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How Eric Robinson Solicitors Compares

Value for money

This firm - 95%
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Eric Robinson Solicitors on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Eric Robinson Solicitors. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 1%
Overpriced 7%
About Right 90%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 96%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Eric Robinson Solicitors and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Eric Robinson Solicitors performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 96%
No 4%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 97%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Eric Robinson Solicitors and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Eric Robinson Solicitors compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 97%
No 3%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Eric Robinson Solicitors offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    1514
  • Very Good

    37
  • Average

    11
  • Poor

    7
  • Awful

    37

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
William Bond

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William Bond

October 05, 2024

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3 Filmer Drive.

The help I have received from Mrs Waghorn, over the last 18 months, has been exceptional

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Richard Hugh

Richard Hugh

October 01, 2024

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Well done Angela

We cannot thank Angela enough for her help with a very difficult sale. Having to deal with poor solicitors and housing association. She fought our corner all the way through it.

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Steve Hodges

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Steve Hodges

September 13, 2024

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Wills and POAs

Polite, friendly and efficient team. Responses to questions quickly dealt with

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Ramesh

Ramesh

September 12, 2024

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Sajith Pillai - Excellent Solicitor

Sajith Pillai acted as my conveyancing solicitor for buying my property, he provided great support and completed all the necessary checks in short time. He checks everything and raise it to concerned parties for the clarification. He communicated every bit of information to me in detailed manner and it is very easy to understand. He helped us in understanding the process well and always available to clarify my doubts, I am very happy with his service provided to us. I would definitely recommend him. Thank you Sajith :)

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Rosa

Rosa

September 10, 2024

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Repossession - poor experience

Appalling - I will personally not use Eric Robinson again.
Case - Female solicitor from the ER office in Southampton, engaged for an eviction case.
It started off normally but in the end not only did my solicitor not do a very good job but she didn't even turn up to court and sent an agency para-legal who had not even been briefed - it was horrendous!
I stood there in court with my vulnerable, dementia ridden mother (who owned the house) and who I'd had to extract from the care home that morning to attend court. My mother didn't entirely understand why the tenants would not pay and why the lawyer who had promised to come to court, was not there to help, having been paid handsomely for almost a year at this point!!!
We would have pursued a complaint with the SRA but I have been too distraught after the loss of my mother to cope.
We used the firm to assist with an eviction from my mother's house after non-payment of over 18 months (money for my mother's care home bill after a severe in her 80's) and it was not handled very well. My mother was a victim of the tenants not paying denying her care and then it felt like she was being treated as the 'bad guy' by Eric Robinson.
My mother died partly via the stress of the case and the solicitor could not understand why I might be upset, she was very unsympathetic during phone calls and got defensive when we questioned her work - rightly so it turns out.
In despair, I asked another local firm to represent me and speak to her as I was now living in a world of anxiety thinking about speaking to her directly, she was so unpleasant by this point.
The new firm then confirmed that she had missed a large chunk of money within the claim and settled the affair much more swiftly and sympathetically - greatly meeting our expectation level.
Needing a lawyer, means you need help and you pay them A LOT so you at least expect good service and professional results, regardless of emotion/empathy.
Eric Robinson will be remembered by our family and friends for all the wrong reasons.

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Neighbour Disputes

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September 05, 2024

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The initial chat might sound cheap, but beware!

We used this company for a dispute. After a few months, we decided to change company due to their slow response times, unclear advice and double billing of time. What I mean by double billing is this: Some emails came in to them that just needed forwarding on to us. They were typically attachments or one line emails. We got billed one "minimum billable period" for them to 'receive' an email, and then another for them to hit the forward button. 12 minutes billed for 1-2 minutes work. Sounds small? That's £60 to get an email forwarded, and it was their standard practice.

Shortly after complaining our solicitor completed a load of work against our instructions and billed us for it.

We disputed the bill, and the ombudsman eventually agreed with us that the double billing was not within their T&Cs but unfortunately would not intervene on the subjective element of the uninstructed work.

What would a company do at that point? Hang their head in shame at the double billing? No. Having spent £5K with them to get nowhere, they are currently threatening us with court action for the outstanding £1K bill.

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Kevin Stillwell

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Kevin Stillwell

September 05, 2024

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My Will and Power of Attorney

As always a very efficient and professional meeting with my solicitor, the reception staff are very polite and helpful.

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Karen

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Karen

August 31, 2024

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Probate services

I have been through difficult process of closing down my mother’s affairs, Gemma Tyrell has helped with the finances and seeking probate etc, she kept in touch with me throughout and was always polite and considerate, the process is now over and I am very happy with the service provided & would recommend to others.

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Leigh

Leigh

August 29, 2024

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House Sale

I cannot thank and rate the service provided by Angela Payne highly enough.

