Paralegal at Bright Solicitors

Katie Braithwaite

Paralegal

Katie joined Bright Solicitors in July 2018 as a Legal Assistant within the Residential Team after gaining 4 years of experience in another local firm. She aims to progress through the company and follow the path to become a Chartered Legal Executive. In her spare time, Katie likes to be active and outdoors – especially by the sea. She recently undertook a 9 month sabbatical where she travelled by herself to 12 countries making the total countries she has visited 26.

Ground Floor, Studio 5-11, 5 Millbay Road, PL1 3LF

Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas

Housing & Property

4.9/5 36 Client Reviews 36
  • Housing & Property 100%
36 Client Reviews

4.9/5

Overall experience

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

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    33
  • Very Good
    3
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
    0

Review sources

Anonymous
Click to rate
Josh
Josh Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Bright LLP
February 16, 2024 20240216164817

House completion in a chain of 7

5

"I recently worked with Katie Braithwaite at Bright Solicitors for my conveyancing needs, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. Katie's professionalism, attention to detail, and prompt communication throughout the process were exemplary. She navigated through the complexities of the transaction with ease, ensuring a smooth and efficient closing. I highly recommend Katie Braithwaite and Bright Solicitors to anyone in need of expert conveyancing services."

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Braithwaite

A representative from Bright LLP responded to this review on 20 March, 2024

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave such a glowing review of your experience working with Katie Braithwaite and the team. We are thrilled to hear that you were pleased with the level of service you received and that Katie's professionalism, attention to detail, and prompt communication made such a positive impact on your conveyancing process. Should you require any legal assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Was this review helpful? Yes

Helen Mackie
Verified Helen Mackie Added 1 month ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Bright LLP
February 05, 2024 20240205165618

House sale

5

This is the second time we have used Brights solicitors. Having moved house several times previously they are of a different standard.
The service is professional, prompt (often same day replies to queries), friendly and if the highest standard.

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Braithwaite

Was this review helpful? Yes

Anna Prior
Verified Anna Prior Added 7 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Bright LLP
August 31, 2023 20230831114255

Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

5

I have used Bright Solicitors for several sales and purchasing conveyances within the last few years and find their service outstanding, and personally wouldn’t use any other firm.
It is very easy to speak to someone and my solicitor/paralegal or their assistant always deals with any query with efficiency and the urgency that it requires. This helps relieve the pressure of a difficult and stressful process.
My solicitors have explained things to me in laymen’s terms and I am wholly confident with their advice and guidance.

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Braithwaite

A representative from Bright LLP responded to this review on 31 August, 2023

Hi Anna! Thank you so much for your review and kind words - we appreciate you taking the time to do this. We're so glad you've had such positive experiences with us and hope to work with you again. Thanks again! Bright Solicitors.

Was this review helpful? Yes

NICK
NICK Added 7 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Bright LLP
August 09, 2023 20230809004643

Successful property sale

5

Dear Bright Solicitors ,
Thank you so much for all your professional expertise in overseeing the sale of my leasehold flat recently . Your guidance and help , and attention to detail , was so much appreciated by me . Finally culminating in completion day , on the 19th of July 20-23 , a truly happy occasion . I very much appreciated your frequent and continued updates throughout the process , your feedback was excellent.
I would like to acknowledge and thank Katie Braithwaite , who played such a key and pivotal role from the outset . I would also like to acknowledge Victoria Witts for her essential role , as Victoria often became my first point of contact on the telephone , together with email correspondence , as the process moved along . Any questions and queries I had , which were many , were answered and dealt with promptly . This was constantly reassuring for me , and I would like to thank Victoria for always making herself available and always affording as much time as needed , to resolve any issues or matters that concerned me , throughout the conveyancing .
Kind regards , Nick Smolinski

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Braithwaite

A representative from Bright LLP responded to this review on 10 August, 2023

Hi Nick, congratulations on the sale! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a brilliant review - we will pass on your kind words to Victoria and Katie. Feel free to reach out if we can offer any future assistance. Thanks again, Bright Solicitors.

Was this review helpful? Yes

Nigel of Stamford
Verified Nigel of Stamford Added 9 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Bright LLP
June 30, 2023 20230630050704

Sale of my Mum's House

5

Having just lost my dad and mum now in a care-home, the sale of their house was quite traumatic. The experience was made much easier by the understanding and consideration of the Bright Team, especially Katie Braithwaite and Victoria Witts. They were fantastic in all respects and would recommend them to my friends and family.

