Farnfields LLP

01747 825432

• Our Vision is to be the leading legal practice for individuals, families, businesses and communities across North Dorset, West Wiltshire and South Somerset • Farnfields Solicitors is a very well-established law firm providing a comprehensive range of services for business and individual clients • Farnfields is LEXCEL and CQS accredited and several of our solicitors are members of STEP and Association of Lifetime Lawyers. • Farnfields has three offices in Gillingham, Shaftesbury and Warminster • We have been in existence for over 80 years and have a team of over 100 people, including twelve partners Read more...

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The Square
Gillingham
Dorset
SP8 4AX
01747 825432
www.farnfields.com

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How Farnfields LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 98%

National Average

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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 Farnfields LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Farnfields 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 1%

Overpriced 7%

About Right 91%

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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 Farnfields 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 Farnfields 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 Farnfields LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Consumer

1st / 2

69th / 4549

Company & Commercial

1st / 6

76th / 4334

Housing & Property

1st / 8

24th / 4225

Family Law

1st / 3

139th / 3834

Wills, Trusts & Probate

1st / 3

252nd / 3484

Commercial Property

1st / 2

128th / 3293

Employment

1st / 2

168th / 3083

Money & Tax

1st / 4

59th / 1837

Dispute Resolution

1st / 4

50th / 1035

Notary

1st / 1

20th / 710

Agriculture

1st / 5

47th / 609

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

1082
Very Good

25
Average

1
Poor

5
Awful

12

Overall experience

Value For Money
Communication
Initial Impressions
Approachability
Documentation Accuracy
Legal knowledge

Fiona

April 24, 2025

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house sale

I dealt with Abbey Starr at Farnfields while selling my mother's house on her behalf. Abbey kept me in touch with progress and clarified the process for me , which I really appreciated, and regularly chased up the buyer's solicitors during a couple of hold-ups. I'm grateful for all her work and patience; she also advised me appropriately about the failings of a different legal firm in their handling of an LPA. Abbey was professional and prompt throughout, and I would thoroughly recommend Farnfields.

A representative from Farnfields LLP responded to this review on 28 April, 2025:

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. We will ensure we pass on a copy of your review for Abbey

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Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Freddie

February 19, 2025

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Very pleased

Both Ella-Rose and Natalie were so kind and professional, they always responded quickly, kept me informed of every step of the process in a clear way. Communication has been top notch. I am very grateful to them for making a stressful time so much easier. Thank you so much

A representative from Farnfields LLP responded to this review on 24 February, 2025:

Thank you for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your feedback. We will ensure we pass on a copy of your review for Ella-Rose and Natalie.

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Housing & Property

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Purchase and Sale

Heather

February 17, 2025

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Conveyancing

The sale and purchase of our properties were dealt with efficiently and professionally

A representative from Farnfields LLP responded to this review on 18 February, 2025:

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Jayne and Derek

February 09, 2025

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Sale and Purchase

Clare and her team were wonderful throughout our sale and protracted purchase. Nothing was too much trouble and they were always happy to answer our questions.

A representative from Farnfields LLP responded to this review on 10 February, 2025:

Many thanks for your kind and positive review. We are extremely pleased to hear you received excellent service. We will ensure we pass on a copy of your review for Clare and her team.

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Family Law

Matter Type:

Financial Matters

Glenn

January 22, 2025

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Financial Remedy Order

Lucy Brown was excellent when dealing with my case. Lucy always put me at ease when I had concerns and questions, the communication was excellent and I always knew where things were in regards to the case. Lucy made a stressful period of my life less stressful and I’m very thankful for everything and also the end result.

A representative from Farnfields LLP responded to this review on 10 February, 2025:

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review. We will ensure we pass on a copy of your review for Lucy.

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Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Naomi

December 31, 2024

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House Sale

Excellent company to use for the sale of our house, Joanna and Abbey explained everything clearly and was helpful throughout. Very efficient and good at what they do. Would definitely recommend and will use again.

A representative from Farnfields LLP responded to this review on 06 January, 2025:

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. We will ensure we pass on a copy of your review for Joanna and Abbey.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Lydia

December 31, 2024

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Farnfields, Solicitors, GILLINGHAM office

Joanna Shortland and her assistant, Daniella Flintan, handled the conveyancing of my property over a six month period culminating in the successful exchange and completion in November 2024.

I could not have wished either for a better outcome or for the calm and courteous professionalism with which the one or two difficulties we encountered were dealt with.

I have no hesitation at all in recommending Farnfields for any property transaction in the future.

A representative from Farnfields LLP responded to this review on 06 January, 2025:

Thank you for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your feedback. We will ensure we pass on a copy of your review for Joanna and Daniella.

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Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Carl

November 18, 2024

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Sale of London flat

An outstanding service. Great communication. The sale of the flat would not have been completed on time without the involvement of Farnfields. I would definitely recommend them and will certainly use Farnfields again not only for conveyancing but other legal matters as well.

