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Valiant House, 12 Knoll Rise, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0PG

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Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
12% 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 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd are accredited by

Personal Injury accreditation awarded to Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd
Clinical Negligence accreditation awarded to Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd
Family Law accreditation awarded to Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

Description

CWJ is an award winning regional firm of Solicitors based in Orpington, Kent serving private individuals, businesses and organisations. With commercial clients ranging in size from sole traders to large public companies and other institutions such as charities and medical practices, we have accumulated extensive experience of the legal issues faced by businesses and other organisations.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
94%
Value for
Money
11% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
18% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd are accredited by

Personal Injury accreditation awarded to Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd
Clinical Negligence accreditation awarded to Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd
Family Law accreditation awarded to Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

Description

CWJ is an award winning regional firm of Solicitors based in Orpington, Kent serving private individuals, businesses and organisations. With commercial clients ranging in size from sole traders to large public companies and other institutions such as charities and medical practices, we have accumulated extensive experience of the legal issues faced by businesses and other organisations.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Housing & Property 2 / 7
Notary 1 / 795
Wills, Trusts & Probate 2 / 7
Employment 1 / 8
Family Law 1 / 9
Commercial Property 1 / 364
Dispute Resolution 1 / 7
Clinical Negligence 1 / 48
Company & Commercial 1 / 7
Banking 1 / 3
Consumer 2 / 6
Personal Injury 1 / 6
Litigation 1 / 3
Charities 1 / 3
Construction 1 / 1
Contract Law 1 / 4
Corporate Law 1 / 2
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 1
Inheritance Law 1 / 5
International Business Law 1 / 35
Manufacturing Law 1 / 3
Private Client Law 1 / 1
Actions against the police 1 / 2
Administrative Law 1 / 5
Agriculture 1 / 2
Artificial Intelligence Law 1 / 16
Asset Management 1 / 2
Brexit Law 1 / 8
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 14
Business Law 1 / 3
Class Action Law 1 / 89
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 3
Company Law 1 / 3
Compliance Law 1 / 3
Counter Terrorism Law 1 / 3
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 4
Criminal Law 1 / 4
Customs Law 1 / 2
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 4
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 2
Digital Law 1 / 1
E-Commerce Law 1 / 45
Economic Law 1 / 218
Energy & Transport 1 / 1
Energy Law 1 / 1
Enforcement Law 1 / 3
Environmental Law 1 / 2
Equity Law 1 / 3
Financial Crime Law 1 / 3
Fraud Law 1 / 3
Gambling Law 1 / 2
Governance Law 1 / 2
Government Contracts Law 1 / 20
Government Investigations 1 / 2
Health and Safety Law 1 / 2
Healthcare Law 1 / 2
IT and Technology Law 1 / 21
Immigration 1 / 1
Immigration Law 1 / 5
Insurance Law 1 / 2
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 2
International Law 1 / 1
International Trade Law 1 / 23
Land Law 1 / 3
Legal Aid 1 / 3
Local Government Law 1 / 2
Maritime Law 1 / 16
Marketing Law 1 / 73
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 1 / 2
Money & Tax 2 / 5
National Insurance Law 1 / 2
National Security Law 1 / 47
Nuclear Law 1 / 56
Patent Law 1 / 82
Pensions Law 1 / 3
Privacy Law 1 / 15
Professional Negligence 1 / 4
Regulations 2 / 2
Regulatory Law 1 / 40
Social Law 1 / 1
Sports Law 1 / 2
Trade Law 1 / 126
Travel Law 1 / 2
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 3
Local 2 / 8
Housing & Property 126 / 4,775
Notary 1 / 856
Wills, Trusts & Probate 303 / 3,800
Employment 35 / 3,622
Family Law 104 / 4,222
Commercial Property 18 / 3,670
Dispute Resolution 121 / 1,808
Clinical Negligence 35 / 1,248
Company & Commercial 132 / 4,182
Banking 54 / 1,032
Consumer 158 / 4,418
Personal Injury 125 / 2,651
Litigation 49 / 902
Charities 63 / 768
Construction 56 / 854
Contract Law 52 / 1,431
Corporate Law 39 / 848
IT & Intellectual Property 72 / 1,112
Inheritance Law 45 / 686
International Business Law 4 / 211
Manufacturing Law 2 / 83
Private Client Law 39 / 313
Actions against the police 24 / 185
Administrative Law 11 / 215
Agriculture 121 / 823
Artificial Intelligence Law 5 / 97
Asset Management 15 / 397
Brexit Law 10 / 147
Bribery and Corruption Law 12 / 413
Business Law 35 / 474
Class Action Law 3 / 105
Commercial and Business Law 26 / 363
Company Law 34 / 974
Compliance Law 16 / 450
Counter Terrorism Law 2 / 29
Court of Protection and Deputyship 34 / 581
Criminal Law 49 / 1,014
Customs Law 5 / 121
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 20 / 893
Debt and Tax Law 37 / 789
Digital Law 14 / 296
E-Commerce Law 3 / 73
Economic Law 1 / 223
Energy & Transport 24 / 510
Energy Law 19 / 359
Enforcement Law 23 / 576
Environmental Law 11 / 395
Equity Law 41 / 569
Financial Crime Law 19 / 465
Fraud Law 20 / 520
Gambling Law 3 / 75
Governance Law 7 / 272
Government Contracts Law 4 / 133
Government Investigations 12 / 416
Health and Safety Law 25 / 578
Healthcare Law 8 / 358
IT and Technology Law 5 / 134
Immigration 138 / 2,287
Immigration Law 34 / 1,166
Insurance Law 22 / 659
Intellectual Property Law 27 / 626
International Law 15 / 375
International Trade Law 2 / 118
Land Law 74 / 1,329
Legal Aid 15 / 119
Local Government Law 2 / 59
Maritime Law 2 / 86
Marketing Law 3 / 98
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 23 / 435
Money & Tax 118 / 1,953
National Insurance Law 29 / 423
National Security Law 1 / 49
Nuclear Law 1 / 57
Patent Law 3 / 93
Pensions Law 23 / 489
Privacy Law 12 / 513
Professional Negligence 75 / 1,297
Regulations 94 / 2,412
Regulatory Law 14 / 259
Social Law 11 / 225
Sports Law 13 / 303
Trade Law 2 / 166
Travel Law 4 / 124
Welfare & Benefits 64 / 1,053
National 209 / 11,168

