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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

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
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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

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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

4.9 /5 210 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.

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supportive guidance
attention to detail
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Housing & Property

Very smooth

Very smooth and approachable no issues everything dealt with promptly and advice given where requested

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We are delighted to hear that Lynsey made your property purchase smooth and straightforward, offering clear advice and handling everything promptly. We appreciate you sharing your experience!

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Helen Pearce

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Personal Injury

First class service

From our initial contact, Heather was extremely professional but easy to talk to. Her advice was always clear and she guided me through an extremely difficult time which resulted in a positive outcome. I could not have done this without her. I always felt confident and fully supported with her in my corner.

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Helen. We are pleased to hear that Heather provided clear advice and guidance throughout your personal injury claim, all while ensuring a positive outcome was achieved for you. We appreciate your kind words, and wish you all the best for the future 💙

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Watermans

Heather was an excellent solicitor who provided clear advice, quick responses, and strong support throughout my case. She was professional, approachable, and made the process stress-free and efficient overall great.

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Thank you for leaving a review for Heather. We are pleased to hear that Heather supported you throughout your personal injury claim, offering clear and prompt advice to make the process as stress-free as possible. We appreciate you sharing your experience and wish you all the best for the future!

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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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N. V.

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Housing & Property

Best Solicitor in Edinburgh

We are extremely grateful for all the hard work and support Kathy Miller provided throughout our case. From the very beginning, she gave us excellent advice, guided us through every document and step of the process, and was always there whenever we needed help. Her professionalism, knowledge, and dedication gave us confidence even during the most challenging moments. We have known Kathy Miller for more than four years, and this is now the second property purchase she has helped us with. Throughout the entire process, she supported us until the very end and always provided the right advice. We faced a number of obstacles along the way, including having our mortgage application declined initially, but thanks to her guidance, perseverance, and expertise, we successfully completed the purchase of our second property. We truly appreciate everything she has done for us and cannot thank her enough for her hard work and commitment. We would recommend her services 100% to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and dedicated solicitor. Thank you, Kathy Miller for helping us achieve this important milestone.

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We are delighted to hear that Kathy has guided you through two separate property purchases, providing expert guidance and advice each time. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to working with you again! 🏡

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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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Faisal

Housing & Property

Faisal

Alex, Lauren, and Caitlin dealt with my property purchase. They kept me in the loop and made sure everything was in place. The best part was that they completed the settlement within the specified time.

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your experience. We are delighted to hear that your property purchase was smooth and timely, thanks to the help of Alex, Lauren and Caitlin in our conveyancing team! Congratulations on your purchase, all the best in your new home!

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Andrew

Housing & Property

Andrew

We had such a positive experience with Watermans and Alex who was our Paralegal. We were kept fully informed and we now own our first home, thanks to their help

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Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience of working with Alex in our conveyancing team as first time buyers. We appreciate the feedback and congratulations on buying your first home!

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Michelle

Personal Injury

Michelle

Sam was my claim handler and I found him to be professional, at all times with great communication skills. Am absolute credit to this solicitors. Delighted with his work in handling my claim.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Sam. We appreciate the positive feedback, and will be passing on your kind words to Sam!

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Alex

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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4.9 /5 1374 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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Zsanett

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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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Housing & Property

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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Housing & Property

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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Housing & Property

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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Stevie

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Personal Injury

Injury claim

Robyn has been fantastic through this process. She is very friendly, easy to talk to and understood my needs throughout. Thanks for your help Robyn.

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Thank you for leaving a review, Stevie. We are delighted to hear that Robyn was fantastic throughout your personal injury claim, understanding your needs throughout the process and making everything run as smoothly as possible. We appreciate you sharing your experience and wish you all the best for 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

Housing & Property

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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