Solicitor at Walker Foster Limited

Stuart Rowland

Solicitor - Solicitor/Director

SRA ID: 369395

Stuart joined Walker Foster straight from school in 1982. He trained as a Legal Executive and progressed to Solicitor in 2005 when in the same year he became a partner in the firm. Stuart specialises in both residential conveyancing and private client matters. He has extensive knowledge of all issues in these areas including agricultural and business elements and is expert on inheritance tax planning. Over the years he has headed and grown both departments before handing over the reins to younger talent within the firm! He initially worked from our Barnoldswick office where he was trained by Brian Walker, one of our founding solicitors. He opened our Silsden office in 2000 and has grown that office from a single lawyer office to what is now a four-lawyer office. He is familiar with the town’s local people and businesses. He is well connected and respected in Silsden and across much of the Aire Valley and has established strong relationships with many local estate agents, financial advisors and other local businesses. Community is important to Stuart, and he proudly supports a number of local charities and community projects, which often includes providing free legal advice and assistance where this is deserved. Outside of the office Stuart enjoys spending time with his (long suffering) wife, their two children and six grandchildren. He loves travelling to far away places. He runs, regularly but slowly, to balance his liking for good food and has supported Liverpool FC since childhood. He has fond memories of standing and chanting in the Kop End terrace well before ‘seat only’ stadiums. He admits to disliking any team followed by any other director for the firm! He likes classic cars but is no mechanic!

63 Kirkgate, Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 0PB

Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas

Housing & Property, Wills, Trusts & Probate

5.0/5 19 Client Reviews 19
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 7%
  • Family Law 7%
  • Housing & Property 86%
19 Client Reviews

5.0/5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

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    19
  • Very Good
    0
  • Average
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  • Poor
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James
Verified James Added 2 days ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Walker Foster Limited
April 30, 2024 20240430063416

Property Purchase

5

Many thanks to Stuart and Lily for their professionalism, and making the process efficient and uncomplicated.

Solicitor named in this review: Stuart Rowland

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 02 May, 2024

Dear James, Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted that Stuart and Lily provided you with professional and efficient service during your property purchase. Should you require further assistance in the future, please feel free to contact us. Best regards, Walker Foster Limited

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Richard Michael
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April 16, 2024 20240416081039

Property conveyancing

5

This must be around the 12th time I've used Walker Foster for conveyancing, always first class!

Solicitor named in this review: Stuart Rowland

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 18 April, 2024

Thank you, Richard! We're honoured to have assisted you repeatedly for conveyancing, and we're glad Stuart delivered a first-class service. Best Regards, Walker Foster Limited

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Gillian Mason
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April 10, 2024 20240410140757

House purchase

5

Everything went well and to plan. Very helpful and polite.

Solicitor named in this review: Stuart Rowland

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 12 April, 2024

Thank you for your feedback, Gillian. We're pleased to hear that your experience with Stuart was positive and that everything proceeded according to plan during the course of your house purchase. Our team is committed to providing helpful and courteous service to all our clients.

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Elizabeth
Elizabeth Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Walker Foster Limited
March 04, 2024
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Elizabeth

5

Fantastic work from Stuart and Lily in both our house sale and purchase. Really efficient and great attention to detail.

Solicitor named in this review: Stuart Rowland

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 08 March, 2024

Dear Elizabeth, Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that Stuart and Lily provided fantastic work during your house sale and purchase, with great attention to detail and efficiency. Please feel free to reach out if you need anything further. Best regards, Walker Foster Limited

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Katherine
Katherine Added 6 months ago Report to admin
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October 08, 2023
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Katherine

5

Stuart has been really helpful advising me on a Will Trust and I am happy to recommend him based on my experience.

Solicitor named in this review: Stuart Rowland

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Michael
Michael Added 11 months ago Report to admin
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May 22, 2023
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Michael

5

Excellent service from Stuart Rowland and the company as a whole. Went above and beyond to make our house experience stress free!!

Solicitor named in this review: Stuart Rowland

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Offroad
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April 01, 2023
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Offroad

5

Excellent service as always, great communication with lily and Stuart through out the sale
Highley Recommended 👍

Solicitor named in this review: Stuart Rowland

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Jim
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February 09, 2023
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Jim

5

Walker Foster have recently completed Powers of Attorney for my wife and I. It was straightforward although the Office of the Public Guardian took some time to process the registrations ! WF were, as always, efficient and a big thank you to Stuart and Lily for sorting it out for us.

Jim Robinson.

Solicitor named in this review: Stuart Rowland

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 19 September, 2023

Thank you for your kind review.

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About Stuart Rowland

Stuart joined Walker Foster straight from school in 1982. He trained as a Legal Executive and progressed to Solicitor in 2005 when in the same year he became a partner in the firm. Stuart specialises in both residential conveyancing and private client matters. He has extensive knowledge of all issues in these areas including agricultural and business elements and is expert on inheritance tax planning. Over the years he has headed and grown both departments before handing over the reins to younger talent within the firm! He initially worked from our Barnoldswick office where he was trained by Brian Walker, one of our founding solicitors. He opened our Silsden office in 2000 and has grown that office from a single lawyer office to what is now a four-lawyer office. He is familiar with the town’s local people and businesses. He is well connected and respected in Silsden and across much of the Aire Valley and has established strong relationships with many local estate agents, financial advisors and other local businesses. Community is important to Stuart, and he proudly supports a number of local charities and community projects, which often includes providing free legal advice and assistance where this is deserved. Outside of the office Stuart enjoys spending time with his (long suffering) wife, their two children and six grandchildren. He loves travelling to far away places. He runs, regularly but slowly, to balance his liking for good food and has supported Liverpool FC since childhood. He has fond memories of standing and chanting in the Kop End terrace well before ‘seat only’ stadiums. He admits to disliking any team followed by any other director for the firm! He likes classic cars but is no mechanic!

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Stuart Rowland

Address

Walker Foster Limited

63 Kirkgate

Silsden

Keighley

West Yorkshire

BD20 0PB



Phone 01535 656000

Website

Resume

LICENSE

Country

Status

Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

15/09/05

14/11/23

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

SRA-approved manager - Director

Walker Foster Limited

?-07-10-2019

Owner

Walker Foster Limited

?-09-11-2023

Solicitor

Walker Foster Limited

09-11-2023-present