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Mill Bank House, Northway, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2SX

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Mill Bank House, Northway, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2SX

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Bell Lamb & Joynson Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%+
13% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
16% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Bell Lamb & Joynson are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Bell Lamb & Joynson
Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Bell Lamb & Joynson
Family Law accreditation awarded to Bell Lamb & Joynson

Description

Welcome to Bell Lamb & Joynson, an award-winning law firm established in 1821. With a history of over two centuries, we combine deep-rooted expertise with modern legal practice from our offices in Liverpool City Centre, Liverpool North, Runcorn, Maghull, Warrington & Ashton-in-Makerfield. We specialise in Conveyancing, Criminal Law, Family Law, Motor and Road Traffic Law, Powers of Attorney, Wills & Probate and Contentious Probate & Disputes. Trust our legacy and expertise to guide you through your legal matters and contact Bell Lamb & Joynson today.

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Bell Lamb & Joynson Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%+
13% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
15% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
16% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Bell Lamb & Joynson are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Bell Lamb & Joynson
Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Bell Lamb & Joynson
Family Law accreditation awarded to Bell Lamb & Joynson

Description

Welcome to Bell Lamb & Joynson, an award-winning law firm established in 1821. With a history of over two centuries, we combine deep-rooted expertise with modern legal practice from our offices in Liverpool City Centre, Liverpool North, Runcorn, Maghull, Warrington & Ashton-in-Makerfield. We specialise in Conveyancing, Criminal Law, Family Law, Motor and Road Traffic Law, Powers of Attorney, Wills & Probate and Contentious Probate & Disputes. Trust our legacy and expertise to guide you through your legal matters and contact Bell Lamb & Joynson today.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Bell Lamb & Joynson offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Excellent professional support with Will preparation

My Wife and I have been considering having our Wills prepared and met Melissa Hughes at BLJ towards the end of April. Dealing with this really important matter is never straightforward and we were naturally anxious. There was no need, however, as Melissa was very professional,

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Housing & Property

Five stars all round ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Would like to thank the team at bell lamb & joynson solicitors for everything they’ve done for me on the purchase of a new property, they are an absolutely amazing team, fast and easy turnaround and very helpful throughout the purchase would definitely recommend bell lamb and joynson solicitors

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Contact & Locations - Bell Lamb & Joynson

Opening hours

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

Mill Bank House, Northway, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2SX

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4.9 /5 1796 Reviews
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What clients say about Bell Lamb & Joynson

The firm is praised for conveyancing, first home purchases, sales, remortgages, wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney, family matters, and criminal defence/court representation. Clients value its clear communication, rapid responses, proactive updates, and efficient case handling. The team is described as professional, knowledgeable, approachable, patient, reassuring and supportive, often making stressful matters feel straightforward and manageable. Digital case-tracking and online communication are also highly rated, alongside strong advocacy, attention to detail and a genuinely caring, client-focused approach.

Excellent communication
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Quick responses
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Excellent Service – Highly Recommended!

I cannot speak highly enough of Chris Courtenay and the team at Bell Lamb & Joynson, who handled the conveyancing for the purchase of my new home. From start to finish, the service was absolutely outstanding. Chris was incredibly professional, efficient and approachable, and what impressed me most was the excellent communication throughout the entire process. I was kept fully informed at every stage, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. The whole experience was remarkably smooth and seamless, which made what can often be a stressful process feel straightforward and completely manageable. It was an absolute pleasure dealing with such a professional, dedicated and efficient team. Their attention to detail, excellent communication and commitment to providing a first-class service really stood out. I would wholeheartedly recommend Chris Courtenay and Bell Lamb & Joynson to anyone looking for a trustworthy, reliable and highly professional conveyancing service. A truly exceptional experience. Thank you, Chris, and everyone involved. You have been absolutely fantastic!

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Ninive T. Lira

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Great experience

We have a really nice experience with Jacqueline Ball and Megan Shaw during the process of buying our first property. The process was long but they kept us posted and answered all our infinite questions with professionalism and empathy. Thank you very much for all your support ladies, it was easier to go through this process because of you two.

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Terry Hindley

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Housing & Property

Fantastic solicitors

A very reliable, professional and thorough team that represented us when selling our house and buying a new property. I would highly recommend BL&J and would not hesitate to contact them again if I needed a legal matter dealt with.

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Kept up to date throughout the process and everything went smoothly on our side. Communication was always there whenever I needed it

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Great service

Victoria handled my property sale and she was nothing but helpful and professional throughout. Very responsive to queries and did everything she could to resolve issues quickly. Kept me well informed throughout.

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We’re pleased Victoria provided such attentive support throughout your sale, keeping you updated and dealing with any issues promptly. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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Benjamin James Everitt

Housing & Property

Benjamin James's experience...

Chris and Olivia were just precisely what we needed in terms of handling our house purchase. They kept the process simple, clear, efficient and were quick to deal with any issues as they arose and were highly communicative throughout. Chris really made it clear he was on our side and working for our interests, whilst being reassuring at all times and swiftly dealing with any requests we made of him. I cannot speak more highly of the service and support we received, and this is attested to by the fact we are very happy to be working with Chris and Olivia on our next property transaction. I have heard a lot of horror stories when it comes to the conveyancing process and solicitors that don’t give the kind of support you need during what is a major life event - I am therefore absolutely sincere when I say I shall be recommending BLJ, and Chris and Olivia. I should also give a shout out to David for the kind and attentive additional support he provided during our journey - absolutely reinforcing the clear picture of the can-do, friendly, professional culture at BLJ.

