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Battens Solicitors Limited Battens Solicitors Limited

Samantha Pattle

Solicitor and Team Leader

4.6
| 11 Reviews

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Samantha joined the Residential Property Team in January 2021 to lead the Sherborne Residential Property team. Samantha now also leads the Property Team based in the Castle Cary Office. Samantha specialises in residential conveyancing, including sales, purchases, remortgages, equity release transactions and more. Known for her clear, pragmatic advice and strong communication, Samantha ensures a straightforward process for clients. Samantha has built a solid reputation locally and works efficiently to meet deadlines. Originally qualifying as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives, Samantha became a Solicitor after completing the Legal Practice Course at UWE in Bristol in 2011.

Battens Solicitors Limited Battens Solicitors Limited

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 502166

  • Based in Sherborne, Dorset

  • Licensed for 14 years

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Battens Solicitors Limited Battens Solicitors Limited

Samantha joined the Residential Property Team in January 2021 to lead the Sherborne Residential Property team. Samantha now also leads the Property Team based in the Castle Cary Office. Samantha specialises in residential conveyancing, including sales, purchases, remortgages, equity release transactions and more. Known for her clear, pragmatic advice and strong communication, Samantha ensures a straightforward process for clients. Samantha has built a solid reputation locally and works efficiently to meet deadlines. Originally qualifying as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives, Samantha became a Solicitor after completing the Legal Practice Course at UWE in Bristol in 2011.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 502166

  • Based in Sherborne, Dorset

  • Licensed for 14 years

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4.6
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11 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
82%
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.5/5
Initial Impressions 4.7/5
Approachability 4.5/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.7/5
Value for money 4.7/5
Expertise
Housing & Property

Experience

  • Farnfields LLP

    Associate

    2016 - 2021 5 years

Languages spoken

  • English

Contact

01935 811317
samantha.pattle@battens.co.uk
https://www.battens.co.uk/people/samantha-pattle

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:15
Tuesday 09:00–17:15
Wednesday 09:00–17:15
Thursday 09:00–17:15
Friday 09:00–17:15
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

The Bank House, Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BU

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4.6 /5 11 Reviews
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    House purchase

    I found it very frustrating that a professional person’s day off is a Wednesday, I get a Friday but not a Wednesday! The I sold my house I used the solicitors that the buyer I bought from used as they were much more available and hands on.

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    A representative from Battens Solicitors Limited responded to this review

    We are very pleased that you were satisfied with the outcome of your matter and that you rated your adviser with 5/5 for legal knowledge. We are sorry that you found it frustrating that your adviser does not work on Wednesdays, however in the context of residential conveyancing, Fridays are prioritised as working days as the day on which the vast majority of transactions complete. As a firm, we pride ourselves on flexible working arrangements for our staff, whilst ensuring excellent service for clients through support from the residential team as a whole. We are glad that we achieved a successful completion for you and would of course be happy to assist again in the future. Kind regards, Battens Solicitors

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    A.H Nicholls

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    Housing & Property

    Could have been better. Not a good experience

    This invitation to review is far too late ! The sale was completed in October 2024 . It was a gruelling experience then and having eventually got over it , what happens in 2026 ? We are offered a review! 1. The sale of our flat took far too long. Battens repeatedly blamed the buyers solicitors and other factors for the delays . 2. Battens sent money from our retention account without informing us to pay for a retrospective claim for a deficit that had purportedly occurred in the year 2022/23. No evidence was ever produced re the details of that deficit. The annual accounts ( Woodley and Associates) for that year had been approved . Our retention amounts held by Battens were to cover the years 2023/4 and 2024/5. I did not receive a satisfactory explanation when I repeatedly asked why our retention was being used to cover the wrong year . 3. We were given a deadline date for the return of our two retentions which overran by 2 or 3 weeks. When I asked why the deadline was ignored , I was told it was normal to overrun ! I raised this with Battens and was asked would I like to raise a complaint . But if I did , we would be charged for it!!! We gave up -ignorant little people against the mighty legal system was how we felt! 4. The final invoice we were charged by Battens was 72% higher than the quotation we had been given - admittedly at a considerably earlier date. 5. We had used Battens approximately four years earlier to purchase the property. A good experience led by Jenny Cottrell.

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    A representative from Battens Solicitors Limited responded to this review

    We are sorry to hear that you remain unhappy with some aspects of our service as we pride ourselves on our high levels of customer care and satisfaction, and had previously addressed these issues with you. We take all complaints seriously and have a rigorous complaints procedure to resolve any issues that our clients may have. We do not charge for complaints being considered. If you would like to discuss this further with us, please contact our Complaints Officer, Katherine Gilmour, at Battens Solicitors, Maltravers House, Petters Way, Yeovil BA20 1SH or email katherine.gilmour@battens.co.uk.

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    Mary,

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    Housing & Property

    Very happy

    Excellent service, with very pleasant staff

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    A representative from Battens Solicitors Limited responded to this review

    Thank you for your review and positive comments about Samantha from our Residential Conveyancing team. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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    Robin,

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    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Probate and Will

    I have dealt with Battens when my wife died, have dealt with Battens over my new Will and have also dealt with Battens with my first application to the Land Registry. In all my dealings I have found courtesy, politeness, knowledge, professionalism, efficiency and understanding for which I am grateful.

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    legal expert Samantha Pattle Samantha Pattle
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    A representative from Battens Solicitors Limited responded to this review

    Thank you for your review and positive comments about the team based in our Sherborne office. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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    Claire,

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    Housing & Property

    House Move

    I moved from West Sussex to Leigh, Sherborne. Samantha was very helpful and efficient.

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    A representative from Battens Solicitors Limited responded to this review

    Thank you for your review and positive comments about Samantha from our Residential Conveyancing team. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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