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434 Burnage Lane, Burnage, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M19 1LH

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Clifford Johnston & Co Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.9/5

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Clifford Johnston & Co Limited are accredited by

Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Clifford Johnston & Co Limited
Mental Health accreditation awarded to Clifford Johnston & Co Limited
Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Clifford Johnston & Co Limited

Description

Clifford Johnston & Co. has over 35 years of experience providing specialist legal advice across a wide range of services and sectors. We are a friendly, dedicated law firm with offices in Manchester and Stockport. We are often instructed by clients across the United Kingdom.

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Clifford Johnston & Co Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
15% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
17% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
18% 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 4.9/5

Accreditations

Clifford Johnston & Co Limited are accredited by

Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Clifford Johnston & Co Limited
Mental Health accreditation awarded to Clifford Johnston & Co Limited
Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Clifford Johnston & Co Limited

Description

Clifford Johnston & Co. has over 35 years of experience providing specialist legal advice across a wide range of services and sectors. We are a friendly, dedicated law firm with offices in Manchester and Stockport. We are often instructed by clients across the United Kingdom.

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The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Clifford Johnston & Co Limited 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 (Open)
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

434 Burnage Lane, Burnage, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M19 1LH

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4.9 /5 58 Reviews
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What clients say about Clifford Johnston & Co Limited

The firm specialises in conveyancing, wills and probate, powers of attorney, criminal and regulatory defence, and professional/regulatory representation, with particular strength in complex property transactions and advocacy. Clients praise rapid turnaround, clear transparent pricing and strong technical knowledge. Valued soft skills include clear communication, responsiveness, compassion, patience, proactivity, attention to detail and a reassuring, professional manner that reduces stress and delivers thorough, client-focused support.

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Support with DBS Minded to Bar statement

I wholeheartedly recommend Jared McNally at Clifford Johnston. The online discussions were handled very sensitively, which I was very grateful for given my low mood. Communication was clear and responses very quick. I was assisted to understand each step of the process and was very happy with submissions made on my behalf and received the result I was hoping for. I could not have done this on my own. I highly recommend.

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Jared provided sensitive, clear, and timely support throughout your matter, and that you achieved a positive outcome. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated.

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Professional Regulatory Matter

I recently instructed Jared in relation to a professional regulatory matter as a healthcare professional and was extremely grateful for his support, professionalism, and guidance throughout the process. From the outset, he was approachable, responsive, and reassuring during what was naturally a very stressful situation. He took the time to explain matters clearly, was thorough in his preparation, and worked hard to ensure I felt properly supported throughout proceedings. Jared also instructed an excellent barrister for the hearing who represented the case very effectively before the panel. It was clear he has strong professional connections and experience dealing with regulatory matters, which gave me a great deal of confidence throughout the process. I particularly appreciated his calm and pragmatic approach, attention to detail, and the way he communicated throughout the case. The matter ultimately resulted in a very positive outcome and I felt my case was handled carefully and professionally at all times. I would strongly recommend Jared to anyone facing professional or regulatory proceedings. If you ever find yourself going through a regulatory matter, he is definitely someone worth contacting.

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Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Jared provided clear, calm and professional support throughout what sounds like a very stressful regulatory matter. It’s also great to know you felt well supported and confident in the approach taken, and that the matter resulted in a positive outcome. We really appreciate your recommendation and will be sure to pass your kind words on to Jared and the wider team.

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Jared McNalley and Simon Gurney

I cannot thank Jared McNalley and Simon Gurney enough for the outstanding support and representation they provided throughout my case before the teaching regulatory authority. From start to finish, they were impeccable in every aspect of their work. Jared was professional, responsive, and incredibly reassuring throughout the entire process. Simon’s advocacy and expertise during the hearing were exceptional, and together they made an extremely stressful situation far more manageable. What stood out most was not only their professionalism and attention to detail, but also the genuine emotional support they provided at every stage. They treated me with respect, understanding, and compassion while always fighting tirelessly in my defence. I would highly recommend both Jared and Simon to anyone needing first-class legal representation. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to achieving the best outcome were truly second to none.

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that Jared and Simon provided such strong support throughout your case, and that their professionalism, expertise, and communication helped make a difficult process more manageable. We also appreciate your comments regarding the care and support you felt at every stage. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your recommendation.

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Avoid

Andrea Belshaw who only works from home and can sometimes be unavailable for weeks only has basic knowledge when the process varies from the norm and takes far too long to complete tasks.

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Excellent work

Jared was absolutely exceptional from start to finish. He was meticulous and left no stone left unturned. Prompt, true to his word and detailed with his approach. He has changed my life and is excellent and what he does. Cannot recommend enough.

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Thank you for such incredible feedback. We are moved to hear that Jared’s meticulous and dedicated approach had such a life-changing impact. We’ll be sure to share your high recommendation and kind words with him!

