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Tozers LLP

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2/3, Orchard Gardens, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8DR

01626 772376

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2/3, Orchard Gardens, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8DR

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4.9
Excellent
243 Reviews
94%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
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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 4.7/5

Accreditations

Tozers LLP are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Tozers LLP
Clinical Negligence accreditation awarded to Tozers LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Tozers LLP

Description

Things have changed a lot since we were founded in 1785. Sure, we are still a law firm, but we now have over 165 colleagues in offices in Exeter, Newton Abbot and Teignmouth. We’ve adapted as the world we operate in has changed. But we are still here to help, providing advice for you, and for your business. We know every case is different, we know every client is different and as partners to you, we are always looking for ways to keep things moving forwards. In fact, we go out of our way to get to know you and understand what really matters to you. Tozers is a LawNet member firm, a national network of law firms committed to excellence. Each member firm is independently audited to ensure they continue to deliver the highest standards in client care and professional service, to give you peace of mind that your case will be handled expertly, and that your interests will come first.

Rankings by area of expertise

Local 1 / 17
National 5 / 11,168
4.9
Excellent
4,939 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
14% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
17% above
national average
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Tozers LLP are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Tozers LLP
Clinical Negligence accreditation awarded to Tozers LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Tozers LLP

Description

Things have changed a lot since we were founded in 1785. Sure, we are still a law firm, but we now have over 165 colleagues in offices in Exeter, Newton Abbot and Teignmouth. We’ve adapted as the world we operate in has changed. But we are still here to help, providing advice for you, and for your business. We know every case is different, we know every client is different and as partners to you, we are always looking for ways to keep things moving forwards. In fact, we go out of our way to get to know you and understand what really matters to you. Tozers is a LawNet member firm, a national network of law firms committed to excellence. Each member firm is independently audited to ensure they continue to deliver the highest standards in client care and professional service, to give you peace of mind that your case will be handled expertly, and that your interests will come first.

Rankings by area of expertise

Housing & Property 1 / 47
Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 9
Family Law 1 / 9
Commercial Property 1 / 10
Dispute Resolution 1 / 6
Employment 1 / 8
Company & Commercial 1 / 10
Clinical Negligence 1 / 4
Charities 1 / 720
Consumer 1 / 11
Litigation 1 / 4
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 30
Personal Injury 1 / 2
Agriculture 1 / 6
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 17
Child Law 1 / 4
Corporate Law 1 / 3
Money & Tax 1 / 18
Company Law 1 / 4
Contract Law 1 / 5
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 10
Land Law 1 / 5
Planning Law 1 / 541
Business Law 1 / 1
Commercial Law 1 / 9
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 2
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 9
Disability Law 1 / 8
Notary 1 / 1
Privacy Law 1 / 17
Actions against the police 1 / 1
Adjudication Law 1 / 1
Advertising and Marketing Law 1 / 4
Animal Law 1 / 4
Artificial Intelligence Law 1 / 4
Asset Management 1 / 8
Care Law 1 / 5
Copyright Law 1 / 8
Criminal Law 1 / 6
Domestic Violence Law 1 / 2
Environmental Law 1 / 7
Equality Law 1 / 5
Equine Law 1 / 3
Evidence Law 1 / 3
Financial Crime Law 1 / 4
Governance Law 1 / 1
Health and Safety Law 1 / 10
Immigration 1 / 4
Inheritance Law 1 / 3
Injunctions Law 1 / 4
Inquest Law 1 / 3
Insurance Law 1 / 6
International Law 1 / 2
Licensing Law 1 / 3
Local Government Law 1 / 6
Pensions Law 1 / 7
Professional Negligence 1 / 1
Surveillance Law 1 / 5
Travel Law 1 / 6
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 3
Local 1 / 17
Housing & Property 6 / 4,701
Wills, Trusts & Probate 9 / 3,721
Family Law 11 / 4,159
Commercial Property 54 / 3,588
Dispute Resolution 19 / 1,790
Employment 58 / 3,553
Company & Commercial 29 / 4,059
Clinical Negligence 17 / 1,223
Charities 1 / 757
Consumer 6 / 4,315
Litigation 119 / 908
IT & Intellectual Property 3 / 1,087
Personal Injury 307 / 2,598
Agriculture 30 / 816
Commercial and Business Law 2 / 369
Child Law 170 / 1,642
Corporate Law 78 / 843
Money & Tax 8 / 1,912
Company Law 76 / 960
Contract Law 93 / 1,411
Intellectual Property Law 46 / 614
Land Law 115 / 1,314
Planning Law 1 / 577
Business Law 69 / 482
Commercial Law 3 / 204
Court of Protection and Deputyship 85 / 581
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 46 / 873
Disability Law 57 / 600
Notary 146 / 858
Privacy Law 30 / 507
Actions against the police 56 / 187
Adjudication Law 35 / 247
Advertising and Marketing Law 5 / 82
Animal Law 22 / 115
Artificial Intelligence Law 10 / 98
Asset Management 28 / 393
Care Law 74 / 567
Copyright Law 28 / 511
Criminal Law 80 / 1,004
Domestic Violence Law 75 / 895
Environmental Law 18 / 391
Equality Law 68 / 1,075
Equine Law 5 / 48
Evidence Law 18 / 182
Financial Crime Law 39 / 462
Governance Law 17 / 269
Health and Safety Law 53 / 571
Immigration 200 / 2,256
Inheritance Law 93 / 688
Injunctions Law 92 / 921
Inquest Law 10 / 53
Insurance Law 64 / 642
International Law 28 / 373
Licensing Law 35 / 496
Local Government Law 4 / 60
Pensions Law 44 / 483
Professional Negligence 207 / 1,281
Surveillance Law 15 / 163
Travel Law 11 / 127
Welfare & Benefits 143 / 1,037
National 5 / 11,168

