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How Shacklocks LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 94%
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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 Shacklocks LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Shacklocks 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 0%
Overpriced 0%
About Right 100%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 97%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Shacklocks 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 Shacklocks 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 97%
No 3%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 97%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Shacklocks 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 Shacklocks 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 97%
No 3%

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Rankings by area of expertise

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

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4.8/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    90
  • Very Good

    4
  • Average

    0
  • Poor

    0
  • Awful

    3

Overall experience

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

Mitra S

July 31, 2025

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professional and sincere

Two professionals can have the exact same qualifications — the same training, the same certifications — and yet be worlds apart in how they show up for their clients.

I’ve experienced both:
• Those who genuinely care, who lead with empathy, clarity and commitment, using their expertise to guide and support people through incredibly difficult moments.
• And those who seem to be just ticking boxes, detached and transactional.

The difference is profound — and it’s felt most during high-stress, emotionally vulnerable times like divorce or major life transitions.

That’s why I want to offer my heartfelt thanks to Ben S and Marcella at Shacklocks. You both went above and beyond for me during one of the hardest periods in my life. I’ll never forget how human, compassionate, and supportive you were. You didn’t just do the job — you made a meaningful difference.

In a profession that often focuses on competence alone, you brought care. And that made all the difference.

Thank you for helping me and my little boy during a very very difficult time!

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Paul

Matter Type:

Divorce

Paul

July 17, 2025

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Highly recommended

My solicitor is Ben Stubbins - he's been absolutely fantastic throughout the whole process. He is incredibly knowledgeable, and has always provided insightful advice as we have navigated through my divorce. I can't recommend him highly enough!!

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Hannah

Matter Type:

Divorce

Hannah

July 12, 2025

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Pragmatic approach leading to timely resolution

My experience with Ben Stubbins and his assistant Marcella Kilbane was excellent from start to finish. Ben was quickly able to cut through the enormous detail and suggest a sensible financial package to enable a clean break. Communication was very responsive in comparison to my ex husbands solicitor and Ben was able to see what was acheivable and fair to both parties. I am pleased this has led to an amicable end to our marriage particularly as we share two daughters. Marcella handled the settlement payment very efficiently. I am delighted to say I am for the first time mortgage free. Thank you both

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Steve

Steve

July 10, 2025

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Excellent Service from an understanding team

Ben was a rock through out the whole process, he was understand and patient, as I was not the easiest of clients due to other personal issues.

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Erica

Matter Type:

Child Arrangements Following Divorce

Erica

January 14, 2025

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Wholeheartedly recommended

Shacklocks provided me with the advice and representation that I needed, with outcomes which have made the lives of my children and myself infinitely better.

Both Ben and Marcella have represented me in some rather challenging times throughout my difficult divorce and their compassionate, professional approach was excellent throughout. At times I felt overwhelmed by my situation, but the support of this remarkable team ensured I found the determination to keep going. This has made a huge impact on the future of my family.

I could not have successfully navigated this divorce without them; I would wholeheartedly recommend Shacklocks to anyone requiring legal support.

Thanks a million!

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Joanna

Matter Type:

Divorce

Joanna

August 19, 2024

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Excellent Service from Shacklocks LLP, Belper.

Going though a divorce is an incredibly stressful experience, but was made much less so by the professional, supportive team at Shacklocks LLP in Belper.
I felt valued and understood throughout the process. Communication was always clear and timely and all advice was measured and sensible. There were no surprises when it came to costs, as the team were realistic in their quotations and billing was accurate.
I highly recommend Ben, Marcella and team to anyone looking for advice on divorce - I felt that I was in safe hands, which is exactly what I needed.

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HP

HP

November 14, 2023

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Friendly, professional, efficient.

I had recently moved to Belper and needed a fairly simple will drafted, so emailed several local solicitors; Cassandra's reply was the most comprehensive and gave me all the information I required to choose a solicitor.
Cassandra was very easy to deal with, talked me through a couple of queries I had and raised a few issues that I hadn't even considered; she obviously has a wealth of knowledge and experience in this area of the law.
It was all very straight forward.

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Personal areas of law

  • 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
    • Lasting power of attorney
    • 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
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Extending your Lease
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
  • Money & Tax
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Trusts
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills