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Portland Chambers, 66 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0JR

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Warner Goodman LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%+
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Warner Goodman LLP are accredited by

Personal Injury accreditation awarded to Warner Goodman LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Warner Goodman LLP
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Warner Goodman LLP

Description

Warner Goodman LLP is one of the leading law firms in the Hampshire and Solent area, delivering trusted legal services for over 170 years. The firm has received numerous accolades over the years, including LawNet Law Firm of the Year and Hampshire Venus Awards Company of the Year. Today, we employ over 160 people across five offices in Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton, Chandler’s Ford and Waterlooville. We provide a vast range of legal services to both businesses and individuals, supporting a diverse portfolio of local, national and international clients.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Warner Goodman LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Warner Goodman LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%+
13% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
17% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
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 4.8/5

Accreditations

Warner Goodman LLP are accredited by

Personal Injury accreditation awarded to Warner Goodman LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Warner Goodman LLP
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Warner Goodman LLP

Description

Warner Goodman LLP is one of the leading law firms in the Hampshire and Solent area, delivering trusted legal services for over 170 years. The firm has received numerous accolades over the years, including LawNet Law Firm of the Year and Hampshire Venus Awards Company of the Year. Today, we employ over 160 people across five offices in Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton, Chandler’s Ford and Waterlooville. We provide a vast range of legal services to both businesses and individuals, supporting a diverse portfolio of local, national and international clients.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Warner Goodman LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Housing & Property 1 / 10
Wills, Trusts & Probate 2 / 26
Commercial Property 1 / 8
Employment 1 / 9
Family Law 2 / 7
Personal Injury 1 / 6
Company & Commercial 1 / 7
Dispute Resolution 1 / 8
Banking 1 / 5
Consumer 1 / 8
Litigation 1 / 3
Land Law 2 / 5
Money & Tax 1 / 29
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 66
Charities 1 / 4
Child Law 2 / 4
Company Law 1 / 4
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 6
Inheritance Law 1 / 3
Asset Management 1 / 10
Auction Law 1 / 2
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 3
Care Law 1 / 4
Civil Rights Law 1 / 3
Clinical Negligence 1 / 6
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 5
Construction 1 / 5
Contract Law 1 / 6
Copyright Law 1 / 4
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 4
Crime/ Criminal Defence 1 / 5
Criminal Law 1 / 11
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 16
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 5
Defamation Law 1 / 2
Disability Law 1 / 12
Discrimination Law 1 / 9
Domestic Violence Law 1 / 4
Education 1 / 5
Elder Law 1 / 6
Energy Law 1 / 5
Enforcement Law 1 / 3
Engineering Law 1 / 10
Environmental Law 1 / 4
Equality Law 1 / 12
Equity Law 1 / 5
Fire Safety Law 1 / 9
Fraud Law 1 / 10
Health and Safety Law 1 / 13
Health and Welfare Law 1 / 5
Hospitality Law 1 / 6
Infrastructure Law 1 / 13
Injunctions Law 1 / 3
Insurance Law 1 / 8
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 11
International Enforcement of Judgments 1 / 1
Marketing Law 1 / 3
Medical Law 1 / 3
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 1 / 4
National Insurance Law 1 / 9
Occupational Health Law 1 / 8
Pensions Law 1 / 3
Planning Law 1 / 5
Prison Law 1 / 7
Privacy Law 1 / 16
Professional Negligence 1 / 34
Social Law 1 / 5
Sports Law 1 / 5
Surveillance Law 1 / 8
Tourism Law 1 / 3
White Collar Crime 1 / 4
Local 2 / 43
Housing & Property 23 / 4,693
Wills, Trusts & Probate 15 / 3,713
Commercial Property 57 / 3,582
Employment 6 / 3,550
Family Law 174 / 4,157
Personal Injury 86 / 2,597
Company & Commercial 48 / 4,053
Dispute Resolution 38 / 1,793
Banking 109 / 1,011
Consumer 32 / 4,309
Litigation 111 / 911
Land Law 131 / 1,319
Money & Tax 12 / 1,908
Welfare & Benefits 6 / 1,034
Charities 110 / 756
Child Law 181 / 1,643
Company Law 81 / 960
IT & Intellectual Property 16 / 1,086
Inheritance Law 99 / 695
Asset Management 32 / 392
Auction Law 41 / 291
Bribery and Corruption Law 38 / 409
Care Law 77 / 569
Civil Rights Law 8 / 98
Clinical Negligence 243 / 1,221
Commercial and Business Law 61 / 371
Construction 118 / 847
Contract Law 100 / 1,413
Copyright Law 37 / 512
Court of Protection and Deputyship 92 / 583
Crime/ Criminal Defence 220 / 2,123
Criminal Law 87 / 1,006
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 48 / 872
Debt and Tax Law 63 / 775
Defamation Law 29 / 270
Disability Law 48 / 600
Discrimination Law 43 / 495
Domestic Violence Law 88 / 896
Education 67 / 418
Elder Law 58 / 325
Energy Law 32 / 352
Enforcement Law 46 / 565
Engineering Law 7 / 124
Environmental Law 41 / 390
Equality Law 72 / 1,075
Equity Law 67 / 566
Fire Safety Law 14 / 180
Fraud Law 40 / 515
Health and Safety Law 59 / 571
Health and Welfare Law 32 / 185
Hospitality Law 11 / 94
Infrastructure Law 10 / 184
Injunctions Law 76 / 921
Insurance Law 51 / 642
Intellectual Property Law 50 / 613
International Enforcement of Judgments 17 / 150
Marketing Law 5 / 96
Medical Law 19 / 188
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 50 / 431
National Insurance Law 40 / 415
Occupational Health Law 47 / 422
Pensions Law 49 / 483
Planning Law 62 / 577
Prison Law 27 / 238
Privacy Law 27 / 507
Professional Negligence 14 / 1,281
Social Law 17 / 223
Sports Law 34 / 303
Surveillance Law 12 / 163
Tourism Law 3 / 45
White Collar Crime 29 / 210
National 30 / 11,165

