Conveyancing specialists

About Montpellier Legal

We are a specialist conveyancing firm, with offices in Cheltenham, Cirencester, Stroud, Gloucester, Worcester and London. Our goal is to make your sale or purchase as smooth as possible.

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Our Experience

When choosing a law firm for your conveyancing legal service it is important to focus on the skills and experience required to deliver the right outcome for you.

Unlike many law firms, Montpellier Legal chooses to only specialise in conveyancing, the collective experience of the whole team is based entirely on the conveyancing sector.

Our Management Team

Simon Thomas - CEO at Montpellier Legal

Simon Thomas

Chief Executive Officer

With over 20 years of prime property conveyancing experience, Simon oversees the firm as it’s CEO.

During his legal career, Simon has taken on complex conveyancing cases for high profile and ultra high net worth individuals, transacting prestigious properties in London’s most desirable locations including Kensington, Notting Hill, Marylebone and Mayfair. His tenacious execution on a single house purchase in the region of £20 million for a client in Knightsbridge was successfully completed in under one week.

Simon was once selected as one of the chosen few members of the Law Society’s prestigious Conveyancing & Land Law Committee at Chancery Lane, London. He was involved in regular committee meetings with the Heads of the Land Registry, the Law Society and other relevant organisation leads, to consult and advise on the very latest policies and challenges faced by law firms nationwide in the conveyancing sector.

In addition, Simon has regularly featured in The Sunday Times as the ‘Ask the Experts’ property solicitor. Simon has founded 4 separate Law Firms in the past twenty years, and successfully sold 2 of those to large National Institutions. His clear commitment and focus over the long term now rests with the ongoing success that is Montpellier Legal.

Contact Simon now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200

Nick Ponting - COO at Montpellier Legal

Nick Ponting

Chief Operating Officer

Nick is our COO and leads the firm’s Sales and Marketing function, alongside ensuring the day to day Operations of the firm continue to move smoothly forwards in line with the CEO’S vision to redefine the conveyancing experience. Nick’s wealth of experience and knowledge in the property sector help to enable our growth strategy and client centric ethos.

Nick is dedicated to building strong, sustainable partnerships and demonstrating how our blend of technology and conveyancing expertise provides a transparent, concise and expedient client service.

Contact Nick now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200

Lucy Batten - Director at Montpellier Legal

Lucy Batten

Chief Compliance Officer

In her capacity as Chief Compliance Officer, Lucy ensures regulatory excellence and best practice across all aspects of legal service delivery. Her work includes designing and implementing the firm’s policies and procedures and driving professional development.

A solicitor with over 20 years’ experience in the legal sector, Lucy spearheads delivery of our training programmes and supervision of transactions requiring technical legal work or expedition.

In addition to her compliance and training responsibilities, Lucy plays an important role in the wider management of firm operations - contributing to the strategic growth of the business and collaborating with external providers to develop new tech solutions.

Contact Lucy now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200

Our Conveyancing Team

Here’s some of the Legal staff that are likely to be handling your case.

South West & South East Regional Teams

Becky Motherwell

Senior Associate

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Becky Motherwell

Senior Associate


Becky has over 20 years’ experience working in property law, originally in the Forest of Dean and now primarily in the Cheltenham and Gloucester area.

She handles a wide range of conveyancing transactions including freehold, leasehold, new build properties and shared ownership and has developed very strong relationships with local estate agents.

Contact Becky now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200

Philly Fleetwood

Senior Associate

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Philly Fleetwood

Senior Associate


Philly qualified as a Legal Executive in 2018 and has nearly 10 years’ experience handing all types of residential transactions, including leasehold, freehold, new build, unregistered, shared ownership and transfers of equity.

Philly has lived and worked in Gloucestershire for many years and knows the local market well. She prides herself on her customer service and likes to make the conveyancing process as calm and stress free as possible for her clients.

Contact Philly now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200

Luke Virgo

Senior Associate

Head of Gloucester

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Luke Virgo

Senior Associate

Head of Gloucester


As an established and experienced Licenced Conveyancer, Luke has built a reputation of excellent client service.

Luke is excited by the advanced technology used at Montpellier Legal and recognises the positive impact it has on our clients.

Contact Luke now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200

Liam Price

Associate

Head of Stroud

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Liam Price

Associate

Head of Stroud


Liam is passionate about our ethos of continuous improvement and modernising the Client experience through use of our market leading technology. Liam’s career has progressed quickly with Montpellier Legal as he consistently demonstrates a talent for resolving technical legal issues and delivery of quality service.

