Expert legal advice, from a firm that cares

Delivering personalised legal advice since 1880


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Our team is highly experienced, approachable and dedicated to providing expert legal advice and assistance clearly and concisely. Don’t just take our word for it, see what our clients have been saying about us here.

Our services

Wills, Trusts &
Estates
Administration

Wills, Trusts & Estates Administration

Wills
Probate
Trusts
Power of Attorney
Court of Protection
Helping with disputes

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Residential
Property

Residential Property

Property sales
Property purchases
Remortgages
Landlord and tenant
Investment properties
Property related disputes

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Leasehold
Enfranchisement

Leasehold Enfranchisement

Buying or selling your freehold
Collective Enfranchisement
Lease extensions
Right of first refusal
Right to manage

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Commercial
Property

Commercial Property

Commercial sales
Commercial purchases
Landlord and tenant
Commercial property disputes

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Business &
Employment
Law

Business & Employment Law

Starting a new business
Buying & selling a business
Partnership & shareholder agreements
Contracts & terms of business
Licensing Act matters
Employment contracts
Discipline & grievances
Termination of employment
Settlement agreements
Support with disputes

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Dispute
Resolution

Dispute Resolution

Contracts
Debt collection
Employment
Property disputes, including dilapidations / repairs, boundaries and restrictive covenants
Commercial and residential
Landlord & tenant disputes
Contentious probate
Corporate / shareholder disputes

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Why Dixon Ward?

Approachable

We are a close-knit team, with wide-ranging expertise. We work collaboratively with each other and with you to provide a high quality service, tailored to your specific needs. We believe that good legal advice must be thorough, communicated clearly and delivered promptly.

Experienced

Our collective experience is vast. Whether you are starting, managing or looking to dispose of a business, buying, selling or letting a property, planning for your or your family’s future, or seeking to resolve a dispute, you can be confident that we have the experience to meet your needs, whilst maintaining a personal touch.

Competitive

We do not claim to be cheap, but we do believe we are good value. We provide expert advice and innovative and creative solutions to issues where possible; we are thorough in our thinking to identify any issues which might not be readily apparent; but we will also drive through transactions which might otherwise stall – all at very competitive prices for such a level of service.

Our story

Learn more about us, our team, history and what we’re all about.
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Trusted by many

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Patrick & Hannah // Staunton & Green
1 September 2026
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Our solicitor Joanne Wheeler was absolutely fantastic and we can not recommend her highly enough. She was professional, determined and highly efficient to push our sale and purchase through as quickly as she did, despite all the challenges. She communicated clearly and calmly throughout which was appreciated.
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Keith Marshall
30 August 2026
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I wish every organisation was an organised, helpful an friendly. Superb service for making will, LPoA etc.; thorough, flexible, professional and always very friendly. Nothing seemed too much trouble. Can't be faulted.
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Midge Baines
17 August 2026
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Excellent. Everyone at Dixon Ward was very approachable and helpful. Their guidance and support was exemplary and the service they provided was excellent and as described on their website. Thank you very much to Marnie, Abigail and Gregory for all their hard work to get our affairs in order and for making the process so easy for us.
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Mel T
15 July 2026
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There are very few professionals who leave such a lasting impression, and I can honestly say that working with Mr Oli Cardenes has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. My property dispute was complex, stressful and involved an experienced solicitor acting for the other side. From our very first meeting, I felt reassured that my case was in exceptionally capable hands. His depth of legal knowledge, strategic thinking, attention to detail and tireless commitment were evident at every stage of the process. What truly distinguished Oli was not only his legal expertise, but the genuine care he showed for protecting my interests as a landlord. He considered every possible angle of the case, often identifying issues and legal arguments that I had never even thought about. It genuinely felt as though he was protecting my rights as carefully as they would protect their own. That level of commitment is something I will never forget. Throughout the case, he was always professional, honest, respectful, patient and incredibly responsive. He explained every stage clearly, kept me fully informed, and gave me confidence and peace of mind during what was undoubtedly one of the most stressful periods of my life. Outstanding legal knowledge is important, but finding someone with integrity, dedication and genuine compassion for their client is far more rare. Oli possesses all of those qualities. I am sincerely grateful for everything he has done for me and for the successful outcome they achieved. Having experienced his professionalism and dedication firsthand, I would not hesitate to instruct them again if I ever needed legal representation in the future. Some professionals simply do their job. Others leave a lasting impact on people's lives. I will always be grateful that I had Oli as my lawyer. I recommend him with complete confidence to anyone seeking an exceptional property solicitor. If you want someone who will genuinely fight for your interests, leave no stone unturned and stand by you every step of the way, you simply could not be in better hands.
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ian dinwiddie
7 July 2026
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I hired Surina Cohen following a recommendation. She is great to deal with , positive , energetic and knows her stuff. She works part time but I did not find that to be a problem. She is very responsive as a person and actually fun to deal with.
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Bunny Farnell-Watson
3 June 2026
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We were introduced to Ms Joanne Wheeler by Edward Tryon of Lichfields. He has worked with Joanne on property deals for many years and was full of praise for her efficiency and work ethic. We recently sold our house and Joanne dealt with it all so efficiently, we hardly had to do anything. She was also very patient helping us fill in forms and answering our questions. She was always available on the phone and for meetings. It was a great pleasure to work with Joanne and we would highly recommend her. Peter and Bunny Farnell-Watson, Richmond.
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richard addison
21 May 2026
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Ruth and her team were proactive, efficient, and communicated promptly. As a result the process was smooth with no surprises.
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Jason S
3 February 2026
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Just sold a property using Dixon Ward and received great service- really nice to be able to go to an office and see real people when needed! Ruth was our solicitor and highly recommend backed up by Alessia her paralegal who was fantastic. Would use again and recommend.
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Sam Joly
18 November 2025
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I cannot recommend Jo Wheeler more highly. I had a long journey selling my flat and buying a house, but she was exemplary throughout the whole process. She is incredibly efficient and I could always rely on her to be driving things forward. Thanks so much Jo!

Get in touch

Simply fill in the form on the right and we’ll put you in touch with the right person. However, if you would rather email, you can do so at: [email protected]

If you would prefer to speak to someone on the phone, you can reach our team on: 020 8940 4051

You can also visit us at our offices on Richmond Green:
Dixon Ward, 16 The Green, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1QD

Please note we do not use the DX

Our reception is open 09:00 - 17:30, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).

Gregory White & Abigail Pfister are the
accredited Lifetime Lawyers at Dixon Ward

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