Merlin Batchelor

Merlin Batchelor Consultant Solicitor

I am a solicitor practising in Norwich. My experience has taught me that clients value flexible, premium services at a low cost and this is what I aim to provide. I work hard to assist our clients.

I had surgery under general anaesthetic in 2018 during a morning procedure and was back in the office that afternoon! I have raised over £500,000 for charity in the past decade. I am also a qualified solicitor advocate with experience covering local and international jurisdictions. An advocate is a solicitor who has higher rights of audience before the courts.

I trained with a "Top 100" firm but also gained experience working in-house to better understand the needs of my business clients. In any transaction, I aim to put the commercial or private needs of my clients at the heart of the matter.

Practice Areas

Islamic Finance
Residential property - Non-Statutory Lease Extension
Residential property - Statutory Lease Extension

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I used Setfords for the sale of my late Father's property and I have nothing but good comments to make. Merlin Batchelor was our solicitor who looked after us with the upmost care and attention to...

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I had a great experience dealing with Merlin for my property transaction. He is always available and answer my queries instantly. He is very professional and has a good legal knowledge and...

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My house sale ran really smoothly. The service was very professional and my solicitor was really responsive, very helpful and knowledgeable. All in all a good experience and I would definitely use...

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Easy, hassle-free experience

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Merlin was great answered all questions and made the ordeal less stressful.

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We have had the most amazing experience working with Merlin on our recent sale & purchase. I used to work in the industry and a good solicitor is few and far between, but a great one, is exceptional....

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Merlin helped me with the sale of my house and the purchase of our new home. He was efficient, professional, and made the whole process smooth and stress-free.

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I had a very positive experience working with this firm. Communication was clear and timely throughout the whole process, and everything was handled professionally and efficiently.Merlin was...

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I've used Setfords several times over the last few years and found that I've had quick and efficient work done every time , Merlin gave a excellent service

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Merlin at Setfords provided an excellent and highly professional service throughout the sale and purchase of our house. Communication was clear and timely, and everything was handled efficiently from...

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Working with Setfords and more specifically Merlin Batchelor made our first property purchase seamless. We had heard plenty of horror stories about solicitors but I cannot recommend Merlin and...

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Merlin handled the sale of my cottage.This was achieved after many changes of mind by the purchasers. This included splitting into three contracts and changing the names as to who would be buying....

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Our solicitor, Merlin Batchelor, has assisted us on numerous property matters and most recently completed our sale. Once again, his service was impeccable and flawless. We wouldn’t hesitate to...

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Merlin provided great service throughout the conveyancing process for our house purchase. He was responsive and helpful in guiding us through each step, promptly addressing all our queries and...

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Very attenmtive attorney

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We recently used Merlin at Setfords for our sale and purchase, and would highly recommend him. He was excellent throughout, very efficient, proactive and helpful with any questions we had. Merlin...

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I had to make an application to Land Registry for a new lease for my flat. Merlin Batchelor of Setfords helped me with what is a quite complex and bureaucratic process and made the whole thing...

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Merlin is by far the best Solicitor we have used. Most people struggle to get hold of their Solicitor and end up sending endless emails chasing for a reply, not with Merlin! Always quick to respond...

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Efficient.

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I would like to thank Merlin for his hard work and tenacity making my house purchase run smoothly. He was speedy and thorough in responding to any queries I had and handled the seller's solicitor...

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