Solicitor · St Albans, Hertfordshire
Clear legal advice. Practical next steps.
Debt recovery, commercial disputes and corporate matters for businesses and individuals — with direct access to the solicitor doing the work, from St Albans and across England and Wales.
- Direct access to me — no hand-offs to a team
- Scope and fees agreed in writing before work starts
- SRA-regulated solicitor, SRA number 814180 (opens the SRA register in a new tab)
Debt recovery
Unpaid invoices. A clear way forward.
Most debts are best recovered without going to court. I start with what the paperwork shows, what the debtor can realistically pay and what each step will cost you.
- Review and assessmentContract, invoices and correspondence — is the debt clear, disputed or out of time?
- Letter before actionA properly prepared demand that follows the pre-action rules that apply.
- Negotiation or proceedingsSettlement where sensible; a County Court claim where it is proportionate.
- EnforcementIf judgment is not paid, the enforcement route that fits what the debtor owns or earns.
Commercial and corporate
For your business.
Practical advice that weighs the evidence, the cost and the commercial relationship — not just the legal position.
Commercial disputes and advice
- Contract review and drafting
- Contractual, supplier and customer disputes
- Appropriate construction contract disputes
Corporate and shareholder matters
- Shareholder and director disputes
- Company rights and obligations
- Commercial corporate advice (no incorporations or company secretarial work)
Employment
Leaving a job, or managing an exit.
Independent advice on settlement agreements for employees, including the adviser’s certificate where appropriate, and advisory support for employers handling exits. I explain what you are giving up, what you are getting and whether the terms are worth negotiating.
Employment and settlement agreementsProperty
Landlord and tenant disputes.
Rent arrears, possession, deposits, repairs and lease breaches — residential and commercial. I act for landlords or tenants in different matters, never for both sides of the same dispute, and always after a conflict check.
Landlord and tenant disputes
About
Sadik Bugra Isler
I am a solicitor of England and Wales, qualified since October 2023. I hold an LLB from Istanbul Doğuş University and an LLM from the University of East London, and I am studying for an Executive MBA at Cranfield University.
My experience is in commercial and in-house legal work. I practise as a freelance solicitor in my own name, regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and I handle each matter I accept personally.
More about meHow it works
Three steps before any work begins.
1
Enquiry
Send a short outline. I run a preliminary conflict check and reply within 1–3 working days.
2
Scope
If I can help, we have a free initial discussion of up to 15 minutes — by video or in person — about suitability and scope. No detailed advice at this stage.
3
Engagement
I confirm the scope, fees and terms in writing. I act for you only once you have signed and I have confirmed acceptance.
Local
Based in St Albans.
Client meetings are by appointment at 2 Victoria Square, St Albans AL1 3TF. Parking is available and the premises are accessible — email me if you would like to discuss any access needs before we meet. I also act for clients in Harpenden, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hemel Hempstead, Watford, Radlett and North London, and by video across England and Wales where the matter suits it.
Useful reading
- Landlord and tenant disputes in Hertfordshire: documents to gather before seeking advice
Before seeking advice on a tenancy dispute, gather the tenancy agreement, a full rent record, any notices, deposit protection details and the correspondence between you. Those documents decide which rules apply, and residential rules in England changed on 1 May 2026.
- Employment settlement agreements: what to prepare for independent advice in St Albans
Before your advice meeting, gather the draft agreement, your contract, recent pay details and any correspondence about your exit, and note your deadline. Being prepared lets your adviser focus on what the agreement means for you, rather than chasing documents.
- Unpaid invoices: first steps for businesses in St Albans and Hertfordshire
Before you threaten court, check that the invoice is properly due, gather your evidence and send a clear letter before action that follows the pre-action rules. Most of the value in debt recovery comes from getting these first steps right.
Get in touch
Tell me briefly what has happened.
I aim to respond within 1–3 working days, Monday to Friday. I do not offer an emergency service, so if you face an imminent court or tribunal deadline please say so — but an enquiry alone does not mean I can act before it.
Email info@sadikbugra.com
Please include:
- your name;
- the area of law your matter relates to;
- a short summary of what has happened, including the name of the other party so that I can check for conflicts;
- any deadline you are working to.
A brief outline is enough. Please do not send documents or sensitive personal details until I have confirmed I can help.