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David Barney & Company LLP

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

01438314281

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

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

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

Local 1 / 15
National 65 / 11,165
4.9
Excellent
901 Reviews
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

Meet the team of David Barney & Company LLP

Rachel Harper

Rachel Harper

Solicitor

5.0 1
Aneesa Kaskar

Aneesa Kaskar

Probate Executive

5.0 14
Julia Wright

Julia Wright

Partner

5.0 1
Kate Williams

Kate Williams

Partner

5.0 2
Lauren Jarmain Chew

Lauren Jarmain Chew

Paralegal

4.9 117
Mark Feely

Mark Feely

Solicitor

4.9 340
Beverly Davison

Beverly Davison

Partner

4.9 436
Sam McCrystal

Sam McCrystal

Trainee Licenced Conveyancer

4.9 26

Meet the team of David Barney & Company LLP

Beverly Davison

Beverly Davison

Partner

4.9 436
Mark Feely

Mark Feely

Solicitor

4.9 340
Lauren Jarmain Chew

Lauren Jarmain Chew

Paralegal

4.9 117
Sam McCrystal

Sam McCrystal

Trainee Licenced Conveyancer

4.9 26
Aneesa Kaskar

Aneesa Kaskar

Probate Executive

5.0 14
Kate Williams

Kate Williams

Partner

5.0 2
Julia Wright

Julia Wright

Partner

5.0 1
Rachel Harper

Rachel Harper

Solicitor

5.0 1
Ella Acton

Ella Acton

Trainee Solicitor

0.0 0

Contact details

01438314281
beverlydavison@davidbarney.co.uk
www.davidbarney.co.uk

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

5.0 /5 52 Reviews
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    Specialising in conveyancing, probate and wills, the firm is praised for legal expertise, efficiency and competitive fees. Clients value clear, prompt communication, proactive case management and practical guidance on complex issues. The team is described as professional, organised and knowledgeable, delivering fast turnaround and smooth transactions. Soft skills highlighted include friendliness, approachability, patience, empathy and reliability — staff are supportive, reassuring and go the extra mile, making stressful moves and difficult situations much easier for clients.

    Excellent communication
    Prompt responses
    Professional service
    Knowledgeable staff
    Friendly team
    Efficient process
    Helpful guidance
    Good value
    Highly recommended
    Stress‑reducing support

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    Holly Beauchamp

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    Housing & Property

    Great communication and eased the process!

    I chose David Barney & Company to complete the legal elements of selling my late mother's property. From quote to completion, the process was simple. Lauren was great with her communication and it was refreshing to have such clear advice for completing the paperwork. Lauren was quick to respond to any queries and was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Dealing with probate and property sale has been quite difficult but she really eased this as much as she could. I am very grateful for Lauren's help. I would definitely recommend David Barney and in particular Lauren.

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    Lauren Jarmain Chew

    Thank you for using David Barney for both your Probate and property sale requirements - we are very pleased that you are happy with the service you received and that you would recommend us :)

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    Anne & Ian Lyle

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Excellent service

    I had the pleasure of speaking to Anessa today with a telephone appointment. It is very refreshing to speak to a solicitor regarding a will with their respect and clear information. Recommend highly.

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    Steven Longhurst

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Probate & property sale

    Fantastic experience with the team, in particular Aneesa and Lauren, couldn't have asked for better 1-2-1 care. They were very responsive and made a difficult process easy for us for which we are very grateful. I would highly recommend and would use again without hesitation. Thank you.

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    Lauren Jarmain Chew

    Thank you Steven for your feedback in relation to both our conveyancing and probate services. I am very pleased to hear that you were very happy with the service you received and I hope that we can be of assistance to you again in the future

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    Proffessional and Friendly

    We were dealing with probate and selling a house in conjunction with each other. It was a very stressful and a very emotional experience but we are thankful for the support and advice provided by Lauren and her team who guided and supported us throughout until completion. Stevie-Jean was always on hand to deal with any questions however great or small from the onset. We are grateful to you all and would highly recommend your services

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    Lauren Jarmain Chew

    Thank you Jacqueline for the lovely feedback - we are pleased that we could assist you during a very stressful and emotional time for you and were able to provide the support you needed during the transaction. Hope to be of assistance to you in the future :)

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    Anthony

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    Probate

    Very well organised and communicative solicitors help us through every step from start to finish would highly recommend

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    Thank you Anthony for the review - very pleased to hear that you received a service that you were happy with and hope to be of assistance to you in the future :)

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    Holly Beauchamp

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    Holly

    I chose David Barney & Company to complete the legal elements of selling my late mother's property. From quote to completion, the process was simple. Lauren was great with her communication and it was refreshing to have such clear advice for completing the paperwork. Lauren was quick to respond to any queries and was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Dealing with probate and property sale has been quite difficult but she really eased this as much as she could. I am very grateful for Lauren's help. I would definitely recommend David Barney and in particular Lauren.

