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How Hall Smith Whittingham LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 97%
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 Hall Smith Whittingham LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Hall Smith Whittingham 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 2%
Overpriced 6%
About Right 91%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 98%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Hall Smith Whittingham 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 Hall Smith Whittingham 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 98%
No 2%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 98%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Hall Smith Whittingham 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 Hall Smith Whittingham 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 98%
No 2%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Hall Smith Whittingham 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

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    303
  • Very Good

    3
  • Average

    0
  • Poor

    0
  • Awful

    6

Overall experience

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

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Residential Conveyancing

Dan

September 15, 2024

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House sale and purchase - Excellent service throughout

I recently had a house sale and purchase for which I instructed Martyn and his team to deal with. They were very efficient and we never waited on them for any of the proceedings. The service was impeccable throughout and I would fully recommend them for conveyancing.

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Norman

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Residential Conveyancing

Norman

September 10, 2024

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House sale and puchase

Exceptional service at all times always on hand to resolve any issues.

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Peter

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Residential Conveyancing

Peter

September 09, 2024

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Conveyancing

I only have praise for Martyn and his team. From day one they were professional and approachable. Any questions were answered quickly and Martyn was always available. The whole process was smooth from beginning to end.

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Tom

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New home purchases and sales

Tom

September 09, 2024

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Sale and purchase of property

Fantastic experience from start to finish.

This wasn’t always a straightforward process however, Martyn and his team were fantastic at navigating any hurdles that we encountered. Would highly recommend, could not speak highly enough of all the team. Thank you.

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Jacki

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Residential Conveyancing

Jacki

September 09, 2024

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House sale

Selling the house was much more relaxed knowing it was in expert hands

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Carolyn

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Residential Conveyancing

Carolyn

September 06, 2024

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A reliable solicitor

Martyn Measures is a very experienced solicitor with great legal knowledge and who will not be intimidated by other solicitors

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David

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Residential Conveyancing

David

July 23, 2024

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Exceptional

You want these people on your side. Selling and buying a home can feel precarious and always on the brink of problems and unforeseen challenges. Of all the parties involved including estate agents, financial advisors, banks and movers, Martyn and his team at HSW have stood out as being the most reliable and professional on every count. Their quick responses (even over weekends) have kept the pressure up on everyone else in the chain. HSW came by way of a recommendation from a friend and I am happy to pass that recommendation on to anyone.

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Caroline

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Residential Conveyancing

Caroline

July 22, 2024

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house sale

Excellent, efficient service, all helping to ease the pressure and stress of a house sae.

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Anonymous

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Residential Conveyancing

Anonymous

July 20, 2024

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Sale of 2 Pinfold cottage Wybunbury lane Nantwich

I was very pleased with the way I was kept informed of the process of the sale all the way through. Mr Martyn Measures and his associate Mr William Ridgway were both Excellent in their profession. I will most certainly use them again.

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Reviews collected from

Kevin

Kevin

August 09, 2024

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Kevin

HSW Solicitors have served me well for the last 5 years. Their staff have always been considerate of the situation, provided sound advice and support, and have always acted in a very professional manner. Highly recommend them!

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William

William

July 24, 2024

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William

We have used Hall Smith Whittingham (Nantwich) to complete several property purchases/sales in recent years. Martyn Measures and his team have been brilliant on every occasion. Martyn went above and beyond to serve our best interests and we have always appreciated his prompt and concise communications.

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Vinojah

Vinojah

June 26, 2024

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Vinojah

Let me be honest, I used this solicitor for a 2 conveyancing matters! The first time, the solicitor whom I dealt with Mark Wright was amazing so he clearly made a strong impression!

So with that in mind, used them again for another conveyancing matter. However this time it was nothing but utter disaster! So firstly, it was a trainee solicitor (Charlotte McDonough) who dealt with the case, I was bit reluctant initially as it was a trainee but then I thought to myself everyone got to start somewhere so gave her a chance. But I regret it now, I should have listened to my instincts! I instructed the solicitor to work on a commercial purchase which involved a BUSINESS that was operating and is part of the purchase. I mentioned this during the initial conversation when obtaining the quote and also when filling the purchase questionnaire I mentioned there’s a shop! However the paperwork was based on an vacant property because that’s what she had assumed and clearly not checked with us. The paperwork started back in November-23 and we discovered this error in May-24! What’s worst was when questioned about this mistake, she clearly turned around said it was my mistake then when the matter escalated to her supervisor, she did nothing but just defended her junior instead of admitting the mistake!

What’s surprised me was she had the guts to say the info provided was inaccurate by both us and the seller. In the end I switched to another solicitor as I genuinely couldn’t deal with this. When switching over to new solicitor I saw the paperwork she had done (note: for the first time ever!) and that’s when I realised even seller had mentioned it’s a sale of business and there’s staff included in the commercial enquiries! Her carelessness has cost me £1,900 (legal fees I paid to this firm).

All in all terrible experience! I hardly leave negative reviews for anyone because it’s not rice to ruin someone’s/business reputation but this is not acceptable! What’s worst was an acknowledgment of mistake at their end did not appear at any stage.

I wouldn’t say they are all bad but if anyone was to use them I’ll advise you to request for someone who’s experienced and avoid trainees in this firm! It’s a shame but no one wants to be paying extortionate amount of money for nothing in the end!

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Chris

Chris

June 15, 2024

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Chris

HSW and in particular Emma who dealt with a difficult and sensitive matter was great. Calm and honest at all times advising the best steps to take whilst having our interests at heart. Steven also made the sale of a property seemless and stress free and was always on hand to answer questions along with Marie.

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Gary

Gary

May 28, 2024

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Gary

Everyone at Hall Smith Whittingham I have been dealing with this last 3 year have been outstanding in communication and guiding me through my case. I would highly recommend Hall Smith Whittingham and I would like to thank everyone there.

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Description

At Hall Smith Whittingham LLP we pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to our clients. Our reputation is illustrated by our being awarded the Law Society’s Lexcel Qualification for practice management standards. We are a member of The Legal 500 which recognises the top law firms in England and Wales. Our residential property team are accredited members of the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme, showing their excellence not only as property law experts but also their high standards of client care. Several of our specialist lawyers hold panel memberships, including, Resolution (formerly the Solicitors Family Law Association), Family Law Panel and the Law Society Children’s Panel. We have the rights of audience to appear before judges in the Higher Courts for civil and family proceedings.

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Personal areas of law

  • Clinical Negligence
    • Clinical Negligence
  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Consumer Rights
    • 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
    • Media and Sports
    • 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
    • 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
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
    • 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
    • Professional Negligence
  • 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
  • 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
    • Corporate Law
    • Credit Control
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy
    • Intellectual Property
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Tax
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
  • Energy & Transport
    • Energy
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