Why use De Speville Solicitors

We offer a service directly provided by a totally independent practicing Solicitor completely fluent in both the English and French languages and with considerable knowledge pertaining to the legal systems of both countries.

Our service exists to assist people who are not totally familiar with French law, culture or language. We help our clients to understand the processes, adopt the most efficient approach and avoid making costly mistakes in an unfamiliar environment.

We are often consulted after the event regarding situations which we like to think would not have arisen had had we been instructed at the outset.

We can assist you from England or France at the outset of a transaction or other matter and are able to provide ongoing assistance thereafter in England or France as required.

We are also there to assist in the event that you have been trying to resolve a tricky situation regarding French property yourself but now need the matter sorted out.

In the event of a dispute, we can effectively represent your interests either entirely from the skills and knowledge within our own team or through the coordination of the most appropriate specialist French lawyers in their field.

We can also help on English Civil law issues, with an emphasis on contentious matters.

We carry professional insurance up to a maximum of £ 3,000,000 per claim.