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How Clifton Ingram LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 95%
National Average
Poor Competitive Excellent

Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Clifton Ingram LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Clifton Ingram LLP. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 12%
Overpriced 62%
About Right 25%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 96%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Clifton Ingram LLP and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Clifton Ingram LLP performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 96%
No 4%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 96%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Clifton Ingram LLP and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Clifton Ingram LLP compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 96%
No 4%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Clifton Ingram LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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Client Reviews

4.8/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    298
  • Very Good

    15
  • Average

    1
  • Poor

    0
  • Awful

    13

Overall experience

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

January 08, 2024

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AVOID AT ALL COSTS

AVOID! The most incompetent, deceiving, inefficient and money grabbing 'legal firm' I've ever had the displeasure of dealing with.

I never imagined that my journey with Clifton Ingram LLP, a firm I enlisted for a crucial commercial dispute, would turn into a nightmarish escapade. This 'legal firm,' if one could even grace them with such a title, has been a paradigm of incompetence and deceit.

From the outset, their communication was as clear as mud. Phone calls went unanswered, emails were met with cryptic responses, and the rare occasions we did converse felt like navigating through a labyrinth of confusion. It seemed as though each member of their team was more clueless than the last, a merry-go-round of inefficiency.

The advice provided was not just inadequate; it was misleading. 85% of the work I ended up doing myself. Every strategy they suggested led us down a path of increased complexity and cost, with no tangible progress. The case, which I initially believed to be straightforward, ballooned into an unrecognisable quagmire under their guidance.

And the fees! Oh, the fees were astronomical. It was as if their primary expertise was in crafting exorbitant invoices. For every minute of consultation, there was an inflated charge, and for every bungled piece of advice, another line item to the bill. Anything to increase their profits, at your expense. We should never have been advised to progress with 8 months of back and forth, when our dispute could have been settled without their help at the outset. Completely self serving and unprofessional.

In conclusion, Clifton Ingram LLP is a masterclass in how not to run a legal firm. Their blend of incompetence, inefficiency, and money-grabbing tactics should serve as a warning to anyone in need of legal assistance. Avoid at all costs, unless you fancy a foray into the absurd and expensive world of legal mismanagement.

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Wendy

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Probate

Wendy

August 22, 2023

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Exceptional Poor Experience

Probate - Quoted 3 months, took 15 months. Very unresponsive from start to finish. Ignored emails,, never returned phone calls. Managed to get the deceased name wrong multiple times, resulted in insurance policies being withheld for nearly a year longer than necessary. Ultimately made a difficult situation x 10 worse.

To be balanced I had used them on three previous occasions and been very happy. Probate & Wills was an exceptionally bad experience. Service was unforgivable.

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Will

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International

Will

August 17, 2023

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Probate Mrs Jean Knocker (attention ANITA PRYMARK)

Despite receiving 2000£ in fees, no result yet......

"We last heard from her on June 6th, with a message sayibg that she had recieved Grant of Probate. I (or one of my siblings) have emailed her on 7 June, 4 July, 16 July, 25 July, and today 17 Aug. I keep getting some version of "I'll try to get back to you within 4 working days" or "I'm on leave'. (The latter response today)...."

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Ricc

Ricc

July 21, 2021

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Awful

I have been dealing with this firm since around May/June 2020. My solicitor, Sarah Benfield, in my humble opinion was more of a mediator than my solicitor. This was a sensitive family matter and it seemed as if my solicitor, Mrs. Benfield was focusing more on appeasing the defendant in this case, and who for the majority of the time was not represented by her own solicitor. The other issues I had was that my solicitor left me 'high and dry' most of the time. I was given a choice of three barristers in the second directions hearing and at the last minute, two days before my hearing, the barrister I chose cancelled. I had been asking Mrs. Benfield to arrange for a conference call with this particular Barrister two weeks prior to the hearing. Mrs. Benfield then asked the district court to provide a barrister, who ended up being a total disaster. After my dissatisfaction with my representation, Mrs. Benfield promised to take up the matter with the court, however this never transpired. I requested that further directions be made for to vary contact, and on this occasion Mrs. Benfield would be at the hearing herself. At the last minute, yet again, Mrs. Benfield told me that she would not be able to attend court due to her having an appointment for her second COVID jab. Once again, I was put in a difficult spot, which would ultimately have an impact to the outcome of the hearing. She offered to get me another junior barrister, to which I declined, based on what previously transpired. I then made a complaint to her manager, who failed to deal appropriately with my complaint. Instead of trying to resolve my issues, Anne Deller, one of the managing partners, wrote to me and said that Sarah Benfield and the firm would not continue to represent me. This clearly demonstrates, that "The Firm" sided with their employee, who clearly failed me on numerous occasion. Their excuse was that they had nobody else to take over the case, which in my humble opinion was just an lame excuse.

