Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

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

01689 887 887

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Regulated by:

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Regulator ID: 558946

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Communication 4.7/5

Initial Impressions 4.8/5

Approachability 4.9/5

Documentation Accuracy 4.7/5

Legal Knowledge 4.8/5

Value for money 4.6/5

Accreditations

Personal Injury

Our Personal Injury Accreditation is the quality mark for legal experts that shows a law firm has special expertise in handling personal injury cases. These are legal cases where someone has been injured, whether physically or emotionally, and is seeking compensation.

Clinical Negligence

Our Clinical Negligence Accreditation is the quality mark for legal experts who can help when a healthcare professional (for example a doctor, surgeon, nurse, therapist, or dentist) has provided care that was below an acceptable standard.

Family Law

Our Family Law and Family Law Advanced Accreditations are the quality marks for family lawyers. Our accredited family lawyers are experts who can give you legal advice on issues such as:

marriage
separation
divorce
arrangements for children
adoption

They understand that family issues can be personal and sometimes difficult. They’re committed to dealing with each case thoughtfully and sensitively.

The Law Society

Our vision is to promote, protect and support solicitors, the rule of law and justice in England and Wales. The Law Society is the professional body for solicitors and a place where you can connect, grow and thrive. We're here to support you at every stage of your career, from qualification through to retirement, and to advocate on the issues solicitors have told us matter most.

Conveyancing Quality Scheme

Our Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accreditation is the quality mark for legal experts that shows a law firm is highly skilled and trustworthy when it comes to handling property transactions, such as buying or selling homes.

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

Local 2 / 8

National 201 / 11,149

Meet the team of Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

Alison Hall

Solicitor

4.9

Sophie Ruthven-Murray

Solicitor

5.0

Megan Robinson

Notary Assistant

5.0

Pardeep Gill

Senior Lawyer

0.0

Didem Budak

Solicitor

5.0

Victoria Turner

Partner

4.9

Alexander Wormald

Partner and Head of Personal Injury

5.0

Sarmad Gassoub

Senior Lawyer

5.0

Abigail Doust

Senior Lawyer

5.0

Laura Thompson

Partner

4.7

Kate Horley

Senior Lawyer

0.0

Alis Ahmedova

Notary Assistant

5.0

Sam McNally

Legal Assistant

0.0

Leah Noyes

Licensed Conveyancer

4.9

Jill Lawton

Partner

4.8

Laura Claridge

Partner

4.9

Amanda Custis

Partner

5.0

Amanda Mehlin

Managing Partner

4.4

Carly Johnson

Partner & Head of Residential Property

5.0

Claire Schneck

Partner

5.0

David Morrison

Senior Lawyer

4.5

Edward White

Partner

0.0

Emily Scarr Hall

Solicitor

0.0

Gemma Woollard

Senior Lawyer

5.0

Grace Clarke

Partner

5.0

Jay Corps

Legal Assistant

0.0

Josephine Bowman

Senior Lawyer

5.0

Megan Hill-Dillon

Legal Assistant

0.0

Michelle Easton

Partner

0.0

Omari Saeed Elcock

Partner

5.0

Sandy Hills

Senior Lawyer

5.0

Stephanie Clark

Senior Lawyer

0.0

Tamara Clary

Senior Lawyer

5.0

Ovid Busette

Senior Lawyer

0.0

Chireen Miller

Solicitor

5.0

Hardeep Bains

Licenced Conveyancer

4.9

Keith Doherty

Senior Lawyer

4.9

Karthiga Sangaralingam

Senior Lawyer

4.9

Contact details

01689 887 887

cwj@cwj.co.uk

https://www.cwj.co.uk

Opening hours

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

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

Clients say

The firm is praised for its broad expertise in property transactions, conveyancing, lease extensions, wills and probate, family matters, employment issues, notarial work and company restructuring. Clients value the team’s professionalism, efficiency and strong legal knowledge, especially in handling complex or time-sensitive matters. Soft skills frequently highlighted include clear communication, patience, empathy, responsiveness and a reassuring, supportive approach. The firm is also seen as approachable, personable and proactive, with staff who explain matters clearly, keep clients informed and make stressful processes feel smooth and manageable.

Professional service

Clear communication

Highly efficient

Helpful guidance

Friendly approach

Prompt responses

Patient support

Knowledgeable advice

Smooth process

Reassuring reassurance

TIM

19 Mar 2026

Family Law

Child care dispute

Alison went above and beyond to help me with a very difficult and complicated dispute. This is the second time she has helped me and am extremely grateful and thankfull for her help. She was very understanding and cared about my situation. I now have my children full time and my life and can now.move forward. Thankyou Alison

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Alison Hall

Spencer Moyer

20/03/2026

Thank you for your heartfelt review. We are so pleased to hear that Alison was able to support you through such a difficult and complicated dispute. It means a great deal to know that her understanding, dedication and care made a positive difference during such an important time. We truly appreciate your kind words and your continued trust in Clarkson Wright & Jakes.

