--- title: "Meet the ILA Team | ILA - Independent Legal Advice | ILA | UK's Leading ILA Provider" description: "Meet the ILA team. Delivering expert independent legal advice since 2021. Speak to us 8am-8pm, 7 days a week." url: "https://www.ila.co.uk/about-us" date: "2026-06-05T20:42:32+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ### It’s really possible. Hassle-free ILA. When you need an ILA solicitor, the last thing you want is to jump through hoops or be left waiting for days just to get a simple document signed off. [Book Your ILA Appointment](https://www.ila.co.uk/contact#ila-legal-contact) ### Let’s be honest - getting ILA through a traditional solicitor is a pain Maybe you’ve already tried calling around to different solicitors only to be met with delays, unclear pricing, or lawyers who treat your request as a low priority. You’re not alone. The truth is, most legal services don’t prioritise ILA. It’s usually just one of many things they offer, so they don’t have the time—or the systems—to make it quick and seamless. That’s where iLA are completely different. We’re the UK’s only law firm specialising exclusively in property and finance independent legal advice. It’s not a side service or an afterthought—it’s the only thing we do. That means we can offer you: ![Meet the team at iLA](https://www.ila.co.uk/images/2025/06/04/hassle-free-independent-legal-advice.webp) ![Independent legal advice in the UK from iLA](https://www.ila.co.uk/images/2024/11/06/question-mark.svg) The truth is, most legal services don’t prioritise ILA fas fa-check ### Rapid availability Book an appointment today and get it done within hours, not days. We’re available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, 8 am - 8 pm. fas fa-check ### Fixed, transparent pricing You’ll know exactly what you’re paying upfront, with no surprises. fas fa-check ### Fully online experience No need to visit an office or wait for paperwork. Everything happens online, securely and efficiently. ### Who ARE ![?](https://www.ila.co.uk/images/2025/01/14/ila-logo.webp) ### ? We’re an award winning team of legal experts who saw a gap in the market and decided to do things differently. We come from property, finance, and law backgrounds, so we know exactly what you need—and how to deliver it without the usual delays and complications. Our founders identified a recurring problem: people couldn’t get ILA quickly or easily. Developers, brokers, and individuals alike were all struggling to find lawyers who could meet their needs in a timely manner. Instead of accepting that as the norm, we built iLA to offer a solution: independent legal advice that’s simple, efficient, and personalised to you. ![iLA UK](https://www.ila.co.uk/images/2024/12/02/our-ila-process.webp) ### Our approach is designed to take the stress out of the process: ### We’re available when you are: You don’t work 9-5, and neither do we. Book your appointment seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ### We’re transparent: Our pricing is clear, our process is straightforward, and our service is always client-focused. ### We know the details that matter: Every lender has specific requirements. We’ve built a database that lets us anticipate and address those needs, so you don’t run into last-minute issues. ### Meet the team ### We’re real people who care about delivering a quality service. When you work with us, you’re not just getting legal advice—you’re getting a dedicated team that’s on your side, every step of the way. ### Payal PARALEGAL [Read Bio](https://www.ila.co.uk/about-us/payal-patel) ![Payal Patel at iLA](https://www.ila.co.uk/images/2024/11/08/payal-patel.webp) ![Image](https://www.ila.co.uk/images/2024/11/06/quote-mark.svg) OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE IN WHICH INDEPENDENT LEGAL ADVICE IS PROVIDED ### Lucy Beck FCILEX AND LICENSED CONVEYANCER [Read Bio](https://www.ila.co.uk/about-us/lucy-beck) ![Lucy Beck at iLA](https://www.ila.co.uk/images/2024/11/08/lucy-beck.webp) ### Beth Baldwin Admin + Auditing Assistant [Read Bio](https://www.ila.co.uk/about-us/beth-baldwin) ![Lucy Baldina at iLA](https://www.ila.co.uk/images/2025/06/04/bio-image-coming-soon.webp) ### Meet the team ### We’re real people who care about delivering a quality service. When you work with us, you’re not just getting legal advice—you’re getting a dedicated team that’s on your side, every step of the way. ### ANASTASIA CO-FOUNDER & CEO [Read Bio](https://www.ila.co.uk/about-us/anastasia) ![Anastasia Ttofis at iLA](https://www.ila.co.uk/images/2025/06/02/anastasia-white-bg.webp) ### Max Chief Innovation & AI Officer (CIAIO) [Read Bio](https://www.ila.co.uk/about-us/max-bryden) ![Max Bryden at iLA](https://www.ila.co.uk/images/2024/11/08/max-bryden.webp) ### Catharine CONSULTANT SOLICITOR [Read Bio](https://www.ila.co.uk/about-us/catharine-young) ![Catharine Young at iLA](https://www.ila.co.uk/images/2024/11/06/catharine-young.webp) ### Emma Conway-Hyde Executive Assistant [Read Bio](https://www.ila.co.uk/about-us/emma-conway-hyde) ![Image](https://www.ila.co.uk/images/2025/06/04/bio-image-coming-soon.webp) ![Image](https://www.ila.co.uk/images/2024/11/06/quote-mark.svg) ANASTASIA IS THE EMBODIMENT OF A PEOPLE PERSON, RECOGNIZING THE IMMENSE POWER OF COLLABORATION ### LUKE CFO & Co-Founder, Solicitor [Read Bio](https://www.ila.co.uk/about-us/luke-baldwin) ![Luke Baldwin at iLA](https://www.ila.co.uk/images/2024/11/08/luke-baldwin.webp) ### Lucy Baldina PARALEGAL [Read Bio](https://www.ila.co.uk/about-us/lucy-baldina) ![Lucy Baldina at iLA](https://www.ila.co.uk/images/2024/11/08/lucy-baldina.webp) ![Image](https://www.ila.co.uk/images/2024/11/06/quote-mark.svg) OUR TEAM IS HERE TO MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH US AS SIMPLE AND STRESS-FREE AS POSSIBLE ### Why we founded iLA It all started with a simple observation: getting independent legal advice shouldn’t be this hard. We knew there was a better way, and that’s how iLA was born. [Read Our Story](https://www.ila.co.uk/our-story) ![Meet the team at iLA UK](https://www.ila.co.uk/images/2025/07/04/about-ila.webp) ### Book your ILA appointment now ### We’re here to make your life easier. Whether you’re a developer, a broker, or someone handling a property transaction, we’re ready to help you get the advice you need—without the usual delays or complications. [Book Your ILA Appointment](https://www.ila.co.uk/contact#ila-legal-contact) ## Schema ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.ila.co.uk" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "About Us", "item": "https://www.ila.co.uk/about-us.md" } ] } ```