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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 4.9/5
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.

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 / 8
Family Law 2 / 7
Personal Injury 1 / 5
Company & Commercial 1 / 7
Dispute Resolution 1 / 8
Banking 1 / 5
Consumer 1 / 8
Litigation 1 / 3
Land Law 2 / 4
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 / 14
Civil Rights Law 1 / 3
Clinical Negligence 1 / 5
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 / 4
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 / 15
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 19 / 4,692
Wills, Trusts & Probate 15 / 3,710
Commercial Property 58 / 3,580
Employment 6 / 3,545
Family Law 176 / 4,156
Personal Injury 87 / 2,592
Company & Commercial 48 / 4,048
Dispute Resolution 38 / 1,792
Banking 112 / 1,011
Consumer 32 / 4,306
Litigation 115 / 921
Land Law 135 / 1,323
Money & Tax 12 / 1,905
Welfare & Benefits 6 / 1,030
Charities 110 / 755
Child Law 186 / 1,645
Company Law 81 / 959
IT & Intellectual Property 16 / 1,086
Inheritance Law 99 / 698
Asset Management 33 / 391
Auction Law 44 / 292
Bribery and Corruption Law 39 / 409
Care Law 62 / 535
Civil Rights Law 8 / 99
Clinical Negligence 245 / 1,220
Commercial and Business Law 62 / 374
Construction 118 / 848
Contract Law 102 / 1,414
Copyright Law 37 / 509
Court of Protection and Deputyship 92 / 585
Crime/ Criminal Defence 220 / 2,126
Criminal Law 89 / 1,013
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 48 / 872
Debt and Tax Law 63 / 776
Defamation Law 30 / 270
Disability Law 48 / 599
Discrimination Law 43 / 496
Domestic Violence Law 89 / 896
Education 68 / 419
Elder Law 59 / 325
Energy Law 32 / 352
Enforcement Law 47 / 564
Engineering Law 7 / 124
Environmental Law 41 / 391
Equality Law 72 / 1,074
Equity Law 68 / 567
Fire Safety Law 14 / 180
Fraud Law 42 / 515
Health and Safety Law 60 / 571
Health and Welfare Law 32 / 185
Hospitality Law 11 / 94
Infrastructure Law 10 / 184
Injunctions Law 76 / 920
Insurance Law 51 / 640
Intellectual Property Law 50 / 613
International Enforcement of Judgments 18 / 149
Marketing Law 5 / 96
Medical Law 19 / 187
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 50 / 431
National Insurance Law 40 / 413
Occupational Health Law 47 / 422
Pensions Law 49 / 483
Planning Law 63 / 576
Prison Law 27 / 239
Privacy Law 27 / 506
Professional Negligence 16 / 1,280
Social Law 17 / 223
Sports Law 34 / 304
Surveillance Law 12 / 163
Tourism Law 3 / 45
White Collar Crime 29 / 209
National 29 / 11,158

Meet the team of Warner Goodman LLP

Meet the team of Warner Goodman LLP

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 1447 Reviews
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What clients say about Warner Goodman LLP

Clients consistently praise the firm for conveyancing, wills, probate, estate and inheritance matters, commercial lease work, and employment and settlement advice. Reviews highlight strong legal knowledge, thoroughness and efficient handling of both straightforward and complex cases. Clients particularly value clear communication, prompt updates, practical guidance, patience, kindness, approachability and reassurance. The team is often described as professional, friendly, supportive and proactive, making stressful matters feel smoother, more manageable and well handled from start to finish.

Excellent communication
Professional service
Friendly staff
Quick responses
Helpful support
Clear explanations
Efficient process
Patient approach
Kept informed
Supportive team

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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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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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Terri Martin

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Housing & Property

Reliable, Efficient and Supportive Conveyancing Team

We used Warner Goodman LLP for conveyancing when buying our first home and again for the sale and purchase of our next, and they were fantastic both times. The journey this time was a long one, with two purchases falling through before we finally found our forever home. Throughout it all, Stacey & Jordan were patient, supportive, and never once made us feel like a nuisance. Communication was excellent, they worked incredibly quickly, and any queries were answered the same or next day. We couldn’t fault their service and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, efficient, and friendly conveyancing solicitors.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review, Terri. We’re delighted that Stacey and Jordan could support you through both purchases — especially given the challenges you faced with two previous sales falling through. It means a great deal to know you found our communication prompt, our responses helpful, and our approach patient and supportive throughout the process. We’re very grateful for your recommendation and pleased we could help you reach your forever home. If you ever need assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Anonymous

Housing & Property

Conveyancing

From start to finish, Sarah Dempsey completed the purchase of my property with efficiency and promptness. She and her team finished my purchase with the exchange and completion on the same day.