Kayley

4 Mar 2026

Family Law

Professional, supportive and highly knowledgeable

Alison Hall at Clarkson Wright & Jakes has supported me through an extremely difficult family court process, and I am incredibly grateful for her help. From the beginning she has been professional, knowledgeable and reassuring, but also very understanding of how emotionally challenging these situations can be. She has taken the time to explain things clearly, respond to questions, and guide me through each stage of the process with patience and calm. What stood out most was how prepared and thorough she has been. Alison made sure everything was organised properly for court and worked closely with counsel to ensure my concerns were accurately reflected. At times when things felt overwhelming, her clear advice and steady approach made a huge difference. I felt that she genuinely listened and wanted to ensure the best outcome for my children, which meant a great deal to me. I would highly recommend Alison and the team at Clarkson Wright & Jakes to anyone needing support with family law matters.

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Alison Hall

Spencer Moyer

20/03/2026

Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are very pleased to hear that Alison Hall has been able to support you through such a difficult family court process. We appreciate how emotionally challenging these situations can be, and it is wonderful to know that Alison’s professionalism, knowledge and understanding helped to reassure and guide you throughout. Thank you for your kind words and for placing your trust in Clarkson Wright & Jakes.

Tony Alexander

6 Feb 2026

Family Law

Divorce

Sandy was friendly and professional from our first meeting. He was always honest, fair and transparent with his advice. Always had my best interests in mind especially when it came to my costs. Very prompt in his responses to emails and phone calls. Even when he was away from the office, he made sure I had a contact there to help me if needed. Would highly recommend Sandy.

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Sandy Hills

Spencer Moyer

09/02/2026

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 Sandy and the team. We look forward to working with you in the future.

Dan

19 Nov 2025

Family Law

Helpful

Very helpful and friendly got what I needed sorting done nice and quick

Solicitors tagged in
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Alison Hall

Spencer Moyer

20/11/2025

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

John Conder

13 Nov 2025

Notary

Notorising Divorce Papers

Alis Ahmedova was prompt, curtious and excellent in all respects

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Andrew Wright

Alis Ahmedova

Spencer Moyer

19/11/2025

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

Anonymous

15 Sept 2026

Family Law

Other

I use CWJ for all my personal affairs, the team are professional, personable and I feel they are doing their best for me.

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Keith Doherty

Spencer Moyer

17/09/2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are pleased to hear that you continue to place your trust in CWJ for your personal affairs and that you have found the team to be both professional and approachable. It is encouraging to know that you feel well supported, and we appreciate your continued confidence in our services.

Cath Jenson

4 Sept 2026

Family Law

Family

Alison has been very proactive and efficient throughout. I did not get the outcome I hoped for, since I lost my house, but she advised me well all the way through to help me achieve the best deal I could

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Alison Hall

Spencer Moyer

08/09/2026

We are pleased to hear that Alison was able to provide proactive support and clear advice throughout your matter. Whilst the outcome was not what you had hoped for, it is encouraging to know that you felt well supported and informed throughout the process. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Brenda Rowsell

14 Aug 2026

Family Law

Brenda

They helped me with my divorce and were brilliant

A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review

17/08/2026

We are pleased to hear that you were happy with the support and guidance provided during your divorce. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Judith Bretherton

11 Aug 2026

Family Law

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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Keith Doherty

A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review

17/08/2026

Thank you for your kind feedback. Although there were limited legal avenues available, we're pleased Keith's guidance proved useful. Thank you for choosing CWJ and for taking the time to share your experience.

Anonymous

10 Aug 2026

Family Law

Family

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

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Keith Doherty

A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review

17/08/2026

Thank you for your positive feedback. We understand how important timely communication is, so pleasing to know that our prompt responses provided you with reassurance. Thank you for choosing CWJ.

Clients say

Professional service

Clear communication

Highly efficient

Helpful guidance

Friendly approach

Prompt responses

Patient support

Knowledgeable advice

Smooth process

Reassuring reassurance

A Gilbert

18 Sept 2026

Housing & Property

Selling Property

Leah Noyes was very good in dealing with the process of selling my property. Would not hesitate in recommending her. Good communications and helpful.

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Leah Noyes

Anonymous

17 Sept 2026

Housing & Property

A job well done!