Contact Liam now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200

Charlotte Westerman

Chartered Legal Executive

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Charlotte Westerman

Chartered Legal Executive


A qualified Legal Executive, Charlotte has been working in the Property legal sector since 2016 and has developed a wealth of knowledge across all types of residential conveyancing transactions.

Charlotte works hard to ensure that she prioritise her clients within the transaction, offering efficient, excellent customer service and calm, clear advice.

Contact Charlotte now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200

Clare Hitching

Senior Conveyancing Executive

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Clare Hitching

Senior Conveyancing Executive


Clare offers a pro-active service to clients with the objective of making the conveyancing process as stress free as possible. Clare has a wealth of experience in complex conveyancing transactions, including shared ownership, leasehold and newbuild purchase work, in addition to expertise in sale and purchase conveyancing of freehold properties.

At a time when modern firms like Montpellier Legal are increasingly committed to utilising the latest technology, Clare is excited to work with us in exploring how an innovative approach can benefit clients and the wider conveyancing sector.

Contact Clare now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200

Savannah Chamberlain

Senior Conveyancing Executive

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Savannah Chamberlain

Senior Conveyancing Executive


Always calm under pressure, Savannah is an experienced team leader who continually delivers excellent results. Savannah’s aim is to progress her client’s transactions in a swift and accurate manner, while always maintaining a positive, can-do, outlook.

Contact Savannah now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200

Charlie Davidson

Senior Conveyancing Executive

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Charlie Davidson

Senior Conveyancing Executive


Charlie has been providing excellent results for clients in Gloucestershire for over 7 years. Charlie's passion for law and dedication to exceptional service makes him a valuable asset to our team. Charlie deals with all types of residential conveyancing transactions, leading a team that specialises in local and regional work.

Contact Charlie now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200

London & South Regional Teams

Simon Thomas

Chief Executive Officer

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Simon Thomas

Chief Executive Officer


With over 20 years of prime property conveyancing experience, Simon oversees the firm as it’s CEO.

During his legal career, Simon has taken on complex conveyancing cases for high profile and ultra high net worth individuals, transacting prestigious properties in London’s most desirable locations including Kensington, Notting Hill, Marylebone and Mayfair. His tenacious execution on a single house purchase in the region of £20 million for a client in Knightsbridge was successfully completed in under one week.

Simon was once selected as one of the chosen few members of the Law Society’s prestigious Conveyancing & Land Law Committee at Chancery Lane, London. He was involved in regular committee meetings with the Heads of the Land Registry, the Law Society and other relevant organisation leads, to consult and advise on the very latest policies and challenges faced by law firms nationwide in the conveyancing sector.

In addition, Simon has regularly featured in The Sunday Times as the ‘Ask the Experts’ property solicitor. Simon has founded 4 separate Law Firms in the past twenty years, and successfully sold 2 of those to large National Institutions. His clear commitment and focus over the long term now rests with the ongoing success that is Montpellier Legal.

Contact Simon now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200

Lucy Batten

Chief Compliance Officer

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Lucy Batten

Chief Compliance Officer


In her capacity as Chief Compliance Officer, Lucy ensures regulatory excellence and best practice across all aspects of legal service delivery. Her work includes designing and implementing the firm’s policies and procedures and driving professional development.

A solicitor with over 20 years’ experience in the legal sector, Lucy spearheads delivery of our training programmes and supervision of transactions requiring technical legal work or expedition.

In addition to her compliance and training responsibilities, Lucy plays an important role in the wider management of firm operations - contributing to the strategic growth of the business and collaborating with external providers to develop new tech solutions.

Contact Lucy now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200

Chrissie Doherty

Legal Director

Head of London

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Chrissie Doherty

Legal Director

Head of London


Chrissie qualified as a Solicitor back in October 2011 and has nearly 20 years’ experience in dealing with all types of residential property matters overall. She has specialist expertise in dealing with Leasehold properties focusing on London apartments and houses, including lease extension work. She has built strong relationships with some of the region’s most well-known estate agents.

Contact Chrissie now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200

Chantal Butters

Senior Associate Solicitor

Head of Cirencester

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Chantal Butters

Senior Associate Solicitor

Head of Cirencester


Originally from Jersey, Chantal moved to Gloucestershire in 2002, qualifying as a Solicitor in 2008. With over 20 years’ experience in a wide variety of Property matters, Chantal prides herself on providing a friendly, efficient service, with a can-do attitude. Using her excellent communication skills, Chantal aims to make the conveyancing process as stress free as possible.

