Solicitor at Legal Studio Solicitors
Sonay Erten
Solicitor - Contentious probate, litigation & PI sol
SRA ID: 660984
I decided to study law at University in 2008, after an impulsive decision based around a need for justice and helping people. After a rollercoaster of a journey which included graduating from Queen Mary, University of London with an LLB and shortly after an LLM in Medical Law; stints in a number of different roles including recruitment, customer service, sales and marketing; moving from London to York; and then back to London to train and qualify at Central London firm, Saracens Solicitors. My desire to help people translated into my chosen areas of practice: litigation and personal injury. On qualification, I specialised in trusts and probate disputes, defamation, employment disputes and personal injury. I also continue to work in all areas of litigation, including commercial and property matters. I like to use an empathic approach to my work, supporting my clients as well as cooperating with opponents to ensure matters are resolved in the most cost-effective way possible. I am fascinated by rules and procedure and so will leave no stone unturned to find the best result for my client. I have always had a keen interest in public speaking, and during my experience in litigation,I became very interested in advocacy and representing clients at court. As a trainee solicitor, I appeared before Deputy District and District Judges to obtain orders for my clients. I then went on to complete my Higher Rights of Audience assessments whilst still a trainee solicitor which allowed me to be in the rare position of receiving my Higher Rights of Audience accreditation as soon as I qualified. I have since represented clients in County Courts and the High Court.
The Tannery, 91 Kirkstall Road, LS3 1HS
Licensed for 1 years
Practice Areas
Consumer, Housing & Property
5 Client Reviews
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About Sonay Erten
I decided to study law at University in 2008, after an impulsive decision based around a need for justice and helping people. After a rollercoaster of a journey which included graduating from Queen Mary, University of London with an LLB and shortly after an LLM in Medical Law; stints in a number of different roles including recruitment, customer service, sales and marketing; moving from London to York; and then back to London to train and qualify at Central London firm, Saracens Solicitors. My desire to help people translated into my chosen areas of practice: litigation and personal injury. On qualification, I specialised in trusts and probate disputes, defamation, employment disputes and personal injury. I also continue to work in all areas of litigation, including commercial and property matters. I like to use an empathic approach to my work, supporting my clients as well as cooperating with opponents to ensure matters are resolved in the most cost-effective way possible. I am fascinated by rules and procedure and so will leave no stone unturned to find the best result for my client. I have always had a keen interest in public speaking, and during my experience in litigation,I became very interested in advocacy and representing clients at court. As a trainee solicitor, I appeared before Deputy District and District Judges to obtain orders for my clients. I then went on to complete my Higher Rights of Audience assessments whilst still a trainee solicitor which allowed me to be in the rare position of receiving my Higher Rights of Audience accreditation as soon as I qualified. I have since represented clients in County Courts and the High Court.
Languages Spoken: English
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Solicitor - Contentious probate, litigation & PI sol
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Sonay was fantastic throughout - thank you!
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Thank you Sonay
Huge thank you to Sonay Erten for her professional, timely, friendly advice with a recent matter which led to a successful outcome. We will definitely be using Sonay again. Couldn't reccommend enough. Thank you!
Lawyer named in this review: Sonay Erten
A representative from MDLS Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 07 July, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us, Ellie! We greatly appreciate your kind words about Sonay and are thrilled to hear about the successful outcome of your recent matter. Your recommendation is most appreciated.
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5* service from Sonay Erten in a Landlord/Tenant dispute
After struggling to find a solicitor willing to give us advice, and for a reasonable cost, we were so pleased to find Sonay Erten at Legal Studio. Sonay was exactly what we were looking for - knowledgeable, patient and kind - a refreshing change from solicitors we have used in the past. We felt she had really put effort into reading our papers and researching to find answers to our questions. During our call with her, she came across as extremely well-organised, with a list of answers to all the many questions we had asked. She showed a great deal of empathy for our situation and explained things in language that was easy to understand (rather than the usual "solicitor" talk, which can be intimidating). She's a shining example of what a solicitor should aspire to be and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others or use her again in the future. We came out of our session reassured and confident of what we needed to do going forward, so a big "thank you!"
Lawyer named in this review: Sonay Erten
A representative from MDLS Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 12 June, 2023
Hi Julie, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with us. We understand how important it is to find a solicitor who is not only knowledgeable but also patient, kind, and willing to provide advice at a reasonable cost. It's great to hear that Sonay met all these criteria and exceeded your expectations. We appreciate your recommendation and are delighted that you came out of the session reassured and confident about your next steps. Should you need legal assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to us again. Thank you once again for choosing us and sharing your positive experience with us.
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5* service from Sonay Erten in a Landlord/Tenant dispute
After struggling to find a solicitor willing to give us advice, and for a reasonable cost, we were so pleased to find Sonay Erten at Legal Studio. Sonay was exactly what we were looking for - knowledgeable, patient and kind - a refreshing change from solicitors we have used in the past. We felt she had really put effort into reading our papers and researching to find answers to our questions. During our call with her, she came across as extremely well-organised, with a list of answers to all the many questions we had asked. She showed a great deal of empathy for our situation and explained things in language that was easy to understand (rather than the usual "solicitor" talk, which can be intimidating). She's a shining example of what a solicitor should aspire to be and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others or use her again in the future. We came out of our session reassured and confident of what we needed to do going forward, so a big "thank you!"
Lawyer named in this review: Sonay Erten
A representative from MDLS Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 12 June, 2023
Hi Julie, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. We understand how important it is to find a solicitor who is not only knowledgeable but also patient, kind, and willing to provide advice at a reasonable cost. Thank you for your kind recommendation. We genuinely appreciate your trust and confidence in our services. Should you need assistance in the future or have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. It was a pleasure serving you, and we're here to support you whenever you need us.
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couldn't be more pleased with the outcome.
I instructed Sonay Erten and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. She was always on hand to answer all my queries, she examined every detail and provided me with excellent advice that led to me achieving a very positive outcome. I felt protected every step of the way and would not hesitate to instruct and recommend her in the future.
Lawyer named in this review: Sonay Erten
A representative from MDLS Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 14 June, 2023
We are very pleased to hear you received such a great service from Sonay.
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