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David Barney & Company LLP

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Stevendale House, Primett Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3EE

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Stevendale House, Primett Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3EE

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David Barney & Company LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
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 4.8/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

David Barney & Company LLP are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to David Barney & Company LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to David Barney & Company LLP
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to David Barney & Company LLP

Description

We like to believe we are a ‘family firm’, by that we mean a firm that is dedicated to meeting the needs of your family. Our priority is to build a long-term relationship with you, assisting you with buying your first home right through to preparing your wills and supporting your loved-ones when it is time to administer your estate. As a result of this approach we act for clients who have long since left the Stevenage area but still consider us to be their family solicitor.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that David Barney & Company LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

David Barney & Company LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
13% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
17% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

David Barney & Company LLP are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to David Barney & Company LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to David Barney & Company LLP
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to David Barney & Company LLP

Description

We like to believe we are a ‘family firm’, by that we mean a firm that is dedicated to meeting the needs of your family. Our priority is to build a long-term relationship with you, assisting you with buying your first home right through to preparing your wills and supporting your loved-ones when it is time to administer your estate. As a result of this approach we act for clients who have long since left the Stevenage area but still consider us to be their family solicitor.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that David Barney & Company LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

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Meet the team of David Barney & Company LLP

Contact & Locations - David Barney & Company LLP

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–16:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Stevendale House, Primett Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3EE

Reviews

4.9 /5 804 Reviews
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What clients say about David Barney & Company LLP

The firm specialises in conveyancing, property transactions, wills and probate, with strong legal knowledge and efficient, timely execution. Clients praise technical expertise in leasehold, complex purchases and management-pack issues, plus reliable handling of tight deadlines. Valued soft skills include clear, responsive communication, professionalism, empathy, patience and a customer-focused, proactive approach. Reviewers highlight friendly, approachable staff who keep clients informed, reduce stress, and go the extra mile to achieve smooth, prompt completions.

clear communication
highly responsive
professional service
knowledgeable staff
efficient process
friendly team
helpful guidance
timely updates
attention to detail
went extra‑mile

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Anthony Webb

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Housing & Property

Sale of property

Brilliant commutation from start to finish

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Beverly Davison

Thank you for such a lovely review - it was a pleasure working with you.

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Nicci B

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Sale and purchase of property

Beverly and Mark, along with their teams, managed both sale and purchase of our properties with professionalism, patience and with great communication, going the extra mile when necessary. Our thanks to all involved :)

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Mark Feely

thank you for those kinds words, will let the team know :)

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Purchase of property

The team worked together well and we felt very well supported at all stages. Communication was good and we felt well advised. Many thanks!

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Mark Feely

Thank you and I wish you all the best in your new home.

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Jeanette Walker

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Would recommend

Very pleased with Sam. Managed my conveyancing with confidence. He was efficient and reliable and kept me updated and informed throughout. Nothing was too much trouble. Fully explained the process and filled me with confidence.

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Buyer of property

Lauren was very good all the way through. She upheld lots of knowledge surrounding the formalities and legalities of buying a property. She also was able to identify defects that came with it. The only constructive criticism to give is to be more clear around specific details the client is to record on forms and specify time frames as much as possible. All this avoids delays. Other than that, a fantastic service. All involved at David Barney showed great professionalism and understanding. Ultimately, we are very happy in our new home. Lauren especially, as toward the end, she went the extra mile.

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Lauren Jarmain Chew

Thank you for your feedback. Have noted your comments and hope to be of assistance to you in the future :)

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Louise Flynn

Housing & Property

Louise

Ignore any poor reviews, these guys are fantastic - Lauren Jarmain-Chew in particular. Incredibly efficient and professional, and a completely different experience to my last house purchase. I never had to chase them to get something done, which I didn't know was possible with a conveyancer! Would highly recommend.

Thank you for leaving us such an amazing review - I am glad that we have restored your faith in solicitors :-)

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Chloe Rousseau

Chloe

I appointed David Barney and Co to handle both the purchase of my new property and the sale of my existing one, and I couldn't be more impressed with the service I received from start to finish. Communication was second to none and the team kept me fully informed at every stage, promptly answering any questions I had. In what can often be a stressful and drawn-out process — especially completing on both properties the same day — they made the whole thing feel smooth and straightforward. I always knew the next steps which gave me real peace of mind. Beverly and Lauren were especially helpful and an absolute pleasure to work with. I highly recommend this firm to anyone in need of conveyancing and will definitely use them for my next move.

Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review - it is always a pleasure working with and we look forward to working with you in the future.

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Clinton

Housing & Property

Clinton

We purchased our first house ten years ago. Our solicitor then was uncommunicative; didn't have enough staff to cover and our purchase took close to six months in a short chain - everyone agreed that our solicitor then was what kept up the entire chain. Dealing with Beverly, Mark and the rest of the team was a very refreshing change. All queries were responded to promptly and everyone involved seemed to know exactly what was going on with our sale/purchase. We again found ourselves in a relatively short chain - but this time everything was done in just over 8 weeks. The various estate agents we spoke to predicted about 12 weeks at best so we were quite impressed. We would again like to thank the team for this expediency and their professionalism.

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A client

Absolutely fantastic. My partner and I recently purchased our first home - very much like rabbits caught in headlights with very little knowledge of the conveyancing process. Our purchase was somewhat more complex, made difficult by some mortgage issues, than we had initially hoped. Despite the absolute headache, Mark, Sam, Stevie-Jean and the rest of the team were always on tap to reassure us and answer any questions. Nothing was too much fuss and there was always someone on the end of the phone. I cannot recommend Mark and his team enough, they are incredible efficient, effective and diligent. We wouldn’t think twice to employ their services again. Thank you David Barney and Co for making our first home purchasing experience a positive one! Oh and we completed at 9AM! Their finance department are on it!

