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Judge And Priestley LLP

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108-110 High Street, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1EB

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108-110 High Street, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1EB

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Judge And Priestley LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.4
Excellent
85%
Value for
Money
86%
Success
Rate
86%
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.5/5
Initial Impressions 4.4/5
Approachability 4.6/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.5/5
Legal Knowledge 4.5/5
Value for money 4.3/5

Accreditations

Judge And Priestley LLP are accredited by

Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Judge And Priestley LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Judge And Priestley LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Judge And Priestley LLP
Trading names:
J&P
Judge & Priestley

Description

Established in 1889, we’re a firm that has come a long way. Our business is now about servicing modern-day legal needs. With teams specialising in the major areas of business law, from corporate and commercial to property and employment, we have a loyal client base of sole traders, companies and partnerships who rely on us for our forward-thinking approach to their situation. We may be a different firm now, but we retain the values that built our success: personal service, strong relationships, expertise and professionalism. Ours is a service that respects and values clients. It’s one that makes your experience of using lawyers that much better.

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Judge And Priestley LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
14% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
17% 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

Judge And Priestley LLP are accredited by

Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Judge And Priestley LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Judge And Priestley LLP
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Judge And Priestley LLP
Trading names:
J&P
Judge & Priestley

Description

Established in 1889, we’re a firm that has come a long way. Our business is now about servicing modern-day legal needs. With teams specialising in the major areas of business law, from corporate and commercial to property and employment, we have a loyal client base of sole traders, companies and partnerships who rely on us for our forward-thinking approach to their situation. We may be a different firm now, but we retain the values that built our success: personal service, strong relationships, expertise and professionalism. Ours is a service that respects and values clients. It’s one that makes your experience of using lawyers that much better.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Judge And Priestley 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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Opening hours

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

108-110 High Street, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1EB

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4.4 /5 22 Reviews
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What clients say about Judge And Priestley LLP

Clients praise the firm for strong conveyancing, wills, probate and family law expertise, with efficient, knowledgeable handling of complex estates, property sales/purchases and LPAs. Reviews highlight clear, timely communication, attention to detail, responsiveness and proactive case management. Clients value the team’s professionalism, compassion, patience and approachability, noting supportive, friendly service that reduces stress and inspires trust. The firm is described as reliable, efficient and thorough, with good client care and practical guidance throughout proceedings.

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Ray of Sidcup

Making potentially complicated legal matters easy to understand

My wife and I, with no dependants, decided it was high time to make proper provisions as to how we would wish our assets to be used if either or both of us lost our ability to make rational decisions and on our passings, that our funerals could be properly arranged and our bequests go to both our friends and good causes without any hitches. Using a regulated firm of solicitors was our desired choice and following discussions at the offices of our local firm that had acted for us in property transaction previously we decided on Judge & Priestley. Russell Ali there was able to guide us through the processes needed and prepare our Wills and Powers of Attorney documents for us at a fair, fixed price. We are both more than happy with Russell's professionalism. An "excellent" rating is more than justified.

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Dear Ray, Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that Russell was able to make the process clear and straightforward for you, and to support you both in putting these important arrangements in place. It’s great to know you felt confident in your decision and that you were happy with the fixed-fee service provided. Your recommendation and kind words about Russell’s professionalism are truly appreciated.

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Kevin Beerling

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Updating our wills

My wife and I met with Russell Ali to update our wills which were over 20 years old. Russell was highly professional, knowledgeable and very personable taking time to fully explain our options and follow up on a timely manner on subsequent questions. I would not hesitate to recommend Russell.

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Dear Kevin, Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you and your wife had such a positive experience working with Russell. Keeping wills up to date is so important, and it’s great to know that Russell was able to guide you clearly through your options and provide the support you needed throughout the process. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

American Probate Matter

Abdul Kayani steered us through this complex and sometimes frustrating matter, professionally and speedily. The matter involved liaising with an American law firm in relation to an intestate estate in America. Not surprisingly, the matter presented Mr Kayani with novel and unusual issues, which he dealt with very competently.

