Ealing’s Longest Established Solicitors

John can help you with:

Commercial and residential property matters, buying and selling companies, shareholder and partnership agreements, buying property at auction.

Telephone: +44(0) 208 567 0176

John is the longest-serving member of the team. With 35 years’ experience under his belt, senior partner John Ferguson has considerable experience in a wide number of areas. So much so that city lawyers often instruct him and entrust him with high net worth acquisitions and cases. Today, he is mainly involved in commercial and residential property work as well as assisting corporate clients to buy and sell small to medium-sized companies.

After qualifying in the early 1980s, John moved to Elliots which was then in Hanwell and in 1995, was involved in the acquisition of the long-established solicitors firm, Bond & Banbury, which had been going since 1782.

What John’s clients say:

‘This has been the smoothest transaction I have ever experienced by a mile: all thanks to your consummate professionalism. Thank you so much.’– NH, acquisition (lease extension) client

Away from the office

John enjoys golf, swimming and going to the cinema

Paul can help you with:

Residential and commercial property matters, corporate issues.

Telephone: +44(0) 208 567 0176

Paul joined the Hanwell solicitors’ practice of Elliots as a trainee in 1985, qualified in 1988 and was made a partner in 1990. Five years later, he was involved when Elliots bought the long established solictors’ firm, Bond & Banbury, and he has been instrumental in helping to create the well-respected and successful law practice that Elliots, Bond & Banbury is today.

‘We are modern lawyers in a small, trusted and long established firm,’ he says. ‘We have a very low staff turnover and clients return to us time and again. Our values are those of traditional old-fashioned service and most work comes to us through word-of-mouth. In an age where anyone can set themselves up as anything, it’s reassuring for clients to know we’ve been around a long time.’

Paul’s clients say:

‘Many thanks once again to the finest law firm in all the land.’ – Remortgage client

“Paul and the team at EBB showed professionalism and courtesy at every stage of the sale of our property. The transparent communication and updates across the process put us at ease that the sale was in very safe hands. We would not hesitate to recommend them”.– Residential Sales client

Away from the office

Paul enjoys skiing and golf and is a keen Arsenal supporter

Zoe can help you to resolve:

Disputes over Money, Contracts, Wills, Trusts, Property, Housing and Employment.

Telephone: +44(0) 208 567 0176

Prior to qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2002, Zoe worked for Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service.

Since qualifying, Zoe has worked for a number of small practices in the Midlands where she specialised in Landlord & Tenant claims. Zoe also worked for a large City firm here in London, working in Risk & Compliance and for a number of Professional regulators, including the Law Society and the Bar Council, together with smaller regulators, specialising in Professional Discipline Work.

Away from the office

Zoe has a busy life with her three young children. Zoe has a passion for Italy, and looks forward to her annual visit. She also has a keen interest in 1950s and 1960s design and fashion and collects furniture and artefacts associated with these eras.

Afolake can help you with:

Buying, selling, letting or renting residential property plus landlord and tenant disputes.

Telephone: +44(0) 208 567 0176

Afolake is a solicitor in the Residential Property Department, handling all aspects of leasehold and freehold property transactions including sales, purchases, right to buy, new build, shared ownership, leases, re-mortgaging, transfer of equity and secured lending.

Afolake joined the firm in August 2013, and has held various contract roles in small to medium sized firms, which has broadened her knowledge and experience in property law. Afolake acts for individuals, investors and lenders and has done so for over 10 years.

Afolake provides an unparalleled level of service with a friendly and caring approach. Her clients praise her ability to understand their complex issues, which along with strong technical skills and approachable manner inspires confidence as a legal adviser.

What Afolake’s clients say:

‘Thank you very much for your help. If your firm makes life-sized cut-out figures of you already, I’d like to keep one, please, just for the reassuring and friendly presence.’– ZH

Away from the office

Afolake enjoys reading, traveling, listening to music, dancing, singing, swimming and practising the guitar.

Anila can help you with

Wills, probate and lasting power of attorney (LPA).

Telephone: +44(0) 208 567 0176

Anila qualified at London law practice, Francis and Francis. Immediately before joining us in 2007, she was working as an in-house lawyer for the CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). While she has considerable experience of residential property - including acting for national house builders and developers - at Elliots, Bond & Banbury, she mainly advises on wills, probate and lasting powers of attorney.

Over the years, Anila has become particularly interested in helping older clients. She developed a speciality in this area and is an associate member of Solicitors for the Elderly.

Anila’s clients say:

‘I would definitely recommend Elliots, Bond and Banbury to a friend. Very good and professional service provided. Thanks, Anila!’– Will client

‘You were efficient and prompt. Thank you.’– Power of Attorney client

Away from the office

Anila enjoys visiting Italy, reading and going to the theatre

Taurean can help you with:

Wills, trusts and probate.

Telephone: +44(0) 208 567 0176

Taurean qualified in Hampshire, and worked in the Midlands before joining Elliots, Bond & Banbury in September 2014.

Perhaps because he comes from a large family and has seven children, Taurean has always been interested in the way that family assets such as businesses, farms and houses are handed down the generations. It motivated him to specialise in tax and estate planning, advising clients on ways to protect and preserve family assets. He is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), and can advise on how to deal with family assets personally where direct ownership by a family member is inadvisable.

Taurean advises on tax and estate planning as well as administering taxable estates and Elliots, Bond & Banbury’s growing trust management portfolio.

Taurean’s clients say:

‘Thank you once again for your time today and the extremely helpful explanation and guidance.’ – Probate client

‘Thank you for your efficiency in dealing with matters so quickly.’ – Keith

Away from the office

Enjoys fishing, cider making and DIY.

Sadya can help you with:

All aspects of Family Law involving divorce and division of matrimonial assets and finances as well as advising and representing in complex Children Act proceedings and cohabitation disputes.

Telephone: +44(0) 208 567 0176

Sadya qualified as a Family Solicitor in May 2006 and since then has gained a vast experience in all areas of Family Law. She is also an accredited Family Panel Member which highlights her expert knowledge of family law. Over the past years Sadya has conducted cases under the Children Act involving complex disputes between parents, including residence and contact disputes, with issues of domestic abuse, child abuse and neglect, as well as cases involving removal of children from the jurisdiction and emergency applications for the return of a child to a parent.

She has also undertaken divorce proceedings and financial Relief matters (involving division of matrimonial assets such as the family home and businesses) resulting from the breakdown of a marriage. Sadya endeavors to settle disputes by way of negotiations in an amicable way to minimize any further emotional distress to the individuals involved as she understands the sensitive nature of the proceedings and the emotions involved as a result of the breakdown of a relationship.

Sadya has wealth of experience in dealing with clients from all walks of life and provides an effective, constructive and professional advice to all clients. She is proactive in progressing matters for clients in a cost effective manner both in and outside the court arena.

Fixed fees We understand that the thought of legal costs can be daunting for some and therefore in order for legal fees to be more affordable we offer fixed fees for undefended divorce and agreed financial orders. We also offer competitive fees for defined stages of work to keep costs manageable. We do offer a fixed fee for an initial 1 hour meeting and this may be all that is needed initially where advice can be given and any options and avenues discussed.

Away from the office Sadya enjoys keeping fit, travelling and spending time with her friends and family. She is also fluent in Urdu and Hindi language.