Meet the team of Tozers LLP

Sue Halfyard

Sue Halfyard

Partner & Chartered Legal Executive

4.9 149
Paul Zaleski

Paul Zaleski

Partner and Solicitor

4.9 212
Sophie Palk

Sophie Palk

Solicitor

5.0 37

Meet the team of Tozers LLP

Paul Zaleski

Paul Zaleski

Partner and Solicitor

4.9 212
Sue Halfyard

Sue Halfyard

Partner & Chartered Legal Executive

4.9 149
Sophie Palk

Sophie Palk

Solicitor

5.0 37

Contact details

01626 772376
enquiries@tozers.co.uk
https://www.tozers.co.uk

Opening hours

Monday 08:45–17:00
Tuesday 08:45–17:00
Wednesday 08:45–17:00
Thursday 08:45–17:00
Friday 08:45–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

2/3, Orchard Gardens, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8DR

Reviews

4.9 /5 243 Reviews
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    Clients praise the firm for conveyancing, property sales and purchases, wills, probate, family, employment and clinical negligence matters. Reviews highlight thorough legal expertise, clear guidance, attention to detail and strong results on complex cases. Clients especially value the team’s prompt communication, accessibility, patience, empathy and professionalism. They are repeatedly described as friendly, supportive, reassuring and proactive, with explanations in plain English, regular updates and a calm, stress-free service throughout difficult and emotional processes.

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    William Borg

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    Family Law

    Excellent service

    Very helpful, informative and efficient. Guided through a difficult process stage by stage in a knowledgeable and friendly manner.

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    legal expert Bea Taylor Bea Taylor
    legal expert Kirstie Mackenzie Kirstie Mackenzie

    A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that you found our guidance helpful, informative and efficient. It was a pleasure to support you through what can be a difficult process, and we’re pleased that our step-by-step approach made things clearer and more manageable. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.

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    Clive William Jonathan Lacey

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    Custody of my daughter

    Very professional and supportive ,strongly recommend very approachable and very helpful with all of the advice given

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    legal expert Ricky Noble Ricky Noble

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    Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you found our team professional, supportive, approachable and helpful, and that the advice provided was valuable to you. We really appreciate your strong recommendation and are pleased we could support you throughout.

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    Carol Blossom

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    Professional, knowledgeable and caring

    Totally professional, gave excellent advice and guidance. Ellie was always lovely and helpful, making an unpleasant legal journey as easy as possible. I would highly recommend Ellie and the team, who were always pleasant and professional. Although I am living out of the area, I am so glad I used Tozers services. Thank you all so much, an excellent result.

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    legal expert Ellie Cox Ellie Cox
    legal expert David Cobern David Cobern

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    Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation. We’re delighted to hear that Ellie and the team provided you with excellent advice and guidance, and helped make what can be a difficult legal journey feel as straightforward as possible. It’s wonderful to know that our service made a positive difference, even from outside the area.