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Tim

Jared McNally at Cliffford Johnston & Co really understood and built up my case well. He and his team have a great package for regulatory cases which in my case included early access to a Barrister. Jared and the team took great care in presenting my case and came up with some great points from their detailed review of the evidence. I was really proud of the submissions they put forward on my behalf and they put the evidence I already had in a really persuasive way. The result was an overwhelmingly successful outcome, which has been a huge weight off my mind. I am already using Clifford Johnston again and would recommend them wholeheartedly.

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Thank you, Tim, for your detailed and positive feedback. We’re delighted that Jared McNally and our team were able to support your case effectively and achieve a successful outcome. Your recommendation means a great deal to us.

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Excellent helpful service

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Hi Jane. Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you received excellent and helpful service. If you have any more questions or need assistance in the future, please feel free to reach out.

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Very fast and reliable service. Absolutely professional

Clifford Johnston & Co Limited

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you found our service fast, reliable, and professional. Your satisfaction is our priority. Please let us know if there's anything else we can assist you with. Best regards, Clifford Johnston & Co

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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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Thank you for your review, Jawad. We're thrilled to hear that Estelle Parkhouse provided top-notch professionalism and helpfulness at Clifford Johnston solicitors. Your recommendation means a lot to us.

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Kofi

I have been a frontline social worker since 2009 with unblemished track record. However, in August 2020, l found myself facing a Fitness To Practice Investigation by Social Work England (SWE). This was following my involvement in a domestic incident I had with my family earlier in April 2020. This was during the COVID-19 period. The carefully concocted and malicious allegations against me were investigated by the Police but later dropped in March 2021. Yet, SWE did not end it there. In fact, not only did I find myself facing their wrath, but as a person of colour, I felt they were bent on destroying my reputation/carrier so they can add me to their statistics. At this stage, I had been separated from my family, lost my job and became homeless. All of these happened so quickly and so fast that it felt like a bad dream. I was so overwhelmed that I could barely think of what to do with my life. And to make matters worst, SWE stopped communicating directly with me and instead had their legal team, Capstics, on my neck. Well, this is no-brainer, I have neither the knowledge nor the confidence to defend myself against a well established cooperate law firm. Put differently, l knew l was facing a kangaroo court at this stage if l also did not lawyer-up. It is true that contesting the legalities invoked in a case like this is a daunting and expensive process. But the alternative was to do nothing and allow SWE and their legal team to use the concocted evidence at their disposal to achieve their goal- to destroy my reputation/carrier. I have practised with unblemished record and I was absolutely determined to clear my name. So, as usual, I spent many hours trawling through several solicitor websites. Of course there is a lot of information out there on the internet. But the difficulty, however, was finding the appropriate solicitors who are well vested in this type of case. Thankfully, a very good friend (a law student) recommended Clifford Johnston & Co and I got in touch with Jared McNally in December 2022. Jared gave me hope from the very first day we spoke on the phone. Not only did he use his expertise and professionalism to guide me through the process, he was also equally dedicated and approachable. Jared even went to the extra mile and responded to emails/text messages at the weekend, out of office hours, and even when he was away on his annual leave. To cut a long story short, the case did not even proceed to the FTP hearing. Earlier this month (August 2023), 8 months after Jared's involvement, the case has been DISCONTINUED. After 3.5years of stereotyping, humiliation, bullying, intimidation and sleepless nights, l am now a free man and practising a career that l love and enjoy.

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The firm specialises in conveyancing, wills and probate, powers of attorney, criminal and regulatory defence, and professional/regulatory representation, with particular strength in complex property transactions and advocacy. Clients praise rapid turnaround, clear transparent pricing and strong technical knowledge. Valued soft skills include clear communication, responsiveness, compassion, patience, proactivity, attention to detail and a reassuring, professional manner that reduces stress and delivers thorough, client-focused support.

friendly staff
efficient service
clear communication
quick response
knowledgeable advice
professional manner
thorough preparation
compassionate support
transparent pricing
went extra mile

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Paul Davison

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Excellence in customer service

Shane Katie and Lucy were all friendly and efficient and explained the will simply. They definitely went the extra mile and the turnaround time was one day which was incredible. Thank you team Clifford Johnston

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Thank you for your positive feedback. We’re pleased to hear that the team were friendly and efficient, and that they were able to explain the Will clearly while delivering a very quick turnaround.

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Housing & Property

Fantastic experience, would recommend

Natasha was communicative, diligent and helpful throughout our house sale and house purchase. She preserved when other professionals were not forthcoming and her hard work ensured we had a smooth, successful and speedy process. Natasha was always available and responsive and having direct contact with her was helpful. Her knowledge was fantastic and she always made sure we understood what was happening. Would recommend Natasha to anyone needing a solicitor.

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Thank you so much for your wonderful review Mrs Perry! We are absolutely delighted to hear that Natasha was able to guide you through both your sale and purchase so smoothly and successfully. Persevering on behalf of our clients when others are slow to respond is exactly the dedication we pride ourselves on and it is great to know that made such a difference for you. Direct contact with your solicitor and clear communication throughout are things we feel very strongly about and it is fantastic to hear that came through at every stage. We will make sure Natasha sees your kind words, she will be absolutely thrilled. Thank you for recommending her so warmly and we hope to be of assistance to you again in the future!

