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Protecting what's important to you

A personal approach to looking after our client’s needs for over 130 years

Protecting what's important to you

A personal approach to looking after our client’s needs for over 130 years

About Us

A Personal Approach

Whether helping build a secure future for your family, dealing with the legal affairs of a loved one after their death, or protecting the interests of those unable to protect themselves, Moerans has been working with our clients since 1886 to provide a service that puts their needs first.

Originally established in High Holborn, Moerans moved to Edgware in 1932 and has since been run as a vibrant family firm with a reputation for personal service and quality. We set out to create a client-centred business; it’s what makes us different from other firms. We encourage everyone who works here to put themselves in their clients’ place. What do they want? What worries them, and how can we help them sort it out?

Our Services

All Your Private Client Needs

From our offices in North London we offer a full range of private client services. Whether in person in our offices, in your home, or even remotely, we will work with you to understand your needs and make sure any legal solution we recommend meets your own personal set of circumstances.
  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Inheritance Tax Planning
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Long Term Care Fee Planning
  • Court of Protection – Deputyship

  • Probate
  • Estate Administration
  • Deeds of Variation
  • International Wills & Tax Planning
People

Meet the Team

Simon Shaffer

Managing Partner

As well as managing the firm, Simon is a hands-on lawyer who specialises in Wills, Trusts, Inheritance Tax planning and Court of Protection matters. 

Simon is also a New York attorney working with attorneys throughout the US, when they are acting on behalf of Trusts or Estates with UK assets, and British citizens purchasing properties in America.

To contact Simon Shaffer, click here. 

Steven Lux

Partner

Steven joined the firm in April 2019 and was promoted to Partner and Head of Conveyancing in August 2019.

Steven is a Transactional Property Solicitor dealing with all aspects of residential conveyancing including Sales, Purchases and Re-mortgages.

Steven has wide ranging experience in dealing with New Build Properties, Established Properties, Leasehold and Freehold Property and all aspects of the transactional nature of conveyancing.

Steven can also assist with Collective Enfranchisement, the Right to Manage and Lease Extensions.

Steven is a Member of the Law Society’s Property Section and a Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) Accredited Solicitor.

To contact Steven Lux, click here. 

Jeremy Pollins

Consultant Solicitor

Jeremy joined the firm in December 2020 having previously headed his own firm from 1987 to 2020.  Prior to that he qualified in the legal department of a large national institution and has 35 years’ worth of experience in property transactions of all types, specialising in commercial transactions and residential purchases, sales and re-mortgages.

He has built up a reputation over the years for his wide experience and practical approach to transactions and his advice is extensively sought by a loyal band of clients.

To contact Jeremy Pollins, click here.

Shaira Rahman

Solicitor

Shaira joined the Moerans family in July 2022 and is a solicitor in the Private Client department specialising in non-contentious probate and trust matters.

Prior to joining Moerans, Shaira was a partner in a high-street firm for over three years working with a broad range of local, national, and international clients.

With over 15 years of experience in the legal field and having gained wide experience in many different areas of law, Shaira now concentrates on private client as it enables her to build long-term relationships with her clients and utilise her skills in presenting sometimes confusing matters in a clear, empathetic, and non-technical way.

To contact Shaira Rahman, click here.

Elliot Levenson

Solicitor

Elliot trained and qualified at Moerans, having also worked here as a paralegal prior to his training.  He is a solicitor specialising in all aspects of residential conveyancing, acting for UK and overseas individuals, estates and companies advising on disposals and acquisitions of freehold and leasehold properties, remortgages, as well as general private client matters. Providing a client focused conveyancing service to his clients, guiding clients through the conveyancing process, with extensive knowledge of the local area and properties.

To contact Elliot Levenson, click here.

Dee Puckering

Legal Executive

Dee Joined the firm in October 2023, having worked in the West End bringing over 30 years’ experience in residential property litigation. Dee is a Chartered Legal Executive specialising in Enfranchisement, which includes Lease Extensions (flats) Collective Freehold Acquisitions, The right of first refusal (Landlord and Tenant) also specialising in Landlord and Tenant possession and regulated mortgage possession claims.

To contact Dee Puckering, click here.

Gabriella Shaffer

Paralegal

Gabriella joined the firm on a full time basis in January 2014 having worked for Moerans on and off since 2005. She is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and our will-writing paralegal, meeting with clients both in the office and their homes and assisting them with their Wills and Powers of Attorney.

To contact Gabriella Shaffer, click here.

Tzvi Pollins

Paralegal

Tzvi Pollins joined the firm in December 2020 having had 4 years’ experience at Waller Pollins Goldstein.  Initially, he was a litigation paralegal and has specialised in supporting Jeremy’s property team.  He is currently an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (ACILEX) and hopes to eventually qualify as a solicitor.

To contact Tzvi Pollins, click here.

Mike Sharma
Property Lawyer

Mike is a Senior Assistant who works in our Property Department dealing with all aspects of residential and commercial property.

Mike has over 15 years experience in this field and is well respected amongst local agents and our clients for his care and diligence demonstrated during transactions.

To contact Mike Sharma, click here.

James Barron
Property Executive

Having worked in the industry since 2004, James joined Moerans in October 2023 as a Property Executive.  James deals with all aspects of residential conveyancing including Sales, Purchases and Remortgages.  He is experienced in secured lending and bridging finance transactions as well as transfers of equity.

James has built up a loyal client base due to his communication skills, hard work and pro-active approach.

To contact James Barron, click here.

Alan Finn
Conveyancer

Having worked in the industry since 2008, Alan joined Moerans as a conveyancer in October 2023.

Alan acts for clients and lenders, handling a large and varied caseload including remortgages, title split, transfer of equity applications, secured loans
and bridging finance.

Alan also assists Dee Puckering in the Enfranchisement Department.

To contact Alan Finn, click here.

Doreen Bolan
Office Manager

Doreen is the firms’ Office Manager. She joined the firm in 2007 as our part time bookkeeper and has progressed to now not only looking after the accounts, but also the day to day general administration of the practice.

To contact Doreen Bolan, click here.

Testimonials

What People are Saying

“We would have been lost without you”

“Moerans Solicitors and Simon Shaffer in particular are not just solicitors they are White Knights helping those in times of trouble with their army of contacts and considerable knowledge of North West London and the surrounding areas. Thank you so much for your help over the years we would have been lost without you.”

Grant P

“Efficient and professional”

“One of the most efficient and professional firms I have ever worked with. Always answer the telephone calls without delays, unlike some other firms of solicitors I worked with and always there to help you in a case of attended exchange, help and guidance. I will happily recommend Moerans Solicitors.”

Eli B

“A very personalised service”

“Helpful, understanding, patient++, they offer a very personalised service – we were always specific individual clients and not just a reference number. We were so pleased with them the first time we used then for a Will, that we have been back twice more for conveyancing – always helpful and efficient.”

Graham C

“A delight to deal with”

“Having always used city lawyers in the past, this local firm were efficient, cost-effective and a delight to deal with. Will be using Moerans in the future!”

Dalia M

Contact Us

We’d Love to Hear From You

Where to find us

123 Station Road
Edgware, Middlesex
HA8 7JR

T: 020 8952 0242
F: 020 8381 3511
E: info@moerans.com

Opening times

Monday – Friday
09:30 – 17:30
Out of hours appointments may be available on request.

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