Expert Legal Guidance for You and Your Family
Percy Short & Cuthbert LLP is a firm of solicitors established in the Holloway area of North London for more than 100 years. We are proud to be a "High Street practice" looking after the needs of private individuals and small to medium sized businesses. We provide legal services in areas such as property conveyancing, litigation, commercial law, family law, child abduction, wills and probate matters and, unlike many firms, we still act for publicly funded Legal Aid clients in criminal cases. Doing our best for and being fair to clients is central to our business. We are committed to providing high quality, affordable legal services and offer a personal service, as part of which your case will be handled primarily by one member of the firm.
Our Services
We are committed to providing high quality, affordable legal services to our clients. We are also committed to serving the legal needs of the local community therefore we have developed knowledge and experience over a wide variety of practice areas, including: Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Debt, Estate planning, Business and Company affairs, Family, Children and Matrimonial cases, Relocation, Housing disrepair and Homelessness, Conveyancing; residential and commercial, Inheritance Act claims, Contract matters and disputes, Landlord and tenant issues, Court of Protection matters, Litigation; general and commercial, Crime, Powers of attorney, Domestic violence and Harassment, Probate and Administration of estates, Employment (compromise agreements), Wills and Trusts. We act for privately paying and publicly funded clients. We are prepared to discuss funding options and payment plans based on each individual case.
Our Approach
We endeavour to return clients' telephone calls and respond to clients' letters within 24 working hours. Whilst we believe in tradition, we also embrace change where it is of benefit to our clients. We have modern offices in central Holloway and regularly implement new technology to improve our ways of communicating and working. We believe that we offer continuity in a changing world and much of our work comes from clients for whom we have acted previously or their recommendations. We have also obtained the Law Society's Lexcel accreditation for our practice management procedures, including in relation to the client care we provide, and we have been accepted onto the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme for our property conveyancing work.
Experiences with P, S & C Solicitors
Negative Experiences
A number of reviewers had negative experiences with P, S & C Solicitors, with common complaints including poor communication, unprofessional behavior, and a lack of expertise.
- One reviewer, Heidi B., had a frustrating experience with the firm, citing a lack of communication and additional charges added to their bill.
- Farah Tarquil was unimpressed with the firm's advice on evicting a tenant, stating that the solicitor was clueless and lacked knowledge.
- Chad Valorum had two bad experiences with different solicitors at the firm, citing poor communication, lack of follow-through, and arrogance.
- Nezuko had a poor experience when attempting to get a passport application witnessed, citing unprofessional behavior from the lawyer.
- Farah Razzaq criticized the firm as "money hungry" and wouldn't recommend them to anyone.
Positive Experiences
However, not all reviewers had negative experiences. A few reviewers had positive experiences with the firm, citing prompt responses, professionalism, and great value for money.
- Dawit Norval used the firm twice and was happy with their service, citing prompt responses and a willingness to answer questions.
- Alexei Krasnov had a great experience purchasing a property with the firm, citing excellent communication and assistance with issues after the purchase.
- Sinead Kenny had a positive experience with the firm, citing reasonable fees and professionalism.