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Kate

Housing & Property

Kate

We experienced fantastic service from start to finish from David Barney & Co Solicitors and we cannot recommend them enough! Mark, Beverly and the team helped us with buying our first home. Everything was made clear from start to finish and communication was fantastic. We had lots of questions along the way and every question was answered and it took the stress out of it for us and we felt confident in knowing the next steps. Excellent service, thank you! Highly recommend 😊

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Reviews

4.9 /5 874 Reviews
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What clients say about David Barney & Company LLP

The firm specialises in conveyancing, property transactions, wills and probate, with strong legal knowledge and efficient, timely execution. Clients praise technical expertise in leasehold, complex purchases and management-pack issues, plus reliable handling of tight deadlines. Valued soft skills include clear, responsive communication, professionalism, empathy, patience and a customer-focused, proactive approach. Reviewers highlight friendly, approachable staff who keep clients informed, reduce stress, and go the extra mile to achieve smooth, prompt completions.

clear communication
highly responsive
professional service
knowledgeable staff
efficient process
friendly team
helpful guidance
timely updates
attention to detail
went extra‑mile

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Anthony Webb

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Housing & Property

Sale of property

Brilliant commutation from start to finish

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Beverly Davison

Thank you for such a lovely review - it was a pleasure working with you.

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Nicci B

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Housing & Property

Sale and purchase of property

Beverly and Mark, along with their teams, managed both sale and purchase of our properties with professionalism, patience and with great communication, going the extra mile when necessary. Our thanks to all involved :)

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Mark Feely

thank you for those kinds words, will let the team know :)

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Anonymous

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Housing & Property

Purchase of property

The team worked together well and we felt very well supported at all stages. Communication was good and we felt well advised. Many thanks!

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Reply by profile image of Mark Feely

Mark Feely

Thank you and I wish you all the best in your new home.

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Jeanette Walker

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Housing & Property

Would recommend

Very pleased with Sam. Managed my conveyancing with confidence. He was efficient and reliable and kept me updated and informed throughout. Nothing was too much trouble. Fully explained the process and filled me with confidence.

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Katie Pugh

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Housing & Property

Buyer of property

Lauren was very good all the way through. She upheld lots of knowledge surrounding the formalities and legalities of buying a property. She also was able to identify defects that came with it. The only constructive criticism to give is to be more clear around specific details the client is to record on forms and specify time frames as much as possible. All this avoids delays. Other than that, a fantastic service. All involved at David Barney showed great professionalism and understanding. Ultimately, we are very happy in our new home. Lauren especially, as toward the end, she went the extra mile.

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Reply by profile image of Lauren Jarmain Chew

Lauren Jarmain Chew

Thank you for your feedback. Have noted your comments and hope to be of assistance to you in the future :)

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Profile image of Louise Flynn

Louise Flynn

Housing & Property

Louise

Ignore any poor reviews, these guys are fantastic - Lauren Jarmain-Chew in particular. Incredibly efficient and professional, and a completely different experience to my last house purchase. I never had to chase them to get something done, which I didn't know was possible with a conveyancer! Would highly recommend.

Thank you for leaving us such an amazing review - I am glad that we have restored your faith in solicitors :-)

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Chloe Rousseau

Chloe

I appointed David Barney and Co to handle both the purchase of my new property and the sale of my existing one, and I couldn't be more impressed with the service I received from start to finish. Communication was second to none and the team kept me fully informed at every stage, promptly answering any questions I had. In what can often be a stressful and drawn-out process — especially completing on both properties the same day — they made the whole thing feel smooth and straightforward. I always knew the next steps which gave me real peace of mind. Beverly and Lauren were especially helpful and an absolute pleasure to work with. I highly recommend this firm to anyone in need of conveyancing and will definitely use them for my next move.

Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review - it is always a pleasure working with and we look forward to working with you in the future.

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Steven Grimes

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Steven

Fantastic friendly professional service on renewing our wills highly recommend 10/10++++ thank you to all involved

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Beverly Davison

We are delighted that you were pleased with our services and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Clinton

Housing & Property

Clinton

We purchased our first house ten years ago. Our solicitor then was uncommunicative; didn't have enough staff to cover and our purchase took close to six months in a short chain - everyone agreed that our solicitor then was what kept up the entire chain. Dealing with Beverly, Mark and the rest of the team was a very refreshing change. All queries were responded to promptly and everyone involved seemed to know exactly what was going on with our sale/purchase. We again found ourselves in a relatively short chain - but this time everything was done in just over 8 weeks. The various estate agents we spoke to predicted about 12 weeks at best so we were quite impressed. We would again like to thank the team for this expediency and their professionalism.

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J

Housing & Property

A client

Absolutely fantastic. My partner and I recently purchased our first home - very much like rabbits caught in headlights with very little knowledge of the conveyancing process. Our purchase was somewhat more complex, made difficult by some mortgage issues, than we had initially hoped. Despite the absolute headache, Mark, Sam, Stevie-Jean and the rest of the team were always on tap to reassure us and answer any questions. Nothing was too much fuss and there was always someone on the end of the phone. I cannot recommend Mark and his team enough, they are incredible efficient, effective and diligent. We wouldn’t think twice to employ their services again. Thank you David Barney and Co for making our first home purchasing experience a positive one! Oh and we completed at 9AM! Their finance department are on it!

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