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Compass House, 1-3 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XG

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Warner Goodman LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
93%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.7/5

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
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

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 / 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 27 / 4,779
Wills, Trusts & Probate 51 / 3,802
Commercial Property 72 / 3,673
Employment 21 / 3,624
Family Law 202 / 4,225
Personal Injury 87 / 2,651
Company & Commercial 65 / 4,183
Dispute Resolution 41 / 1,811
Banking 108 / 1,033
Consumer 36 / 4,419
Litigation 101 / 905
Land Law 115 / 1,330
Money & Tax 16 / 1,954
Welfare & Benefits 6 / 1,053
Charities 104 / 768
Child Law 169 / 1,652
Company Law 79 / 974
IT & Intellectual Property 22 / 1,113
Inheritance Law 85 / 689
Asset Management 30 / 398
Auction Law 36 / 288
Bribery and Corruption Law 35 / 414
Care Law 58 / 538
Civil Rights Law 7 / 97
Clinical Negligence 239 / 1,247
Commercial and Business Law 54 / 365
Construction 115 / 854
Contract Law 90 / 1,433
Copyright Law 35 / 523
Court of Protection and Deputyship 82 / 581
Crime/ Criminal Defence 215 / 2,155
Criminal Law 79 / 1,016
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 47 / 894
Debt and Tax Law 58 / 789
Defamation Law 25 / 270
Disability Law 47 / 603
Discrimination Law 41 / 502
Domestic Violence Law 83 / 903
Education 66 / 423
Elder Law 55 / 323
Energy Law 34 / 359
Enforcement Law 46 / 575
Engineering Law 7 / 126
Environmental Law 41 / 395
Equality Law 67 / 1,098
Equity Law 66 / 571
Fire Safety Law 13 / 180
Fraud Law 40 / 521
Health and Safety Law 60 / 577
Health and Welfare Law 30 / 185
Hospitality Law 10 / 96
Infrastructure Law 10 / 187
Injunctions Law 74 / 935
Insurance Law 50 / 660
Intellectual Property Law 52 / 627
International Enforcement of Judgments 18 / 154
Marketing Law 6 / 99
Medical Law 20 / 190
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 46 / 437
National Insurance Law 39 / 424
Occupational Health Law 45 / 430
Pensions Law 47 / 489
Planning Law 60 / 587
Prison Law 27 / 242
Privacy Law 27 / 514
Professional Negligence 24 / 1,297
Social Law 16 / 225
Sports Law 33 / 304
Surveillance Law 10 / 163
Tourism Law 3 / 44
White Collar Crime 27 / 209
National 52 / 11,377

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 (Open)
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Compass House, 1-3 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1XG

Reviews

4.9 /5 94 Reviews
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What clients say about Warner Goodman LLP

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.

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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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Halla

Employment

Excellent employment lawyers

I had the pleasure of working with Grace Kabasele from the Employment Team who assisted me with my settlement agreement. Grace was knowledgeable and reassuring, she walked me through the process and diligently explained all the proposed terms from my employer's offer, as well as negotiating additional terms to ensure my best interests were being met. I was updated regularly on all progress being made until the matter was successfully and swiftly concluded. I felt at ease despite enduring this difficult time in my life; I would highly recommend her services.

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Dear Halla, Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear that Grace provided knowledgeable and reassuring assistance with your settlement agreement, ensuring your best interests were met. We appreciate your recommendation. Best regards, Warner Goodman LLP

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Penny

Employment

Howard Robson

I would recommend Howard 100% - excellent in both actively listening and communicating on behalf of the client. Howard was always available to answer any questions/queries which made the whole process a lot less stressful :)

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Hi Penny, thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I am pleased to hear you are happy with our service and we're glad that we were able to assist your client with their case. We would be happy to help you with any further legal aid in the future. Best Wishes, Warner Goodman

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Simon

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Howard was warm and approachable and concluded my termination agreement in 3 days - very responsive.

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Winning with Howard.

I am very pleased and grateful the way Howard handled my case. He made me feel comfortable and relaxed in something that can be quite stressful. Wouldn't hesitate in instructing Howard in any future cases.

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Employment

Employment

Very efficient helpful service. Louise was friendly and clear- whilst acknowledging my HR background

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Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that Louise provided clear and efficient support while taking your existing knowledge into account. We appreciate you choosing our firm and sharing your experience.

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Employment

Employment

Louise was excellent; professional, knowledgeable and friendly. She made me feel comfortable and at ease with the process.

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We are so glad to hear that Louise made you feel comfortable and at ease throughout the employment process. We truly appreciate your kind words about her expertise and friendly approach, and we wish you all the very best moving forward!

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Jodie Sutton

Employment

Employment

Grace was very informative and professional. The process quick and stress free and I would not hesitate to recommend Grace or use her again in the future should I need to.

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What a wonderful review, Jodie, thank you! We are delighted that you had such a seamless experience.

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Andy

Employment

Employment

Very professional service even when I was in panic mode reassurances were made and a solution was offered. Everything was explained very well as to what otherwise seemed to be quite a daunting document. The whole processes was done in very good time and at every stage I was kept up to date with the progress.

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We are so grateful for your wonderful feedback, Andy! It is fantastic to hear that our team was able to put your mind at ease, explain your document clearly, and bring your employment matter to a swift solution. Thank you for trusting us!

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Employment

Very helpful, with prompt replies and really helpful information.

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We’re so glad we could help and wish you all the very best!

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What clients say about Warner Goodman LLP

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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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

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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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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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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Glynis Wilson

Conveyancing

Very pleased with all staff that dealt with my house sale. Efficient and pleasant to deal with.

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Roy & Diane

Conveyancing

We had various people working on the sale and purchase all who were involved fantastic.

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Anonymous

Housing & Property

Conveyancing

My second time using the firm for conveyancing. Kiri and all her team were first class and took me through step by step.

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Thank you for choosing us again. We are delighted to hear that Kiri and the team provided such a high standard of service and made the process easy to navigate. We truly appreciate your continued trust.

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Sara

Housing & Property

Conveyancing

From start to finish, we were given a very professional & friendly service Everyone we spoke to or emailed treated us with the most upmost respect. Would recommend in a heart beat.

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Thank you for your kind recommendation, Sara. We are pleased to hear that you received a professional and welcoming service throughout your conveyancing matter.

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Penny Collins

Housing & Property

Conveyancing

I was very happy with the service provided

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We are pleased to hear that you were happy with the service you received. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Penny.

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