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    Andy T

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    Divorce proceedings

    Whilst divorce can be a long and difficult period, I found Bea Taylor and Karen Mackenzie of Tozers to be an excellent and reliable resource. They were easy to contact and prompt to reply, informative and helpful with explanatory advice at every stage, with a professional yet friendly and approachable demeanor. I would recommend them without hesitation. I could make a negative point about the costs involved, but Tozers were actually favourably comparable to others I considered.

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    legal expert Bea Taylor Bea Taylor

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    Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We are delighted to hear that Bea and Kirstie were able to provide you with the support, guidance and reassurance you needed during what can be a challenging time. We pride ourselves on delivering clear, responsive and approachable legal advice, so it is wonderful to know this was reflected in your experience. We also appreciate your comments regarding our fees and are pleased you found our services to offer good value. Thank you once again for your recommendation, and we wish you all the very best for the future.

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    Outstanding support during a difficult time

    Going through family court is quite possibly one of the hardest things anyone can experience. It leaves you emotionally exhausted and feeling completely overwhelmed. However, having Ellie represent me made this incredibly difficult time so much more manageable. She is not only honest, knowledgeable and exceptionally thorough, but also understanding, compassionate and genuinely supportive. Ellie was by my side through every statement and every court hearing. No matter what emotions I was experiencing or how difficult things seemed, she always listened, supported me, and gave honest, realistic advice. Whenever I wavered, she never did. She helped me stay focused on doing what was best for my son, even when the process felt impossible. Ricky has also been phenomenal in every interaction I've had with him. His knowledge and understanding of the family court process are outstanding, and he consistently provides clear, practical advice that always aligns with the welfare and best interests of your child. He is incredibly approachable, completely non-judgemental, and has an exceptional ability to take in complex information and provide honest, thoughtful guidance. One thing that stood out throughout my case was the integrity with which both Ellie and Ricky conducted themselves. At no point did our communications with the other party rely on character assassination, intimidation or unnecessary conflict. Every discussion, every letter and every decision remained centred on my child and how the outcome could best support his welfare, stability and future. I will be forever grateful to Ellie, Ricky and everyone at Tozers for standing beside me during one of the hardest 18 months of my life. Their professionalism, compassion and unwavering support made an immeasurable difference. I cannot recommend them highly enough, particularly Ellie and Ricky. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for everything.

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    A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We are truly grateful for your kind words about Ellie and Ricky and are delighted to hear that their professionalism, compassion and unwavering support helped you through what we appreciate was an incredibly difficult time. Supporting our clients with empathy, honesty and a clear focus on achieving the best possible outcomes is at the heart of what we do, and it is wonderful to know that this was reflected in your experience. We will be sure to pass your heartfelt thanks on to Ellie, Ricky and the wider team. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we wish you and your family all the very best for the future.

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    Maria

    Family Law

    Family

    Great service provided couldn’t fault my solicitor she did everything in her power to make sure I got everything I was entitled to, thank you

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    legal expert Bea Taylor Bea Taylor

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    Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you were so pleased with the service and that your solicitor worked hard to ensure that your interests were fully represented. We’ll be sure to pass your appreciation on to her. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.

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    James Baker

    Family Law

    Family

    Sophie was incredibly helpful and supportive during a difficult time. Her professional knowledge allowed for a good outcome and she supported all the way through the process. She showed empathy and a further demeanor that was above and beyond what was expected. Thanks Sophie.

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    legal expert Sophie Charlton-Rigg Sophie Charlton-Rigg

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    Thank you for your thoughtful review and for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that Sophie was able to provide the support, empathy, and professional guidance you needed during such a difficult time. It was a privilege to assist you, and we wish you all the very best for the future.

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    Julie

    Family Law

    Family

    Bea and her team were always available to answer questions promptly when I needed them. The advice was always understandable to a lay person like myself! I was notified every step of the way. I am not great at emails but .... If I can do it all through this modern way of communication anyone can as long as the legal team you pick are beside you.

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    legal expert Bea Taylor Bea Taylor

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    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Bea and the team are delighted to hear that you felt supported throughout the process and that our advice was clear and easy to understand. We are especially pleased that the communication process felt accessible and convenient for you, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.

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    Maria

    Family Law

    Family

    Very happy with the service my lawyer provided will highly recommend Tozers to anyone

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    legal expert Bea Taylor Bea Taylor

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    Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We’re delighted to hear that you were very happy with the service provided by our team. We truly appreciate your support and recommendation.

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    Family

    The support and services I received were prompt, factual and informative.

