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5-10 Dock Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6LU

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5-10 Dock Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6LU

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Watermans Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
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95%+
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Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.9/5

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The Law Society of Scotland accreditation awarded to Watermans

Description

At Watermans, we take the hassle out of the legal side of things, so that you can concentrate on moving forward with your life. We offer straightforward legal advice so that you know where you stand at every step in the legal process. With offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, our team are experts in all areas of Personal Injury, Residential & Commercial Conveyancing and Estate Agency. Everything we do is about resolving your situation in the most transparent way possible. It should be that simple

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Watermans Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
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

Watermans are accredited by

The Law Society of Scotland accreditation awarded to Watermans

Description

At Watermans, we take the hassle out of the legal side of things, so that you can concentrate on moving forward with your life. We offer straightforward legal advice so that you know where you stand at every step in the legal process. With offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, our team are experts in all areas of Personal Injury, Residential & Commercial Conveyancing and Estate Agency. Everything we do is about resolving your situation in the most transparent way possible. It should be that simple

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The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Watermans 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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Opening hours

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

5-10 Dock Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6LU

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5.0 /5 67 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm for property conveyancing, personal injury and compensation claims, remortgages, commercial transactions and estate agency services. Reviewers highlight strong technical expertise, efficiency, attention to detail and successful outcomes. Valued soft skills include clear, prompt communication, approachability, patience, calmness under pressure and a proactive, supportive manner that reduces client stress. Clients emphasise professionalism, responsiveness and a willingness to go the extra mile, making complex processes straightforward and reassuring.

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Excellent work

She has been an excellent help from the beginning.Good communication and quick response during the sale procedure

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are delighted to hear that Kayla has been an excellent help with your property transaction from the very beginning, communicating promptly each step of the way. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to working with you again! 🏡

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Jenny Brechin

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Excellent

I found Morgan to be incredibly informative, she guided me through every step & reassured me when required - it’s been over 9 years since I last sold/bought a property & it all feels very different from then, however Morgan provided me with the advice & guidance I needed in an incredibly patient & professional manner. Thanks Morgan! 😌

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Thank you for leaving a review, Jenny! We are delighted to hear that Morgan was so helpful when you were buying your property and that she kept the proicess straightforward for you. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best ✨

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Guy A.

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Professional, honest advice that saved us money

Morgan handled the offer process for our property purchase in North Berwick professionally from start to finish. Communication was clear throughout and everything was dealt with efficiently and correctly. What we appreciated most was her honesty and guidance during negotiations. She advised us when she felt we were offering too high, which ultimately helped us secure the property while saving a significant amount of money. We felt well supported throughout the process and would happily recommend her services.

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Thank you for leaving a review, Guy! We are delighted to hear that Morgan provided you with professional, honest advice on your house purchase and kept everything straightforward. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in your new home! ✨

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Very helpful and quick to respond

Have been in contact with the solicitors for a couple weeks, but they have been very helpful and quick in responding. Morgan has been contacting me daily which has reassured me throughout the buying process.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Morgan in our conveyancing team! We are pleased to hear that Morgan was helpful and prompt in her responses, reassuring you throughout the whole buying process. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to working with you again in the future! 🏡

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Couldn’t have asked for better service

I couldn’t have asked for better service. I am a returning client of Kathy Miller, and once again she has demonstrated exceptional professionalism, respect, and dedication throughout the entire sales process. Kathy kept us closely informed at every stage, providing clear updates and thoughtful guidance, which gave us great confidence and peace of mind during the transaction. Her attention to detail and deep understanding of the legal responsibilities involved were truly outstanding. She handled all aspects of the property sale efficiently and carefully, ensuring everything was completed smoothly and correctly. I am extremely grateful for her support. I would not hesitate to recommend Kathy to anyone looking for a highly professional and reliable solicitor.

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Michaelia. We are delighted to hear about your positive experience of working with Kathy in our conveyancing team, who provided clear updates at each stage in the process to give you great confidence and peace of mind throughout. Thank you for your recommendation, we look forward to working with you again! 🏡

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Housing & Property

Alex

We have used Watermans to sell both our properties and to buy our new home together. Cannot thank the team enough, Tzana & Donna our contacts and negotiators for our sales- both amazing at what they do! Morgan who helped with our purchase and the back an fourth on dates of entry- Also a special thanks to Evie who dealt with all our legal work for our sale and endless questions-everything handled so efficiently and with understanding! Thank you all for everything :)

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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review for the team!

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Andy

Friendly, professional and very effective service from Shaun Wood at Watermans. We used them for both buying and selling, and would absolutely recommend the firm to other homeowners.

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Thank you for leaving a review for Shawn and the team! We are glad you had a positive experience.

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Chris

I recently instructed Watermans to sell my property after they were recommended to me and I have been hugely impressed with the service provided. Shawn Wood in particular has been highly knowledgeable and responsive, and has made the process very easy for me. Their fees and costs also seem competitive. I would not hesitate to recommend Watermans to others and we will be inviting Shawn to act for us on further transactions in the near future. Many thanks to Shawn and the team.

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Thanks for taking the time to leave such a great review for Shawn! We are glad to hear that he and the wider team were able to make the process as simple and straightforward as possible for you.

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Helen

I recently bought a house, a process I have endured only once before and it did not involve both a sale and a purchase - needless to say I had no clue about what I was doing. Shawn Wood was recommended to me and he did not let me down. Held my hand through the whole process, answering all my many many questions, responding promptly and handling a rather protracted process without issue. I could not recommend his services highly enough if you are buying or selling a house.

