advice. The firm states that it can handle all mortgage security work on behalf of lenders.

Lender panel and mortgage expertise

PCS Legal is on the legal panel of most major banks, building societies and lending institutions in the country, which allows it to handle mortgage security work on their behalf. The firm notes that its team of property lawyers has extensive legal experience in all fields of property law and is suitably qualified to meet its clients' needs.

Awards and ratings

The firm was named 'Conveyancing Team of the Year' at the inaugural The Conveyancing Awards 2026, while its director Miles Forsdike was Highly Commended in the 'Conveyancer of the Year' category. The firm states that it has consistently received five-star ratings for its service and results, and highlights its presence on Trustpilot as a review platform.

Digital tools and case management

PCS Legal has integrated Orbital Residential technology into its day-to-day case management. According to the firm, this integration allows it to streamline enquiry management and deliver comprehensive, easy-to-read client reports more quickly. The firm also maintains a blog with industry news and company updates, as well as informative resources on conveyancing, a podcast and its own TV channel.

Presence in Essex and London

The firm operates from several offices in the Essex region and in London. It has locations in Basildon, Ongar, Harlow, Wickford, Frinton-on-Sea and Rayleigh, all in Essex, plus an office in the City of London. This spread allows it to handle property transactions across different areas of south-east England.

Commitment to conservation

Among its initiatives, the firm runs the 'Conveyancers For Conservation' programme, an environmental conservation initiative that the firm presents as part of its corporate responsibility work.

Offices and locations

Basildon office: 5 The Capricorn Centre, Cranes Farm Road, Basildon, Essex SS14 3JA · Phone: 01268 590003

London Office: 603 Dawson House, 5 Jewry Street, London EC3N 2EX · Phone: 0207 278 0088

Ongar office: Suites 25-33 Central House, High Street, Ongar, Essex CM5 9AA · Phone: 01277 363633

Harlow office: Suite GF31, Kao Hockham Building, Harlow Enterprise Hub, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, Essex CM20 2NQ · Phone: 01279 218740

Wickford office: 5 Station Court, Station Approach, Wickford, Essex SS11 7AT · Phone: 01268 760380

Frinton office: 20 Connaught Avenue, Frinton on Sea, Essex CO13 9PW · Phone: 01255 441525

Rayleigh office: 98-100 High Road, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7AE