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    Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you found our support prompt, accurate, and informative.

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    4.9 /5 4939 Reviews
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      Clients praise the firm for conveyancing, property sales and purchases, wills, probate, family, employment and clinical negligence matters. Reviews highlight thorough legal expertise, clear guidance, attention to detail and strong results on complex cases. Clients especially value the team’s prompt communication, accessibility, patience, empathy and professionalism. They are repeatedly described as friendly, supportive, reassuring and proactive, with explanations in plain English, regular updates and a calm, stress-free service throughout difficult and emotional processes.

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      Housing & Property

      Stress free move

      Brilliant from start to finish. We had a stress free move. Responses were very quick! Kasper was knowledgable and personable. We will use again for a future move for sure.

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      Rachel McCann

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      Wonderful experience with this firm

      Tozers—Sarah Mudge and her team—were professional and knowledgeable and provided valuable service to us. Communication is timely and clear, and her guidance was extremely helpful. I’d recommend this firm to anyone.

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      legal expert Sarah Mudge Sarah Mudge

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      Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience. Sarah and Leanne will be pleased to know that their knowledge, clear communication and support made a difference. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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      Very professional and prompt service. Friendly and easy to communicate with

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      legal expert Vernon Clarke Vernon Clarke

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      Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that you found our service professional, prompt and friendly, and that communication was easy throughout. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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      Stuart Conrad

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      Housing & Property

      Great service

      Very helpful and prompt service every step of the way for our house sale, would recommend!

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      legal expert Samuel Reid Samuel Reid

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      Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you found our service helpful and prompt throughout your house sale. We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in your new home.

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      William Borg

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      Family Law

      Excellent service

      Very helpful, informative and efficient. Guided through a difficult process stage by stage in a knowledgeable and friendly manner.

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      legal expert Bea Taylor Bea Taylor
      legal expert Kirstie Mackenzie Kirstie Mackenzie

      A representative from Tozers LLP responded to this review

      Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that you found our guidance helpful, informative and efficient. It was a pleasure to support you through what can be a difficult process, and we’re pleased that our step-by-step approach made things clearer and more manageable. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.

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      Rachel McCann

      Housing & Property

      Residential Property

      We are delighted with our experience with Tozers! Sarah Mudge and Leanne Snook were knowledgeable, communicated well, clearly, and in a timely manner, and provided excellent service. Sarah’s guidance was invaluable.

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      legal expert Sarah Mudge Sarah Mudge

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      Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience. Sarah and Leanne will be pleased to know that their knowledge, clear communication and support made a difference. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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      Anonymous

      Housing & Property

      Residential Property

      Rebecca and her assistant, Paula, conveyanced the sale of our flat and the purchase of our house in 2026. Both experiences were excellent. Communication and action were always prompt and efficient. We felt confident they were handling our conveyancing to a high standard. A very professional service which reflects well on Tozer's.

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      legal expert Rebecca Holloway Bowden Rebecca Holloway Bowden

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      Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that Rebecca and Paula provided such a prompt, efficient and professional service throughout both your sale and purchase. It’s great to know you felt confident in the handling of your conveyancing. We’ll be sure to share your kind feedback with Rebecca and Paula.

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      Katie Smith

      Housing & Property

      Katie

      Massive shout out to Sarah Russell and secretary Louise, who have been absolutely amazing throughout the whole selling and buying process. Keeping us up to date every step of the way. Thank you for all you're help, support and advice. Highly recommend 👌☺️

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      legal expert Sarah Russell Sarah Russell

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      Thank you so much for your fantastic review and recommendation. We’re delighted to hear that Sarah and Louise provided such excellent support throughout your sale and purchase, keeping you informed and supported every step of the way. We’ll be sure to pass on your lovely feedback to them.

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      James

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      Very professional, timely and effective

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      Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you found our service professional, timely and effective. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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      Carol Clarke

      Housing & Property

      Carol

      Sarah and Jericha were fantastic throughout the long drawn out process. Every time I wanted an update they responded straight away. I would recommend them all day long. Amazing 🤩

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      legal expert Sarah Brimilcombe Sarah Brimilcombe
      legal expert Jericha Perry-Darlison Jericha Perry-Darlison

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      Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation. We’re delighted to hear that Sarah and Jericha were so supportive throughout what sounds like a lengthy process, and that they kept you updated whenever you needed them. We’ll be sure to pass on your lovely feedback to them both.

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