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How Clifford Johnston & Co Compares

Value for money

This firm - 98%
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Poor Competitive Excellent

Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Clifford Johnston & Co on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Clifford Johnston & Co. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 3%
Overpriced 5%
About Right 90%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 99%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Clifford Johnston & Co and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Clifford Johnston & Co performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 99%
No 1%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 99%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Clifford Johnston & Co and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Clifford Johnston & Co compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 99%
No 1%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Clifford Johnston & Co offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    480
  • Very Good

    16
  • Average

    0
  • Poor

    1
  • Awful

    1

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Aaron

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Aaron

November 12, 2024

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A fantastic solicitor

When I was referred to the TRA my world was turned upside down. I was in unchartered waters. I contacted nearly 10 solicitors who specialised in dealing with the TRA. When I spoke to Jared I knew I had found the right one. I cannot speak highly enough of what he did. When I first rang he took time to speak to me personally, calm me down and talk me through the process. He clearly understood the process but framed it in such a common sense and practical way that was understandable. Before I contacted Jared I could not see a way through. Once I began to deal with him everything became much more straight forward and I regained confidence. His advice and guidance was invaluable. The upshot was that the case was thrown out before going to a review panel. He simply presented the evidence that was clearly there in an irrefutable way. Calm, thoughtful and cconcise. He was always contactable and very personable. To anyone looking for a TRA solicitor I could not recommend Jared highly enough.

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EDWARD

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EDWARD

November 08, 2024

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Prompt, clear and very helpful!

Horup was incredibly helpful and timely on everything we did. As first time buyers he guided us through the process and kept us informed and up to date. Even when out of the office, helpful colleagues stepped in to keep us informed. I would recommend Horup and the firm to anyone and will recommend to my friends.

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Lai Sum Cecily Mak

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Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Lai Sum Cecily Mak

November 05, 2024

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信任

我對很信任這個律師,買freehold的土地註冊確實等好久,難得他給了我信心一切會順利,感謝他的幫助。

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Holly

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Professional Discipline

Holly

November 04, 2024

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Highly recommend!


I highly recommend Jared McNally as a solicitor. He was exceptionally knowledgeable and always timely in his responses, providing strong support during a difficult time. His expertise and promptness made the entire process much smoother, and I felt reassured knowing my case was in good hands. If you need a skilled and reliable solicitor, Jared is an excellent choice. Thank you, Jared!

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Jane

Matter Type:

Criminal defence - All

Jane

October 31, 2024

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Fantastic Professional Service

After personal allegations were made against me by a third party of a serious financial nature I was forced to find a criminal lawyer - Jared McNally came highly recommended by a family friend.
Jared took control of the situation and directed me through what was an extremely distressing few months. He guided me through an utter minefield dealing with my anxiety and fear with such compassion and kindness - standing my corner at every turn ! I don’t think I was his easiest client because this was so far removed from anything that I am used to ! Jared just was so kind and I will be eternally grateful to him for being there for me. Nothing was too much trouble !

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Z

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Residential Conveyancing

Z

October 27, 2024

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Exceptional service

Horup Khan has dealt with many of my matters.
Very efficient & professional service.
Provided detailed information.
Would recommend this practice to anyone.

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Dr Donald

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Professional Discipline

Dr Donald

September 19, 2024

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GMC INVESTIGATION

A FRAUDULENT ATTEMPT MADE BY A PATIENT TO OBTAIN LIFELONG DISABILITY PENSION RESULTED IN MY EXAMINING HIM AND FINDING HE WAS LYING. THE DISGRUNTLED INDIVIDUAL THEN CLAIMED TO THE MC SAYING I WAS , STAGGERING, SLURRING MY SPEECH< HAD RACIALLY INSULTED HIS WIFE AND PERFORMED INAPPRORIATE EXAMINATIONS

IN SPITE OF THE CLINIC MANAGER AND FOUR COLLEAGUES TELLING THE GMC THAT THIS WAS NOT TRUE AND NONE OF THE THIRTY PATIENTS IN THE WAITING ROOM SAYING THIS HAD HAPPENED THE GMC PROCEEDED TO EXAMINE THE CASE. CLIFFORD JOHNSON and in particular JAred McNALLY PREPARED FORMAL DEFENCE AND I MUST SAY THEY WRE FAR MORE SUPPORTIVE AND HELPFUL THAN THE GMC IN SUPPORTING ME NOT ONLY LEGALLY BUT EMOTIONALLY FOR THE 18 MONTHS IT TOOK THE GMC TO DECIDE THE INDIVIDUAL COMPLAINANT WAS MAKING A FRIVOLOUS AND VEXATIOUS COMPLAINT OUT OF SPITE. I CANNOT PRAISE THE SERVICE HIGHLY ENOUGH

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Bethany

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Bethany

September 18, 2024

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Jared M

Jared was always incredibly helpful and always quick to respond to all my questions.
He always did an amazing job of my case and always sent me his work to review. Would 100% recommend.

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Carl

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Matter Type:

Theft

Carl

September 03, 2024

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Great Solicitor - professional service

Lina was my defence solicitor. I had never been in trouble with the police before and she was very good at putting me at ease.
She was great to deal with throughout the whole process. Friendly, reassuring, experienced, knowledgable, Lina gave good advice and got the best result possible. Would highly recommend.