Contact Chantal now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200

Ollia Tilling

Senior Conveyancing Executive

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Ollia Tilling

Senior Conveyancing Executive


Ollia enjoys working with our London and Southwest clients. Ollia particularly enjoys dealing with technical areas of law, always adopting a problem-solving approach. Her multilingual skills make her integral in helping our overseas clients understand the UK system.

Contact Ollia now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200

Remortgage Team

Hannah Thorpe

Licenced Conveyancer

Head of Worcester

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Hannah Thorpe

Licenced Conveyancer

Head of Worcester


Hannah qualified as a Licensed Conveyancer in 2017 and has over 10 years’ experience in Residential Property.

Building up a wide range of expertise, Hannah focuses on Remortgages and Transfers of Equity within Montpellier Legal alongside Sales and Purchases.

Working on a transfer after a separation, or a remortgage to secure a better interest rate, Hannah collaborates closely with clients and tailors her approach to reach her client’s goals.

Contact Hannah now: info@montpellier.legal | 01242 472200

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Don’t just take our word for it

Find out what our clients are saying about us!

Heather Daley

Lucy Batten and her team have navigated us expertly and smoothly to exchange of contracts today.

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

The Mundays

We have worked with Simon at Montpellier on several sales and always been impressed with his level of communication and...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Alison Knowlson

Exactly 1month from offer to contract exchange…just WOW! Thank you for the incredibly stress-less and hassle free transaction and I...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Kathryn Churchill

We are first time buyers and Montpellier helped us complete on our house. No issues and process went smoothly. The...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Nettie Atkisson

We bought in a development and the developers attorney was difficult for every single family navigating the process and buying...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Suzanne Phillips

Having heard house sale/purchase horror stories from everyone and their dog, I wasn't looking forward to my own house sale...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Clare Milsom

An incredible team (headed up by Lucy with Liam in support) who went to great lengths to reach completion for...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

James Murry

Excellent! Thoroughly recommend

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Kathryn Churchill

We are first time buyers and Montpellier helped us complete on our house. No issues and process went smoothly. The...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Nettie Atkisson

We bought in a development and the developers attorney was difficult for every single family navigating the process and buying...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Alison Knowlson

Exactly 1month from offer to contract exchange…just WOW! Thank you for the incredibly stress-less and hassle free transaction and I...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Paul Blower

The team at Montpellier Legal were a pleasure to deal with. Great communication throughout and the service was fast, efficient,...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Albert & Frederick Estate agents

First class. Proactive. Reactive. Super efficient. Highly recommend Montpellier Legal!!

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Josh Tobin

The team at Montpellier Legal were excellent and extremely helpful all the way through our buying and selling process.

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Níamh Ritchie

Montpellier Legal were the perfect choice to help us with our house purchase. Katrina and her team, including Savannah and...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Kathryn Churchill

We are first time buyers and Montpellier helped us complete on our house. No issues and process went smoothly. The...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Nettie Atkisson

We bought in a development and the developers attorney was difficult for every single family navigating the process and buying...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Marie Cottle-Benson

The Montpellier Legal team were fantastic from beginning to end. They kept me updated every step of the way, and...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Tim Butler

Selling property is stressful enough and you want your legal team to be on the ball and proactive on your...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

The Mundays

We have worked with Simon at Montpellier on several sales and always been impressed with his level of communication and...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Alison Knowlson

Exactly 1month from offer to contract exchange…just WOW! Thank you for the incredibly stress-less and hassle free transaction and I...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Suzanne Phillips

Having heard house sale/purchase horror stories from everyone and their dog, I wasn't looking forward to my own house sale...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Read Maurice

We highly recommend Montpellier Legal to our clients as they provide a fast and efficient service when selling and buying...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Albert & Frederick Estate agents

First class. Proactive. Reactive. Super efficient. Highly recommend Montpellier Legal!!

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Tim Butler

Selling property is stressful enough and you want your legal team to be on the ball and proactive on your...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Suzanne Phillips

Having heard house sale/purchase horror stories from everyone and their dog, I wasn't looking forward to my own house sale...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Níamh Ritchie

Montpellier Legal were the perfect choice to help us with our house purchase. Katrina and her team, including Savannah and...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

TG Sales & Lettings

We have been using Montpellier Legal to help in a lot of our sales and they are always super efficient...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Read Maurice

We highly recommend Montpellier Legal to our clients as they provide a fast and efficient service when selling and buying...

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

Josh Tobin

The team at Montpellier Legal were excellent and extremely helpful all the way through our buying and selling process.

Conveyancing Solicitor Rated Excellent

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