Sparlings Solicitors

Kay has been a joy to work with, she is calm and very patient. I have always been able to contact Kay and our discussions have been very cordial and professional. She has been very clear in her discussions and willing to talk through next steps without rushing or using technical jargon. I would recommend her services in the future as someone who is efficient and cares about her role.

Good professional service very pleased with the final outcome

Without doubt the worst professional services firm I have ever encountered. They estimated that administering my relative’s estate would take 9-12 months. Now, four and a half year’s later, they are holding my family’s money and paying almost no interest on it, while refusing to answer my emails or return my calls. Along the way they have got the law wrong (admitted), neglected to claim the nil rate band for inheritance tax, provided an incorrect IHT reference number so the payment could not be traced by HMRC, taken money from our client account for a bill which they hadn’t showed us (and which proved to be grossly inflated), failed to request the deceased’s money from banks for over two years and consistently failed to respond when asked for updates. There are clear breaches of the SRA rules here: taking money before invoices are sent to the client, holding money in client account without good reason, communicating with government agencies contrary to the client’s interests and without their knowledge, failing to respond to a complaint for over 8 months. This firm should not be in business. The ombudsman process is glacial, doubtless because Sparlings are deliberately dragging it out as much as they can. If this doesn’t sound like the sort of experience you are looking for, avoid Sparlings like the plague.

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Though personally residing in Australia I was having to sell a family home in Essex. I was so relieved to have smooth, prompt, clear correspondence from the team at Sparlings. It really put my mind at rest and I was confident in the service provided. Thank you.

From start to finish we found Sparlings friendly, professional and easy to deal with. Special thanks must go to Valerie who has answered all our queries and questions quickly.

Used James Gomm a few years ago and had a good experience! This time around I used Kay for conveyancing to purchase our first house! She is amazing! She worked hard to get things done for us and responded quickly, if she couldn’t get the answers she directed you down the right path in order to get what you needed! Amazing! Would highly recommend.

I had an excellent experience working with Solicitor " Ramsha Shahid" . From the very beginning, she guided me with clarity, patience, and professionalism. Throughout my visa process, she was always available to answer my questions, no matter how small, and her timely support made a very stressful journey much easier for me. Even during unexpected issues at the biometrics office, her preparation and guidance ensured everything went smoothly in the end. She is extremely knowledgeable, dedicated, and genuinely cares about her clients. I am truly grateful for her outstanding service and highly recommend Ramsha to anyone looking for a reliable and supportive immigration solicitor. Thank you, Ramsha, for all your help your support has been invaluable!

My experience with Sparlings has been extremely poor. I am beneficiary of an estate for which Sparlings are acting as executors. Communication has been consistently unacceptable, with long periods of silence, refusal at times to communicate by email insisting instead on postal communication, and months of delay for even the simplest requests. This created completely avoidable stress and frustration during an already difficult time. When responses did finally arrive, they were often vague, incomplete, or raised more questions than they answered. Despite the file being handed between multiple staff members, the same issues persisted throughout, indicating a wider problem with organisation and client care rather than an isolated oversight. In my view, this firm has shown a lack of professionalism, transparency, and efficiency. Based on our experience, I would strongly discourage others from using their services.

I was recommended Sparlings Solicitors by family and I’m so glad I chose them for my first home purchase. Kay was professional, approachable, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. Everything was explained clearly, and she was always quick to respond to my questions, which really helped make the experience less stressful. The whole process felt smooth and well-managed from start to finish. I’d happily recommend Kay and the team at Sparlings to anyone looking for reliable, friendly, and efficient conveyancing support.

I would just like to thank Paul Connolly for his help in a small legal matter that I was having difficulty resolving. It was so refreshing to talk to someone with a common sense and a no nonsense approach, who wasn't trying to charge the earth, something which seemed to be severely lacking in the other local firms who I had contacted before being lucky enough to find Paul. Sparlings will certainly be my first port of call for any other legal matters I have to deal with.