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Dear Nick, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re very pleased to hear that Abdul was able to guide you through what sounds like a complex and challenging matter. Dealing with an intestate estate involving international elements can be particularly demanding, so it’s great to know that his professionalism, efficiency and expertise made a positive difference. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we’re glad Abdul was able to support you so effectively throughout.

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Christine

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Will Writing Experience

My husband and I wanted to renew our old, mirror wills. I 'Googled' solicitors, will writing and executors. I read a number of reviews, and eventually selected Judge and Priestley. I made contact with the firm by phone, and was given the name of the solicitor who would be dealing with our case. We met Russell Ali face to face in a couple of days or so. Everything went well. Every aspect was explained to us clearly. We were treated with respect. The solicitor was knowledgeable and attentive. The mirror wills were signed and finalised in less than a week.We were very happy with the service received.

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Hazel

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills redone.

Contacted J&P in Sidcup to rewrite our mirror wills. We felt confident to have them done with our nominated solicitor, Mr Russell Ali as he provided relevant information and advice and we felt comfortable and assured during the whole process.

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Michelle S

Michelle

I cannot recommend David and the Private Client team highly enough. Following the death of my father, David assisted me with obtaining probate and the administration of the estate. If you are looking for an experienced wills and probate specialist, I would wholeheartedly recommend him. From our first meeting, David was compassionate, approachable and exceptionally knowledgeable. He took the time to explain every stage of the probate and estate administration process in clear and straightforward terms, which was invaluable during such a difficult time. What particularly impressed me was David's ability to deal with a number of unforeseen and complex issues that arose during the administration of the estate. His expertise in probate, inheritance tax matters and estate administration, together with his attention to detail and calm approach, gave me complete confidence that everything was being handled properly and efficiently. Throughout the matter, David and his Private Client team kept me fully informed, responded promptly to queries and provided outstanding client care. I also found his fee estimate to be fair, transparent and competitive when compared with other local solicitors I approached. Losing a parent is never easy, but David made a difficult and emotional process much more manageable for me and my family. His professionalism, guidance and support throughout the probate process were exceptional. If you need advice on probate, estate administration, wills or inheritance tax matters, I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending David and his team. Thank you, David, for your professionalism, expertise and support at every stage.

Dear Michelle Thank you for your kind words. We are glad David was able to assist and assure you through this difficult period.

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Ken Mooge

Ken

I contact Judge & Priestley to update my then current Will. The review of my current Will and how that was inhanced into my new Will was very ablely accomplished and the rationale clearly explained by my alloted solicitor Christopher Mills. I came away confident and relaxed in the knowledge all my preferences had been met into the future.

Dear Ken,, thank you so much for leaving your 5* review and comments. We are delighted that you have been satisfied with the level of service that you have received and look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Margaret Simpson

Dealing with the administration of an estate

The staff at Woolsey Morris and Kennedy (Sidcup) have been tremendous handling my late father's affairs during a pandemic. I would like to say thank you very much to all of them for their efficient service and compassion throughout.

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Wills

we were very impressed and satisfied with all aspects of our dealings with you and the understanding for the particular requirements surrounding the making of our wills.

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PD of Sidcup

Dealing with the administration of an estate

In dealing with matters for my father prior to and after his death I found the caring and personalised services on the range of issues outstanding and at once comforting.

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Clients praise the firm for strong conveyancing, wills, probate and family law expertise, with efficient, knowledgeable handling of complex estates, property sales/purchases and LPAs. Reviews highlight clear, timely communication, attention to detail, responsiveness and proactive case management. Clients value the team’s professionalism, compassion, patience and approachability, noting supportive, friendly service that reduces stress and inspires trust. The firm is described as reliable, efficient and thorough, with good client care and practical guidance throughout proceedings.

helpful staff
friendly team
clear communication
quick responses
attentive service
professional conduct
knowledgeable advice
stress‑free process
attention to detail
timely completion

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Lucy Allatt

Housing & Property

Flat sale and House Purchase

Louise Hyland and Temitope Ogunniyi-Adeleke were fantastic throughout the sale of a flat and purchase of a house. Excellent communication and helped the process complete efficiently. Would recommend.

