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The Bank House, Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BU

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The Bank House, Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BU

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Battens Solicitors Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
93%
Value for
Money
10% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
14% above
national average
95%
Would
Recommend
14% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.7/5
Approachability 4.7/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.7/5
Legal Knowledge 4.7/5
Value for money 4.6/5

Accreditations

Battens Solicitors Limited are accredited by

The Law Society accreditation awarded to Battens Solicitors Limited
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Battens Solicitors Limited
Lexcel - Practice Management Standard accreditation awarded to Battens Solicitors Limited

Description

At Battens, we understand everyone faces unique challenges, whether protecting family, interests, or business assets. We take the time to listen and guide you through life's milestones with wisdom and collaboration. Our clients rely on our renowned legal expertise, fresh thinking, and clear, jargon-free advice. Proud of our award-winning firm, we uphold 300 years of hard work, commitment, and timeless values in a complex, modern world.

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Battens Solicitors Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
94%
Value for
Money
11% above
national average
95%
Success
Rate
13% above
national average
95%
Would
Recommend
14% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Battens Solicitors Limited are accredited by

The Law Society accreditation awarded to Battens Solicitors Limited
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Battens Solicitors Limited
Lexcel - Practice Management Standard accreditation awarded to Battens Solicitors Limited

Description

At Battens, we understand everyone faces unique challenges, whether protecting family, interests, or business assets. We take the time to listen and guide you through life's milestones with wisdom and collaboration. Our clients rely on our renowned legal expertise, fresh thinking, and clear, jargon-free advice. Proud of our award-winning firm, we uphold 300 years of hard work, commitment, and timeless values in a complex, modern world.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Battens Solicitors Limited 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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Mary Anderson

Verified
Housing & Property

Great company to deal with

"Buying and selling is so stressful and when you do the two together, you need a company who is one the ball, professional, yet treats you like a person, not just a case file. A big thank you to the team at the Sherborne office for all they did for me. I cannot recommend them highly enough"

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Susan Peckham

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Susan

"I have used Battens as my solicitors for over 25 years and have always found them to be professional and knowledgeable. They always convey a helpful and professionally sociable manner."

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:15
Tuesday 09:00–17:15
Wednesday 09:00–17:15
Thursday 09:00–17:15
Friday 09:00–17:15
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

The Bank House, Long Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BU

Reviews

4.8 /5 126 Reviews
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What clients say about Battens Solicitors Limited

Clients praise the firm for strength in conveyancing, wills & probate, family law, care proceedings and dispute work, noting qualified, experienced solicitors and reliable legal expertise. Valued soft skills include clear, prompt communication, professionalism, compassion and calmness under pressure, plus approachability, efficiency and responsiveness. Clients also highlight organised, practical problem‑solving, supportive guidance through stressful situations and helpfulness in explaining matters in plain English.

friendly team
professional service
excellent communication
efficient handling
knowledgeable staff
compassionate support
calm under‑pressure
prompt responses
problem‑solving
stress‑reducing

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Stuart Thomas

Verified
Wills, Trusts & Probate

Successful will and LPA conclusion

A number of factors delayed us revising our wills for a few years. When we finally approached Battens (on recommendation) Emily guided us through the process and gave excellent advice. When emailing use with drafts her documents and responses were always prompt and she gave accurate timelines for completion. Emily was efficient and professional but very pleasant and understanding of our circumstances.

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Thank you for your review and positive comments about Emily from our Wills, Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration team based in our Sherborne office. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Battens Solicitors

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Richard Westcott

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Execution of will

Professional, polite, knowledgeable and efficient

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Thank you for your review and positive comments about our Wills, Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration, and Residential Conveyancing teams based at our Yeovil office. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Battens Solicitors

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Ian Rossman

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Housing & Property

have used Battens since was 20 now 87

Delt with family Marrige Devource Death and business needs

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Thank you for your review and positive comments about our legal teams based in our Yeovil office. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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Malcolm Hunt

Housing & Property

Excellent Service

Nicola and her colleagues were friendly, prompt and efficient and helped ensure my probate house sale all went through smoothly.

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Thank you for your review and positive comments about our Residential Conveyancing team based in our Bridport office. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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Sylvia Voce

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills and LPAs

Excellent professional service made everything clear and offered advice and more information when required

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Thank you for your review and positive comments about our Wills, Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration team based in our Yeovil office. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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Andrew Cross

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Andrew

Professional, welcoming and efficient. We were very pleased with the service and Emily and her colleagues were charming.

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Thank you for your review and positive comments about Emily from our Wills, Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration team based in our Sherborne office. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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Simon Potter (Simon)

Simon

Christine supported me through the process of probate, throughout what was a very difficult time in my life, Christine dealt with the whole situation and my questions with the utmost professionalism and compassion. I will be forever grateful for this.

