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We've written dozens of full-length, in-depth, and un-bias review articles on various UK law firms covering a wide range of case types and locations. They are all hosted on our main website where you will also find a solicitor search function to find someone local to help.

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All Law Ltd: Most importantly it will tell you the qualification dates of any legal professionals within the practice. It's user-side offerings far exceed anything it's counterparts currently show. class="infoquote "We're on standby ready to help you with the law however w...


WYM Legal Ltd: You must take extra care when dealing with house selling buying these days as so many people https: www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk lifestyle homes-and-gardens you-need-to-know-about-this-scam-if-youre-house-hunting-in-leeds-103355" have handed their entire deposit<...


Wolf Law Solicitors: All firms can call themselves 'leading' in one thing or another. This is usually as a percentage of any compensation recovered. Wolf Law don't make any such claims which is a good sign to start off with. It's the same firm as far as we can tell. . We have no idea why some...


Wilford Smith Solicitors: Most legal professionals will provide a testimonials page and this firm https: www.wilfordsmith.com testimonials " does so here< a>. However other companies may use clever wording to try and make their claims seem bigger than they are. While these are obviously good thing...


Wildcat Law Ltd: If you https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office 9184 wildcat-law-ltd" check the page< a> for Wildcat Law on the Law Society site you can see a range of legal experience including David Burrows who qualified in 1973, Aidan Loy in 1997, Ceri Stafford in 2003, Nichola Gord...


WH Solicitors: Sometimes based on nothing more than a single official-looking email saying to do so. Especially for certain case types such as Divorce, Criminal Law, Motoring Offences, Conveyancing, and Immigration - the latter of which is what the firm clearly handles. So full time at ju...


Waterstone Partnership Solicitors Ltd: 'waterstone partnership bradford'. Sometimes a holding page is shown, sometimes just a flat out error page. They are all very positive. That got us thinking. There are other firms with 'waterstones' in the name such as Waterstone Legal in London. Very often you can find mor...


Walker Foster Solicitors: That's probably more to do with how clever marketing has become rather than our kids being more gullible. But hopefully the information we provide is helpful generally. 'walker foster skipton'. We're not a fan of founding date claims either, but that's a discussion for ano...


UVS Law: There are firms which will state they 'specialise' in a wide range of legal matters including immigration. Most firms will make claims about being 'exceptional' or 'committed' (certainly none will be claiming the opposite) but the thing to notice is that the firm specialise...


TWB Probate Solicitors: So what's the difference between using a firm like this and simply buying a "Will Kit" off Amazon? Certainly the immediate cost to you will be far less as it costs much less for one of these kits than to hire a professional. The SRA's site is not the best laid out though a...


The Law Partnership Solicitors: So please keep aware of where you are and who you're communicating with.. Many of the things we do from a business vetting side might be useful to you from a consumer side as well. Lots of people make mistakes leaving reviews so the best thing to do is look for any positive ...


Thomas and Thomas Solicitors Ltd: They all sound great descriptions, but as there are no firms claiming to be 'unfriendly', 'newbies', or 'out of date' - such terms don't really help you distinguish one firm from another. However this is something you can actually check up on if the firm is registered with t...


Sternberg Reed LLP: You have to enter 'sternberg reed solicitors romford' or 'sternberg reed grays office'. However you can actually look up the level of experience within most legal practices of England & Wales. But when it comes to legal services it's not unusual for people to spend considera...


Solidaire Solicitors: But you've probably seen most law firms claiming to offer 'bespoke' services and promise a 'positive outcome'. Also none of the variants we tried such as solidairelaw.co.uk or solidairesolicitors.co.uk were owned by the firm. Things like this are important to note as there...


Sarah Rostamlou-Andrews Law: This includes contact details, office addresses, languages spoken, areas of law covered and the number of years each solicitor at a firm has been a qualified solicitor. The main points seem to be that a larger firm will have more resources and 'weight', but you might feel as...


PCS Legal Ltd: It's a fraught industry for reviews. In the legal industry there is no one main legal body covering everything. Especially when it comes to property matters where one side is usually unhappy. The Council for Licensed Conveyancers https: www.clc-uk.org practice-searc...


Oakwood Solicitors Ltd: If you have access to the possible services of 100,000 solicitors nationwide rather than just the few local law firms around you - surely you are better off? Yes, there is more choice. The firm's name is actually quite unique so various searches such as "oakwood law"...


Nicholson Jones Sutton Solicitors: Which is reflected on their website where they state a list of local charities they are involved with as well: class="infoquote "Nicholson Jones Sutton Solicitors are proud patrons of: Inspiringirls, East Cheshire Eye Society, The Elizabeth Foundation, East Cheshire H...


Nero Legal Ltd: Property law is the only time we see people leaving negative reviews on the other side's solicitor as well as their own. For example, the Nero website contains various help articles such as 'A Guide To Self Build Property', 'A Guide For First Time Buyers', 'A Guide To The Mi...

MPG Quantity Surveyors Ltd: MPGQS lists comments from previous and current clients on their website: class="infoquote "the highest standards of service and professionalism" "We have instructed MPG on a number of consultancy matters" "I would without hesitation recommend them" "an integral ...


