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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

4.7
Excellent
92%
Value for
Money
93%
Success
Rate
93%
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.7/5
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

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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
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

Reviews

4.7 /5 46 Reviews
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What clients say about Watermans

Clients praise the firm for strong property, conveyancing, and personal injury expertise, including efficient handling of purchases, sales, remortgages, leases and overseas transactions. Reviewers value clear, timely communication, professionalism, responsiveness and attention to detail. Staff are described as approachable, patient and supportive—especially for first‑time buyers—providing calm, practical guidance, prompt updates and thorough case management. Clients highlight dedication, efficiency, problem‑solving and a caring, reassuring attitude that reduces stress and delivers positive outcomes.

clear communication
prompt responses
professional service
friendly manner
efficient handling
kept informed
supportive guidance
attention to detail
stress‑reducing
good outcomes

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Marta

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Housing & Property

Shared equity

Kathy was very helpful and knowledgeable regarding the share equity case. She responded to our many questions promptly. Overall, the whole process was very good.

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Thank you for writing a review, Marta. We are pleased to hear that Kathy supported you with your shared equity case, offering clear and prompt responses to any questions you had along the way. We appreciate you sharing your experience and look forward to working with you again in the future! ✨

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Housing & Property

​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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Personal Injury

Professional service giving clear advice promptly making sure I was kept aware of the claim and the process. I was given good advice and the process was promptly resolved with a fair payout. I had never been involved in any Injury Claims, so was happy I had such professional and knowledegable representation.

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Thank you for leaving a review! We are delighted to hear that Cassie, was able to provide you with prompt advice and that you feel you were fairly compensated. We appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best! ✨

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Personal Injury

Resolving a Car Accident claim.

After more than two months of failing to resolve my claim over a minor accident, my insurance company passed my file on to Mr Donaldson. While this was a minor claim, due to the length of time for which it was unresolved, I had my concerns and anxieties. Mr Donaldson recognised this immediately and he did his best to alleviate my worries without offering unwarranted guarantees. He kept me informed timeously of any progress and did not display a hint of arrogance when dealing with me. Most importantly, anything that he said he would do, he done. If asked by a friend or family, I would not hesitate in recommending Mr Donaldson.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Denis. We are delighted that Sam in our road traffic accident team was able to assist you with resolving your claim, keeping you updated with the progress at each stage along the way. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best for the future!

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Personal Injury

Great service

I was relieved when my case that had dragged on for 18 months came to an end but surprised and happy when Maryam contacted me to tell me she had secured a small compensation payment. Maryam kept me updated and was a pleasure dealing with her.

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Graeme. We are delighted to hear that Maryam was a pleasure to work with while assisting you with your case, keeping you updated throughout until settlement. We appreciate you sharing your experience and wish you all the best for the future! 😊

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Our solicitors were extremely disrespectful — rude emails without any respect and promptness was the best they gave us. Actually trolling, I would have had better communication and empathy from a kid on Roblox which is a disgrace for a law firm. I did try to communicate with them to the end, but I might as well have given up earlier as the process stressed me out so much that my mental health was affected. When I tried to call them out on their behaviour, they apologised that 'I felt aggreived' as if they were not at fault at all, and then attempted to charge a fee despite a failed service from their part, saying that this IS their normal standard of working. Absolute disgrace.

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Léa

If you can avoid them, we highly recommend doing so. We used Watermans for their solicitor services based on recommendations from First Mortgage. The communication was extremely poor; our file felt neglected, and we had to chase them for updates. Neither the buyer nor we were in a chain—the flat was unoccupied for three months, and we were first-time buyers. Halfway through the process, they had to change our solicitor due to family problems, leaving us without answers for two weeks. The process was far from smooth. It was very disorganised, and when we called them to stress the urgency of the matter, as we couldn't afford the overlap of double rent and mortgage payments, we were laughed at. Two days before getting the keys, we finally received an update and a call from the director to apologise. While we appreciated the call, it did not help and felt like an excuse for their lack of professionalism.

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Danny

Personal Injury

Danny

Michael was very efficient, worked hard to resolve this case

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

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Joanne

I have had a thoroughly straight forward hassle free experience. I was kept informed every step of the way, without query, about the progress of my case.

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Suni

I have received excellent service from waterman solicitors. Very approachable and reliable.

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4.9 /5 1366 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm for strong property, conveyancing, and personal injury expertise, including efficient handling of purchases, sales, remortgages, leases and overseas transactions. Reviewers value clear, timely communication, professionalism, responsiveness and attention to detail. Staff are described as approachable, patient and supportive—especially for first‑time buyers—providing calm, practical guidance, prompt updates and thorough case management. Clients highlight dedication, efficiency, problem‑solving and a caring, reassuring attitude that reduces stress and delivers positive outcomes.

clear communication
prompt responses
professional service
friendly manner
efficient handling
kept informed
supportive guidance
attention to detail
stress‑reducing
good outcomes

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Anonymous

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Easy to deal with

I found Kayla to be very helpful with the process of purchasing a property. She kept me updated at every stage and explained the process as it progressed. I would have no issue with recommending Kayla and would use again.

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Great service

Thank you for all the help for Christine who has been a great help from the beginning.

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Rozina Khan

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Excellent young solicitor

I honestly can’t thank Lucas enough for everything he did for me. From day one, he was approachable, professional, and always took the time to explain things in a way that made sense. Although he’s a young solicitor, his knowledge, confidence, and dedication were clear throughout my case. He worked incredibly hard, paid attention to every detail, and always kept me updated on what was happening. Whenever I had questions or concerns, Lucas was there to help and put my mind at ease. What impressed me most was how much he genuinely cared about getting the best possible outcome. I always felt that he was fighting my corner and giving my case his full attention. Thanks to Lucas’s hard work and commitment, I achieved a result that I am very grateful for. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a solicitor. He’s a real credit to his profession, and I wish him every success in his career. Thank you again Lucas. RK

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Rozina! We are delighted to hear about your time working with Lucas, who worked hard to make sure the best possible outcome for your case was achieved, while also taking the time to explain the process clearly so that you had confidence throughout the process. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and wish you all the best for the future! 💙

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Housing & Property

Fast and clear communication

Morgan was prompt, efficient and quick to respond to queries . She has a lovely manner on the phone also. Thank you Morgan

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Thank you for writing a review, Susan! We are delighted to hear about your positive experience of working with Morgan in our property team, who was prompt and efficient in handling your case. We look forward to working with you again in the future! 🏡

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Amazing service from start to finish

Lynsey was fantastic. Very quick with her replies and responses to countless questions I had. Would thoroughly recommend!!

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We are delighted to hear that Lynsey was fantastic throughout your property purchase, responding promptly and effectively to any queries you had along the way. We appreciate your recommendation 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

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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