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Rachael

Chris was really nice and super prompt with his replies which I know that people have a hard time coming by with solicitors, so this was great. 10/10 for that. However, I think it would help to inform the customers about any potential additional costs more clearly over the phone and any action that they need to take themselves (ie. Filling out release forms for LISA). First time buyers have no experience of the process and it would help to have more concise info re: the whole process. Apart from those little things, I had a really good experience with a Chris and thank him for his help with everything.

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Stuart duckworth

Stuart

Lily and her team did an excellent job conveyancing both our house sale and subsequent house purchase. Timely responses, with a friendly down to earth manner, made it a pleasure to do business with them.

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Greg Hughes

Housing & Property

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Really positive communication and I love the app. Really clear and easy to use.

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Thank you so much for the feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed clear communication and found our app so user-friendly. We continually invest in our technology to make the legal process as seamless and transparent as possible for our clients, so knowing it made a positive difference for you means a lot. Thank you for choosing us, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need assistance again!

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Mandeep Saini

Housing & Property

Mandeep's experience...

Hi this is mandeep saini Want to tell everyone they done good job we happy about that we have nice experience with you thanku for you and your team Kindly regard Mrs saini and Mr singh

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Mandeep, we really appreciate you and Mr Singh taking the time to share your experience. It’s lovely to know you were happy with the service and support from the team. Thank you for choosing us.

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4.9 /5 2562 Reviews
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What clients say about Bell Lamb & Joynson

The firm is praised for conveyancing, first home purchases, sales, remortgages, wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney, family matters, and criminal defence/court representation. Clients value its clear communication, rapid responses, proactive updates, and efficient case handling. The team is described as professional, knowledgeable, approachable, patient, reassuring and supportive, often making stressful matters feel straightforward and manageable. Digital case-tracking and online communication are also highly rated, alongside strong advocacy, attention to detail and a genuinely caring, client-focused approach.

Excellent communication
Professional service
Helpful staff
Clear guidance
Quick responses
Kept updated
Stress free
Friendly team
Efficient process
Knowledgeable advice

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Contract Law

Excellent Service – Highly Recommended!

I cannot speak highly enough of Chris Courtenay and the team at Bell Lamb & Joynson, who handled the conveyancing for the purchase of my new home. From start to finish, the service was absolutely outstanding. Chris was incredibly professional, efficient and approachable, and what impressed me most was the excellent communication throughout the entire process. I was kept fully informed at every stage, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. The whole experience was remarkably smooth and seamless, which made what can often be a stressful process feel straightforward and completely manageable. It was an absolute pleasure dealing with such a professional, dedicated and efficient team. Their attention to detail, excellent communication and commitment to providing a first-class service really stood out. I would wholeheartedly recommend Chris Courtenay and Bell Lamb & Joynson to anyone looking for a trustworthy, reliable and highly professional conveyancing service. A truly exceptional experience. Thank you, Chris, and everyone involved. You have been absolutely fantastic!

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Ninive T. Lira

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Great experience

We have a really nice experience with Jacqueline Ball and Megan Shaw during the process of buying our first property. The process was long but they kept us posted and answered all our infinite questions with professionalism and empathy. Thank you very much for all your support ladies, it was easier to go through this process because of you two.

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Terry Hindley

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Housing & Property

Fantastic solicitors

A very reliable, professional and thorough team that represented us when selling our house and buying a new property. I would highly recommend BL&J and would not hesitate to contact them again if I needed a legal matter dealt with.

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House purchase

Kept up to date throughout the process and everything went smoothly on our side. Communication was always there whenever I needed it

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Irfan Sawar

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Very good

had an excellent experience with the solicitors. They were professional, helpful and supportive throughout the process. Communication was clear, and I appreciated their assistance in guiding me through each stage. I would happily recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable and professional solicitor.

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Thank you for your recommendation, Irfan. We’re pleased our team provided dependable support and clear guidance throughout your matter. Your feedback and confidence in our service are greatly appreciated.

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Benjamin James Everitt

Housing & Property

Benjamin James's experience...

Chris and Olivia were just precisely what we needed in terms of handling our house purchase. They kept the process simple, clear, efficient and were quick to deal with any issues as they arose and were highly communicative throughout. Chris really made it clear he was on our side and working for our interests, whilst being reassuring at all times and swiftly dealing with any requests we made of him. I cannot speak more highly of the service and support we received, and this is attested to by the fact we are very happy to be working with Chris and Olivia on our next property transaction. I have heard a lot of horror stories when it comes to the conveyancing process and solicitors that don’t give the kind of support you need during what is a major life event - I am therefore absolutely sincere when I say I shall be recommending BLJ, and Chris and Olivia. I should also give a shout out to David for the kind and attentive additional support he provided during our journey - absolutely reinforcing the clear picture of the can-do, friendly, professional culture at BLJ.

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Rob

Experience , helpful and friendly staff

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Rachael

Chris was really nice and super prompt with his replies which I know that people have a hard time coming by with solicitors, so this was great. 10/10 for that. However, I think it would help to inform the customers about any potential additional costs more clearly over the phone and any action that they need to take themselves (ie. Filling out release forms for LISA). First time buyers have no experience of the process and it would help to have more concise info re: the whole process. Apart from those little things, I had a really good experience with a Chris and thank him for his help with everything.

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Jack

Sophia was a great help throughout the process. Especially during stressful moments. I would highly recommend BLJ Solicitors

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Stuart duckworth

Stuart

Lily and her team did an excellent job conveyancing both our house sale and subsequent house purchase. Timely responses, with a friendly down to earth manner, made it a pleasure to do business with them.

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