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Braithwaite

A representative from Bright LLP responded to this review on 06 July, 2023

Hi Nigel, we're so sorry for your loss but so glad the team could help in such a difficult time. Thank you for taking the time to write such a positive review and please let us know if you need any future assistance.

Was this review helpful? Yes

Kate Fyfe
Verified Kate Fyfe Added 9 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Bright LLP
June 27, 2023 20230627055900

Sale of property

5

I live in NZ and was selling a house in Newton Abbot. This is not easy. However Bright LLP were efficient, helpful and made a difficult process (from a distance) as good as it could be! I would definitely use them again. Thank you Katie, Kornelia and Victoria

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Braithwaite

Was this review helpful? Yes

Mr. Adrian Thomas
Verified Mr. Adrian Thomas Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Bright LLP
January 28, 2023 20230128122505

Thoroughly efficient, friendly and professional

5

Bright LLP Solicitors carried out the conveyancing work for the sale of my late mother's property. The buyers needed an accelerated process and this was achieved; particularly impressive, as the work straddled the Christmas period. I was kept informed at all stages of the processand those involved with me directly - Katie Braithwaite, Kornelia Matson and victoria Witts - were all friendly, courteous and efficient. I am happy to recommend Bright Solicitors to others.

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Braithwaite

A representative from Bright LLP responded to this review on 31 January, 2023

HI Adrian. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. Thank you so much for mentioning Katie, Victoria and Kornelia and sharing your positive feedback about them. We really appreciate it and hope to work with you again in the future. Thanks again!

Was this review helpful? Yes

Clive
Clive Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Bright LLP
October 30, 2022 20221030164353

Very professional service

5

We have now sold our house with use of Bright Solicitors in Plymouth. It was like most of the house sales in the UK not always an easy process. However Katie and Kornelia were so helpful along the way. Lots of emails which were answered very promptly often with an immediate reply. All paperwork was sent out next day. Advice was always honest and straightforward. We used Bright mainly because of the many positive reviews already received. We found their costs to be reasonable compared with other quotes we had. We would recommend them.

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Braithwaite

Was this review helpful? Yes

Chelsea
Chelsea Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Bright LLP
August 17, 2022 20220817155545

Brill from start to finish

4

Kornelia and Katie dealt with mine and my partners mortgage. The service was great and they are both brilliant at their jobs. My only issue was with some of the terminology they used. We made it clear from the start that we were first time buyers and had absolutely no idea what we were doing so when they were using acronyms etc, we had no idea what any of it meant. It began to stress us out a little bit when being chased by the seller and lender as I had no idea what to say to them. But other than that, I honestly couldn't fault them. They are very open, honest and approachable people. I expect there was a lot of other work going on behind the scenes so thank you to all at Bright Solicitors for all your help!

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Braithwaite

A representative from Bright LLP responded to this review on 23 August, 2022

Hi Chelsea. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. It's great to hear about positive comments about our customer service and we will share this with the team. Katie has received a number of positive comments recently and it's great to hear she has another happy client! Apologies for the legal jargon - we try extremely hard to avoid this. In the future, please feel free to call us and we'll happy explain anything which you may not understand. Thanks again!

Was this review helpful? Yes

Helen
Helen Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Bright LLP
July 13, 2022 20220713165125

Excellent all round service

5

We were allocated Brights by our estate agents as conveyancers. They have been excellent throughout: efficient, professional, quick to respond in every situation, friendly and helpful. I cannot recommend them enough and would definitely use them again.

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Braithwaite

A representative from Bright LLP responded to this review on 15 July, 2022

Hi Helen. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. It really is appreciated and we pride ourselves on our reviews. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Katie and the rest of the team. Thanks again!

Was this review helpful? Yes

Reviews collected on

Sam
Sam Added 4 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Bright LLP
November 01, 2023
Collected on
20231101105858

Sam

5

Really impressed with Brights. Their fees were low but their level of service was high. They dealt with everything promptly. I would definitely use them again and would recommend to others. Thank you Brights. Thanks in particular to Victoria and Katie.

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Braithwaite

A representative from Bright LLP responded to this review on 10 November, 2023

Hi Sam. Thanks for taking the time to leave this review. We really appreciate the positive feedback and we'll be sure to share this with Victoria, Katie and the rest of the residential team. Thanks again!

