iLA - Independent Legal Advice

iLA, independent legal advice in property and finance

iLA presents itself as the UK's only law firm specialising exclusively in independent legal advice (ILA) in property and finance transactions. The firm operates as ILA Law Ltd, a limited company registered in England and Wales, and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

An ILA-focused model

The company maintains that most traditional firms treat ILA as a secondary service, which results in delays, unclear pricing and unnecessary paperwork. iLA defines itself as a non-traditional law firm that has built its business around this type of advice, with a specialist approach that, according to its own presentation, allows the process to be completed more quickly and with less complexity.

Legal advice services

iLA's service catalogue covers a range of figures common in financing and property transfer transactions:

• Personal guarantees
• Legal charge and third party legal charge
• Debentures
• Bridging & development loan agreements
• Deed of subordination
• Joint borrower, sole proprietor mortgage
• Director guarantees
• Deed of trust
• Occupiers consent form
• Gifting & inheritance
• Transaction at undervalue
• Transfer of equity
• ID verification (ID1/ID5)
• Statutory declaration
• Litigation funding
• Disponer restriction
• ILA for international clients or overseas residents
• ILA for matrimonial litigation

Engagement process

The service is structured in three steps: booking an appointment, receiving advice and signing documents. The client chooses the service, selects a date and time, receives advice without jargon and, once the documents are signed, the firm takes care of the rest. The entire process is carried out online via video call, with no need to visit an office.

Availability and pricing

iLA offers appointments seven days a week, from 8:00 to 20:00, and states that a matter can be resolved in hours rather than days. The company applies a policy of fixed, transparent pricing, with no hidden charges, and the amount is determined by how urgently the service is needed.

Clients and collaborations

The firm works with property developers, finance brokers and solicitors across England and Wales. A local solicitor cites in a testimonial that they refer to iLA when the opportunity arises and highlights the growing difficulty of finding professionals who provide ILA in their area. iLA also maintains an intermediary partnership programme.

Team and educational activity

The team includes leadership profiles, solicitors, paralegals and administrative staff, with experience in the property, finance and legal sectors. The firm publishes educational content, such as articles on the difference between a deed of subordination and a deed of postponement, on what to ask before signing a bridging loan agreement or on the need for legal advice when the property documents appear to be correct. It also maintains education, press and podcast sections.

Location and contact

41 Seldown Lane, Poole BH15 1UA