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Contact & Locations - Warner Goodman LLP

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)

Portland Chambers, 66 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0JR

Reviews

4.9 /5 110 Reviews
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What clients say about Warner Goodman LLP

Clients consistently praise the firm’s expertise in conveyancing, house purchases and sales, wills and probate, lasting powers of attorney, commercial leases, and employment matters such as settlement agreements and voluntary severance. Reviewers value the team’s professionalism, efficiency and strong legal knowledge, alongside clear explanations, prompt communication and thorough attention to detail. The firm is also repeatedly described as approachable, friendly, patient, kind and compassionate, with staff who are reassuring, supportive and proactive in guiding clients through stressful or complex matters.

Brilliant service
Clear communication
Highly efficient
Friendly staff
Knowledgeable support
Prompt responses
Professional team
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Luke Temple

Housing & Property

Efficent, kind and courteous....Excellent

Stacey was fabulous at guiding me through choppy auction waters...her approach was friendly but efficient. She was kind and knowledgeable throughout and made the process far from a burden.

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Hi Luke, thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that Stacey was able to guide you through the process with both professionalism and kindness. It’s wonderful to know her support made your experience positive, and we truly appreciate your feedback.

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Victoria

Commercial Property

Outstanding Service

I recently used Warner Goodman LLP for the purchase of an investment property, and the service provided by Alex and Ali was truly outstanding. They were knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly thorough throughout the entire process. Every question was answered so promptly, communication was clear and reassuring, and they consistently went above and beyond to ensure everything progressed smoothly. Their expertise made what could have been a stressful experience feel straightforward and well-managed. I felt fully supported from start to finish. I highly recommend Alex, Ali, and the team at Warner Goodman LLP to anyone seeking reliable and exceptional legal services for property transactions.

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We’re delighted to hear your investment property purchase went so smoothly, Victoria. It’s wonderful to know Alex, Ali, and the team provided knowledgeable, thorough, and reassuring support throughout the process. Thank you for your high recommendation!

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Sarah

Housing & Property

Excellent service

A fantastic experience with Kiri Saunders Brown, who pulled out all the stops to help us achieve a 'crazy' deadline for completion on a flat purchase. Outstanding service. This is one in a line of major transactions we've completed recently with Warner Goodman, including a business sale, two lease transfers, three property purchases, employment contract negotiations and our wills, and every single person we have dealt with has been outstanding, working in excellent time with a quick, organised and very professional solution. We can't speak highly enough of the Warner Goodman team. Thank you.