Was this review helpful? Yes

Kate
Kate Added 9 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Bright LLP
June 27, 2023
Collected on
20230627050048

Kate

5

An efficient, helpful and effective solicitors. I used them to sell my house in Devon, whilst living in NZ. This is not easy but they made it as good as it could be. I would use them again

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Braithwaite

A representative from Bright LLP responded to this review on 06 July, 2023

Hi Katie, thank you so much for your kind words. We're so glad to hear about your successful house sale! If you need any future assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thanks again, Bright Solicitors

Was this review helpful? Yes

Paul
Paul Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Bright LLP
March 16, 2023
Collected on
20230316172443

Paul

5

We used Bright Solicitors to sell our house, as a seller in an unstable market (September last year) you want your property sold as quickly as possible and Katie & Kornelia were great from start to finish, always helpful, and always took or returned calls !!, and most importantly didn't allow our buyers to slow the sale down too much to allow them more time before signing the contract.
Also, Bright solicitors did not add ridiculous fees for calls/emails etc and kept within the guide cost price they gave us initially.
Thank you Katie & Kornelia for having our back throughout the entire process and sorry for the delay in placing review.

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Braithwaite

Was this review helpful? Yes

Alex
Alex Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Bright LLP
November 15, 2022
Collected on
20221115225241

Alex

5

Me and my partner recently used Bright when purchasing our first home and I could not recommend them highly enough! Katie Braithwaite and Kornelia Matson were always there to help us at any issue we had. Even when both weren't available for a single day someone else at bright was still there to help us. They made the whole process easy and kept us right up to date with situation. Also having our seller use a solicitor far away who didn't communicate well made me feel even luckier that I got such a great service! I would highly recommend them to anyone!

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Braithwaite

A representative from Bright LLP responded to this review on 16 November, 2022

Hi Alex. Thank you for leaving this review and rating us 5 stars - we really do appreciate it! It's great to hear about your positive experience with us and thank you for mentioning the close teamwork we have within our property departments. We'll make sure to share this with Katie, Kornelia and the rest of our Residential team. Thanks again!

Was this review helpful? Yes

Agata
Agata Added 1 year ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Bright LLP
August 26, 2022
Collected on
20220826222004

Agata

5

Bright solicitors are extremely helpful, kind and effective. They explained everything what you need and ask. They are working quite fast and successful to achieve clients expectations! I am strongly recommended them and in the future definitely I will use they services again! An amazing professionalism of Katie and Kornelia, who immediately respond for any of our email or phone made this whole process of purchase short and easy!

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Braithwaite

A representative from Bright LLP responded to this review on 06 September, 2022

Hi Agata. Thank you for leaving this 5 star review. It's great to hear about your experience with us and we'll make sure to share this with both Katie and Kornelia. Thanks again!

Was this review helpful? Yes

Reviews collected on

Hannah Gilbert
Hannah Gilbert Added 2 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Bright LLP
March 31, 2021 20210331180411

Hannah Gilbert

5

Recently used bright solicitors for our house sale. Katie Braithwaite and Alex were superb throughout the whole process. Always answering my queries promtly and keeping me updated and informed. I would definitely recommend.

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Braithwaite

Was this review helpful? Yes

Lynne Nicks
Lynne Nicks Added 3 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Bright LLP
January 19, 2021 20210119205613

Lynne Nicks

5

Katie and Alex dealt with our house sale and purchase. Always replied promptly to any queries. Very good service and price. Would definitely recommend

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Braithwaite

Was this review helpful? Yes

Bally Eggink
Bally Eggink Added 3 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Bright LLP
November 20, 2020 20201120150521

Bally Eggink

5

I used Brights Solicitors for my purchase in Plymouth and also a transfer of Equity. I dealt with Katie Braithwaite who was excellent! I cannot praise her enough. She was thorough, efficient and most helpful on all aspects of information gathering and responses. I would highly recommend her and have to others. I will continue using Brights for all legal needs in the future. I can thank Jeff Gammon for introducing me to Katie Braithwaite.

Solicitor named in this review: Katie Braithwaite

Was this review helpful? Yes

About Katie Braithwaite

Katie joined Bright Solicitors in July 2018 as a Legal Assistant within the Residential Team after gaining 4 years of experience in another local firm. She aims to progress through the company and follow the path to become a Chartered Legal Executive. In her spare time, Katie likes to be active and outdoors – especially by the sea. She recently undertook a 9 month sabbatical where she travelled by herself to 12 countries making the total countries she has visited 26.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Katie Braithwaite

Address

Bright Solicitors

Ground Floor

Studio 5-11

5 Millbay Road

PL1 3LF



Phone 01752 968464

Website

Resume

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Paralegal

Bright LLP

?-present