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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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4.9
Excellent
510 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 4.8/5

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

Local 2 / 44
National 51 / 11,362
4.9
Excellent
2,197 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
13% 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
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 / 8
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 67
Charities 1 / 4
Child Law 2 / 4
Company Law 1 / 4
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 6
Inheritance Law 1 / 4
Asset Management 1 / 11
Auction Law 1 / 2
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 3
Care Law 1 / 14
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 / 8
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 / 16
Equity Law 1 / 5
Fire Safety Law 1 / 9
Fraud Law 1 / 9
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 / 10
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 12
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 / 36
Social Law 1 / 5
Sports Law 1 / 5
Surveillance Law 1 / 8
Tourism Law 1 / 3
White Collar Crime 1 / 4
Local 2 / 44
Housing & Property 26 / 4,778
Wills, Trusts & Probate 57 / 3,801
Commercial Property 69 / 3,673
Employment 21 / 3,623
Family Law 199 / 4,222
Personal Injury 87 / 2,651
Company & Commercial 65 / 4,182
Dispute Resolution 41 / 1,810
Banking 108 / 1,032
Consumer 35 / 4,419
Litigation 97 / 903
Land Law 113 / 1,329
Money & Tax 16 / 1,953
Welfare & Benefits 7 / 1,053
Charities 104 / 768
Child Law 164 / 1,650
Company Law 76 / 974
IT & Intellectual Property 21 / 1,112
Inheritance Law 85 / 686
Asset Management 30 / 397
Auction Law 36 / 287
Bribery and Corruption Law 35 / 413
Care Law 58 / 537
Civil Rights Law 7 / 97
Clinical Negligence 236 / 1,248
Commercial and Business Law 52 / 364
Construction 115 / 855
Contract Law 88 / 1,433
Copyright Law 34 / 523
Court of Protection and Deputyship 82 / 582
Crime/ Criminal Defence 215 / 2,153
Criminal Law 76 / 1,016
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 47 / 894
Debt and Tax Law 57 / 789
Defamation Law 25 / 270
Disability Law 47 / 603
Discrimination Law 41 / 502
Domestic Violence Law 80 / 902
Education 66 / 423
Elder Law 54 / 322
Energy Law 34 / 359
Enforcement Law 46 / 576
Engineering Law 7 / 126
Environmental Law 41 / 395
Equality Law 67 / 1,098
Equity Law 64 / 570
Fire Safety Law 13 / 181
Fraud Law 41 / 520
Health and Safety Law 60 / 578
Health and Welfare Law 30 / 185
Hospitality Law 10 / 96
Infrastructure Law 11 / 187
Injunctions Law 74 / 934
Insurance Law 50 / 659
Intellectual Property Law 52 / 626
International Enforcement of Judgments 17 / 153
Marketing Law 6 / 98
Medical Law 20 / 190
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 45 / 436
National Insurance Law 39 / 423
Occupational Health Law 44 / 429
Pensions Law 46 / 489
Planning Law 60 / 586
Prison Law 27 / 241
Privacy Law 25 / 513
Professional Negligence 24 / 1,297
Social Law 16 / 225
Sports Law 32 / 303
Surveillance Law 10 / 163
Tourism Law 3 / 43
White Collar Crime 28 / 208
National 51 / 11,362

Meet the team of Warner Goodman LLP

Paul Winslade

Paul Winslade

Partner and Chartered Legal Executive

5.0 164
Alexandra Savage

Alexandra Savage

Associate Solicitor

5.0 6
John Blake

John Blake

Senior Conveyancing Executive

4.7 73
Stacey Read

Stacey Read

Legal Executive

4.9 10
Amelia Thripp

Amelia Thripp

Conveyancing Executive

5.0 6

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 73
Stacey Read

Stacey Read

Legal Executive

4.9 10
Amelia Thripp

Amelia Thripp

Conveyancing Executive

5.0 6
Alexandra Savage

Alexandra Savage

Associate Solicitor

5.0 6
Charlotte Payne

Charlotte Payne

Trainee Solicitor

5.0 5
Jackie Goring

Jackie Goring

Solicitor

5.0 1
Grant Usher

Grant Usher

Partner

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

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4.9 /5 510 Reviews
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    Clients consistently praise the firm for its expertise in conveyancing, house sales and purchases, wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate, inheritance and employment/severance matters, including more complex family business and inheritance tax work. The team is valued for being professional, knowledgeable and efficient, with clear explanations, prompt communication and swift responses. Clients also highlight their friendly, approachable, patient and supportive manner, which helps make stressful legal processes feel straightforward, reassuring and well managed.

    Clear communication
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    Efficient service
    Knowledgeable advice
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    Kept informed
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    Ann

    Housing & Property

    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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    legal expert Julia Beach Julia Beach

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

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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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    legal expert Kiri Saunders-Brown Kiri Saunders-Brown

    Warner Goodman LLP

    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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    James

    Housing & Property

    Conveyancing

    Had an excellent experience with our house purchase through Warner Goodman. We mainly dealt with John Neal and Kiri Saunders-Brown. The service was absolutely excellent. They were very communicative throughout the process and provided excellent advice. We've also used their wills service, which was equally good. Would highly recommend to anyone requiring legal services in the Southampton area.

