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Colman House, 2-4 Landport Terrace, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2RG

023 92753575

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Colman House, 2-4 Landport Terrace, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2RG

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

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

Local 2 / 44
National 70 / 11,165
4.9
Excellent
2,148 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
14% 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 4.8/5

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

Housing & Property 1 / 9
Wills, Trusts & Probate 2 / 26
Commercial Property 1 / 8
Auction Law 1 / 2
Family Law 2 / 7
Asset Management 1 / 11
Employment 1 / 9
Land Law 2 / 5
Dispute Resolution 1 / 8
Inheritance Law 1 / 4
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 5
Fraud Law 1 / 9
Professional Negligence 1 / 36
Contract Law 1 / 6
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 4
Elder Law 1 / 6
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 1 / 4
Litigation 1 / 3
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 6
Charities 1 / 4
Personal Injury 1 / 6
Company & Commercial 1 / 7
Insurance Law 1 / 10
Construction 1 / 5
Consumer 1 / 8
Child Law 2 / 4
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 5
Money & Tax 1 / 8
Equity Law 1 / 5
Crime/ Criminal Defence 1 / 5
Banking 1 / 5
Company Law 1 / 4
Care Law 1 / 14
Clinical Negligence 1 / 6
Planning Law 1 / 5
Marketing Law 1 / 3
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 67
Health and Welfare Law 1 / 5
Enforcement Law 1 / 3
Pensions Law 1 / 3
Copyright Law 1 / 4
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 12
Medical Law 1 / 3
Criminal Law 1 / 11
Disability Law 1 / 12
Domestic Violence Law 1 / 4
Education 1 / 5
Environmental Law 1 / 4
Civil Rights Law 1 / 3
Energy Law 1 / 5
Engineering Law 1 / 10
Equality Law 1 / 16
Injunctions Law 1 / 3
Occupational Health Law 1 / 8
Sports Law 1 / 5
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 3
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 16
Discrimination Law 1 / 8
Hospitality Law 1 / 6
International Enforcement of Judgments 1 / 1
National Insurance Law 1 / 9
Privacy Law 1 / 16
Social Law 1 / 5
Tourism Law 1 / 3
Defamation Law 1 / 2
Fire Safety Law 1 / 9
Health and Safety Law 1 / 13
Infrastructure Law 1 / 13
Prison Law 1 / 7
Surveillance Law 1 / 8
White Collar Crime 1 / 4
Local 2 / 44
Housing & Property 16 / 4,772
Wills, Trusts & Probate 57 / 3,763
Commercial Property 81 / 3,667
Auction Law 37 / 285
Family Law 201 / 4,224
Asset Management 29 / 394
Employment 54 / 3,622
Land Law 108 / 1,322
Dispute Resolution 45 / 1,802
Inheritance Law 77 / 680
Commercial and Business Law 47 / 355
Fraud Law 41 / 514
Professional Negligence 27 / 1,298
Contract Law 83 / 1,426
Court of Protection and Deputyship 74 / 577
Elder Law 51 / 317
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 43 / 433
Litigation 86 / 892
IT & Intellectual Property 28 / 1,114
Charities 103 / 767
Personal Injury 89 / 2,650
Company & Commercial 71 / 4,183
Insurance Law 48 / 659
Construction 110 / 854
Consumer 42 / 4,415
Child Law 146 / 1,640
Debt and Tax Law 52 / 787
Money & Tax 23 / 1,951
Equity Law 63 / 569
Crime/ Criminal Defence 211 / 2,142
Banking 109 / 1,032
Company Law 75 / 970
Care Law 53 / 531
Clinical Negligence 231 / 1,247
Planning Law 60 / 585
Marketing Law 6 / 98
Welfare & Benefits 8 / 1,050
Health and Welfare Law 25 / 186
Enforcement Law 43 / 576
Pensions Law 46 / 488
Copyright Law 34 / 522
Intellectual Property Law 48 / 625
Medical Law 19 / 189
Criminal Law 72 / 1,008
Disability Law 44 / 601
Domestic Violence Law 76 / 896
Education 65 / 422
Environmental Law 39 / 394
Civil Rights Law 7 / 97
Energy Law 35 / 359
Engineering Law 7 / 126
Equality Law 63 / 1,097
Injunctions Law 71 / 931
Occupational Health Law 39 / 429
Sports Law 32 / 303
Bribery and Corruption Law 35 / 411
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 43 / 893
Discrimination Law 37 / 499
Hospitality Law 11 / 95
International Enforcement of Judgments 18 / 153
National Insurance Law 36 / 422
Privacy Law 22 / 514
Social Law 16 / 225
Tourism Law 5 / 43
Defamation Law 23 / 265
Fire Safety Law 12 / 180
Health and Safety Law 55 / 574
Infrastructure Law 11 / 187
Prison Law 25 / 241
Surveillance Law 10 / 164
White Collar Crime 27 / 204
National 70 / 11,165

