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How Martin Cray & Co Compares

Value for money

This firm - 98%
National Average
Poor Competitive Excellent

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 Martin Cray & Co on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Martin Cray & Co. 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 20%
About Right 80%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 100%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Martin Cray & Co 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 Martin Cray & Co 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 100%
No 0%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 100%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Martin Cray & Co 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 Martin Cray & Co 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 100%
No 0%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Martin Cray & Co offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

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

Review Sources

Client Reviews

5.0/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    78
  • Very Good

    3
  • Average

    0
  • Poor

    0
  • Awful

    0

Overall experience

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

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Matter Type:

Wills

Cheryl

March 05, 2024

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First Class Service

Martin Cray & Co have an A1 knowledge of not just a few areas of law, but a wide ranging and comprehensive thorough of most legal cases along with the relevant procedures for the best outcome for clients.

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Anonymous

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Matter Type:

Divorce

Anonymous

February 28, 2024

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Private detective divorce!

Lost contact 45 years ago and needed to be divorced but where are they?.

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Mark

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Mark

December 19, 2023

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Advice

Very professional , friendly and efficient

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Lohara

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Matter Type:

Criminal defence - All

Lohara

December 05, 2023

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Feedback

James was supportive and professional form start to finish. Thank you for your non judgemental support and assistance it is much appreciated.

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Nicholas Haslam

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Nicholas Haslam

October 13, 2023

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Excellent, Speedy and Professional

Excellent, fast all round service

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Martin Haslam

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Martin Haslam

October 13, 2023

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Making a Will

Professional, efficient service, would recommend.

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Steve

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Matter Type:

Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults

Steve

September 28, 2023

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Instructed to act for internet use

Although I think the prices are slightly overpriced, no price is too much for winning my case and I would strongly recommend.

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Judith

Matter Type:

Child Law

Judith

September 06, 2023

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Thank you for all you have done for our family

Tamara, we want to thank you for all you have done for our family. Your expertise and commitment is very much appreciated. The fact that we were able to contact you whenever a new issue arose (and there were many!) was a great help at a very difficult time for us. So, many thanks and all the best wishes for the future.

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Anonymous

Matter Type:

Children Act proceedings

Anonymous

August 22, 2023

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Excellent Solicitor

Tamara, I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done. Although it wasn’t the outcome that I wanted, I honestly felt like you genuinely cared which made me feel safe. You’re such an excellent solicitor and I’d recommend you to anyone.

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Anonymous

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Matter Type:

Wills

Anonymous

July 28, 2023

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First Class Service, would recommend

First Class Service, Would recommend, clear and practical advice, pleasure to deal with.

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Reviews collected from

Digi

Digi

March 06, 2024

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Digi

Experienced, professional and experts. Thank you for a first class service, regards will writing and advice on potential issues with probate/IHTax. It is worthwhile paying a little bit more for such quality than doing things cheaply. Tamara also advised on little-known aspects of probate planning such as if a beneficiary is under 18 it is best to have 2-executors. Also if you marry, divorce or have a civil partnership it is advisable to review your will.

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samira

Matter Type:

Children Act proceedings

samira

January 21, 2024

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samira

I was recommend Martin Cray by a McKenzie friend. After an initial conversation with Tamara, their specialist in family law, I felt it was the right course to proceed with them.

Going to court is never an easy process and Tamara went over and above to support me. She would reply to messages very quickly and gave me all the time needed when I needed to talk through matters and in preparation for the case. I felt very prioritised and appreciated the hand holding.

Tamara is smart, kind, professional, friendly, talks at twice the speed of a normal human being (rather a bonus when on the clock) and is wise beyond her years. I am grateful for the service I received.

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Tom

Tom

March 17, 2023

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Tom

I contacted Martin Cray & Co for assistance with probate and inheritance tax, as I am handling the estate of my late uncle, who died intestate. I had no prior knowledge of the firm, and picked them based on their proximity and after reading positive reviews.

I was assigned to meet with Tamara Abrahams. I initially asked for a one-hour consultation, and then later returned for a second hour. There was also some email correspondence.

It was a great pleasure working with Tamara. I found her knowledgeable, friendly, approachable, and adept at explaining all the issues at hand concisely and clearly. In our subsequent email correspondence she was exceedingly prompt in her replies. Throughout the process I found all the information she gave to be useful, pertinent and reassuring.

I have no hesitation in recommending Tamara and her firm to anyone else seeking advice, and will certainly return if and when I require any further assistance.

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Kayden

Kayden

January 24, 2023

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Kayden

LGBTQ+ friendly, would recommend. Thanks!

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S

August 15, 2022

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A client

A very experienced legal practice, which you can tell as soon as you walk through the door. Martin and his team helped with a long and drawn out case with a great result. I would highly recommend this firm for any matter that is in need of professional help.

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Description

As a boutique litigation firm we have the time and availability to deal directly without our clients at any time. We choose to have a smaller client base so that we can give a more personal service to our clients. We regularly receive instructions regarding private criminal defence; civil litigation; family law; regulatory matters and probate – contested or not. We are able to solve issues that you or your business are facing. We can be that safety net for you in times of need. We have the capability and reach to handle your case whether that’s in the local Magistrates Court, Crown Court, High Court or all the way up to the Supreme Court. That could be in Brighton, London, Paris, Barcelona, Singapore or Bangkok. Martin Cray has personally conducted advocacy in the Court of Appeal and before the Privy Council. We have clients who are in need of a solicitor for the first time in their life and also clients who come back to us year after year to handle their affairs.

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Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
  • Crime/ Criminal Defence
    • Assault
    • Business Crime
    • Criminal Damage
    • Criminal defence - All
    • Drugs offences
    • Murder and Manslaughter
    • Professional Conduct
    • Regulatory Defence
    • Theft
  • Driving offences
    • Appeal driving conviction
    • Careless driving
    • Convicted in absence
    • Dangerous driving
    • Dangerous vehicle conditions
    • Death By Careless Driving
    • Death by dangerous driving
    • Discretionary disqualification
    • Disqualification removal
    • Drink driving
    • Driving Whilst Unfit
    • Driving Without Due Care
    • Driving whilst disqualified
    • Driving without a licence
    • Driving without insurance
    • Drug driving
    • Drunk in charge
    • Early return of driving licence
    • Exceptional Hardship
    • Failing to notify DVLA
    • Failure to furnish identification
    • Failure to provide a blood sample
    • Failure to provide a specimen
    • Goods vehicles - operators licence
    • Goods vehicles - tachograph offences
    • Mobile phone offences
    • New Driver Provisions
    • Notice of intended prosecution
    • Recognition of disqualification
    • Restoration of licence
    • Road rage incidents
    • Serious injury by dangerous driving
    • Signs and signal offences
    • Special Reasons
    • Speeding offences
    • Stopping and reporting
    • Taxi offences
    • Taxi offences - illegally plying for hire
    • Taxi offences - licensing investigations
    • Taxi offences - points and disqualification
    • Totting Up Driving Ban
  • Education
    • Education
  • Employment
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employment Contracts
    • Employment Law
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • 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
    • 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
  • Money & Tax
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
    • HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Trusts
  • Professional Negligence
    • Accountants
    • Architects
    • Barristers
    • Engineers
    • Financial advisors
    • IT professionals
    • Insurance brokers
    • Professional Negligence
    • Professional Negligence law
    • Professional trustees
    • Surveyors
    • Tax consultants
    • Valuers
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Probate
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Company & Commercial
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Commercial Law
    • Contract law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Debt Recovery
    • Intellectual Property
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
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