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Meet the team of Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

Contact & Locations - Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:45
Tuesday 09:00–17:45
Wednesday 09:00–17:45
Thursday 09:00–17:45
Friday 09:00–17:45 (Open)
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Valiant House, 12 Knoll Rise, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0PG

Reviews

4.9 /5 73 Reviews
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What clients say about Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

The firm specialises in property, conveyancing, notarial services, wills and probate, family and employment law, and settlement agreements. Clients praise technical expertise, thoroughness and clear, practical legal advice. Valued soft skills include responsiveness, patience, clear communication, professionalism, empathy and a supportive, reassuring manner. Reviewers highlight efficient, timely service, proactive problem-solving and friendly, approachable staff who keep clients informed throughout complex or stressful matters.

very professional
excellent communication
highly responsive
efficient service
helpful staff
clear guidance
prompt service
knowledgeable team
supportive approach
stress‑free process

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HR ADVICE

Excellent support through a tricky situation with a staff member on long term sick. Advice was clear and concise and helped me manage the process perfectly.

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Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you were pleased with the service provided. Your comments are greatly appreciated.

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Employment advise

Always very helpful, nothings too much trouble. Always respond back promptly. Always give good clear guidance. Usually communicate with Laura but have also had support from other members within the team. All the team are approachable and informative. Nice to know they are there for support if needed.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review. We are pleased that Laura was able to assist you and that you were happy with the service you received. We appreciate your feedback.

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Employment

Settlement Agreement Support

CWJ were excellent in helping me navigate through an employment settlement agreement. Everything was smooth from the start, from ease of getting in touch with the team to organising the phone consultation, to regular check-ins throughout the process to ensure I felt informed and taken care of. My case was relatively straight forward but Faye took the time to answer my questions and was accomodating of my schedule, particularly given the time constraints during holiday season. I would highly recommend this firm for anyone looking for employment advice.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review. We are glad that you are happy with the service that you received from our employment team. We look forward to working with you in the future.

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Wonderful sevice

In an overwhelming time where I was faced with legal documents, Laura brought clarity that was greatly needed and appreciated.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review. We are glad that you are happy with the service that you received from Laura.

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Michael

Employment

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Faye was fantastic. She took the time to understand my unique situation and walk me through the package I had, while explaining anything that I was unsure of. Would recommend her service!

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Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are glad that you are happy with the service that you received from Faye. We look forward to working with you in the future.

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Employment

Employment

Very professional, helpful guidance and a friendly service I would definitely recommend this firm to help with any employment situations that arise.

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Employment

Employment

It was a relatively simple settlement agreement for the end of my employment. Faye did a thorough and pragmatic job reviewing it and advising me on the appropriate changes to be made at relatively short notice.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review. We are pleased that Faye was able to assist you and that you were happy with the service you received. We appreciate your feedback.

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Simon Gleeson

Employment

Employment

The support I received from both Faye and Julia was excellent. Faye explained the terms of my Settlement Agreement clearly and concisely and took time to answer my questions.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review. We are pleased that Laura and Faye were able to assist you and that you were happy with the service you received. We appreciate your feedback.

