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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

4.8
Excellent
93%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 93%
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
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

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
Value for money: 94%
11% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
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 / 12
Notary 1 / 797
Wills, Trusts & Probate 3 / 7
Employment 2 / 19
Family Law 1 / 9
Commercial Property 1 / 351
Dispute Resolution 1 / 7
Company & Commercial 1 / 7
Clinical Negligence 1 / 48
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 / 33
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 / 7
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 13
Business Law 1 / 3
Class Action Law 1 / 89
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 3
Company Law 1 / 4
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 / 44
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 / 19
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 / 22
Land Law 1 / 3
Legal Aid 1 / 3
Local Government Law 1 / 2
Maritime Law 1 / 16
Marketing Law 1 / 72
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 / 38
Social Law 1 / 1
Sports Law 1 / 2
Trade Law 1 / 128
Travel Law 1 / 2
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 3
Local 2 / 8
Housing & Property 138 / 4,693
Notary 1 / 859
Wills, Trusts & Probate 313 / 3,713
Employment 44 / 3,550
Family Law 70 / 4,157
Commercial Property 19 / 3,582
Dispute Resolution 130 / 1,793
Company & Commercial 130 / 4,053
Clinical Negligence 37 / 1,221
Banking 57 / 1,011
Consumer 147 / 4,309
Personal Injury 131 / 2,597
Litigation 50 / 911
Charities 65 / 756
Construction 59 / 847
Contract Law 56 / 1,413
Corporate Law 42 / 842
IT & Intellectual Property 69 / 1,086
Inheritance Law 52 / 695
International Business Law 4 / 210
Manufacturing Law 2 / 83
Private Client Law 47 / 329
Actions against the police 26 / 187
Administrative Law 10 / 214
Agriculture 126 / 815
Artificial Intelligence Law 4 / 98
Asset Management 16 / 392
Brexit Law 10 / 146
Bribery and Corruption Law 12 / 409
Business Law 38 / 484
Class Action Law 2 / 107
Commercial and Business Law 29 / 371
Company Law 34 / 960
Compliance Law 18 / 445
Counter Terrorism Law 2 / 28
Court of Protection and Deputyship 33 / 583
Criminal Law 60 / 1,006
Customs Law 3 / 121
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 20 / 872
Debt and Tax Law 36 / 775
Digital Law 14 / 294
E-Commerce Law 2 / 72
Economic Law 1 / 223
Energy & Transport 27 / 501
Energy Law 19 / 352
Enforcement Law 22 / 565
Environmental Law 10 / 390
Equity Law 43 / 566
Financial Crime Law 19 / 462
Fraud Law 20 / 515
Gambling Law 3 / 74
Governance Law 7 / 268
Government Contracts Law 5 / 132
Government Investigations 11 / 406
Health and Safety Law 25 / 571
Healthcare Law 7 / 352
IT and Technology Law 4 / 134
Immigration 151 / 2,255
Immigration Law 49 / 1,171
Insurance Law 22 / 642
Intellectual Property Law 27 / 613
International Law 15 / 372
International Trade Law 2 / 117
Land Law 83 / 1,319
Legal Aid 17 / 125
Local Government Law 2 / 60
Maritime Law 2 / 84
Marketing Law 2 / 96
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 27 / 431
Money & Tax 118 / 1,908
National Insurance Law 27 / 415
National Security Law 1 / 49
Nuclear Law 1 / 57
Patent Law 3 / 94
Pensions Law 22 / 483
Privacy Law 12 / 507
Professional Negligence 75 / 1,281
Regulations 96 / 2,338
Regulatory Law 15 / 262
Social Law 10 / 223
Sports Law 15 / 303
Trade Law 2 / 169
Travel Law 3 / 128
Welfare & Benefits 58 / 1,034
National 213 / 11,165

Meet the team of Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

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
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

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

Reviews

4.8 /5 65 Reviews
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What clients say about Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

Clients praise the firm’s expertise across property transactions and conveyancing, wills and estate planning, family matters, employment issues, notarial work, and more complex company and property registration work. Reviewers consistently value the team’s professionalism, efficiency and strong legal knowledge, alongside clear communication, prompt responses and practical, straightforward advice. The firm is also described as friendly, empathetic, patient and supportive, with staff who reduce stress, explain matters clearly and go the extra mile to achieve smooth, well-managed outcomes.

Fast service
Excellent communication
Professional team
Clear guidance
Friendly approach
Efficient handling
Helpful support
Prompt responses
Stress-free process
Knowledgeable advice

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Oliver

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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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TIM

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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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Spencer Moyer

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.

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Kayley

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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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Spencer Moyer

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.

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Tony Alexander

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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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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.

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Dan

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Family Law

Helpful

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

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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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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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Spencer Moyer

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.

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Cath Jenson

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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Spencer Moyer

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.

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Brenda Rowsell

Family Law

Brenda

They helped me with my divorce and were brilliant

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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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Judith Bretherton

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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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.

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Family Law

Family

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

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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.

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4.9 /5 974 Reviews
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What clients say about Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

Clients praise the firm’s expertise across property transactions and conveyancing, wills and estate planning, family matters, employment issues, notarial work, and more complex company and property registration work. Reviewers consistently value the team’s professionalism, efficiency and strong legal knowledge, alongside clear communication, prompt responses and practical, straightforward advice. The firm is also described as friendly, empathetic, patient and supportive, with staff who reduce stress, explain matters clearly and go the extra mile to achieve smooth, well-managed outcomes.

Fast service
Excellent communication
Professional team
Clear guidance
Friendly approach
Efficient handling
Helpful support
Prompt responses
Stress-free process
Knowledgeable advice

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Oliver

Verified
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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A Gilbert

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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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Spencer Moyer

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.

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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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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.

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Alston Antao

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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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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.

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Simon Yiakoumi

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Notary Apostille

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

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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.

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Sue Helm

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.

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Peter O’Brien

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

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Spencer Moyer

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.

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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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Spencer Moyer

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.

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Cath Jenson

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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Spencer Moyer

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.

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