Signature Law Solicitors

Signature Law Solicitors: family law and conveyancing from Romford

Signature Law Solicitors is a London-based law firm whose work centres on family law, residential and commercial conveyancing, and wills, probate and estate planning. The firm presents itself as offering a bespoke service adapted to each client's circumstances, with advice available both online and in person at its East London office.

The practice was founded by Sital Somaiya, described on the site as a legal expert with more than fifteen years' experience who has appeared on ITV News and the BBC One Show. According to the firm's own account, it began with a focus on family law and later extended its activity to conveyancing and to wills and probate.

Family law and access to Legal Aid

The family law team handles divorce, financial matters and child arrangements, and the site also refers to domestic abuse cases. Signature Law states that it can offer Legal Aid in family matters, subject to strict eligibility criteria, and directs users to check whether they qualify.

Property work for individuals and businesses

On the residential side, the firm's conveyancing solicitors act for buyers and sellers, from a first flat to a family home or a higher-value property. For commercial clients, the practice covers the purchase and sale of business premises, investment property and redevelopment projects, presenting the service as smooth, efficient and cost-effective.

Wills, probate and estate planning

The private client side includes will writing and estate planning aimed at setting out a client's wishes, providing financial security for relatives and reducing or eliminating potential inheritance tax liabilities. A dedicated probate team handles grants of probate and estate administration.

Languages and ways of working

The firm says it can assist clients in English, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi, Malayalam, Bengali, Polish, Sinhalese, Mandarin and Cantonese. It describes its team as certified and accredited specialists across its practice areas and offers a fixed-fee initial consultation to discuss a situation and identify options. Meetings can be held online or at the office.

Public profile and recognition

The site reports that founder Sital Somaiya received a Gold Award at the Merton Partnership Civic Pride Volunteer Awards 2023 for volunteering through the South West London Law Centre. It also notes that Somaiya commented in ITV News coverage of England's largest divorce settlement, involving the ruler of Dubai, and that the firm appeared on the BBC One Show.

Regulation and company details

Signature Law is described as a trading name of Signature Law Limited, registered in England and Wales with company number 832332. The firm states that it is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as a Licensed Body under number 832332, and gives VAT registration number 401 1590 49.