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Battens Solicitors Limited

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2-4 West Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4JU

01929768720

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2-4 West Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4JU

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4.8
Excellent
111 Reviews
94%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
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

Children Law accreditation awarded to Battens Solicitors Limited
Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Battens Solicitors Limited
Family Law 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

Local 1 / 3
National 88 / 11,165
4.8
Excellent
818 Reviews
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

Children Law accreditation awarded to Battens Solicitors Limited
Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Battens Solicitors Limited
Family Law 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

Meet the team of Battens Solicitors Limited

Michelle Roberts

Michelle Roberts

Conveyancing Executive

5.0 12
Sarah Ford

Sarah Ford

Solicitor and Associate Director

4.7 10

Meet the team of Battens Solicitors Limited

Michelle Roberts

Michelle Roberts

Conveyancing Executive

5.0 12
Sarah Ford

Sarah Ford

Solicitor and Associate Director

4.7 10

Contact details

01929768720
enquiries@battens.co.uk
www.battens.co.uk

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)

2-4 West Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4JU

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4.8 /5 111 Reviews
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    Clients praise the firm’s expertise in conveyancing, wills, probate, care proceedings and commercial transactions, noting effective, thorough legal knowledge and successful outcomes. Specialisms include property sales/purchases, estate administration and business acquisitions. Valued soft skills are professionalism, compassion, clear communication, responsiveness and patience; clients highlight approachable, supportive staff who explain matters plainly, guide clients through stressful times and keep them updated. Reviews emphasise efficiency, organisation, problem‑solving and attention to detail, with many recommending the firm for reliable, timely service and empathetic client care.

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    rik elvidge

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    Housing & Property

    House sale

    A refreshing change to a number of solicitors that I have previously encountered. During an extremely protracted sale, Jen Haynor always kept me informed as to the many obstacles put in the way of progressing the sale. She responded to my many communications in a timely way, and offered clear advice throughout the process. A breath of fresh air! Great work Jen.

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    legal expert Ross Siviter Ross Siviter
    legal expert Jen Haynor Jen Haynor

    A representative from Battens Solicitors Limited responded to this review

    Thank you for your review and positive comments about Jen from our Residential Conveyancing 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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    Jennifer Rockett

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    Housing & Property

    Moving house

    Very professional but friendly and helpful

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    legal expert Nicola Pugsley Nicola Pugsley

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    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 further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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    I had Gemma as my representative and she was absolutely brilliant from start to finish and put alot of hard work into my case. I got an outcome that I was very happy with considering the circumstances that I was dealing with and would definitely recommend battens to anyone. Thank you so much Gemma and the rest of the team.

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    legal expert Gemma Claire Galvani Gemma Claire Galvani

    A representative from Battens Solicitors Limited responded to this review

    Thank you for your review and positive comments about Gemma from our Family 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 Chick

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    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Power of attorney

    Excellent timely service and excellent service

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    legal expert Emily Franklin Emily Franklin

    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 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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    anonymous

    Family Law

    Excellent legal guidance and advice to parents of children in pre-proceedings

    As an independent advocate I have supported many parents going through pre-proceedings with their children under a child protection plan. All the solicitors at Battens have been responsive to parents and to me as the parent's advocate. But I would commend Georgina Bacon in particular for her professional compassion, clear advice and her excellent easier to read summaries after meetings or court hearings. And also thinking to include photos of barristers to help us all find that person on an already stressful occasion. I have learned a lot!

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    legal expert Georgina Louise Bacon Georgina Louise Bacon

    A representative from Battens Solicitors Limited responded to this review

    Thank you for your review and positive comments about Georgina from our Family team based in our Poundbury (Dorchester) office. 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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    legal expert Emily Franklin Emily Franklin

    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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    Susanne

    Moving is such an ordeal, and to have a suportive solicitor is nothing but good!

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

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    Ben Beach

    Ben

    Samantha and the team worked unbelievably hard to rectify a poor conveyancing situation through no fault of their own. All communication was fast and straight forward, as well as being helpful and friendly throughout the process. I couldn't recommend them enough!

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

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    Rye

    Well I have too gush!....... This Solicitors is just so efficient... Nicola & her team are brilliant! They get the job done fast, they are super approachable with any query & the whole process is stress free. I would highly recommend this solicitors in Bridport. Many Thanks......