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Hi Sarah. Thank you very much for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear that Kiri was able to support you so effectively, especially under such a tight deadline. It’s wonderful to know that our service has consistently been professional, organised, and timely across all your transactions. We greatly appreciate your continued trust and look forward to supporting you again in the future.

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Agata

Housing & Property

Incompetent and expensive

Me and my husband have chosen Warner Goodman based on online reviews, which were looking great. After dealing with multiple big companies in the past, we wanted a quick and efficient service. Things started well, but as the process was dragging on for 4 months, nobody had a sense of urgency. We were passed around multiple assistants, some more lacking in competence than the others. One of them blatantly lied to me over the phone repeatedly, and must have counted on me not following up on his word. Altogether we had to push like mad to get things done, and felt really stressed for most of the process.

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Hello Agata, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that certain aspects of your experience did not meet your expectations. We aim to provide a smooth and stress-free service, and we regret if we fell short in any way. We will carefully review the points you've raised to identify areas for improvement. If you'd like to discuss your experience further, please email us at marketing@warnergoodman.co.uk. We appreciate your feedback and remain committed to providing excellent service to all our clients. Kind regards, The Warner Goodman LLP team

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Commercial Property

Commercial Property

I write to express my sincere and heartfelt appreciation for your highly professional and competent services, provided in both a friendly and accessible manner. I will not hesitate to recommend you to others.

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We really appreciate the time you took to write this review and for your recommendation. Thank you so much for your kind words, we are very pleased that you received such great service. We would be more than happy to help should you ever need any future assistance. Warner Goodman LLP.

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Commercial Property

Commercial Property

We have recently used Warner Goodman for the renewal of our commercial lease for VODEX Ltd, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Charlotte Payne handled the matter for us, assisted by Eloise Smith, and the service we received throughout was excellent. Charlotte was incredibly thorough and took the time to explain every aspect of the lease to us in clear, straightforward language. She highlighted areas that we may not otherwise have considered, explained the potential implications for our business and made sure that our interests were properly protected before we committed to the new lease. There were a number of points to work through during the process, but we always felt that Charlotte was firmly looking after our interests rather than simply trying to get the transaction completed. Communication from both Charlotte and Eloise was excellent, and we always knew where matters stood. As business owners, having professional advisers around you whom you can trust is incredibly important, and we certainly felt that we were in very safe hands with Charlotte and the team at Warner Goodman. A huge thank you to Charlotte and Eloise for all their hard work in getting our lease successfully completed. We would have absolutely no hesitation in using Warner Goodman again or recommending them to other businesses. Poala & Paul

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Thank you for your thoughtful review and recommendation. We are delighted Charlotte and Eloise provided clear, thorough advice and helped ensure your business interests were protected throughout the lease renewal. Your trust in Warner Goodman is greatly appreciated.

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Jon

Commercial Property

Commercial Property

Fantastic team, worked with us every step of the way and help achieve a successful and swift property purchase

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Thank you for your lovely feedback, Jon. We are pleased our team helped make your property purchase a smooth and successful experience.

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Commercial Property

Commercial Property

Warner Goodman provide an excellent services, with attentive detail, and reassurance that you're in good hands. Throughout my service request, I was provided key updates, and ease of understanding. I would definitely use Warner Goodman again.

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It is lovely to hear that you felt well supported and kept informed throughout your matter. We are delighted that the team made everything clear and reassuring, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.

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Jacqueline Leighton

Housing & Property

Conveyancing

I was very impressed with the conveyancy service provided by Warner Goodman. All the staff Iwe dealt with were very friendly and approachable especially Alison Seymour who kept us updated at all times and chased the buyer's solicitors without prompting to hasten a completion. My queries were always quickly responded to. I would thoroughly recommend.

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We are delighted to hear that you were so impressed with the service provided by the Warner Goodman team, Jacqueline. Thank you for your recommendation and for sharing your experience with us.

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Housing & Property

Conveyancing

We were very happy with the service we received from the Fareham office. We were kept informed at the appropriate times and the sale went through in a timely fashion, quicker than we feared. We haven't attributed the good service to any one individual as we seemed to deal with 2 or 3 different staff during the process, due to holidays etc, but there was ample cover at all times, and didn't detract from the service provided. All in all, a very good experience. We are needing our wills re-written in the near future and we are thinking seriously of using Warner Goodman for our requirements.