SG Murphy Solicitors: SG Murphy Solicitors does display some reviews on their website . As we've pointed out in other articles, firms that are involved in buying and selling properties tend to have lower star ratings simply because hardly anyone thinks their sale is going fast enough and each si...


MJV & Co Solicitors Ltd: So how can you check this? class="infoquote "In many cases we can offer fixed fees, out of hours appointments and home or business visits. But one thing we did notice as a recurring theme across them all was 'Natalie' being named and thanked regularly. As Natalie isn'...


McCarthy + Co LLP: At the moment Google seem to have changed their setup so that you cannot search for reviews on a firm in general - only on a specific office location. But searches for variations of the firm's name on it's own will provide no local business information. class="infoqu...


Marsden Rawsthorn Solicitors: We highly advise reading through actual comments when it comes to law firms though. The website of The Law Society of England & Wales offers a wealth of information about the practices and people registered with them. You can also see which areas of law each solicitor cove...


Mark Croft Solicitor: If you look up the Law Society of England & Wales you can check the alternate trading names, contact details, other offices, languages spoken and most importantly the qualification dates of any legal professionals within the firm. Sometimes with scams so simple as sending th...


Lyons Solicitors: So large firms stayed large and small firms struggled to push their way into the market without good old-fashioned word of mouth . Always make sure you're on the correct website and never discuss payment details via email without confirming directly with the firm that it's ...


LS Legal Solicitors Ltd: If you https: solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk office 592252 ls-legal-solicitors-ltd" look up this firm< a> you'll see a range of experience types and case focuses. It can get very confusing when trying to find a solicitor for your case. That's the difference to watch for. T...


QualitySolicitors Large & Gibson: Clearly there is a great deal of potential experience within the firm, spanning the past six decades . So firms who specialise in these might have few or even no reviews, while property sales legal practices will always have plenty of people expressing their feelings. You m...


Kee Solicitors Ltd: The firm has its own https: www.keesolicitors.co.uk our-people" staff profile page< a> listing some information and background about each solicitor. Certainly we've seen hundreds of legal professional sites with 'make a free enquiry' above the contact form, but that doe...


Horsley Law: So checking for an SRA number is a good idea before filling in a contact form. class="infoquote "worked tirelessly to ensure a speedy recovery from this devastating disaster" "persistent and tenacious on behalf of his clients" "very understanding and sympathetic...


Heritage Park Family Law Ltd: class="infoquote "We know family law"< div> Luckily there are independent sources to check whether a firm has actual experienced, qualified staff. Whether any of these firms actually have a qualified, legal professional take your call is not always stated. ...


HCR Legal LLP: However, since no other firm is going to say they do not have a passion for people - or that they don't care about making a difference to people's lives - this information doesn't really help you distinguish this firm from any other . There is a wide range of law firms to c...


Harrison's Solicitors: One resource we're constantly recommending to people is the website of The Law Society of England & Wales. Many firms provide testimonial pages on their website, but according to our poll a few years back most agreed with us that company provided testimonials are not alw...


Guardian Law: To us that indicates the best qualities of a specialist firm in that they genuinely seem to care about businesses by trying to get as much useful advice out there. This is all very important to consider though because there are a lot of scams targeting client...


Garden Stirling Burnet Solicitors Ltd: The firm does offer testimonials across their website. Some larger firms covering a larger range of legal matters may have several solicitors on staff each "specialising" in one particular area of law . Sadly, the Scottish Law Society does not offer the wealth of inf...


Goldsmith Bowers Solicitors: Making sure you are on the correct website and not tripping up when typing in domains is mostly important when it comes to online scams including https: consumer.ftc.gov articles how-recognize-and-avoid-phishing-scams" phishing< a> or for people moving large sums ...


Girlings Solicitors LLP: Obviously the first point of call for most people are the review boards such as Google, Facebook, Trustpilot, etc. If you're not sure, we highly recommend using the amazing user-side data provided by the Law Society of England & Wales. However, we do not recommend pick...


Frei Solicitors: So a lack of reviews is not a negative sign when it comes to companies that deal in legal matters. Founded by Hakan Doganci, this is a one-off firm on our network. We enjoy working with our clients, and strive to build a lasting relationship."< div> A quick note on n...


Foster & Coleman Ltd: People have no problem jumping online to type their thoughts about a local pizza place or lamp store - they are less likely to rush to tell everyone how their bankruptcy, messy divorce, or criminal law case is going. Many even have the same images of people smiling and sha...


Farah Family Law: The short list on the firm's website includes Divorces (Contested and Uncontested), financial settlements, Pre-nuptial Post-nuptial agreements, Injunctions, Mediation, Parental Responsibility, Contact and Residence Orders, Muslim and https: www.shariahcouncil.org talaq-div...


Eve Lake Conveyancing & Legal Services: Also, while you may have gone through a dozen websites today of 'Conveyancing' firms - not all are the same . This is actually more significant than you might first think. Be alert throughout your transaction. Be aware though, in either case, most mortgage lenders w...