    A representative from Battens Solicitors Limited responded to this review

    Thank you for your review and positive comments about Nicola and the Residential Conveyancing team from 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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    Mary

    Very happy with everything they did for me in the sale/purchase of my house. Would highly recommend.

    A representative from Battens Solicitors Limited responded to this review

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

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    4.8 /5 818 Reviews
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      Clients praise the firm’s expertise in conveyancing, wills, probate, care proceedings and commercial transactions, noting effective, thorough legal knowledge and successful outcomes. Specialisms include property sales/purchases, estate administration and business acquisitions. Valued soft skills are professionalism, compassion, clear communication, responsiveness and patience; clients highlight approachable, supportive staff who explain matters plainly, guide clients through stressful times and keep them updated. Reviews emphasise efficiency, organisation, problem‑solving and attention to detail, with many recommending the firm for reliable, timely service and empathetic client care.

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      Housing & Property

      Battens in Bridport - conveyancing

      an excellent service provided by all the team, but especially Nicola - very good at responding to my enquiries - with patience, clarity and in a friendly professional positive manner. All info was sent with clear explanations of its content and relevant sections to note, so very supportive in guiding me through the legal processes.

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      legal expert Nicola Pugsley Nicola Pugsley

      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 further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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      Wouldn't recommend to others

      Found the experience challenging at times.

      A representative from Battens Solicitors Limited responded to this review

      We are sorry to hear that you were unhappy with some aspects of our service as we pride ourselves on our high levels of customer care and satisfaction. We take all complaints seriously and have a rigorous complaints procedure to resolve any issues that our clients may have. If you would like to raise your concerns with us, please contact our Complaints Officer, Katherine Gilmour, at Battens Solicitors, Maltravers House, Petters Way, Yeovil BA20 1SH or by email katherine.gilmour@battens.co.uk. Kind regards, Battens Solicitors

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      Sidney Dade

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      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      New wills.

      They were very professional in setting up our new wills. Slightly slow at one stage, but soon resolved. Good outcome.

      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 team. If we can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards, Battens Solicitors

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      rik elvidge

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      House sale

      A refreshing change to a number of solicitors that I have previously encountered. During an extremely protracted sale, Jen Haynor always kept me informed as to the many obstacles put in the way of progressing the sale. She responded to my many communications in a timely way, and offered clear advice throughout the process. A breath of fresh air! Great work Jen.

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      legal expert Ross Siviter Ross Siviter
      legal expert Jen Haynor Jen Haynor

      A representative from Battens Solicitors Limited responded to this review

      Thank you for your review and positive comments about Jen from our Residential Conveyancing 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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      In terms of looks, their offices are high quality, however, in terms of service, they are really poor. The service is as good as the people who are providing it. They require better training. Would not recommend.

      A representative from Battens Solicitors Limited responded to this review

      We are sorry you were unhappy with the legal advice and service provided. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer care and satisfaction. We take all complaints seriously and have a rigorous complaints procedure to resolve any issues that our clients may have. Due to regulatory reasons, we can't comment any further in a public domain but if you would like to discuss this further with us, please contact our Complaints Officer, Katherine Gilmour, at Battens Solicitors, Maltravers House, Petters Way, Yeovil BA20 1SH or email katherine.gilmour@battens.co.uk. 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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      Christopher Hood

      Christopher

      In the past I have had some dreadful experiences with solicitors regarding the purchase and sale of property....but not this time. Battens were efficient, on the ball and did everything exactly as required without any surprises either time or cost wise. I thoroughly recommend Cate Barnes for her quiet proficiency, professionalism and competence. With her we were in great hands.

      Thank you for your review and positive comments about Cate from our Conveyancing team in Poundbury. 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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      legal expert Emily Franklin Emily Franklin

      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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      Mary

      Awful service

      Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, we are unable to find any records of you on our system at the moment. If you would like to raise your concerns with us, please contact our Complaints Officer, Katherine Gilmour, at Battens Solicitors, Maltravers House, Petters Way, Yeovil BA20 1SH or by email katherine.gilmour@battens.co.uk. Kind regards, Battens Solicitors

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      Mosch Jardine

      Mosch

      Very supportive great team would definitely recommend

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

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