Ms Karthiga Sangaralingam acted for me in a recent sale of my property. She has shown professionalism and efficiency from start to finish. The whole process was a smooth one because of the great efforts put in by her and her colleagues. I would strongly recommend her to anyone in the area who has similar work to be done. If I have any future work of the same nature I would definitely come back to her. Thank you Karthiga!

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Karthiga Sangaralingam

Spencer Moyer

17/09/2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted to hear that Karthiga and her colleagues provided a professional and efficient service throughout your property sale, helping the process proceed smoothly from start to finish. It is particularly encouraging to know that you would recommend Karthiga to others and would return to her for future matters. Your comments are greatly appreciated.

Alston Antao

15 Sept 2026

Notary

Very satisfied with the service

Andrew and his team are true professionals. Although there were a few issues with my paperwork, they focused on finding solutions and helping me through the process. At no point did I feel rushed or pressured into making decisions. Their professionalism, patience and customer-focused approach really stood out. I would definitely recommend their services.

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Andrew Wright

Megan Robinson

Spencer Moyer

17/09/2026

Thank you for your recommendation. We are pleased to hear that Andrew and his team provided professional support throughout the process and took the time to help you navigate the issues that arose. It is encouraging to know that their patient, solution-focused approach ensured you never felt rushed when making decisions. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.

Simon Yiakoumi

9 Sept 2026

Notary

Notary Apostille

Megan Robinson provided me with an excellent service from start to finish. Very personable, informative with excellent communication.

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Andrew Wright

Megan Robinson

Spencer Moyer

17/09/2026

Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased to hear that Megan provided excellent service throughout and that her personable approach, clear communication and informative advice made a positive difference to your experience. Your comments are greatly appreciated, and we would be pleased to assist you again in the future.

Anonymous

3 Sept 2026

Disappointing - would not recommend

At my first meeting over the phone, I felt Laura really heard and understood what I was facing and what I needed from her. However, she lacked energy and dynamism when dealing with my case. She lacked the fight & commitment I needed when dealing with the big bully tactics of my organisation. She delivered the basics of having a settlement signed and she did deliver negotiating a contribution to the legal fees from the organisation, but overall I felt the service was overpriced. I really needed a professional who would lift the fight from my shoulders (after a long, incredibly stressful time with my employers and very poor representation from my union) and take it on fully but she needed me to push her on at times. I tried to communicate this with her several times but she either didn't understand (strange in an employment solicitor) or didn't care enough. Communication wasn't great - an important email wasn't read correctly and everything took too long. At times I felt undermined by her - for example I knew the organisation's request to meet with me re payslips was not a genuine attempt to move things on and I, very understandably, did not want to see them again. Laura advised me to go ahead with it, despite my reluctance, which I did and I was right - it was pointless and painful. I was left at the end to chase up the payslips and the settlement payment which was stressful - given how much I had paid Laura I would have expected her to achieve receipt of payslips and to check in with the employers to confirm payment was being made on time as routine and before signing off. I feel Laura is pleasant and will deliver the basics. But in my case she lacked the understanding of how being victimised by your bosses leaves people traumatised and exhausted and how she needs to take on the fight with determination to get the very best for her client. My employers would have sensed quickly that this legal rep was not very strong and therefore I would have received a lower settlement as a result. I couldn't face finding another solicitor at this stage. For these reasons, I would not recommend Laura if clients have been victimised/have vindictive employers to deal with.

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Laura Claridge

A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review

09/09/2026

We appreciate clients taking the time to provide feedback. We are sorry to read that you feel we did not meet your expectations in this case. Whilst we do not agree that your review reflects the circumstances of the matter, due to our professional duties of confidentiality we are unable to comment on the specific details of your case in a public forum. We appreciate you sharing your experience and wish you all the very best for the future.

Peter O’Brien

17 Sept 2026

Business / Commercial

CWJ gave significant help with, for us, the complicated issue of dividing our company and registering properties under a new name

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Laura Thompson

Anonymous

15 Sept 2026

Family Law

Other

I use CWJ for all my personal affairs, the team are professional, personable and I feel they are doing their best for me.

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Keith Doherty

Spencer Moyer

17/09/2026

Cath Jenson

4 Sept 2026

Family Law

Family

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Alison Hall

Spencer Moyer

08/09/2026

Michael Davies

22 Aug 2026

Michael

A Solicitors Office

24/08/2026

Thank you for rating us 5 stars. We hope we can assist you again in the future.

Brenda Rowsell

14 Aug 2026

Family Law

Brenda

They helped me with my divorce and were brilliant

A representative from Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd responded to this review

17/08/2026

We are pleased to hear that you were happy with the support and guidance provided during your divorce. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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