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Meet our Team
Hill Johnson & Leo came into being when partners from two well-established local firms joined: Chris Johnson of Hill Johnson in Surbiton, and Simon Leo, head of Leo & Stockton in Kingston upon Thames. Leigh Roberts joined at the same time as a partner.
A progressive specialist property law firm
The fee earners have all worked in and around the Kingston Borough, and with that local knowledge can tell you early on about any local considerations you should be aware of.
Simon Leo
Partner, solicitor
Simon has been qualified as a solicitor for several years. Since qualifying he has specialised in all aspects of residential and commercial property sales and purchases, including new build developments, new leases, lease extensions and purchases via auctions.
He is a dedicated professional who is devoted to giving the best service available. Simon generally works on a fixed fee basis and is happy to discuss any issues with clients. He has developed an informative way of reporting property information to his clients, which has proved very popular.
Leigh Roberts
Partner
Leigh joined Hill Johnson & Leo Solicitors in 2013 having worked in New Malden for several years. She has extensive experience of that area and the areas around it, and liaises closely with the local estate agents.
She acts for clients on the sale and purchase of leasehold and freehold property as well as remortgaging and lease extensions. Leigh aims to make the conveyancing process as simple and stress free as possible, places high value on good communication, and makes sure clients are kept fully advised of the progress of their transaction.
Regulated by the SRA, accredited by the Law Society
Hill Johnson & Leo is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and accredited by the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). The CQS standard means we have been rigorously assessed on the quality of our management and client care.
If you're ever unhappy with our service, our complaints procedure explains how we'll put it right, and how to contact the Legal Ombudsman.
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Diversity at HJL
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We're committed to a policy of diversity and equal opportunity in employing our staff. Every two years the Solicitors Regulation Authority collects and reports this data from firms to set a national benchmark.
Careers
Would you like to join a friendly team in our Surbiton office?
Experienced Legal Secretary
You'll prepare correspondence and documents through digital audio typing. You'll need a good knowledge of the conveyancing process for opening and closing files, drafting contracts and following the conveyancing protocol, and be conversant with Stamp Duty and Land Registry applications. You'll use Word, Excel and Outlook as well as case management software and ordering searches, meet and greet clients in person and on the phone, and have some knowledge of the Law Society Guidelines for AML.
Relevant experience is essential. No agencies, please.
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Every fee earner can be contacted by phone or email.