Local Lawyers, Exceeding Expectations
At Ducat Law, we understand that the law can be daunting, which is why we make it as accessible as possible for our clients. Our team of experienced lawyers is dedicated to providing a supportive and reliable service, ensuring that you feel in control of your situation.
Our Services
We specialize in a few key areas of practice to guarantee a high-quality service for our clients. Our services include:
- Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney: We understand the importance of making the right decisions about the contents of your will, and we are here to guide you through the process.
- Residential Conveyancing: Our experienced conveyancing team will work with you to ensure a smooth and stress-free transition when buying or selling a home.
- Commercial Conveyancing: We represent small and medium-sized businesses throughout South East London and Kent, helping them deal with the legal formalities involved in buying and selling business premises.
- Formalising Your Documents: As commissioners for oaths, we can quickly and cost-effectively help you formalise documents, administer oaths, take affidavits, and legally recognise any other documents that require professional witnesses.
- Probate: Our team is here to guide you through the complex process of probate, ensuring that you are supported and informed every step of the way.
Our Approach
We don't spread ourselves too thinly. Instead, we concentrate on just a few areas of practice so that we can guarantee the specialist service we have become known for. We work with families and individuals at significant moments - buying or selling a home or making a will. We also represent small and medium-sized businesses throughout South East London and Kent, helping them deal with the legal formalities involved in buying and selling business premises.
Why Choose Us
We have developed close professional relationships with local estate agents and other professionals, including accountants and other advisers. This ensures that we can always keep you fully informed of the broader issues that may affect your position and get you access to complementary advice when you need it. We will agree on a fixed fee for our work - and there will be no hidden extras. We offer a competitive service and always put quality of service at the heart of our work.
Overall Experience
The reviews provide a mixed assessment of Ducat Law, with some clients having a positive experience while others have expressed dissatisfaction.
Positive Experiences
Some clients have reported a smooth and efficient experience with Ducat Law, praising Sylvie's responsiveness and helpfulness. They have appreciated her prompt communication, thoroughness, and efficiency in handling their conveyancing process.
Negative Experiences
However, other clients have expressed frustration and disappointment with the service they received. They have reported difficulty in getting through to Sylvie, long response times, and a lack of empathy and understanding. Some have also cited breaches of the SRA code of conduct and unprofessional behavior.
Common Issues
Some common issues that have been reported include:
- Difficulty in getting through to Sylvie: Multiple clients have reported difficulty in getting through to Sylvie, with some having to make multiple calls before receiving a response.
- Lack of empathy and understanding: Some clients have felt that Sylvie lacks empathy and understanding, with one client reporting that she laughed on the phone when they expressed frustration.
- Poor communication: Some clients have reported poor communication, with Sylvie not returning calls or responding to emails in a timely manner.
