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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
15% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
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

Rankings by area of expertise

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 (Open)
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 64 Reviews
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The firm specialises in conveyancing, property transactions, personal injury and motor insurance claims, commercial leases and refinancing, with evident expertise in efficient, timely case management and clear, practical legal advice. Clients praise professionalism, responsiveness and attention to detail, valuing calm, patient communication, approachability, proactive updates and empathy. The team is described as reliable, supportive and solution-focused, making stressful processes straightforward and delivering positive outcomes and clear guidance throughout.

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Personal Injury

Compensation

I was kept up to date with how the case proceeded

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Ridha! We appreciate you sharing your experience and wish you all the best for the future.

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Housing & Property

Excellent and highly professional service

Alex provided a first-class service from start to finish. Her communication was great, her legal knowledge was evident, and she made everything incredibly efficient and easy to understand with very timely responses. I was kept fully aware throughout the entire process. Highly recommended!

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Bernis! We are delighted to hear that Alex provided a first-class conveyancing service, offering clear and regular communication and advice so that everything about the process was made easier to understand. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to working with you again! ✨

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Housing & Property

Subject: Highly professional, efficient and supportive – strongly recommended - Watermans Miss Kathy Miller

Subject: Highly professional, efficient and supportive – strongly recommended - Watermans Miss Kathy Miller I cannot recommend Kathy Miller enough. As a buyer from Hong Kong, purchasing a property in Scotland was completely new and quite stressful for me, especially when my original solicitor failed to progress the anti-money laundering (AML) checks in a timely manner. Kathy and her team stepped in at a critical moment. They took over my case efficiently and completed the entire AML process independently and successfully. Without their professional handling, my purchase would not have been able to complete on time. What stood out most was the clear and smooth communication. Kathy always replied promptly and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand – which gave me great confidence, especially as an overseas buyer. She is extremely efficient, friendly, and truly cares about her clients. She helped me complete the transaction successfully and I am now settling into my new home. For anyone – especially those from Hong Kong – looking for a reliable and approachable solicitor in Scotland, I strongly recommend Kathy Miller. Thank you again, Kathy, for all your help.

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Thank you for your review, Fion! We are delighted to hear that Kathy and the team handled your overseas purchase with efficiency, communicating everything clearly and promptly to ensure a successful transaction. We appreciate your recommendation, and from all of us at Watermans - congratulations on buying your new home! 🏡 ✨

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​A Truly Reliable and Professional Attorney

​She provided excellent upfront service and was highly responsive with her communication. Very satisfied!

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Thank you for writing a review. We are pleased to hear that Kayla provided an excellent property purchase service, and was highly responsive throughout! ✨

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Housing & Property

excellent service

Caron was very professional and supportive throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend the solicitors to others.

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Thank you for leaving a review, Connor. We are delighted to hear that Caron was professional and supportive throughout the conveyancing process, and we appreciate your recommendation! 🏡

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Personal Injury

Danny

Michael was very efficient, worked hard to resolve this case

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Gary

Professional and approachable. Had a couple of different people to start with but once Victoria was given my case, things seemed to progress. Happy with the outcome and would definitely recommend

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Allan

My dealings with Watermans were much better than expected. Everything was dealt with timeasly and explined in detail. Their young solicitor Victoria was superb and deserves full credit for her work. Top marks all round. Allan Fellows

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Thank you for leaving a review for Victoria, we are glad to hear about your positive experience!

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John

I have been extremely impressed by the professionalism & caring manner in which my claim has been conducted. I would highly recommend this solicitor to those who require legal services.

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Christian

Sam Donaldson - Claims Handler Watermans I received a first class service from Sam at all times. Sam was extremely professional, efficient, helpful and thorough in his work for Watermans, at every stage of the process. He explained the process very clearly to me and kept me updated regularly by email and telephone. I found Sam to be polite and friendly and his advice was invaluable. I am extremely happy with the service I have received from Watermans and very grateful particularly to Sam for all his hard work and perseverance. I would definitely recommend using Watermans, as a professional solicitors and am delighted with the commitment and effort Sam put into my case. Top marks all round! Thank you.

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Thank you for the feedback. We are glad to hear that your experience was so positive, and will be passing along your kind words to Sam!

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The firm specialises in conveyancing, property transactions, personal injury and motor insurance claims, commercial leases and refinancing, with evident expertise in efficient, timely case management and clear, practical legal advice. Clients praise professionalism, responsiveness and attention to detail, valuing calm, patient communication, approachability, proactive updates and empathy. The team is described as reliable, supportive and solution-focused, making stressful processes straightforward and delivering positive outcomes and clear guidance throughout.

clear communication
prompt responses
professional service
efficient handling
knowledgeable staff
supportive guidance
attention to detail
friendly manner
reliable service
successful outcomes

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Great Help!

They helped me with my concerns and spoke to me just like a friend. I feel very comfortable speaking to them.

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Great experience so far!

I originally started this journey with Daniel, however, purely due to Daniel being on leave for a week, I've had the pleasure of working with Morgan since. Both have been nothing short of professional since the very beginning. Being quick to respond to all emails and very attentive, it's made the process feel seamless. All queries have been responded to in a very clear manner, leaving nothing unanswered, and all conversation has been very personable. I've had excellent guidance throughout the process, and I'd happily use Watermans again in the future.

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Recommend

Patient, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the process. She took the time to answer all my questions and provided professional guidance.

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I was kept up to date with how the case proceeded

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Housing & Property

House sale

Excellent service kept up to date and well informed

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Harry! We are pleased to hear that Caron was an excellent support throughout the sale of your property, keeping you up to date and well informed along the way. We appreciate you sharing your experience and look forward to working with you again! 🏡

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Martin Carson

Housing & Property

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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

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

Housing & Property

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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