Signature Law – Solicitors
Finding the right solicitor is one of the most consequential decisions you will make when legal matters arise. Whether the issue is a family breakdown, a property transaction, the administration of an estate, or an urgent protective order, the quality of advice you receive at the start shapes everything that follows. Signature Law is a specialist legal practice based in Romford, serving clients across East London and Essex — providing expert, accredited, and genuinely personal legal services across three core practice areas.
The firm was founded by Sital Somaiya, admitted as a solicitor in May 2011 and a recognised national expert in family law, having contributed legal analysis to BBC One Show and ITV News. Signature Law holds the Law Society’s Family Law Advanced accreditation and the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) mark, operates under the Lexcel Practice Management Standard, maintains an active Legal Aid contract, and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under licence 832332.
Why Choose Signature Law?
Signature Law was built on a straightforward principle: that every client deserves the same standard of careful, specialist legal attention regardless of the complexity or value of their matter. The firm deliberately does not operate on a high-volume model. Each client is assigned a named solicitor who manages their matter personally, provides direct contact, and takes responsibility for the outcome.
Independently Accredited
Family Law Advanced · CQS · Lexcel · Resolution — all externally assessed, publicly listed, and verifiable. Not self-declared.
Legal Aid Available
An active Legal Aid contract for qualifying family law clients — one of the few private practices in East London still maintaining this.
Transparent Pricing
Fixed-fee initial consultations and written cost estimates before instructions are accepted. No surprises and no open-ended billing without agreement.
Multilingual Support
Legal advice available in multiple languages — reflecting the diversity of East London and Essex communities served by the firm.
Signature Law at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Principal Solicitor | Sital Somaiya — admitted May 2011; BBC One Show and ITV News legal contributor; 15 years’ specialist practice |
| Offices | 14 Moray Way, Romford, RM1 4YD · Charter House – Right, 123 South Street, Romford, RM1 1NJ |
| Practice Areas | Family Law · Residential & Commercial Conveyancing · Wills, Probate & Estate Planning |
| Accreditations | Law Society Family Law Advanced · CQS · Lexcel · Resolution Member |
| SRA Regulation | Licence 832332 — Signature Law Limited, registered in England and Wales |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 9:30am–5:30pm (excluding bank holidays) · Saturdays by appointment · Response within 1 working day |
| Legal Aid | Active contract for qualifying family law clients — eligibility assessed at initial consultation at no charge |
| Client Reviews | Rated 4.9/5 across over 198 verified client reviews |
Family Law Solicitors
Family law is the core of Signature Law’s practice. The firm’s family law team advises on the full spectrum of personal and family legal matters — from the most urgent emergency protection applications through to carefully planned pre-nuptial agreements and complex financial remedy proceedings. For a clear overview of the rights and options available in family law matters, the GOV.UK family law guide covers the key areas before a first legal consultation.
| Service | What It Covers | Legal Aid? |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce | No-fault divorce, sole and joint applications, Final Order timing advice | Rarely |
| Financial Settlements | Property, pensions, business assets, savings, maintenance, consent orders, clean break | Limited |
| Child Arrangements | Arrangement orders, specific issue, prohibited steps, MIAM, parental responsibility | Potentially |
| Domestic Abuse Protection | Non-molestation orders, occupation orders, without-notice emergency applications | Yes |
| Pensions and Divorce | Pension sharing orders, offsetting, PODE reports for defined benefit schemes | No |
| Mediation | MIAM attendance, mediation support, reviewing agreements, drafting consent orders | Potentially |
| Adoption & Surrogacy | Step-parent adoption, agency adoption, parental orders following surrogacy | No |
| Forced Marriage | Forced Marriage Protection Orders; urgent confidential advice for those at risk | Yes |
| Cohabitation | Cohabitation agreements, TOLATA property claims, beneficial interest disputes | No |
| High Net Worth Divorce | Complex portfolios, offshore assets, business valuations, inherited wealth disputes | No |
Conveyancing Solicitors
Signature Law’s conveyancing practice is accredited under the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme — an independently assessed mark that confirms compliance with defined professional standards for property transactions. The firm handles residential and commercial conveyancing across East London, Essex, and beyond, with a particular focus on transactions that connect directly with family law proceedings.