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January 28, 2020

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Couldnt get an appointment

Waited ages for a reply to my email - never came - had to email again. Told couldn’t have an appointment for two weeks and the person didn’t work afternoons
Really unimpressed that they have such a poor customer service - really feels like they aren’t interested in having your business at all. If they are so unreliable then best to go elsewhere.

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Andy and Claire Ross

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Andy and Claire Ross

April 22, 2024

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Excellent house sale process

Used Clifton Ingram to sell our house, they were professional from start to finish and kept us informed through the whole process.

The sale was not without issues further down the chain, but Clifton Ingram navigated us through the challenges and were always on hand with quick responses to our questions and always gave measured impartial advice.

We have also used Clifton Ingram for a sale of land and to purchase a house for our daughter, we have never had any problems, highly recommended.

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Petya Doncheva

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Petya Doncheva

April 19, 2024

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House purchase

We would like to express our gratitude to Lesley Quinn that has helped us to complete the purchase of our home. She has always been very approachable, efficient and professional. We would definitely recommend her services.

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Julia Richardson

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Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Julia Richardson

April 08, 2024

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Highly recommended

Clifton Ingram took on the conveyancing of the sale of my property to my local authority and the purchase of a new ‘part by part rent’ property. Both of these were complicated, but I was allocated two solicitors,one to work on the sale and one for the purchase . We completed six weeks later . I’m so impressed and would definitely recommend the Wokingham office !

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Ruth Chadwick

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Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Ruth Chadwick

March 20, 2024

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Auction sale

Jo Reader dealt with the legal process for the auction sale of my late mother’s house. She was very professional and efficient. Always responded to emails very promptly which was much appreciated. I would highly recommend her.

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Susan

Matter Type:

Wills

Susan

February 25, 2024

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Professional Service

Helen was very understanding, supportive and knowledgeable about the complex requirements of my Will. Very pleased with the professional service received.

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John

Matter Type:

Divorce

John

March 07, 2024

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John

In divorce mediation with my (now ex-) wife we had arrived at a tentative agreement and the mediator strongly advised us both to get legal advice on our proposed settlement. My new partner's divorce solicitors (Family First of Oxford) suggested Clifton Ingram and I took legal advice from Rashi Dawson at this company in a zoom session. I found Ms Dawson likeable and professional, and she helped me understand some of the issues I was unclear about. She followed up with a letter summarising our discussion and her advice.
I think the session was 2 hours and the price for the work was very reasonable (by the standards of lawyers' rates!).
I would recommend them.

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Victoria

Matter Type:

Divorce

Victoria

November 22, 2023

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Victoria

Rashi Dawson was recommended to me when I was stuck in the midst of court proceedings. By the time Rashi consulted with me, I was already exhausted from the endless nonsense I had to deal with to settle with the other party. Rashi always guided me through my options, bearing time sensitivity in mind and protecting my mental health. She also always informed me of the incurred costs to make sure that I was comfortable and had financial control.

If you are going through family proceedings, such as divorce, I am sorry and strongly recommend reaching out to Rashi for advice. She isn't the cheapest professional out there, but it is worth it.

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jemima

Matter Type:

Landlord and Tenant

jemima

October 17, 2023

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jemima

Amazing team. Super friendly and helpful. Recommend to anyone requiring legal support - we used the team to help get a tenant out our property. Very knowledgeable team with great communication.

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June 28, 2023

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To expensive

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Leyon

Matter Type:

Commercial Litigation Matters

Leyon

April 23, 2023

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Leyon

Thanks Dave, Jordi and team for your professional and productive service,
we sincerely appreciate your prompt and clear response in resolving this unexpected ,complicated issue.
We (my self, my wife Thanuja and my son Asitha) are grateful to have such a professional and much valid cooperation to resole the issues optimally according our requirement

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Description

We asked our clients what they wanted from a law firm; and they said they want clear and pragmatic legal advice, tailored to their needs, which will help them achieve their objectives – so that is what we deliver. Speak to one of our team today to see how we can help.

