Recognised by financial advisers across the UK for our depth of knowledge and experience in later life legal matters, Equilaw is widely acknowledged as a leading firm in this sector. As a specialist firm of solicitors, Equilaw is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (number 525526).
Award-winning.
Since 2008 we have been consistently winning awards for our Equity Release service. Our most recent award was for Best Law Firm Innovator 2024, awarded by The British Conveyancing Awards.
Why should you choose to work with a specialist equity release conveyancing firm?
Every case is handled by our in-house team, made up of expert lawyers and legal professionals. We offer clients in-depth guidance on the equity release product which has been recommended to them. To meet our team, click here.
Ben joined Equilaw in July 2021 and was appointed Managing Director in December 2024. A chartered accountant by profession, he began his career in practice before gaining experience across various industries, including housing, care, software, and legal services. Now, as Managing Director, he is responsible for overseeing Equilaw’s overall performance, ensuring that our clients receive the highest standard of service.
Simon is a very experienced Solicitor and is the Group CEO of our firm. Specialising in residential property he has ultimate responsibility for all our transactional work and coordinates all aspects of the firm’s business.
Simon qualified as a Solicitor in 2005 and was previously a Partner at a large regional firm based in the South West where he headed up their residential property department before joining Equilaw in 2010 as a Director and owner.
Simon’s remit is to ensure that Equilaw remain the first and best choice for consumers by exploring cutting edge IT technology and ensuring we deliver the highest standards of service. He is a member of the Conveyancing Association and spends some of his free time mentoring lawyers and non-lawyers outside the firm.
Since joining Equilaw in August 2019, as a Case Assistant, Dan has progressed through various roles and is now a Team Manager. He has obtained a law degree and is currently studying CILEX to qualify as a Chartered Legal Executive.
Each day Dan manages his own client cases and supports his team of Case Manager’s. He also supports his team with individual career progression and manages their performance. Dan is very passionate about his team and enjoys seeing them thrive, resulting in positive feedback from our clients. The biggest reward for Dan is hearing that customers have enjoyed their journey with us and the difference this has made to their lives.
Dan is a keen a horse-rider and has enjoyed this since he was 7 years old, he has competed in many show jumping events.
Working with the best.
We work with over 500 independent advisers providing services from established and trusted brands including Aviva, Liverpool Victoria, JUST, Legal & General, Canada Life, Julian Hodges Bank, Pure Retirement, More2Life and many more. If you are an IFA and would like to use us, please click here for more information.
Each year we support a local charity. This year our chosen charity is Alzheimer’s Society.
Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity, dedicated to supporting people affected by dementia. Their mission is to provide help and hope through expert advice, vital research, and practical support for individuals and families, while campaigning for better care and working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
