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W H Matthews & Co has been providing trusted legal advice since 1881. With offices in the West End and Sutton, we combine deep-rooted experience with a forward-thinking approach.

Our clients – from individuals to growing businesses – benefit from the strength of our collective expertise across the firm. We work collaboratively across teams and offices to deliver clear, practical, and results-driven legal support tailored to the needs of modern life and business.

Our History

Over 140 years of trusted legal service, built on integrity, expertise, and dedication to our clients.

1843-1881
William Henry Matthews was born on 25th April 1843 in the parish of St. Mary Newington in South East London. Orphaned young by the cholera epidemic, he began working at age 9 to support his family. At 14, he started as a junior clerk at a local solicitor's firm, Marson & Dadley, beginning a lifetime's dedication to law.
 
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Relationship Breakdown?

If you’re considering getting divorced, dissolving a civil partnership or separating after a long term relationship, it’s important to understand where you stand legally. The professional family lawyers at W H Matthews & Co can advise you on the full range of issues, from family finances to arrangements regarding children.
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Moving House?

Whether you’re a first time buyer or looking to upsize or downsize, buying or selling a home can be an emotional time. The residential conveyancing team at W H Matthews & Co can guide you along the process, through to exchange of contracts and completion, ensuring everything runs smoothly and helping you move safely into your new home.
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Have you made a Will?

It’s important to make a Will to secure the interests of loved ones when you are gone. Without one, your house and other assets will be distributed according to the rules of intestacy, which may run counter to your wishes. The Wills and Probate solicitors at W H Matthews & Co can help you draft a legally valid Will to uphold your intentions in the future.
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Starting up a new Business?

Entrepreneurs setting up a new business will often face several legal hurdles, from ensuring they remain compliant with employment law when taking on new staff to dealing with contract disputes with suppliers or clients and dealing with any commercial property issues. The business-savvy lawyers at W H Matthews & Co can provide sector-specific tailored support for your start-up and help it grow.

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Latest News

When family fortunes are devastated by commercial fraud

10/08/2026 – When a high-net-worth (HNW) divorce intersects with a multi-billion-dollar commercial fraud litigation and insolvency … More...

A handshake is no basis for a profit-sharing agreement

10/08/2026 – Corporate restructuring and commercial property developments frequently involve collaborative arrangements between … More...

Are training fee clawbacks an unlawful restraint of trade?

10/08/2026 – Clawback provisions for training costs are an increasingly common tool for protecting investments in staff development. … More...

Historic covenants on title deeds are not necessarily absolute

10/08/2026 – The Upper Tribunal (UT) recently addressed how modern home-based business activities may conflict with historical … More...

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Testimonials

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"We have had exemplary service from everyone we encounter at WH Matthews including conveyancing and probate. Maggie & Elaine and their assistants have been enormously helpful and their guidance and support truly appreciated."

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"Very happy with the service received. Elaine & Jane worked hard to complete the transaction given the difficult lender and Covid circumstances . Will certainly use for future transactions."

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"We are extremely satisfied with the service received from Maggie Hughes, Elaine Pearman and all the other staff with whom we had contact. We have recommended you already."

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"Thank you to everyone at W H Matthews. Yet again another excellent transaction completed. Thank you for your very professional service. I already have recommended you and will do again."

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"Thank you both for your excellent service. We will certainly be asking you to assist for any future legal and conveyancing work and will highly recommend you to family and friends."

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"Thank you for your patience and thoroughness during this extraordinary time and help in getting our purchase over the line. If we decide to increase our Sutton property portfolio, we will be straight back on to you."

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