A representative from Farnfields LLP responded to this review on 21 November, 2024:

We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us this review.

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Company & Commercial

Matter Type:

Debt Recovery

Georgina

November 05, 2024

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Excellent help

Needed help with chasing a customer that refused to pay. Went through to the courts, had great communication, even though the courts were very slow, finally received full payment and fees, very helpful.

A representative from Farnfields LLP responded to this review on 13 November, 2024:

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Employment

Matter Type:

Settlement Agreements

Maggie

November 01, 2024

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Stellar help with a Settlement Agreement

My deep thanks to Nigel Mills of Farnfields, Gillingham, for his expertise and kindly support with a Settlement Agreement relating to my recent employment. I was able to reach a conclusion that was ideal for me, thanks to his wisdom and guidance, and he made an otherwise challenging situation much easier for me. Thank you, Nigel.

We had the privilege of working with Emma Elsworth and Sandra Barber during the purchase of our recent property in London. From the start of the process, Emma was proactive despite significant challenges in communicating with the seller's solicitors.

In light of the stamp duty increase in April 2025, we were keen to complete before then. Although at times it felt impossible due to the lack of progress from the seller's solicitor, Emma worked diligently to plan ahead, ensuring our side was prepared and ready to meet the deadline; which we achieved the day before the deadline.

Throughout the process, Emma was approachable and professional in handling our case. We are grateful for her support and would highly recommend her services.

A representative from Farnfields LLP responded to this review on 17 April, 2025:

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. We will ensure we pass on a copy of your review for Emma and Sandra.

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Description

Farnfields at a glance: • Farnfields Solicitors is a well-established law firm in Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset and further afield providing a comprehensive range of services for business and individual clients • Our specialist legal advisors provide help to both individuals and businesses across a wide range of legal services • Farnfields is LEXCEL and CQS accredited and several of our solicitors are members of STEP and Association of Lifetime Lawyers. • Farnfields has three offices in Shaftesbury, Gillingham and Warminster. • We have been in existence for over 80 years and have a team of over a 100 people, including twelve partners • We strongly believe in supporting the communities in which we work including; sponsorship of North Dorset Rugby Club based in Gillingham, TLW Dance in Shaftesbury, The Exchange in Sturminster Newton and Shaftesbury Youth Cricket Club

Practice areas

Residential and commercial property. Family, mediation and collaborative law. Probate, wills and powers of attorney. Civil litigation and employment. Corporate and commercial agricultural.

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Legal services

Personal areas of law

Family Law
- Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
- Annulment
- Asset protection and tax mitigation
- Child Access
- Child Arrangements Following Divorce
- Child Custody
- 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
- Divorce
- Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
- Divorce Mediation
- Domestic Violence
- Elderly care
- Family Mediation
- Family law
- Financial Matters
- Fixed Fee Divorce
- Grandparents' Rights
- High Net Worth Divorce
- Injunctions
- International Divorce
- Lasting power of attorney
- Legal aid
- Marriage and civil partnerships
- 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
- Boundary Disputes
- Buying at auction
- Declarations of trusts
- Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
- 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
- Option agreements and conditional contracts
- Planning
- Possession and repossession proceedings
- 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
- Second charges
- 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
- Inheritance Tax
- Insolvency and bankruptcy
- Property Holding Structures
- Tax
- Tax Compliance Services
- Trusts
Notary
- Notary
Wills, Trusts & Probate
- Disputed Trusts
- Disputed Wills
- International
- 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
- Farming disputes
Commercial Property
- Commercial mortgages
- Developer disputes
- Development plot sales
- Finance
- 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 Contracts and Agreements
- Commercial Litigation Matters
- Competition law
- Contract law
- Contractual Disputes
- Corporate Law
- Corporate finance
- Credit Control
- Data Protection
- Employment - business
- Franchising
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy
- Intellectual Property
- Management buyouts
- Merchandising and sponsorship
- Outsourcing agreements
- Partnership and LLP law
- Sales and Purchases
- Setting up a business
- Shareholder Agreements
- Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
- Small businesses
- Statutory Demands
- Tax
Dispute Resolution
- Mediation

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Farnfields LLP

Accreditations

Other locations

How Farnfields LLP Compares

Value for money

Would recommend tofriends and family

Satisfied withoutcome of matter

Rankings by area of expertise

Review Sources

Reviews summary

Excellent

Very Good

Average

Poor

Awful

Overall experience

house sale

Very pleased

Conveyancing

Sale and Purchase

Financial Remedy Order

House Sale

Farnfields, Solicitors, GILLINGHAM office

Sale of London flat

Excellent help

Stellar help with a Settlement Agreement

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About this branch

Description

Practice areas

Regulated by

Legal services

Personal areas of law

Business areas of law

Would recommend to
friends and family

Satisfied with
outcome of matter