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Stephen Banfield

Employment

Employment

After having a sudden redundancy foisted upon me, I was recommended to use CWJ for legal assistance. This was great advice, as I was well looked after and properly advised from start to finish. I would certainly use this firm again if the need arose.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review. We are pleased that you felt well looked after and properly advised by our team during what we appreciate can be a difficult time. We really appreciate your feedback and would be happy to assist you again in the future, should the need arise.

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Sharon Mccleary

Sharon

A huge thank you to Faye Shorthall solicitor who represented me recently. Her professionalism, support & guidance were invaluable in relation to an employment matter. Having Faye represent me made the whole process so much easier! I would not hesitate using CWJ again Thank you!!!

We're really pleased to have helped you. Please do think of us if you need a solicitor again in the future.

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4.9 /5 931 Reviews
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The firm specialises in property, conveyancing, notarial services, wills and probate, family and employment law, and settlement agreements. Clients praise technical expertise, thoroughness and clear, practical legal advice. Valued soft skills include responsiveness, patience, clear communication, professionalism, empathy and a supportive, reassuring manner. Reviewers highlight efficient, timely service, proactive problem-solving and friendly, approachable staff who keep clients informed throughout complex or stressful matters.

very professional
excellent communication
highly responsive
efficient service
helpful staff
clear guidance
prompt service
knowledgeable team
supportive approach
stress‑free process

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Excellent experience with a protracted property sale

After a couple of false starts we finally completed our property sale. Hardeep was patient throughout and assisted greatly in trying to get each transaction over the line. Communication was always excellent and Hardeep was very responsive whenever we (and the buyers) had questions. I am very happy to recommend Hardeep and his team at CWJ.

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We are pleased to hear that Hardeep was able to support you through the sale of your property and help navigate the challenges along the way. Thank you for your recommendation and for taking the time to leave your review.

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Hardeep Bains solicitor review

Hardeep Bains was a pleasure to work with on the sale of a property, providing clear and effective legal advice without hesitation or ambiguity. He proactively pursued the process to our desired outcome. We fully recommend without reservation

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We are delighted to hear that Hardeep was able to provide clear advice and guide your matter to a successful conclusion. Thank you for your recommendation and for taking the time to share your experience.

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Excellent

Megan and Andrew were great and so helpful !

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We are delighted to hear that Megan and Andrew were able to assist you and that you were happy with the service provided. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your recommendation.

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Excellent Service

Very Professional and a very welcoming team.

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Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you found our team professional and welcoming. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

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Very efficient and prompt service .Very professional .Will use them again as previous experience was very satisfactory

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We are delighted to hear that you found our service professional, efficient and prompt. It is particularly pleasing to know that you returned to us following a previous positive experience. Thank you for taking the time to leave your review.

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Judith Bretherton

Family

Keith was kind and understanding when discussing our situation. Although there was not very much we could achieve legslly , he did offer us some general advice which was useful

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Very professional and knowledgeable. My emails were answered the same day which was very reassuring.

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Daniel Berry

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Family

I was very pleased with the service given from start to finish, and although not the outcome I’d first hope for I felt everybody tried their best throughout the whole process process

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Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Whilst the outcome was not what you had initially hoped for, we are pleased to hear that you felt supported throughout the process and were happy with the service provided. We appreciate your feedback.

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Commercial Property

We needed a Licence for a property we were renting. Omari and Zoe dealt with the enquiry and all paperwork professionally and on time.

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Clare Langley

Clare

**Exceptional support from the very first call** I have worked in service delivery and customer experience for the past six years, so I understand how important the first interaction with an organisation can be. Julia Clifford was exactly the person I needed when I first called. This was the third firm I had contacted that day, at a time when I felt frightened and uncertain about what to do next. Julia responded with genuine empathy and listened before discussing costs. She provided clarity, reassurance and helpful initial guidance, and I immediately felt that I had finally reached the right people. Julia is the reason I chose to instruct the firm. From my own professional experience, I know how difficult it can be to find someone who represents an organisation so well and creates such a positive first impression. Her service was exceptional, and she gave me confidence in the firm from the very beginning. I would also like to thank my solicitor, Faye Shortall. Faye was professional, clear and supportive throughout the process. She explained my position carefully, challenged where necessary and worked hard to secure the best possible outcome for me. During an extremely stressful period, Faye made the situation feel more manageable and helped the process run as smoothly as possible. I always felt that she was firmly on my side and that my concerns were being taken seriously. I am incredibly grateful to both Julia and Faye for the empathy, professionalism and support they provided. I would highly recommend the firm.

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear about your positive experience with both Julia and Faye. Thank you for placing your trust in us and for recommending the firm. We wish you all the very best for the future.

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