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How Clifford Johnston & Co Compares

Value for money

This firm - 98%
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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 4%
Overpriced 7%
About Right 88%

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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.

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Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    417
  • Very Good

    15
  • Average

    0
  • Poor

    1
  • Awful

    1

Overall experience

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

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This review has been left by a verified client who used Clifford Johnston & Co.

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Assault

Paul

July 25, 2024

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Excellent

Very pleased with the professional way I was dealt with all the way through, if I needed any questions answered it was no problem, would highly recommend.

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Anonymous

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Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Anonymous

July 20, 2024

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Amazing experience

Horup was extremely professional and helpful. He kept me informed from
start to end and went above and beyond to help get my issue resolved

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Jemma Taylor

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Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Jemma Taylor

July 17, 2024

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Amazing level of service for property purchase

Horup Khan came highly recommended to us and we are extremely glad we went with this firm. From our experience the sellers were having a rough time with their solicitors but Horup was always so responsive and helpful. When the ball was in our court Horup instantly got on with the task in hand. We are also very grateful that he pulled out all the stops so we could complete as fast as actually possible. We were always kept in the loop and grateful for the extra explanations and guidance given in the process as first time buyers.

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Liz

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Liz

July 15, 2024

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Conveyancing

Andrea was very easy to deal with, all costs and processes were clearly explained with estimated (and accurate) timeframes, I received quick responses to any queries I raised with her. I would definately recommend her services.

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Steve

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Residential Conveyancing

Steve

June 28, 2024

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Very professional service

Very professional, very assured. My wife and I were acting on behalf of a relative. Staff at all levels dealt very capably with our concerns.

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Chris

Matter Type:

Probate

Chris

June 26, 2024

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Christine & Joan wills and power of attorney

Shane and Katie did our Wills and power of attorney in a professional and caring way. Especially with my elderly mother and made her extremely at ease . Really nice friendly people did a great job for us both.

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Ken

Matter Type:

Wills

Ken

June 22, 2024

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Will

Not a straight forward will given about 10 people were named

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Dr Kate Ogah

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Professional Discipline

Dr Kate Ogah

June 21, 2024

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Testimonial


I am originally from Nigeria and have practiced medicine in the UK for 23 years. I was devastated to learn that I had been referred to the GMC. It was certainly the most stressful 2 and a half years of my life.

Prior to this time, I had never had any dealings with lawyers and did not know where to look. I found Jared through an online search.

Before finding Jared, I had used two other lawyers who handled different aspects of the case, but I was not happy with their work.

I spoke to Jared on the phone and I became convinced that he was the right person for my case.

The things that made Jared stand out for me were his empathy, his easy accessibility when I was freaking out and wondering what to do, the detailed paperwork that he always sent to me on time, and the information he provided me with on what was happening at every step.

Jared kindly introduced me to Simon as the best barrister to handle my case, and because I trusted Jared's judgment, I agreed to have Simon handle my case. Thank I did. I was blown away by his thorough understanding of the intricacies of my case. We had several team calls to explain what was happening at different stages.

My hearing lasted 8 days. Simon was very empathetic. As I sat in the hearing, I understood why Jared said Simon was the best person for the job! His arguments were persuasive, his mind sharp and analytical, able to think fast and say the right thing. I felt reassured throughout the hearing.

I think what set both Simon and Jared apart for me compared to the others was their understanding of the emotional toll that being referred to the GMC can have on someone. They both treated me with kindness and empathy, and for this, I am deeply grateful.

Thanks to Simon and Jared, the allegations of dishonesty, gross professional misconduct, and impairment to practice were all dropped. I am now a free woman! I cannot say thank you enough! I remain forever indebted!

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Jenny

Matter Type:

Legal aid

Jenny

June 21, 2024

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Excellent

I cannot put into words the immense gratitude I have for Liz and the team at Clifford Johnston and Co Solicitors.
Liz made a highly stressful and upsetting time as comfortable and manageable as possible.
She is highly knowledgeable, professional and friendly with excellent communication skills.
I really do not know what I would of done without her.
Thank you Liz!

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Zoe

Matter Type:

Wills

Zoe

June 21, 2024

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Efficient Service - Katie Murray Stockport Office

Great service from Katie Murray at the Stockport Office for completing a will for my Dad. Katie explained everything clearly, was quick to respond to queries and arrange appointments. All done in just 2 appointments and a couple of emails in-between. My Dad commented on how easy it was. Thanks so much Katie.

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Natalka

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

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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Olga

Olga

September 11, 2023

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Olga

I worked with solicitor Naila Kosar, who has been really helpful and accommodating all the way through, offering good and realistic advice and even finding a slot on a Sunday evening to discuss my situation (online) so that I could make my deadline. She is very knowledgeable and in my case she even raised potential issues I had not thought about so that I could make an informed decision. She was happy to answer a few other queries by email after I had submitted my application too, being available for me during the whole process. In my experience, she is a great professional and I would not hesitate to work with her again.

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Ayman

Ayman

August 25, 2023

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Ayman

I used Clifford Johnson twice now to help me apply for my UK residence visa. Naila Kosar was the solicitor who advices me she was very helpful.
Listened and understood my situation, for both applications I was in a different situation but with her support and guidance I successfully received my UK residence.
Thank you Naila
Ayman

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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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