Welcome to Arlington Crown Solicitors

Your interests first. Your outcome our focus.

A well-established London firm providing high-quality, bespoke legal services at competitive prices. We serve private individuals and businesses in the UK and overseas — with dedication to your best interests at every step.

ABOUT ARLINGTON CROWN

Dedicated London solicitorsserving you since 2006

Arlington Crown Solicitors is a well-established London firm, dedicated to serving our clients’ best interests with high-quality legal assistance. We act for private individuals and businesses, in the UK and overseas, at competitive prices.

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OUR SERVICES

Legal services forindividuals and businesses

From matrimonial and immigration to residential and commercial conveyancing, probate, employment, civil litigation and private crime — we provide clear, dedicated advice at every stage.

Immigration Law

Immigration Law Solicitors UK immigration rules are detailed and change frequently. Whether you are applying for a visa, challenging a refusal, or planning a long-term future in the UK, specialist advice helps you navigate the process with confidence. Our immigration lawyers provide clear, practical guidance for individuals, families, and businesses — preparing strong applications and representing clients when decisions go wrong. How We Can Help Work, study, and family visa applications Indefinite Leave to Remain and British citizenship Sponsor licences and business immigration Human rights and asylum matters Administrative reviews and appeals Entry clearance and visa refusals Complex and multi-pathway case strategy Personal Immigration From partner and spouse visas to settlement and nationality, we help you understand eligibility requirements, prepare supporting evidence, and submit applications that meet Home Office standards. Business Immigration We advise employers and sponsored workers on Certificates of Sponsorship, compliance duties, and skilled worker routes — reducing the risk of delays, refusals, or licence issues. Speak to Our Team If you need immigration advice, contact us for an assessment of your circumstances. We will explain your options and set out a clear plan for moving forward.

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Employment Law

Employment Law Solicitors Whether you are an employee facing unfair treatment at work or an employer managing workplace issues, clear employment law advice can make a decisive difference. Our solicitors advise on rights, obligations, and practical next steps under UK employment legislation. We support clients through disputes, negotiations, and formal proceedings — helping you protect your position while aiming for a proportionate and commercially sensible outcome. How We Can Help Unfair and constructive dismissal claims Discrimination, harassment, and whistleblowing Settlement agreements and exit negotiations Contracts, policies, and workplace handbooks Redundancy and restructuring advice Restrictive covenants and confidential information Employment Tribunal representation For Employees If you have been dismissed, sidelined, or treated unfairly, we will assess the strength of your claim, explain your options, and help you pursue the right remedy — from negotiated settlement to Tribunal proceedings where needed. For Employers We help businesses manage risk, handle difficult workforce decisions correctly, and resolve disputes early. Timely advice often prevents costly litigation and protects your reputation. Speak to Our Team Contact us for practical employment law advice tailored to your circumstances. We will explain your position clearly and recommend a strategy focused on your objectives.

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Civil Litigation

Civil Litigation Solicitors When negotiations fail, effective litigation strategy becomes essential. We represent individuals and businesses in civil disputes — pursuing claims, defending proceedings, and seeking resolution through the courts where required. Our litigators combine careful case preparation with a practical approach, always weighing prospects of success against cost, risk, and the outcome you need. How We Can Help Contract and commercial disputes Debt recovery and enforcement Professional negligence claims Property and land disputes Injunctions and urgent court applications Defence of civil claims Settlement negotiation and mediation Our Approach We start by assessing the merits of your case, the available evidence, and realistic outcomes. From there, we build a strategy that may involve pre-action correspondence, ADR, or issuing proceedings without delay where urgency demands it. Settlement and Trial Most civil disputes settle before trial. We negotiate from a position of strength while remaining fully prepared to take your case to a hearing if that is what achieves the best result. Speak to Our Team If you are facing a civil dispute or need to bring a claim, contact us for an early case assessment and clear advice on next steps.

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OUR TEAM

Meet the solicitorsbehind your case

Elif Pala

Solicitor/Director. Head of Family & Probate Departments.

Elif is one of the founding partners of Arlington Crown Solicitors, which was established in 2006.

Elif is the head of the Family Department and specialises in all aspects of family law.

Elif’s extensive skill and expertise put her in a strong position to negotiate the best outcome on your behalf. Her firm and honest, yet approachable handling of cases put her clients at ease throughout the process. She has a passion for helping people and this is evident throughout the process.

Elif also practises Residential Conveyancing, together with Probate.

Over the years Elif has acted for various sports personalities, television personalities and celebrities, both in the UK and overseas.