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Sally Bilsland

Professional, responsive and stress free conveyancing.

Professional, responsive and stress free conveyancing. I recently used Orla and James at Judge and Priestley for the sale of my late mother’s property. From the very beginning, their communication was excellent. They explained every step of the legal process clearly and were always on hand to answer questions. Their attention to detail on the contract details gave me complete peace of mind. Highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable conveyancing solicitor.

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Julian

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Stress free and professional

Hard working and dedicated in bringing a difficult will to a close. Peter Taylor's advice and guidance was invaluable throughout, and he made what was initially a very stressful situation with the deceased's debts much easier to navigate. I very much appreciate the care, professionalism, and support he gave throughout the process.

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Janet Alp

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Amendment to Will

Russell Ali was a delight to do business with, he explained everything in a language I could understand rather than legal jargon which can be very confusing.

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anonymous

Housing & Property

Would highly recommend

We used Judge & Priestley as first-time buyers and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Louise was brilliant throughout. Attentive, quick to pick up on issues and raise questions when needed, and always made us feel in safe hands. We'd highly recommend Louise and the team.

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Emma Blackman

Emma

Judge and Priestly helped me sell my mother's home. The staff were very helpful and friendly. They kept me informed throughout the process and was happy to see me when I had questions. I would use these solicitors again and would recommend them to my family.

Dear Emma, Thank you for your kind review, we are delighted to hear that our team were able to support you through the sale of your mother's home and keep you informed throughout the process. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future.

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Nicola Graham

Nicola

We recently sold my parents' rental property and the service received from Brooke Stevens and her paralegal, Hyaah Chowdhury, at Judge & Priestley was excellent. They were quick at responding to calls and emails and moving the process along to a successful conclusion. Would recommend.

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Nicola Graham

Nicola

We recently sold my parents' rental property and the service received from Brooke Stevens and her paralegal, Hyaah Chowdhury, at Judge & Priestley was excellent. They were quick at responding to calls and emails and moving the process along to a successful conclusion. Would recommend.

Dear Nicola, we are delighted to hear that Brooke Stevens and Hyaah Chowdhury provided such excellent service during the sale of your parents' rental property. We pride ourselves on clear communication and efficient progression of matters, so it's great to know their efforts made a positive difference. Thank you for your recommendation, and we wish you and your family all the best.

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Sally Bilsland

Sally

Professional, responsive and stress free conveyancing. I recently used Orla and James at Judge and Priestley for the sale of my late mother’s property. From the very beginning, their communication was excellent. They explained every step of the legal process clearly and were always on hand to answer questions. Their attention to detail on the contract details gave me complete peace of mind. Highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable conveyancing solicitor.

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Catherine Holdstock

Catherine

Very much recommend Judge & Priestley and in particular James Ray and his team. I was daunted and felt inexperienced and unsure as a first time buyer but James was thorough, clear, efficient and patient. He wouldn't hesitate to answer my questions clearly and quickly when needed and was always happy to take the time to chat through or explain anything I was unsure about. It's been a pleasure working with him and I've been very grateful for his time, guidance and expertise - and for getting everything done in a timely manner - throughout the entire conveyancing process. I wouldn't hesitate to contact him and the team to work with them again in the future. Thank you again James and the J&P team! :)

Dear Catherine, thank you for your review. we are delighted to hear that James and his team were able to support you throughout your first home-buying journey. Your comments about their clear communication, patience and expertise are greatly appreciated. Congratulations on your new home, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future.

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