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Housing & Property

Conveyancing

Great service and quick to respond to queries

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Courteney

Housing & Property

Conveyancing

I would highly recommend my solicitor for their professionalism, excellent communication, and outstanding support throughout the whole process. They were approachable, understanding, and always took the time to explain everything clearly, making what could have been a stressful experience much easier to manage. I felt supported and reassured every step of the way, and I truly appreciated their dedication, efficiency, and attention to detail. The service I received was excellent from start to finish, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Thank you for all your hard work and support. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your services to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and caring solicitor.

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Thank you for your kind feedback and recommendation, Courteney. We’re glad our team made the conveyancing process easier to navigate and provided the clear guidance and support you needed throughout.

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Stella & Amber

Housing & Property

Conveyancing

Fantastic service from Amelia for our first home purchase. As first time buyers, we were completely new to the conveyancing process and quite nervous, but Amelia was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. She was highly professional, incredibly thorough, patient with all of our questions, and kept us updated every step of the way. Her communication was prompt and clear, which really reduced the stress of the move. We felt completely safe in her hands and highly recommend her services to anyone buying a property. We are now happily settled in our first home, entirely thanks to her hard work and efficiency. She is an asset to your team. Thank you, Amelia!

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Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted Amelia helped make your first home purchase a reassuring experience and guided you through each stage with care. We wish you every happiness in your new home.

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Lorraine Tucker

Housing & Property

Conveyancing

Very pleased with the service provided. Friendly , knowledgeable and professional. Happy with the conclusion of the matter and would highly recommend.

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Thank you for your recommendation, Lorraine. We’re glad you were happy with the service and the outcome of your matter. Your kind feedback is greatly appreciated.

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Reviews

4.9 /5 2264 Reviews
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What clients say about Warner Goodman LLP

Clients consistently praise the firm for conveyancing, wills, probate, estate and inheritance matters, commercial lease work, and employment and settlement advice. Reviews highlight strong legal knowledge, thoroughness and efficient handling of both straightforward and complex cases. Clients particularly value clear communication, prompt updates, practical guidance, patience, kindness, approachability and reassurance. The team is often described as professional, friendly, supportive and proactive, making stressful matters feel smoother, more manageable and well handled from start to finish.

Excellent communication
Professional service
Friendly staff
Quick responses
Helpful support
Clear explanations
Efficient process
Patient approach
Kept informed
Supportive team

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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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from Warner Goodman LLP

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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from Warner Goodman LLP

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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from Warner Goodman LLP

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

Verified
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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from Warner Goodman LLP

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

Housing & Property

Conveyancing

From start to finish, Sarah Dempsey completed the purchase of my property with efficiency and promptness. She and her team finished my purchase with the exchange and completion on the same day.

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0
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Anonymous

Housing & Property

Conveyancing

Great service and quick to respond to queries

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Courteney

Housing & Property

Conveyancing

I would highly recommend my solicitor for their professionalism, excellent communication, and outstanding support throughout the whole process. They were approachable, understanding, and always took the time to explain everything clearly, making what could have been a stressful experience much easier to manage. I felt supported and reassured every step of the way, and I truly appreciated their dedication, efficiency, and attention to detail. The service I received was excellent from start to finish, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Thank you for all your hard work and support. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your services to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and caring solicitor.

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Thank you for your kind feedback and recommendation, Courteney. We’re glad our team made the conveyancing process easier to navigate and provided the clear guidance and support you needed throughout.

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Stella & Amber

Housing & Property

Conveyancing

Fantastic service from Amelia for our first home purchase. As first time buyers, we were completely new to the conveyancing process and quite nervous, but Amelia was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. She was highly professional, incredibly thorough, patient with all of our questions, and kept us updated every step of the way. Her communication was prompt and clear, which really reduced the stress of the move. We felt completely safe in her hands and highly recommend her services to anyone buying a property. We are now happily settled in our first home, entirely thanks to her hard work and efficiency. She is an asset to your team. Thank you, Amelia!

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from Warner Goodman LLP

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted Amelia helped make your first home purchase a reassuring experience and guided you through each stage with care. We wish you every happiness in your new home.

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Lorraine Tucker

Housing & Property

Conveyancing

Very pleased with the service provided. Friendly , knowledgeable and professional. Happy with the conclusion of the matter and would highly recommend.

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Thank you for your recommendation, Lorraine. We’re glad you were happy with the service and the outcome of your matter. Your kind feedback is greatly appreciated.

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