- Residential conveyancing — buying, selling, remortgaging, and transferring residential property
- Transfer of equity — where a property changes hands between existing owners, including on divorce or relationship breakdown; managed alongside the family proceedings
- Commercial conveyancing — acquisitions, disposals, and leases of commercial property
- Leasehold enfranchisement — lease extension applications and collective enfranchisement for qualifying leaseholders
- Landlord and tenant — lease renewals, rent arrears, and dilapidation disputes
- Bridging and development loans — legal support for short-term lending and development finance transactions
Pro tip: When a divorce financial settlement requires the sale or transfer of the matrimonial home, instructing Signature Law for both the family proceedings and the conveyancing means the two processes are managed in parallel from the same office — eliminating the delays that arise when two separate firms need to align on the same transaction.
Wills, Probate and Estate Planning
Signature Law’s private client practice covers the full range of estate planning and administration services. Effective planning ensures that assets pass to the intended beneficiaries efficiently, that the right people have authority to act if capacity is lost, and that families are not left navigating complex probate processes without guidance.
- Will writing — professionally drafted Wills that reflect current wishes, account for all significant assets, and minimise the risk of disputes or intestacy
- Lasting Powers of Attorney — Property & Financial Affairs and Health & Welfare LPAs; registered with the Office of the Public Guardian to be effective when needed
- Grant of Probate — obtaining the legal authority to administer a deceased person’s estate; advising executors on their duties and obligations
- Estate administration — valuing assets, settling liabilities, preparing estate accounts, and distributing the estate to beneficiaries
- Post-divorce estate planning — reviewing and updating Wills, LPAs, pension nominations, and life insurance designations following a Final Order of divorce
Accreditations You Can Verify: Signature Law’s professional credentials are independently assessed and publicly listed — not self-declared marketing claims.
- Family Law Advanced — Law Society assessment covering complex financial remedy, domestic abuse, international child law, and public law proceedings; verifiable at solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) — Law Society accreditation for residential conveyancing quality; verifiable at solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk
- Lexcel — Law Society Practice Management Standard; covers case management, client care, and risk management
- Resolution — membership of the family law professional body committed to constructive, non-confrontational approaches; verifiable at resolution.law
- SRA Regulation — authorised under licence 832332; verifiable at sra.org.uk
Legal Aid
Signature Law maintains one of the few active Legal Aid contracts held by a private family law practice in East London. For qualifying clients, this means that professional fees are met entirely by the Legal Aid Agency — the same standard of specialist representation, without the cost. Eligibility is assessed at the initial consultation at no charge. The GOV.UK Legal Aid eligibility checker provides a preliminary indication before a first appointment.
Legal Aid is most commonly available for:
- Domestic abuse — where evidence of abuse is available
- Forced marriage — where an individual faces compulsion into a marriage against their will
- Care proceedings — where a local authority is seeking a care or supervision order
- Certain child arrangement proceedings where welfare concerns are present
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Signature Law
- Head office: 14 Moray Way, Romford, RM1 4YD
- Branch office: Charter House – Right, 123 South Street, Romford, Essex, RM1 1NJ
- Phone: 01708 398 851
- Email: info@signaturelaw.co.uk
- Elizabeth Line: Romford Station — direct services from Paddington, Bond Street, Liverpool Street, and across East London and Essex
- By car: Accessible via the A12 and A118; parking available near both offices
Get Expert Legal Advice Today
Whether you need a family law solicitor for a divorce or domestic abuse matter, a conveyancing solicitor for a property transaction, or a wills and probate solicitor for estate planning, Signature Law provides accredited, personal, and genuinely specialist legal support — from Romford offices serving East London and Essex.
Book a fixed-fee initial consultation or call to discuss your matter. Taking legal advice early keeps more options open.