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Dr Shabari Girish

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Professional Discipline

Dr Shabari Girish

August 01, 2024

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My experience with MPTS Hearing

I found Jared online and gave him a phone call, he was quick to get back to me and gave me clear advice and he has in-depth knowledge about MPTS proceedings. He was upfront with the potential legal costs and very accommodative with the payment options.

Initially I thought I could go up there and represent myself because all the allegations were false anyway. But having gone through the process, I would highly recommend getting legal representation for these hearings.

Jared was proactive in getting all the information from me, helped in making my official statement and organising all my supporting documents. He found me the right Barrister for my case. Both Jared and MsCooper (Barrister in my case) went through all the fine details of my case and asked all the right questions and highlighted all the inconsistencies to the panel.

At the end the panel found all the allegations against me as NOT PROVED and I am very thankful to Jared and MsCooper. I can finally move on.

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Lucienne

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Lucienne

October 24, 2024

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Lucienne

Chris Furbey went above and beyond to get my sale through. He was incredibly diligent looking at all the details provided to him and ensuring that issues with the leasehold were properly resolved and safeguarding me for the future when I come to sell on! Thanks team

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Romeo

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October 13, 2024

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Romeo

One of the best round ,highly recommend it to anyone 👌 👍

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Natalka

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March 24, 2024

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Natalka

Excellent service, professional, efficient and friendly.

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S

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Residential Conveyancing

S

March 01, 2024

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A client

Very grateful to Andrea for flawlessly managing the conveyancing on my recent house sale. She truly went above and beyond. The depth of her skill and experience and responsive communication really helped to make the experience less stressful.

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Jawad

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Legal aid

Jawad

November 15, 2023

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Jawad

Estelle Parkhouse She is top professional at Clifford Johnston solicitors I would definitely recommend her services ..very helpful very professional

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About this branch

Description

Clifford Johnston & Co. is a highly qualified and specialist law firm with offices in Stockport & Manchester. We are committed to providing the best legal advice and advocacy. Our practice is founded on exceptional values and excellent standards of client care. Belshaws Solicitors merged with Clifford Johnston & Co Solicitors with effect from 1st Feb 2020. The merger brings additional strength and depth to the combined team at Clifford Johnston & Co.

Practice areas

Conveyancing Elderly client Probate Wills Crime Regulatory Professional Discipline Family Mediation Inquests Immigration Mental Health Contempt of Court

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Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Crime/ Criminal Defence
    • Assault
    • Business Crime
    • Criminal Damage
    • Criminal defence - All
    • Domestic violence
    • Drugs offences
    • Fraud
    • Harassment
    • Juvenile
    • Legal aid
    • Murder and Manslaughter
    • Professional Conduct
    • Regulatory Defence
    • Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults
    • Theft
  • Driving offences
    • Appeal driving conviction
    • Careless driving
    • Convicted in absence
    • Dangerous driving
    • Dangerous vehicle conditions
    • Death By Careless Driving
    • Death by dangerous driving
    • Discretionary disqualification
    • Disqualification removal
    • Drink driving
    • Driving Whilst Unfit
    • Driving Without Due Care
    • Driving whilst disqualified
    • Driving without a licence
    • Driving without insurance
    • Drug driving
    • Drunk in charge
    • Early return of driving licence
    • Exceptional Hardship
    • Failing to notify DVLA
    • Failure to furnish identification
    • Failure to provide a blood sample
    • Failure to provide a specimen
    • Goods vehicles - tachograph offences
    • Mobile phone offences
    • New Driver Provisions
    • Notice of intended prosecution
    • Recognition of disqualification
    • Restoration of licence
    • Road rage incidents
    • Serious injury by dangerous driving
    • Signs and signal offences
    • Special Reasons
    • Speeding offences
    • Stopping and reporting
    • Taxi offences
    • Taxi offences - illegally plying for hire
    • Taxi offences - licensing investigations
    • Taxi offences - points and disqualification
    • Totting Up Driving Ban
  • Employment
    • Professional Discipline
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Law
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Second charges
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Human rights
    • Human rights
    • Judicial review
  • Immigration
    • Administrative reviews, appeals and judicial reviews
    • Ancestry visas
    • Applications for British citizenship
    • Applications for discretionary leave
    • Applications to extend leave to remain or for settlement
    • Asylum and Deportation
    • Asylum applications and appeals
    • Citizenship
    • Deportation appeals
    • EEA Family Permits
    • EEA Registration Cards
    • EEA Residence Permits
    • Entry clearance applications and appeals
    • Family Based Visas
    • Family Reunion Applications / Appeals
    • Family Visit Visa Applications /Appeals
    • Further leave to remain applications
    • General Visit Visa Applications / Appeals
    • Human Rights
    • Illegal Workers and Civil Penalties
    • Immigration Law
    • Indefinite leave to remain applications
    • Marriage Applications/Appeals
    • Nationality, Citizenship, Registration application
    • Partner and family visas
    • Re-entry bans
    • Refugee Family Reunion
    • Settlement Applications and indefinite leave to remain appeals
    • Tier 1 (investors, entrepreneurs and exceptional talent)
    • Tier 2 (sponsored skilled workers)
    • Tier 4 (students)
    • Tier 5 (temporary workers)
    • UK ancestry
    • Visas
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Probate
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Regulations
    • Environment
    • Health and Safety
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