England & Derbyshire LLP: Not only that, there's a lot of different types of legal professional to choose from. The .com does not redirect you there though and as you can see, the "&" part of the name is not in the web address. "england" and "derbyshire". With all this choice available and the entire...


EMD Law LLP: (Lots of people smiling, looking at paperwork, and the obligatory handshake snapshot.) class="infoquote "We believe that visiting a solicitor should not be a frightening or daunting experience and we do our utmost to put our clients at ease"< div> This snippit f...


EDC Lord & Co Solicitors: Each section includes detailed information about the relevant legal issues, along with case studies that illustrate the firm's experience and expertise in each area. There is also a frequently asked questions (FAQ) section that addresses common questions and concerns clien...


Eatons Solicitors: It's a treasure trove of usable information to help you with your search for the right law firm. 150 years sounds impressive , certainly. You can look up any firm registered with them and see alternative trading names, contact details, languages spoken, all office address...


Drummond Miller LLP: That may sound like something you would never fall for. Any concerns, ring your actual solicitor to check. For example, www.drummond&miller.co.uk could not exist, it would be www.drummondandmiller.co.uk The site is HTTPS secure for submitting your contact details via...


Dispute Resolver Consultancy: The main types of ADR available for solving a problem are: conciliation, mediation, arbitration, ombudsmen - in some consumer problems."< div> Conciliation, mediation, arbitration, and ombudsmen directions are all very similar in that they involve trying to work out a ...

Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd: class="infoquote "CWJ is a progressive modern practice that operates proactively on its clients' behalf by combining the knowledge and experience of talented individuals with systems built to minimise risk and maximise productivity."< div> This is a far more i...


Defank Solicitors: We have seen notes about a Defank Solicitor in Croydon but that seems to be the same firm as this one based slightly further north in Greater London. Ancient founding dates are often touted to make people think the firm is well established and therefore that must mean they...


Cullimore Dutton Solicitors: class="infoquote "Being specialists in specific areas of legal work you can be confident that you are working with knowledgeable people"< div> Cullimore Dutton are unique in that they list the years of experience of each individual staff member. If you ...


Crockett & Co Solicitors: They also provide the qualification dates of each law professional registered. While not a 100% perfect way to guarantee experience, you can at least see if the solicitor you're talking to has been a solicitor for twenty years or twenty days. For example the founding solicit...


Cook Legal Ltd: It wasn't too many decades ago that people's legal assistance choices included a handful of solicitors all with centre-of-town high street offices. You will need a law firm authorised to work in Scotland for Scottish cases, Northern Ireland for NI cases, and Republic of Irel...


Calio Claims: The official website of the backing firm Lindsays is https: www.lindsays.co.uk" www.lindsays.co.uk< a>, with the official site of this branding being www.calioclaims.co.uk which is HTTPS secure for submitting your personal details via the contact form. That's why we alw...


Buchanan & Co Solicitors: So what are the independent forums saying? class="infoquote "Professional staff. Sometimes for something as simple as an official-looking email saying the bank details have suddenly changed. class="infoquote "Our friendly and approachable team are here to help ...


Brodies LLP Solicitors: The official site is www.brodies.com and at the moment www.brodies.co.uk does not redirect you there. class="infoquote "Over 800 specialists providing expertise for multiple sectors."< div> Most law firms will state positively about their staff, expertise...


Brian Barr Solicitors: class="infoquote "97% compensation claims success rate achieved by Brian Barr Solicitors in 2021"< div> Obviously the first thing people usually check is company reviews when seeking to procure any service. is to get a wider range of opinions but also to see if ...


Scotland Injury Solicitors from Baker Hardman: These details are then sold on to law firms, rather than actually going directly through to a solicitor yourself. class="infoquote "full authorization and regulation from the Solicitors Regulation Authority"< div> This statement on any website may actually be m...


Backhouse Solicitors: class="infoquote "Visiting a solicitor can be a daunting experience, particularly if you’ve never done it before. Note that you may need to enter the full name plus location of a firm (e.g. But it does highlight some issues when searching for a legal practice to hel...


Amy King Legal: The internet allows you to find and use a Dover based law practice for your Newcastle injury claim. For example, if you ever see a statement such as '30 years of experience within the firm' , that usually means they have added up the experience of every staff member. (Yes, ...


ACSL Solicitors Ltd: Most importantly they will show the areas of law and qualification dates of each lawyer within the firm. Unless there is a firm out there saying the like to use 'complicated English', are 'out of date', 'unfriendly', or 'inexperienced' - then this sort of information has not...


A City Law Firm Ltd: Surprisingly dispite the generic words in the name, when we typed 'a city law firm' into sites we were shown reviews and results for the correct firm. So if you're having trouble finding them bear that in mind. That last bit of data is hugely helpful when it comes ...


Two Harcourt Buildings: But still make sure to flick through and chat with a few different options for your case type before settling on someone. Thankfully the legal industry is modernising and progress is speeding up in some areas. The latter is typically a full team of various staff working toge...