Thank you for your review and positive comments about Christine from our Wills, Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration team in Yeovil. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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Susan Peckham

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Susan

I have used Battens as my solicitors for over 25 years and have always found them to be professional and knowledgeable. They always convey a helpful and professionally sociable manner.

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Thank you for your review and positive comments about our Sherborne legal team. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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JAMES

Wills, Trusts & Probate

JAMES

Professional and efficient support in drafting and actioning Lasting Powers of Attorney.

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Thank you for your review and positive comments about our Wills, Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration team. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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Rita

Following the death of my husband, I have left three messages for someone to call me about his will. I have heard nothing, to date. Very disappointed, as we have previously had good service.

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We are very sorry to hear about your experience and apologise for not having contacted you previously. We have asked a member of our private client team to contact you. Kind regards Battens Solicitors

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4.8 /5 870 Reviews
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What clients say about Battens Solicitors Limited

Clients praise the firm for strength in conveyancing, wills & probate, family law, care proceedings and dispute work, noting qualified, experienced solicitors and reliable legal expertise. Valued soft skills include clear, prompt communication, professionalism, compassion and calmness under pressure, plus approachability, efficiency and responsiveness. Clients also highlight organised, practical problem‑solving, supportive guidance through stressful situations and helpfulness in explaining matters in plain English.

friendly team
professional service
excellent communication
efficient handling
knowledgeable staff
compassionate support
calm under‑pressure
prompt responses
problem‑solving
stress‑reducing

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Timothy Coomber

Verified

Conveyancing during house sale

The sale was straightforward thanks to prompt email updates and clear explanations of every document. Ms Pugsley handled buyer enquiries proactively and kept me fully informed during chain delays, reducing my stress significantly. Communication was excellent throughout and phone calls were returned the same day and the final fee matched the initial estimate perfectly.

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Steve Edwards

Housing & Property

Buying and Selling Our Properties

Would like to thank Claire and her team for the conveyancing on buying and selling of our properties, the experience on both transactions was smooth and without any hitch and the communication was excellent throughout, thankyou so very much

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Thank you for your review and positive comments about Claire from our Residential Conveyancing team based in our Poundbury, Dorchester office. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Battens Solicitors

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Malcolm Hunt

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Housing & Property

Excellent service from Nicola and her colleagues

This is not the first time I have used Nicola for a property sale and the service from Nicola and her colleagues was as prompt, friendly and efficient as ever.

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A representative from Battens Solicitors Limited responded to this review

Thank you for your review and positive comments about Nicola from our Residential Conveyancing team based in our Bridport office. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Battens Solicitors

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Stuart Thomas

Verified
Wills, Trusts & Probate

Successful will and LPA conclusion

A number of factors delayed us revising our wills for a few years. When we finally approached Battens (on recommendation) Emily guided us through the process and gave excellent advice. When emailing use with drafts her documents and responses were always prompt and she gave accurate timelines for completion. Emily was efficient and professional but very pleasant and understanding of our circumstances.

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A representative from Battens Solicitors Limited responded to this review

Thank you for your review and positive comments about Emily from our Wills, Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration team based in our Sherborne office. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Battens Solicitors

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Richard Westcott

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Execution of will

Professional, polite, knowledgeable and efficient

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A representative from Battens Solicitors Limited responded to this review

Thank you for your review and positive comments about our Wills, Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration, and Residential Conveyancing teams based at our Yeovil office. If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Battens Solicitors

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Rona Nicholson

Rona

Lucy was very efficient and responsive. We were very pleased with the service we received when selling our house.

Thank you for your review and positive comments about Lucy from our Residential Conveyancing team based in our Castle Cary office. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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Mark Hill

Housing & Property

Mark

I had an excellent experience working with Samantha Pattle on both the sale of my property and my onward purchase. Throughout what became a complex and at times challenging transaction, Samantha was consistently calm, clear and highly professional. Her communication was always prompt and straightforward, and she had a very steady, pragmatic approach which gave me a lot of confidence at key moments. What stood out most was her ability to remain composed under pressure and keep matters moving when things became uncertain. She provided sound, sensible advice throughout and ensured that everything progressed as smoothly as possible, ultimately getting both transactions exchanged successfully. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Samantha to anyone looking for a reliable and capable solicitor, and I’m very grateful for her support.

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Thank you for your review and positive comments about Samantha from our Residential Conveyancing team based in our Sherborne office. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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Dawn Tiso

Family Law

Dawn

EMILY Davis outstanding solicitor with compassion professionalism and accuracy thank you .Dawn Tiso

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Anthony Dakin

Notary

Anthony

Needed a document signing witnessed at short notice and Battens were happy to help and fitted me in quickly. Thank you!

Thank you for your review and positive comments about our Wareham office. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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