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    legal expert Kiri Saunders-Brown Kiri Saunders-Brown

    Warner Goodman LLP

    Thank you for your wonderful feedback, James. We’re delighted you had such a positive experience and really appreciate your recommendation.

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    Mary

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Making a Will

    I was very pleased with the service I received from Bella. Everything was explaining, costs etc at first meeting. Amendments required were done immediately and I received an amended draft by return. I was completely satisfied with the service received.

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    legal expert Bella Scally Bella Scally

    Warner Goodman LLP

    Dear Mary, Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Bella was able to provide clear explanations and promptly address any necessary amendments to your documents. Ensuring that our clients are fully informed and satisfied with the process is a top priority for us. Your positive experience is very important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it.

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    Andy

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Will and LPA

    Very friendly and efficient staff who are so easy to talk to. Bella was very patient and understanding of our needs, highly recommend Warner Goodman.

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    legal expert Bella Scally Bella Scally

    Warner Goodman LLP

    Dear Andy, Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Bella and our team provided friendly, efficient, and understanding service. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Best regards, Warner Goodman

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    Heather

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Wills, Trusts and Probate

    Excellent service in arranging my Will during lockdown and with my POA's last year.

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    Thank you, Heather, for your continued trust in our services.

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    Andrew

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Wills, Trusts and Probate

    Excellent service. They understood the complexity of my requirement, especially from a family business perspective.

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    legal expert Jane Cox Jane Cox

    from Warner Goodman LLP

    We are glad to know that our team was able to navigate the particular considerations involved in your matter. Thank you for placing your trust in us, Andrew, and for taking the time to share your feedback.

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    Christopher

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Wills, Trusts and Probate

    It was nice to find that we were considered clients of a specific solicitor - Kevin Horn; Whom we have always found pleasant, friendly and approachable.

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    legal expert Kevin Horn Kevin Horn

    from Warner Goodman LLP

    Thank you, Christopher. It is lovely to know that Kevin has made you feel well supported and that you have valued his approachable manner.

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    Kevin

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Wills, Trusts and Probate

    The work was very professionally handled and any queries were promptly dealt with.

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    legal expert Caroline Johnstone Caroline Johnstone

    from Warner Goodman LLP

    Thank you, Kevin. We appreciate you sharing your experience and are glad that our team was able to provide the support you needed throughout your matter.

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    Anonymous

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Wills, Trusts and Probate

    More than happy with the way things were handled. Would recommend your company to anyone in need of a solicitor.

    from Warner Goodman LLP

    We are pleased that you were so happy with the way your matter was handled. Your confidence in our service and willingness to recommend us are greatly appreciated.

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    4.9 /5 2197 Reviews
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      Clients consistently praise the firm for its expertise in conveyancing, house sales and purchases, wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate, inheritance and employment/severance matters, including more complex family business and inheritance tax work. The team is valued for being professional, knowledgeable and efficient, with clear explanations, prompt communication and swift responses. Clients also highlight their friendly, approachable, patient and supportive manner, which helps make stressful legal processes feel straightforward, reassuring and well managed.

      Clear communication
      Prompt responses
      Professional service
      Friendly staff
      Efficient service
      Knowledgeable advice
      Supportive team
      Kept informed
      Approachable solicitors
      Good value

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      Ann

      Housing & Property

      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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      legal expert Julia Beach Julia Beach

      from Warner Goodman LLP

      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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      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 McDonald

      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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      legal expert Samantha Miles Samantha Miles

      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

      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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      Kim B

      Housing & Property

      Conveyancing

      Very happy to have had Sarah and her team helping with our house purchase. Everything was clear from the start and the fees were very reasonable. Thank you all.

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      legal expert Sarah Dempsey Sarah Dempsey

      from Warner Goodman LLP

      Thank you, Kim, for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to know that Sarah and the team made your purchase easy to navigate and that you were happy with the service provided.

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      Heather

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Wills, Trusts and Probate

      Excellent service in arranging my Will during lockdown and with my POA's last year.

      from Warner Goodman LLP

      Thank you, Heather, for your continued trust in our services.

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      Andrew

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Wills, Trusts and Probate

      Excellent service. They understood the complexity of my requirement, especially from a family business perspective.

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      legal expert Jane Cox Jane Cox

      from Warner Goodman LLP

      We are glad to know that our team was able to navigate the particular considerations involved in your matter. Thank you for placing your trust in us, Andrew, and for taking the time to share your feedback.

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      Christopher

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Wills, Trusts and Probate

      It was nice to find that we were considered clients of a specific solicitor - Kevin Horn; Whom we have always found pleasant, friendly and approachable.

      Solicitors tagged in
      this review

      legal expert Kevin Horn Kevin Horn

      from Warner Goodman LLP

      Thank you, Christopher. It is lovely to know that Kevin has made you feel well supported and that you have valued his approachable manner.

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      Kevin

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Wills, Trusts and Probate

      The work was very professionally handled and any queries were promptly dealt with.

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      legal expert Caroline Johnstone Caroline Johnstone

      from Warner Goodman LLP

      Thank you, Kevin. We appreciate you sharing your experience and are glad that our team was able to provide the support you needed throughout your matter.

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