Practice areas

We offer advice on all areas of law including: Corporate & Commercial Commercial Property Corporate Recovery and Insolvency Dispute Resolution Divorce & Family Employment Intellectual Property Personal Insolvency Residential Property Wills & Inheritance Wills, Trusts & Estate Disputes

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Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Clinical Negligence
    • Accident and Emergency Claims
    • Amputation Negligence Claims
    • Anaesthetic Awareness Claims
    • Birth Defect and Wrongful Birth Claims
    • Birth Injury Claims
    • Birth Injury To Mother Claims
    • Blood Transfusion Claims
    • Bowel Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Breast Surgery Compensation Claims
    • C. Difficile Claims
    • Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Cauda Equina Syndrome Claims
    • Cerebral Palsy Claims
    • Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Clinical Negligence
    • Cochlear Implant Claims
    • Cosmetic Dentistry Claims
    • Cosmetic Surgery Claims
    • Defective Medical Device Claims
    • Dental Negligence
    • Dental Negligence Claims
    • Dermal Filler Compensation Claims
    • Diabetes Claims
    • Erb’s Palsy Compensation Claims
    • Eye Surgery Claims
    • Failed Sterilisation Claims
    • Fatal Medical Negligence Claims and Inquests
    • Faulty Defibrillator Claims
    • Fertility Negligence Claims
    • GP Negligence Claims
    • Group B Streptococcus Claims
    • Hospital Negligence Claims
    • Knee Replacement Claims
    • Laser Eye Surgery Claims
    • Laser Treatment Claims
    • Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • MRSA Claims
    • Medical Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Medical Negligence
    • Meningitis Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Metal-On-Metal Hip Replacement Claims
    • Misdiagnosed Miscarriage Claims
    • Nerve Damage Claims
    • Nerve Injury Claims
    • Ophthalmic Negligence Claims
    • Oral Cancer Claims
    • Orthopaedic Negligence Claims
    • Ovarian Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Pancreatic Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Periodontal Disease Claims
    • Pregnancy and Gynaecology Injury Claims
    • Pressure Sore Claims
    • Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Restorative Dentistry Claims
    • Sepsis Negligence Claims
    • Skin Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Sorin Stockert 3T Heater-Cooler Claims
    • Spinal Surgery Claims
    • Stillbirth Compensation Claims
    • Stroke Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Surgery Compensation Claims
    • Surgical and Transvaginal Mesh Claims
    • Testicular Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Consumer Rights
    • Dispute resolution - civil mediation
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
    • Travel rights
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pension Law
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Law
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
    • Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Housing Management
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Money & Tax
    • HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Insolvency and bankruptcy
    • Property Holding Structures
    • Tax
    • Tax Advisory Services
    • Tax Compliance Services
    • Trusts
  • Personal Injury
    • Against The Council
    • Benefits Available To Asbestos Victims
    • Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme
    • Gym Injury Compensation
    • Personal Injury Law
    • Welfare Issues After Serious Injury
  • Professional Negligence
    • Barristers
    • Financial advisors
    • IT professionals
    • Insurance brokers
    • Professional trustees
    • Valuers
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Agriculture
    • Agricultural land for sale or development
    • Buying and selling a farm
    • Commercial contracts for farming businesses
    • Employment of farm workers
    • Equestrian property
    • Farm partnerships and corporate structures
    • Farming disputes
    • Veterinary negligence
  • Charities
    • Charities
  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Company & Commercial
    • Agency agreements
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Data Protection
    • Employment - business
    • Franchising
    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy
    • Intellectual Property
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Share option schemes
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
    • Tax
    • Unfair Loan Charges
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
  • IT & Intellectual Property
    • Advertising and Marketing Compliance
    • Anti-Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy
    • Confidential Information, Know-How and Trade Secrets
    • Copyright
    • Dealing with intellectual property infringements
    • Design rights and product designs
    • Domain Names
    • Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
    • Patents
    • Personality and Image Rights
    • Trade Marks and Designs
  • Regulations
    • Health and Safety
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