Meet the team of Warner Goodman LLP

Jackie Goring

Jackie Goring

Solicitor

5.0 1
Alexandra Savage

Alexandra Savage

Associate Solicitor

5.0 6
Charlotte Payne

Charlotte Payne

Trainee Solicitor

5.0 5
Grant Usher

Grant Usher

Partner

5.0 1

Meet the team of Warner Goodman LLP

Paul Winslade

Paul Winslade

Partner and Chartered Legal Executive

5.0 164
John Blake

John Blake

Senior Conveyancing Executive

4.7 70
Stacey Read

Stacey Read

Legal Executive

5.0 9
Alexandra Savage

Alexandra Savage

Associate Solicitor

5.0 6
Charlotte Payne

Charlotte Payne

Trainee Solicitor

5.0 5
Amelia Thripp

Amelia Thripp

Conveyancing Executive

5.0 3
Grant Usher

Grant Usher

Partner

5.0 1
Jackie Goring

Jackie Goring

Solicitor

5.0 1

Contact details

023 92753575
enquiries@warnergoodman.co.uk
www.warnergoodman.co.uk

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)

Colman House, 2-4 Landport Terrace, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2RG

Reviews

5.0 /5 48 Reviews
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    Clients say

    The firm specialises in conveyancing, property transactions, employment/settlement agreements and personal injury, demonstrating strong technical expertise and efficient case management. Clients praise speedy, clear communication, proactive handling of complications and reliable progress updates. Valued soft skills include professionalism, empathy, patience, approachability and reassurance during stressful or complex matters. Reviewers highlight responsiveness, clarity in explaining processes, attention to detail and a friendly, supportive manner, often exceeding expectations and inspiring repeat instructions and recommendations.

    Excellent communication
    Very professional
    Efficient service
    Prompt responses
    Friendly staff
    Supportive team
    Helpful guidance
    Smooth process
    Knowledgeable team
    Highly recommended

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    Eddy

    Housing & Property

    Great Solicitors for First Time Buyers!

    My partner & I used Warner Goodman as per recommendation from a financial advisor and the whole experience was very well received. Despite being a 100% virtual service in the end (due to COVID), Lucy Smith and the rest of her team were prompt, reliable, clear, timely and thorough. As first time buyers their support throughout the process was excellent and much appreciated. Although on the slightly higher end in terms of price, compared to quotes we received from other firms, we'd be more than happy to go with Warner Goodman's considering their 5 star service.

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    Hi Eddy, Many thanks for your review of our services and in particular for the support that Lucy Smith provided during your move. We are delighted that we were able to assist and hope you are settling well into your new home. We look forward to working with you again in the future, should you need us. Warner Goodman LLP

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    Raymond

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    Residential Property / Conveyancing

    Keep on doing what you do best. Always a professional service.

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    Danny

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    What a fantastic company!

    Warner Goodman are undoubtedly an dependable company, a team you can rely on for the best advise and the best outcome. I wouldn't hesitate in using these for any further legal work.

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    Matthew

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    Great professional service and advice throughout the sale and purchase of properties. Thank you!

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    Louise

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    Recommendation

    The professional service covers all legal areas of government and personal needs with their impact on what is expected and what is not known about. It is all explained in everyday language which makes it easier to consider and accept. Highly recommended solicitors.

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    Dean

    Housing & Property

    Conveyancing

    Excellent service from a professional and helpful team.

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    legal expert Emma Gilliland Emma Gilliland

    Warner Goodman LLP

    Thank you for your feedback, Dean. We're glad you found Emma and the team professional and helpful.

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    John Paffett

    Housing & Property

    Conveyancing

    Throughout the whole involved process of selling my property and buying a new one, my solicitor, Paul Winslade has been at the top of his game. He was friendly, polite, attentive to my requests and very knowledgeable always looking after my interests. The deadline I set was achieved and I have no hesitation in recommending Paul and his hard working team for any residential conveyancing work. They are all a credit to Warner Goodman LLP.

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    legal expert Paul Winslade Paul Winslade

    Warner Goodman LLP

    Thank you for your kind feedback, John. We're thrilled to hear that Paul and the team provided excellent service and helped you meet your deadline. We truly appreciate your recommendation!

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    Anthony

    Housing & Property

    Conveyancing

    Wendi was responsive and very helpful. I have no hesitation in recommending Warner Goodman.

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    Thank you for sharing your positive experience, Anthony! We're thrilled to hear that Wendi provided responsive and helpful service. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we're glad we could assist you with your conveyancing needs.