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Crime/ Criminal Defence

Best in the business

I cannot thank Robert enough for the outstanding support and representation I received. From the very beginning, he acted quickly through early intervention when I was faced with false allegations. His professionalism, expertise, and reassurance throughout a very stressful situation gave me confidence that I was in the best possible hands. He carefully listened to my concerns/evidence, provided clear advice at every stage, and worked diligently to ensure the facts were properly presented. Thanks to his hard work and dedication, the allegations were thoroughly addressed and ultimately everything was dropped. I highly recommend his services to anyone in need of legal representation. Thank you again for all your help.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience during what must have been an incredibly stressful time. Facing false allegations is immensely difficult, and we are so pleased to hear that Robert’s quick action and early intervention provided the reassurance and confidence you needed. We place a high priority on listening carefully to our clients and building a diligent, fact-based defense, so it is wonderful to know that you felt thoroughly supported and expertly guided at every stage. Your gratitude will mean a great deal to Robert, and we will be sure to pass your kind words along to him. Thank you for trusting our firm to protect your reputation and handle your case.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Probate application

Katie Murray, helped us with applying for probate, she was VERY professional and helped us through the process with great ease, explaining everything clearly for us to understand. Brilliant job, would highly recommend

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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and for your high recommendation of Katie. Applying for probate can be a daunting process, particularly during what is often a difficult time. We are absolutely delighted to hear that Katie’s professionalism and clear explanations helped guide you through everything with great ease. Ensuring our clients feel well-supported and fully understand each step of the process is exactly what we strive for. I will be sure to pass your brilliant feedback along to Katie, who will be thrilled to read your kind words. Thank you for choosing our firm to assist you with this matter, and please do not hesitate to reach out if we can ever be of service to you or your family in the future.

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Katie Murray

I would like to share the service I received from Katie. She was quick to respond for my request to arrange power of attorney. Katie also explained any legal jargon with patience and understanding. It gave both myself and family clarity on details we may have been unsure of in the future. I can't thank her enough and will undoubtedly recommend friends and family to contact Katie for an excepitional service. Thank you Katie

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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and for your wonderful recommendation Debbie. Arranging a Power of Attorney is an important step, and we are so glad to hear that Katie made the process smooth, quick, and stress-free for you and your family. Translating complex legal jargon into clear, understandable terms with patience is exactly the kind of exceptional service we pride ourselves on, and it is fantastic to know it gave your family true clarity and peace of mind for the future. I will be sure to pass your lovely thank you along to Katie, who will be delighted by your kind words. Thank you for trusting our firm with such an important matter, and we look forward to assisting you, your friends, or your family whenever you need us next.

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Enquired about a case 2.5 weeks ago, had to chase back 3 times until finally on the third time I received a call back by the trainee solicitor who mentioned money as the first thing to throw me off like it was an issue and basically explained how we don't take driving cases but however previously they have tried to take on my driving case. More important the tone/ mannerism of the short phone call I had was in a way that they didn't want to engage with me and can't wait to get on with their day.

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Dominic Dore

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Dominic

recently had the pleasure of working with Lucy Smith on a complicated legal matter, and I couldn't be more impressed. From start to finish, Lucy handled everything with absolute professionalism and care. She made a complex process feel seamless. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a top-notch solicitor!

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Dear Dominic. Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Lucy was able to support you so professionally and make a complex process feel seamless. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated.

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Tom E

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Tom

During a complicated leasehold property sale David Oldham was excellent throughout. Always available to contact by phone and with timely responses by email, he was a pleasure to deal. Highly recommended.

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Dear Tom. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that David provided excellent support throughout your complicated leasehold sale, with clear communication and timely responses. We really appreciate your recommendation and you taking the time to share your experience.

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WOW! Natasha is literally the best solicitor. Super kind, responsive, and easy to get a hold of. She also took the time to explain things to us as it was the first time we sold a house and we needed a bit of extra help. I'm sure we wouldn't have got our sale done in as speedy of a manner if it wasn't for Natasha. Recommend to everyone! (and we literally have!)

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Thank you for such an enthusiastic review. We are thrilled that Natasha made your first house sale so smooth and speedy. It’s wonderful to hear that her kindness and patience provided the extra help you needed. We truly appreciate you recommending her to everyone!

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Matthew Tottey

Housing & Property

Matthew

Horup Khan handled our recent property sale and purchase in an exemplary manner. His clear and quick communication throughout the process was much appreciated, particularly as it was not the most straightforward house move. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to move house.

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Hi Matthew. Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Horup Khan supported you so effectively throughout your sale and purchase, especially given the complexity of the move. It’s great to know his clear and prompt communication made a positive difference. We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in your new home.

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