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Family, housing, immigration, crime and private client advice from our Stockwell and Croydon offices. Over 25 years helping South London families. Speak to a solicitor today.

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ABOUT CHARLES ALLOTEY & CO

A law firm from the communityfor the community

Established in 1994, Charles Allotey & Co value diversity and community. Based in Stockwell and Croydon, we bring over 25 years of experience to family, housing, immigration, crime, private client and civil litigation matters.

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OUR SERVICES

Specialist advice forfamily, housing and immigration

From divorce and child law to housing disrepair, immigration, crime and probate — clear, practical advice at every stage.

Immigration Law

Immigration Law Solicitors UK immigration rules are detailed and change frequently. Whether you are applying for a visa, challenging a refusal, or planning a long-term future in the UK, specialist advice helps you navigate the process with confidence. Our immigration lawyers provide clear, practical guidance for individuals, families, and businesses — preparing strong applications and representing clients when decisions go wrong. How We Can Help Work, study, and family visa applications Indefinite Leave to Remain and British citizenship Sponsor licences and business immigration Human rights and asylum matters Administrative reviews and appeals Entry clearance and visa refusals Complex and multi-pathway case strategy Personal Immigration From partner and spouse visas to settlement and nationality, we help you understand eligibility requirements, prepare supporting evidence, and submit applications that meet Home Office standards. Business Immigration We advise employers and sponsored workers on Certificates of Sponsorship, compliance duties, and skilled worker routes — reducing the risk of delays, refusals, or licence issues. Speak to Our Team If you need immigration advice, contact us for an assessment of your circumstances. We will explain your options and set out a clear plan for moving forward.

Family Law

Family Law Solicitors Family disputes are personal and emotionally demanding. Whether you are separating, making arrangements for children, or resolving finances after divorce, sensitive and clear legal advice helps you move forward with confidence. Our family solicitors focus on practical outcomes that protect your interests and, where children are involved, prioritise their welfare. How We Can Help Divorce and civil partnership dissolution Financial settlements and consent orders Child arrangements and parental responsibility Domestic abuse injunctions and protection orders Cohabitation and separation agreements Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements Mediation support and court representation Children and Parenting Arrangements We help parents resolve disputes about where a child lives, how time is spent, and key decisions about education and welfare — aiming for workable arrangements and escalating to court only where necessary. Finances on Separation We advise on disclosure, negotiation, and fair division of assets, pensions, and income. Where agreement cannot be reached, we represent you in financial remedy proceedings. Speak to Our Team If you need family law advice, contact us for a confidential discussion. We will explain your options clearly and help you decide the best next step.

Housing Law

Housing Law Solicitors Housing problems can escalate quickly — from eviction notices and disrepair to disputes over deposits, tenancies, and homelessness. Specialist housing advice helps you understand your rights and act before the situation worsens. Our solicitors advise tenants, landlords, and homeowners on residential property disputes, seeking practical solutions and robust representation where court action is needed. How We Can Help Possession proceedings and eviction defence Disrepair and housing conditions claims Tenancy deposits and tenancy disputes Homelessness applications and reviews Anti-social behaviour and injunctions Leasehold and service charge disputes Landlord and tenant advice For Tenants If you are facing eviction, living with serious disrepair, or dealing with an unfair landlord, we will assess your position, explain your options, and take urgent steps to protect your home where needed. For Landlords We advise on lawful possession routes, tenancy documentation, and dispute resolution — helping you recover property and manage risk while complying with housing legislation. Speak to Our Team Housing deadlines can be short. Contact us as soon as a notice, claim form, or dispute arises so we can protect your position promptly.

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OUR TEAM

Meet our committedteam of solicitors

20+ years

Rosemary Allotey

Director & Senior immigration advisor

Rosemary Allotey is the Director and Senior Immigration Advisor at Charles Allotey & Co Solicitors. With more than 20 years’ experience in UK immigration law, Rosemary Allotey provides clear, practical advice and representation across visas, settlement, nationality, human rights and complex casework.

As an OISC-regulated immigration adviser, Rosemary Allotey undertakes specialist casework and advocacy — including Immigration Tribunal appeals and administrative reviews — and is known for combining professional expertise with genuine care for clients and their families.

Whether you need help with a family or work visa, settlement, nationality, sponsor licensing, or a refused application, Rosemary Allotey and the team at Charles Allotey & Co Solicitors will guide you from first instruction through to completion.

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TESTIMONIALS

What our clientssay about our service

5.0

“Charles Allotey & Co Solicitors guided us through our spouse visa application from start to finish. They explained every step clearly, kept us updated throughout, and our visa was approved without any issues. Highly professional, responsive and genuinely caring — we would recommend Charles Allotey & Co Solicitors to anyone.”

5.0

“Charles Allotey & Co Solicitors was a beacon of hope for my wife and me when my immigration process became too difficult for us to handle. Not only did they meticulously help us through every step of the process, their professionalism, patience and follow ups offered emotional support to both my wife and me. We are eternally grateful for their service and recommend Charles Allotey & Co Solicitors without reservation.”

5.0

“I am writing to thank Charles Allotey & Co Solicitors for their services as I found them excellent with my wife's Further Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain and British Citizenship. I found them easy to contact if I had any questions or worries and their rates were very reasonable. I will be very happy to recommend Charles Allotey & Co Solicitors to anyone who asks.”

5.0

“Charles Allotey & Co Solicitors was a great help when it came to renewing my residency permit. They kept me up to date with everything that was going on and any correspondence with the Home Office. The service I received was great and much appreciated and their constant communication with me made me feel at ease. I will definitely be using Charles Allotey & Co Solicitors again when I have to renew my visa.”

5.0

“The school were put in touch with Charles Allotey & Co Solicitors to help with the process involved in granting a Tier 2 (General) sponsorship for a member of staff. I cannot recommend them more highly in their approach. They were extremely professional, calm and patient! They went out of their way to explain the process step by step.”

5.0

“We were lucky to have found Charles Allotey & Co Solicitors. The team was very helpful with our immigration process and their efforts and professionalism helped us achieve our most important goal, which was being together and building a future as a family. We always felt they were at our side every step of the way.”

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South London Solicitors Who Stand By You

A law firm from the communityfor the community