About Us
We’re more than just legal experts. We’re trusted advisers who take the time to really understand your issues.
At your side
For over 150 years, our clients have relied on us to help with their most important legal issues. We know that every client comes to us with a unique challenge. So we don’t follow rigid processes or fixed formulas. Instead, our experts take the time to listen, understand, and then solve your issue in straightforward, practical ways.
This brief video is an introduction to the range of legal services we provide.
Expert. Trustworthy. Approachable.
We’re proud to have built a firm that’s open, approachable and friendly - because we believe that’s the best way to help our clients.
But we’re more than just legal experts. We’re trusted advisers, here whenever our clients need us.
"The extraordinary longevity and success of the firm is because we know how to combine traditional courtesy and values with 21st century practices and we understand the changing face of legal requirements. We have been around a long time but we are still modern in the way we operate."
Stewart Matthews - Managing Partner
Our History
In January 1867 Queen Victoria was less than halfway through her 63 year reign. In the UK, the streets were full of horses. Gentlemen wore frock coats and wing collars whilst ladies sported voluminous skirts supported by hoops, petticoats, and or crinolines. There were no cars, no aeroplanes; no telephones and no computers. But what, you may ask, has this to do with business today?
Well, in Luton, a gentleman by the name of Walter Neve opened a solicitor’s office. Our firm, now called Neves Ltd, has offices in Milton Keynes, Luton and Harpenden, making us over 150 years old.
However, it is not just the firm that is long established. At least one local family, the Cathcarts is able to proudly describe Neves as their ‘family solicitors’ for the past three generations. The Cathcarts have used Neves for both private and commercial property work on numerous occasions over the years. As Mrs Theresa Cathcart recalls; “Members of my family have used Neves for three generations. Their charm, politeness and efficiency combined with expertise in the latest aspects of law have meant that choosing Neves to conduct our legal business is our first and simplest choice.”
Our People
Our people are at the heart of who we are and what we do. As a forward-thinking law firm, we understand that our employees are central to our business, so we ensure our staff feel valued and motivated to find the best solutions for our clients. We handpick every team member to provide the best possible client experience, combining technical excellence with a pragmatic, straightforward approach.
These short videos introduce some of the members of the Neves Team where they talk about their roles and what they like to do outside of work.
Stewart Matthews, Managing Partner and Head of Commercial Law
Emily Pope, Associate in Divorce and Family Law
Jay Gorasia, Associate in Commercial Property
Yvonne Lingard, Administration Assistant and Receptionist
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AW House
6-8 Stuart Street
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 2SJ
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Aurora House
Deltic Avenue, Rooksley
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
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Tollgate House
69-71 High Street
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
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