Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

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

01689 887 887

Accepting new clients

Regulated by:

The Solicitors Regulation Authority

Regulator ID: 558946

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4.8

Excellent

65 Reviews

Value for
Money

10% above

national average

Success
Rate

15% above

national average

Would
Recommend

16% above

national average

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

Family Law 1 / 9

Local 2 / 8

Family Law 74 / 4,159

National 215 / 11,169

Meet the team of Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

Alison Hall

Solicitor

4.9

Claire Schneck

Partner

5.0

Sandy Hills

Senior Lawyer

5.0

Keith Doherty

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
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 expertise across property sales and purchases, employment matters, wills, divorces, settlement agreements, company restructuring and notarial services. Clients valued its clear advice, prompt communication, thorough case handling and ability to manage complex or time pressured matters efficiently. Soft skills highlighted include patience, empathy, professionalism, friendliness, responsiveness and a reassuring, supportive approach that reduced stress and helped clients feel well informed and confident throughout.

Helpful staff

Clear communication

Professional service

Prompt responses

Patient approach

Efficient process

Friendly team

Supportive advice

Knowledgeable guidance

Stress free

Oliver

10 Oct 2026

Notary

Fantastic experience, and I will use CWJ going forward

I used CWJ as part of my marriage abroad process in Spain next year. I worked with Megan Robinson and the team. From my first interaction, they were utterly fantastic. They were fast, incredibly detailed....and just a fantastic overall experience. All of their work was perfect, detailed and spot on. I was really impressed with the service, and they took all my stress away.

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Andrew Wright

Megan Robinson

Spencer Moyer

19/10/2026

Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased to hear that Megan and the team were able to support you throughout your marriage abroad process and provide a prompt, detailed and professional service. It is particularly encouraging to know that their assistance helped to reduce the stress involved. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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.

Solicitors tagged in
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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.

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.

Legal experts tagged in
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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

Solicitors tagged in
this review

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

Legal experts tagged in
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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.

Legal experts tagged in
this review

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

Helpful staff

Clear communication

Professional service

Prompt responses

Patient approach

Efficient process

Friendly team

Supportive advice

Knowledgeable guidance

Stress free

anonymous

19 Oct 2026

Friendly, helpful and professional 👌

Ting has been very helpful and patient all time when helping me to deal with a very difficult solicitor. We sorted everything out in the end. I highly recommend Ting to anyone looking for a commercial solicitor 👍

Oliver

10 Oct 2026

Notary

Fantastic experience, and I will use CWJ going forward

Legal experts tagged in
this review

Andrew Wright

Megan Robinson

Spencer Moyer

19/10/2026

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.

Legal experts tagged in
this review

Leah Noyes

Spencer Moyer

25/09/2026

Thank you for your recommendation. We are pleased to hear that Leah provided helpful support and clear communication throughout the sale of your property. Your comments are greatly appreciated, and we wish you all the best for the future.

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!

Solicitors tagged in
this review

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.

Legal experts tagged in
this review

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.

Emma

20 Oct 2026

Employment

We were extremely pleased with the service provided. Throughout our employment matter, the solicitors were patient, professional, and supportive. They never made us feel that we should have known the answers and took the time to explain everything clearly and in a way we could understand. They dealt with the issue promptly and efficiently, keeping us informed throughout the process. Their expertise and approachable manner made a difficult situation much easier to manage. We would not hesitate to recommend them to others.

Solicitors tagged in
this review

Laura Claridge

Sue Helm

5 Oct 2026

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills, Trusts and Probate

Concise, considerate and cost effective advice combined with a friendly approach made dealing with my new Will a huge weight off my mind.

Solicitors tagged in
this review

Grace Clarke

Spencer Moyer

19/10/2026

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that you found the advice provided to be concise, considerate and cost-effective. It is encouraging to know that the process of updating your Will was handled in a way that gave you peace of mind. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Peter O’Brien

17 Sept 2026

Commercial Property

Business / Commercial

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

Solicitors tagged in
this review

Laura Thompson

Spencer Moyer

25/09/2026

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that we were able to assist you with a complex matter and provide the support you needed throughout the process. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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.

Legal experts tagged in
this review

Keith Doherty

Spencer Moyer

17/09/2026

Cath Jenson

4 Sept 2026

Family Law

Family

Solicitors tagged in
this review

Alison Hall

Spencer Moyer

08/09/2026

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