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It is wonderful to hear that you had such a positive experience, and we would be delighted to assist you with updating your wills when you are ready. Wishing you all the best!

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Clients consistently praise the firm’s expertise in conveyancing, house purchases and sales, wills and probate, lasting powers of attorney, commercial leases, and employment matters such as settlement agreements and voluntary severance. Reviewers value the team’s professionalism, efficiency and strong legal knowledge, alongside clear explanations, prompt communication and thorough attention to detail. The firm is also repeatedly described as approachable, friendly, patient, kind and compassionate, with staff who are reassuring, supportive and proactive in guiding clients through stressful or complex matters.

Brilliant service
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Highly efficient
Friendly staff
Knowledgeable support
Prompt responses
Professional team
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Stress-free process
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anonymous

Housing & Property

Straightforward, efficient and professional

Chloe Woolfall and her team at WG Fareham provided an excellent, seamless service for the sale of my property at Port Solent. No drama, good communication and got the job done. Couldn't ask for anything more. Thank all for such great service.

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We really appreciate your kind feedback. It is great to hear that Chloe and the team handled your property sale efficiently and kept communication clear throughout.

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Ann

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Excellent service!

I had cause to use WG services in respect of estate and inheritance matters and, connected to that, their conveyancing department. Antoinette was wonderful; professional, supportive and patient with a family dealing with the loss of a parent and navigating the maze of will and inheritance matters. I could not have asked for anyone better. Julia was equally professional and helpful with the conveyancing matter. All in all, brilliant people and I would 100% recommend them.

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We greatly appreciate your kind words, Ann, and your recognition of the work we do.

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anonymous

Housing & Property

Property Conveyancing

Amelia was nothing short of fantastic! She was incredibly efficient and supportive during the process of buying our first home. Amelia was always at the end of the phone or an email to answer any queries we had. Couldn’t recommend her enough!

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We truly appreciate your trust in us for such an important life event, as well as your high recommendation. We wish you all the very best as you settle into your new home!

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Kirsten McDonald

Family Law

Samantha

Through an extremely tough time for myself dealing with an ex partner and courts for sale of a property, Samantha has been nothing but understanding, reliable, caring and patient. I would highly recommend her to anyone, she is the best! Thank you Samantha

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Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Kirsten. Dealing with courts and an ex-partner to sort out a property sale is incredibly draining, both legally and emotionally. We are so glad that Samantha could be that reliable, caring anchor for you during such a tough chapter. We wish you a peaceful and bright fresh start!

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Kate

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Housing & Property

Great service

Stacey and team were professional, knowledgeable and approachable and were always on hand to answer my questions helping me through the selling and buying process.

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Dear Kate. Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re really pleased to hear that Stacey and the team were professional, knowledgeable, and approachable throughout your sale and purchase, and that they were able to support you whenever needed.

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Anonymous

Conveyancing

It was a long drawn out sale but your company was very helpful and handled the sale well every member I spoke too was very helpful.

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Jane M

Conveyancing

Great service while selling our property, clear instruction and good communication throughout Always a quick response to any queries

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Josh P

Housing & Property

Conveyancing

Fantastic service from start to finish, as first time buyers we had more questions but Kiri and her team were patient, professional, quick to respond and helpful. A stressful process became simple and hassle free.

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Congratulations on your first home, Josh! We’re glad Kiri and the team made the process easier with their patient and responsive support. Thank you for your kind feedback.

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Sara

Housing & Property

Conveyancing

Kiri & the team which included Becky,Natalie, John & Sarah dealt with our sale and then purchase of our new home. Everyone treated us with the upmost respect. They were all professional, courteous & friendly. Hand on heart we would recommend in a heartbeat. A big thank you to you all, Bob & Sara

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It’s lovely to hear that Kiri and the whole team made you feel so well looked after during both your sale and purchase. We truly appreciate your recommendation and wish you every happiness in your new home.

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Anonymous

Housing & Property

Conveyancing

John, Karen and the team were just brilliant and faultless. We have had the pleasure of using their services since April this year with one failed and one successful house purchase. The team are ever so efficient and helpful.

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Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted John, Karen and the team have looked after you so well throughout both purchases. Your continued trust means a lot to us, and we wish you all the best in your new home.

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