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    Tim

    Housing & Property

    Conveyancing

    I wanted to sell my flat in Southsea in order to purchase another property and move. The local solicitor I usually use couldn’t deal with the sale of my flat because the top floor of the building exceeded 11meters in height, meaning the building fell into the ‘Building Safety Act’ which they didn’t specialize in. My solicitor recommended Warner Goodman who were a local solicitor to me and who dealt with the Building Safety Act. I always like to use a local solicitor as I don’t like using online / postal / no win no fee / solicitor company miles away etc. Cost wise they are competitive and I was more than happy to instruct them for my sale and purchase. Flats can be complicated to sell with accounts / section 20 / maintenance cost / management and lease. The sale of the property I owned fell through twice. Two of my buyers pulled out at the last minute, which was out of the control of myself or my solicitor and frustrating. Warner Goodman were always positive, having plenty of experience, they were always reassuring and kept the costs to a minimum, keeping all the work they had done to use in the next sale when a new buyer would come along. Eventually I managed to exchange contracts on my 3rd sale attempt and have now successfully moved. I would definitely recommend Warner Goodman. I my experience, especially if you are selling a flat. They are very experienced, efficient and organized and very reasonably priced and I will always be thankful for their service.

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    Dear Tim, Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to hear that Paul provided the support and expertise needed throughout your sale and purchase, especially in dealing with the Building Safety Act. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are glad we could assist in making the process smoother for you. Best regards, Warner Goodman

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    Will Davis

    Housing & Property

    Conveyancing

    The purchase of a buy to let property and becoming landlords for the first time was daunting to say the least. Unfortunately, we were let down by a solicitor who was, subsequently, unable to act for us. We received a recommendation for Paul Winslade of Warner Goodman and are so glad that we did. Not only did Paul pick up the pieces left by the previous solicitor, he demonstrated outstanding professionalism throughout and right up to completion, keeping us informed at every stage. We can't thank Paul, his colleague Chris and their team enough and would recommend Warner Goodman without hesitation.

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    Dear Will, Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that Paul Winslade and Chris provided outstanding service and professionalism throughout your property purchase. We appreciate your recommendation.

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    4.9 /5 2148 Reviews
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      The firm specialises in conveyancing, property transactions, employment/settlement agreements and personal injury, demonstrating strong technical expertise and efficient case management. Clients praise speedy, clear communication, proactive handling of complications and reliable progress updates. Valued soft skills include professionalism, empathy, patience, approachability and reassurance during stressful or complex matters. Reviewers highlight responsiveness, clarity in explaining processes, attention to detail and a friendly, supportive manner, often exceeding expectations and inspiring repeat instructions and recommendations.

      Excellent communication
      Very professional
      Efficient service
      Prompt responses
      Friendly staff
      Supportive team
      Helpful guidance
      Smooth process
      Knowledgeable team
      Highly recommended

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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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      legal expert Amelia Thripp Amelia Thripp

      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

      Housing & Property

      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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      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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      legal expert Stacey Read Stacey Read

      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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      John Stansfield

      Personal Injury

      Very helpful and comprehensive service

      I needed help after being injured in a road accident. Warner Goodman had been recommended by a friend and I received excellent help and advice from Molly throughout my case. She ended up securing me a significant amount of damages that far exceeded my best expectations, and was professional and efficient at all times. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Molly and Warner Goodman to anyone needing similar help and representation in future.

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      legal expert Molly Puntis Molly Puntis

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      Dear John, Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Molly provided excellent support and advice throughout your case following your road accident. It’s great to know that her professional and efficient approach helped secure an outcome that exceeded your expectations. Your recommendation of our firm is greatly appreciated.

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      Terri Martin

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      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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      legal expert Stacey Read Stacey Read

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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

      Conveyancing

      The warner goodman team did a fantastic job. It is the 4 th time I have used them to sell a property. They are efficient and professional and go above and beyond to provide an excellent service

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      David Barnett

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      I am very pleased, satisfied and grateful for the work completed on my behalf. I would highly recommend Warner Goodman

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      Michelle Sheppard

      Conveyancing

      Wendi was so efficient and helpful for the whole process, we really appreciate everything she did for us and the purchase and sale of our old and new home. We would definitely recommend Warner Goodman to anyone looking to buy / sell

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      Anonymous

      Housing & Property

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      Very good service, efficient and all run very smoothly, keeping us informed of progress through to completion.

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      legal expert Sarah Dempsey Sarah Dempsey

      from Warner Goodman LLP

      Thank you for choosing us to assist with your move, and we wish you all the very best in your new home!

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      Anonymous

      Housing & Property

      Conveyancing

      This feedback is for Karen Kinny who wasn’t an option on your drop box above but has worked with us from start to finish. Karen was professional, transparent and clear all the way through the process she was pro-active with requests for what we needed to provide and kept us up to date with all progress.

      from Warner Goodman LLP

      Thank you for the great feedback, and a special thank you for making sure Karen got the shout-out she deserved despite the drop-down menu! Thanks again for trusting us with your move, and all the very best in your new place!

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