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Austin & Carnley Austin and Carnley Solicitors Ltd trading as Austin and Carnley We pride ourselves in our personal service and that you will always receive our best attention.

Austin & Carnley is one of the oldest established firms in Bedfordshire and was founded in Luton in approximately 1884. During the 1950s the firm expanded, incorporating a number of offices, and we have been in Leighton Buzzard ever since. The firm has evolved over the years and we now have a number of thriving practice areas, including Conveyancing, Employment, Family, Wills & Trusts, Probate and Dispute Resolution. If you are facing employment or matrimonial problems, are moving house, leasing a shop, buying a business, wish to make a will or need help with a loved one’s estate, you need help as quickly but with as little fuss as possible. We aim for proactivity on all our matters, pushing them forward to a speedy conclusion whist maintaining a high quality of service. We also have a large and expanding criminal practice which encompasses both private and legally aided clients. Our criminal lawyers are on both Police Station and Court Duty Solicitor Schemes at Milton Keynes, Luton and Dunstable, and Bedford and are available on rota all day every day throughout the year. We are all qualified lawyers and believe that the best lawyers are those who listen to their clients. You can contact us by telephone, email or in person and we will tell you what we can do to help, and will always let you have an idea of the time scale of the particular matter you are enquiring about with an estimate of the likely costs involved. We serve many clients, including those working in the city and residents of Toddington, Ampthill, Woburn, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes and the surrounding villages.

Bringing a legal matter to a close can be a huge relief, and knowing our clients feel supported throughout the process m...
16/10/2026

Bringing a legal matter to a close can be a huge relief, and knowing our clients feel supported throughout the process means a great deal to our team.

Thank you for your lovely feedback and for trusting Austin & Carnley with your case. 🤍

15/10/2026
Thinking about remortgaging? 🏡Finding a new mortgage deal is one part of the process, but there’s a legal side to changi...
15/10/2026

Thinking about remortgaging? 🏡

Finding a new mortgage deal is one part of the process, but there’s a legal side to changing lenders too.

From dealing with your existing mortgage and your new lender’s requirements, to making sure everything is correctly registered against your property, your solicitor helps get the legal pieces in place.

If a remortgage is on your radar, swipe through for a simple look at where we come in.

And when you’re ready, our property team is here to help make the process as straightforward as possible.

14/10/2026

Have you been caught drink driving? What sentence could you be facing?

There isn’t one standard sentence for a drink-driving offence. The outcome will depend on the circumstances of the case, including factors such as the level of alcohol recorded and any previous relevant convictions.

David’s biggest tip? Don’t go into court completely unaware of what you could be facing.

You can look online at the sentencing guidelines to get an indication of the range your offence may fall within, but understanding how those guidelines apply to your circumstances is where legal advice can help.

If you’re facing drink-driving proceedings and need support with your case, get in touch with David and our Litigation team.

We’re exhibiting at Your Business Expo! 👋🏻 On Thursday 15th October, the Austin & Carnley team will be joining businesse...
13/10/2026

We’re exhibiting at Your Business Expo! 👋🏻

On Thursday 15th October, the Austin & Carnley team will be joining businesses from across the area.

📅 Thursday 15th October
⏰ 10am–3pm

As a local firm working with both individuals and businesses, events like this are a great opportunity for us to get out of the office, meet the people behind local businesses and be part of the wider business community.

If you’re attending, make sure you come over to our stand and say hello, we’d love to meet you!

Behind every legal matter is a person. 💚People don’t always come to a solicitor when life is going smoothly.It might be ...
10/10/2026

Behind every legal matter is a person. 💚

People don’t always come to a solicitor when life is going smoothly.

It might be the breakdown of a relationship, losing someone they love, difficulties at work, a dispute that has taken its toll, or simply navigating a period of huge change.

And while our job is to help with the legal side, we never forget that there’s a person behind the paperwork.

On World Mental Health Day, it feels important to recognise that the situations people seek legal advice for can often come at incredibly difficult and stressful times.

A little patience, understanding and kindness can make a difference, in our workplaces, with our clients and in everyday life.

Your Lawyers for Life. 💚

Austin and Carnley Solicitors | Leighton Buzzard | Ampthill | World Mental Health Day | Client Care | Local Solicitors | Lawyers for life

09/10/2026

As we prepare for our annual ball this evening we wanted to shine a spotlight on our headline sponsor Austin & Carnley ⭐

Austin & Carnley is one of the oldest established firms in Bedfordshire.

The firm has evolved over the years and they now have a number of thriving practice areas, including Conveyancing, Employment, Family, Wills & Trusts, Probate, Dispute Resolution, Criminal Defence and Motoring Offences.

​If you are moving house, leasing a shop, wish to make a will, need help with a loved one’s estate or are facing employment, motoring/criminal charges or matrimonial problems, its worthwhile speaking to them.

Shay's Smiles loves the firm's ethos and community focus and we are thrilled that they have chosen to sponsor our Ball this evening.

We thank them so much for all of their generous support.

Please give them a follow 💙

How much power do you think a Lasting Power of Attorney actually gives someone?It’s an interesting question raised by a ...
08/10/2026

How much power do you think a Lasting Power of Attorney actually gives someone?

It’s an interesting question raised by a recent Law Society Gazette article following reports surrounding Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ care.

And it highlights a misconception we suspect quite a few people have.

Being appointed as someone’s attorney doesn’t mean you can just make whatever decisions you believe are best for them.

There are legal duties and limits. Attorneys must consider the person’s wishes, act in their best interests, avoid conflicts of interest and follow the principles of the Mental Capacity Act.

It’s also a reminder that choosing your attorney isn’t just another box to tick when putting an LPA in place. You’re choosing someone who may one day be involved in some of the most important decisions about your life.

So we’d be interested to know, before reading this, did you realise there were limits to the decisions an attorney could make?

Or did you assume having an LPA effectively gave them complete decision-making power?

Let us know in the comments.

Austin and Carnley Solicitors | Leighton Buzzard | Ampthill | Lasting Power of Attorney | LPA | Later Life Planning | Private Client Solicitor | Lawyers for life

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Bridge House, Bridge Street
Leighton Buzzard
LU71AH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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