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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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    Michelle

    Great local solicitors to use, our solicitor Aneesa, was professional, friendly, and supportive whilst managing our late mother's estate. Aneesa provided us with a clear pricing structure, so we knew what to expect when using her service to apply for Grant of Probate. Aneesa was efficient and always responded quickly with any query we raised. This provided us with the reassurance we needed at a difficult time as executors managing our late mothers' estate. We would highly recommend David Barney and Co to anyone considering using their services.

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    Lawrence

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    Lawrence

    Excellent service, promptly delivered. Had a photocopy of a legal document certified in minutes. The pricing was straightforward. Would recommend.

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    Jayden

    Unbelievable service, super friendly and very affordable! Best Solicitors we have used! Highly recommend.

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      Specialising in conveyancing, probate and wills, the firm is praised for legal expertise, efficiency and competitive fees. Clients value clear, prompt communication, proactive case management and practical guidance on complex issues. The team is described as professional, organised and knowledgeable, delivering fast turnaround and smooth transactions. Soft skills highlighted include friendliness, approachability, patience, empathy and reliability — staff are supportive, reassuring and go the extra mile, making stressful moves and difficult situations much easier for clients.

      Excellent communication
      Prompt responses
      Professional service
      Knowledgeable staff
      Friendly team
      Efficient process
      Helpful guidance
      Good value
      Highly recommended
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      Saffron Cooper-Hughes

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      Kind, understanding, and helpful

      This was our first time selling and buying simultaneously but David & Barney were great throughout the process. They helped us understand complicated processes, gave us all the information needed (and advised us kindly when we missed bits), and were flexible with their approach when it came to us getting information to them. They understood our needs and took our situation (small baby, full time job etc) into account when working with us. The team made the hardest part of selling & buying the most pleasant part!

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      legal expert Mark Feely Mark Feely
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      Beverly Davison

      Thank you for your lovely review - I hope you are settling into your new home.

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      Mark Charsley

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      Did a good job

      Promptly answered all my questions. No complaints from estate agent about them holding anything up. Vastly better experience than previous house sales I've suffered through

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      Sam McCrystal

      Thanks for your review, Mark. We look forward to working with you in the future.

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      Excellence

      David Barney & Company LLP arranged the conveyancing for the sale of our family house in North Hertfordshire and the purchase of a house in Devon. The communication and guidance from Beverly Davison and Mark Feely was prompt and professional, so I would definitely recommend.

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      Mark Feely

      Glad you are nearly unpacked and I wish you all the best in your new life in Devon - Mark

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      Holly Beauchamp

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      Great communication and eased the process!

      I chose David Barney & Company to complete the legal elements of selling my late mother's property. From quote to completion, the process was simple. Lauren was great with her communication and it was refreshing to have such clear advice for completing the paperwork. Lauren was quick to respond to any queries and was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Dealing with probate and property sale has been quite difficult but she really eased this as much as she could. I am very grateful for Lauren's help. I would definitely recommend David Barney and in particular Lauren.

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      Lauren Jarmain Chew

      Thank you for using David Barney for both your Probate and property sale requirements - we are very pleased that you are happy with the service you received and that you would recommend us :)

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      House Sale and Purchase 2026

      We asked David Barney & Co Solicitors LLP to oversee the sale of our family house and the purchase of another. Everything was handled appropriately and professionally. The team, including Beverly Davison and Mark Feely responded to questions promptly and we felt that we were in safe hands throughout the whole process. We are currently in our new home and have almost completed the unpacking, so thank you.

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      Mark Feely

      Thank you, hope you are unpacked soon :) all the best in your new home - Mark

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      Andrew

      Would highly recommend. Had to get a document certified and they were friendly and professional. Quick service, excellent price.

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      Holly Beauchamp

      Housing & Property

      Holly

      I chose David Barney & Company to complete the legal elements of selling my late mother's property. From quote to completion, the process was simple. Lauren was great with her communication and it was refreshing to have such clear advice for completing the paperwork. Lauren was quick to respond to any queries and was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Dealing with probate and property sale has been quite difficult but she really eased this as much as she could. I am very grateful for Lauren's help. I would definitely recommend David Barney and in particular Lauren.

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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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      Steven Grimes

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      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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