On a personal level, Elif’s life goal is to see the world.

Elif is also capable of communicating in the Turkish language.

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Christopher Pelentrides

Director & Senior immigration advisor

Christopher Pelentrides is the Director and Senior Immigration Advisor at Arlington Crown Solicitors. With more than 20 years’ experience in UK immigration law, Christopher Pelentrides provides clear, practical advice and representation across visas, settlement, nationality, human rights and complex casework.

As an OISC-regulated immigration adviser, Christopher Pelentrides undertakes specialist casework and advocacy — including Immigration Tribunal appeals and administrative reviews — and is known for combining professional expertise with genuine care for clients and their families.

Whether you need help with a family or work visa, settlement, nationality, sponsor licensing, or a refused application, Christopher Pelentrides and the team at Arlington Crown Solicitors will guide you from first instruction through to completion.

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Kurtulus Sarak

Solicitor/Director. Head of the Residential and Commercial Conveyancing Departments.

Kurtulus, one of the partners and a director of Arlington Crown Solicitor was admitted as a solicitor in 2006.

He is the Head of Conveyancing and specialises in both residential and commercial transactions, offering a comprehensive suite of services. In residential conveyancing, he deals with freehold and leasehold acquisitions, disposals, and remortgages as well as new build purchases.

His expertise also extends to commercial conveyancing, covering acquisitions and disposals ranging from high street retail units to major shopping centres, restaurant chains, and industrial units.

His extensive client base includes high-net-worth individuals, developers, private companies, and institutional lenders, both domestically and internationally.

Kurtulus is also capable of communicating in the Turkish language.

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Serpil Sergech

Solicitor. Immigration Department

Serpil initially joined the firm in 2016. She commenced her legal career as a paralegal in the Immigration Department until she began her training contract. Thereafter, she successfully qualified as a Solicitor in 2023.

She has extensive experience in personal immigration matters. She regularly deals with spouse, fiancé, civil partner/unmarried partner, Human Rights, EEA/EUSS, long residence, indefinite leave to remain and naturalisation applications. She has achieved a high level of success with complex applications and appeals. Serpil has also presented applications for Judicial Review to the Tribunal and Administrative Court.

Serpil has assisted many vulnerable members of the public including clients with mental and medical difficulties, detained people, and victims of domestic violence. Serpil also has experience in undefended divorce cases as well as civil matters, in particular small claims.

Serpil has a professional and positive approach to clients and works diligently towards achieving the desired outcome.

Outside of work, Serpil likes spending time with family and spending time in nature.

Serpil is also capable of communicating in the Turkish language.

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TESTIMONIALS

What our happy clientssay about our service

5.0

Arlington Crown Solicitors guided us through our spouse visa application from start to finish. They explained every step clearly, kept us updated throughout, and our visa was approved without any issues. Highly professional, responsive and genuinely caring — we would recommend Arlington Crown Solicitors to anyone.

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Sarah Mitchell

14 January 2026

5.0

Arlington Crown Solicitors was a beacon of hope for my wife and me when my immigration process became too difficult for us to handle. Not only did they meticulously help us through every step of the process, their professionalism, patience and follow ups offered emotional support to both my wife and me. We are eternally grateful for their service and recommend Arlington Crown Solicitors without reservation.

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Manuel Escamilla

3 August 2024

5.0

I am writing to thank Arlington Crown Solicitors for their services as I found them excellent with my wife's Further Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain and British Citizenship. I found them easy to contact if I had any questions or worries and their rates were very reasonable. I will be very happy to recommend Arlington Crown Solicitors to anyone who asks.

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M Jenkins

21 September 2024

5.0

Arlington Crown Solicitors was a great help when it came to renewing my residency permit. They kept me up to date with everything that was going on and any correspondence with the Home Office. The service I received was great and much appreciated and their constant communication with me made me feel at ease. I will definitely be using Arlington Crown Solicitors again when I have to renew my visa.

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S.C.

8 January 2025

5.0

The school were put in touch with Arlington Crown Solicitors to help with the process involved in granting a Tier 2 (General) sponsorship for a member of staff. I cannot recommend them more highly in their approach. They were extremely professional, calm and patient! They went out of their way to explain the process step by step.

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Sarah P, HR Manager

19 March 2025

5.0

We were lucky to have found Arlington Crown Solicitors. The team was very helpful with our immigration process and their efforts and professionalism helped us achieve our most important goal, which was being together and building a future as a family. We always felt they were at our side every step of the way.

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Rob and Quita B

2 May 2025

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