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Welcome to Franklins Solicitors

We’re Franklins – a firm of solicitors supporting individuals, families and businesses across Milton Keynes, Northampton and beyond. Since 1982, we’ve built lasting relationships and supported our clients at every stage with clear, practical legal advice delivered with care, expertise and integrity.

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A Personal, Professional Legal Service

We’re a full-service law firm, providing a comprehensive range of legal services delivered by specialists focused on achieving the right outcome, not just completing a transaction.

Our clients value our friendly, straightforward approach, backed by deep technical expertise and commercial awareness. Whether you’re seeking personal legal advice or support for your business, you’ll work with people who listen, explain clearly and act with integrity.

Trusted by Thousands of Clients

We’re proud to be rated Excellent on Trustpilot and Google, based on feedback from more than 1,500 clients. Many clients come to us through recommendation or return to us repeatedly – a reflection of the trust we work hard to earn and maintain.

We believe exceptional service should feel both professional and personal, and that belief underpins everything we do.

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Recognised Quality and Accreditations

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our industry-leading accreditations, including ISO 9001, CQS, and The Law Society’s Lexcel.

Many of our solicitors also hold memberships or accreditation with professional bodies relevant to their specialist areas, including STEP (Wills, Trusts and Probate), Resolution (Family Law) and the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). These demonstrate our specialist expertise and dedication to outstanding client care.

We also take cyber security seriously, which is why we hold the Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation – ensuring that client data and sensitive information is protected to the highest standards.

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Our People, Our Strength

Great legal advice starts with great people. That’s why we invest heavily in our team – supporting development, encouraging progression, and creating an environment where people feel valued and supported.

Our core values – passion, excellence, trust and unity – guide how we work with clients and each other. We know that happy, engaged employees deliver the best service and that belief is reflected in the long-term relationships we build with clients.

Our Leadership Team

Our Senior Management Team is led by our four Equity Partners. They provide strategic leadership while remaining closely involved in the day-to-day life of the firm and the service we deliver.

Simon Long
Managing Partner
andrea Smith
Equity Partner
Scott Wright
Equity Partner
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Equity Partner
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Community and Beyond

We’re proud to play an active role in our local communities and are members of the Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce and the Northampton Chamber of Commerce.

Our annual corporate fundraising campaign, the Franklins £50 Challenge, continues to grow each year, raising vital funds for local causes.

We also run MK Food Reach and Northants Food Reach in partnership with His Church Charity, helping local food banks provide essential food and supplies. Our employees are encouraged to give back through fundraising initiatives and a paid volunteering day each year.

We’re also proud sponsors of the MK Lightning Ice Hockey Team and player Toms Rutkis and regularly host clients and colleagues at games throughout the season.

Work With Us

If you’re looking for solicitors who combine expert legal knowledge with approachability and long-term thinking, we’d be delighted to hear from you.