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Helen, thank you so much for your positive review. We are delighted to hear that Shawn was able to help and advise you through every step of the process - we will be passing on your kind words. Congratulations on your new purchase!

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gerryjoannewhite

We recently sold our property in Edinburgh and living in N.Ireland we were not sure what solicitors to use. Shawn Wood of Watermans 5-10 Dock Pl, Leith came highly recommended. I must admit we were very impressed and pleased at the professional and attentive manner Shawn handled the whole transaction and he couldn’t have been more helpful. I would highly recommend Shawn and the whole team at Watermans as they handled our sale very smoothly and it was a pleasure to do business with them and found them also to be very competitive which was a big plus in the present market. Many thanks Shawn Gerry & Joanne White N.Ireland

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Thank you both for your fantastic review! We are glad that Shawn was able to assist in the sale of your house and make the process as smooth as possible. We shall be passing along your kind words!

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Clients praise the firm for property conveyancing, personal injury and compensation claims, remortgages, commercial transactions and estate agency services. Reviewers highlight strong technical expertise, efficiency, attention to detail and successful outcomes. Valued soft skills include clear, prompt communication, approachability, patience, calmness under pressure and a proactive, supportive manner that reduces client stress. Clients emphasise professionalism, responsiveness and a willingness to go the extra mile, making complex processes straightforward and reassuring.

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Nicole

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5 star laywer

I cannot recommend Robyn at Watermans enough. She took on my case and worked tirelessly to achieve a fantastic outcome. Not only was she incredibly professional and communicative throughout the entire process, but also secured a compensation payment for the inconvenience i went through during the procedure. If you are looking for a dedicated, hardworking lawyer, look no further!.

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Excellent, professional service

Alex and Megan were fantastic throughout our first home purchase — very professional, responsive, and kept me well informed at all times. They made everything simple and helped the sale complete without issues. I would happily recommend them.

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Miles Walbank

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Excellent!!!

Caron has been absolutely fantastic throughout the entire process. From the outset, she has been professional, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable, always taking the time to explain things clearly and keep me updated at every stage. Property transactions can often be stressful, but Caron’s calm and proactive approach made everything feel much more manageable. Her attention to detail, efficiency, and willingness to go the extra mile gave me complete confidence that everything was in safe hands. I would not hesitate to recommend Caron to anyone looking for a reliable and approachable solicitor. Thank you for all your hard work and support, it has been greatly appreciated.

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Miles! We are delighted to hear about your positive experience of working with Caron in our conveyancing team, who took the time to ensure everything was explained clearly to give you full confidence that everything about your transaction was in safe hands. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to working with you again in the future! 🏡

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Would recommend

Great service. I felt they were quick to respond and gave sensible advice. Would recommend and use again.

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Caron, who offered clear and prompt advice throughout your case. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to work with you again in the future! 🏡

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Joe Coughlin

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Great and simple service

The process was simple and efficient. Caron kept in touch and was clear and concise throughout. I couldn’t have asked for a better service!

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Thanks for your review, Joe! We are delighted to hear that Caron made your conveyancing process run smoothly, keeping in touch throughout and offering clear and straightforward advice. We appreciate you sharing your experience and look forward to working with you in the future!

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Martin Carson

Housing & Property

Martin

Louise Mill was our conveyancer and she is an absolute star of a person. Cannot recommend enough, went above and beyond to help us secure our home when dealing with difficult builders. So thankful for all her work.

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Thank you for writing a review, Martin. We are pleased to hear that Louise went above and beyond throughout your property purchase, offering a brilliant service while dealing with difficult builders. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to work with you again in the future! 🏡

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Benjamin Mitchell

Housing & Property

Benjamin

Aaron supported us with the legal conveyancing of both the sale of our flat and the purchase of our forever home. We really cannot fault the service we received from Aaron and would recommend him to anyone (indeed - we already have). He kept us well informed through the process; we never had to chase him. He also stayed late one evening to assist us with a potentially costly snag during the process, which he resolved speedily and smoothly. We would have no hesitation in working with Aaron again. He’s a brilliant solicitor. Thank you, Aaron for all your help these past few months.

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Thank you for writing a review, Benjamin. We are pleased to hear about your time working with Aaron in our conveyancing team, who assisted you with the purchase of your forever home - keeping you updated at every stage and resolving potential issues on your behalf. We appreciate your feedback (and recommendations!) so much, and wish you all the best in your new home 🏡

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Callum

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Callum

Thanks very much to Caron, who helped guide us through the slightly more complicated Scottish house buying process. Very prompt replies, happy to help, thanks so much. Would recommend to anyone in Edinburgh!

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Thank you for leaving a review, Callum. We are delighted to hear that Caron was such a help in guiding you through buying a house in Scotland, replying promptly and helping at each stage. We wish you all the best in your new home, and thanks for the recommendation! 🏡

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Hilmi

Commercial Property

Hilmi

Thank you for Kathy Miller sort all my paper work correctly in short time I really appreciate for her efforts top class 👍 👏

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Thank you for writing a review, Hilmi. We are delighted to hear about your five-star experience of working with Kathy in our conveyancing team, who provided legal advice and assisted you with the relevant paperwork in a short timeframe. We look forward to working with you again in the future 😊🏡

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Lin

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Lin

Watermans has been outstanding. Louise Stenhouse assisted me with a title registry correction and the discharge of my mortgage, and she made the whole process incredibly easy. Clear, timely communication from start to finish. Truly appreciate her help.

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Thank you for your review, Lin. We are thrilled to hear about your experience of working with Louise in our property team, who assisted you with title corrections and a mortgage discharge and made the whole process easy and straightforward. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts and wish you all the best for the future!

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