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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
14% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
15% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
16% above
national average
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
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

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.

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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Contact & Locations - Watermans

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 /5 392 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.

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

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Stevie

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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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Excellent service

Very professional, kept me informed at all stages. Very happy with the outcome. Heather did a great job at settling my claim. I'd definitely recommend.

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Rozina Khan

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Personal Injury

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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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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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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Personal Injury

Ryan

I can not recommend bejna enough. She helped me greatly and kept in constant communication with me throughout.

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review, Ryan! We are delighted to hear that Bejna was such a help to you throughout the process, keeping you updated with regular communication throughout.

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Francis

Personal Injury

Francis

Watermans were great sorting out my accident,when the vehicle I was driving got hit side on,highly recommend them,totally hassle free.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Francis! We are pleased to hear that the team were able to support you following your accident, making the process hassle free and straightforward. We appreciate the recommendation!

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Personal Injury

Lesley

My experience with Watermans was exceptional Johnny kept me well informed and answered any correspondence swiftly

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We are delighted to hear about your exceptional experience of working with Johnny at Watermans! Our aim is to make things as straightforward as possible for our clients, so hearing that you felt informed and kept up to date throughout the process is invaluable to us. We will be passing on your kind words to Johnny!

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Hannah

Personal Injury

Hannah

Sam was amazing from start to finish. He kept me updated throughout the full process and his advice was always spot on. I hope to never need your services again Sam, but if I do, I will be reassured that it will be handled professionally and with care! Thank you for all your help!

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Thank you for leaving a review for Sam, we are pleased to hear about your positive experience! We are glad that Sam was able to provide you with the best advice to achieve your outcome, and wish you all the best going forward.

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Emma

Personal Injury

Emma

Absolutely fantastic from start to finish. My case was transferred to Johnny and his team who have been a pleasure to deal with! Have made the whole process so easy and stress free as a first timer! Would recommend the Watermans company to anyone who was looking. Top class service⭐️

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Johnny and the team. We are glad to hear that they made the whole process easy and stress-free for you, and appreciate your recommendation!

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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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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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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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Julie

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Excellent service

Very professional, kept me informed at all stages. Very happy with the outcome. Heather did a great job at settling my claim. I'd definitely recommend.

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So kind and helpful

Robyn was very helpful and she responded to my emails fast prompt and responded professionally and in the best possible manner.

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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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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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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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