Angela consistently went over and above to answer questions, reassure us and also suggest innovative ways of removing blockages to move forward with our house sale.

We were on a tight timeline and Angela helped us keep on track throughout.

Great service and a big thanks!

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R J Paul

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Matter Type:

Probate

R J Paul

August 19, 2024

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My sister's will

Pleasure to deal with, very well carried out.

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Elliot

Elliot

September 16, 2024

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Elliot

First house- We used Eric Robinson when buying our first house. Communication was amazing and they made the process very stress free (As stress free as moving house can be). Thankyou to Kelly and Charlotte!

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Matthew

Matthew

September 10, 2024

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Matthew

Angela Payne acted as my conveyancing solicitor for the sale of my property and throughout the entire process, the service she provided was outstanding!

From initial appointment and through to completion, communication was both clear and prompt, enabling me to make informed decisions.

At times, where the transaction was being frustrated by the other party to the sale, Angela always made herself available for a phone call, providing both reassurance and soundboarding on ideas on how to keep the transaction moving forward, whilst maintaining a friendly and professional manner at all times. I felt confident that she was acting in my best interests.

Angela is an excellent representative of Eric Robinson, and I am very grateful for the services she provided and would highly recommend.

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A client

We used this company for a dispute. After a few months, we decided to change company due to their slow response times, unclear advice and double billing of time. What I mean by double billing is this: Some emails came in to them that just needed forwarding on to us. They were typically attachments or one line emails. We got billed one "minimum billable period" for them to 'receive' an email, and then another for them to hit the forward button. 12 minutes billed for 1-2 minutes work. Sounds small? That's £60 to get an email forwarded, and it was their standard practice.

Shortly after complaining our solicitor completed a load of work against our instructions and billed us for it.

We disputed the bill, and the ombudsman eventually agreed with us that the double billing was not within their T&Cs but unfortunately would not intervene on the subjective element of the uninstructed work.

What would a company do at that point? Hang their head in shame at the double billing customers? No. Having spent £5K with them to get nowhere, they are currently threatening us with court action for the outstanding £1K bill.

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Joe

Joe

May 21, 2024

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Joe

Very professional and punctual service. I recommend to anyone buying/selling a house.

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Rachael

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Residential Conveyancing

Rachael

April 04, 2024

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Rachael

I have just moved house, Angela Payne acted as my solicitor for the sale and purchase of both properties. It was a smooth process with clear , regular and prompt communication from Angela. I would highly recommend Angela and Eric Robinson at Hedge End.

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Eleanor Lucy

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Residential Conveyancing

Eleanor Lucy

October 04, 2024

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Eleanor Lucy's experience...

Kelly and Charlotte were brilliant, diligent and quick throughout the process of my house purchase. I've worked with them before and I'd work with them again. Thank you!

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Richard Hugh

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Residential Conveyancing

Richard Hugh

September 27, 2024

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Richard Hugh's experience...

Our solicitor helped us through a difficult sale making it worthwhile.

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Paul

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Residential Conveyancing

Paul

September 19, 2024

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Paul's experience...

Both my solicitor Kelly and her legal assistant Charlotte were thoroughly professional and efficient at all times. I would certainly use their services again if the need arises.

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James

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Residential Conveyancing

James

September 05, 2024

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James's experience...

Great customer care. Hannah Jones was there to help and answer any questions I had. Would definitely recommend to my friends and family.

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Anita

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Residential Conveyancing

Anita

September 04, 2024

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Anita's experience...

Hannah was always in communication and patient despite several attempts to move …… we got there in the end . Thank you Hannah

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About this branch

Description

Since its inception in 1964 the firm has expanded significantly beyond its Southampton base to open offices in Chandlers Ford, Lymington, Winchester and Richmond (London). The firm’s presence now extends to 6 offices across the South. The firm’s fundamental objective is to provide friendly and clear expert legal advice to whoever needs it and this mantra has never wavered since the firm’s early days in the Southampton suburbs. The mission statement ‘Making Law Make Sense’ has been the foundation of the firm’s approach to client service and to ensure both accessibility and approachability.

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Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Dispute resolution - civil mediation
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Military
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pension Law
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Law
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
    • Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Housing Management
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Money & Tax
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
    • HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Insolvency and bankruptcy
    • Property Holding Structures
    • Tax
    • Tax Advisory Services
    • Tax Compliance Services
    • Trusts
  • Professional Negligence
    • Barristers
    • Financial advisors
    • IT professionals
    • Insurance brokers
    • Professional trustees
    • Valuers
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Disputed Probate
    • Disputed Trusts
    • Disputed Wills
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Company & Commercial
    • Commercial Law
    • Credit Control
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Intellectual Property
    • Tax
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
  • Regulations
    • Licensing
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