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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
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
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 4.8/5

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
Wills, Trusts & Probate 3 / 7
Family Law 1 / 9
Notary 1 / 788
Commercial Property 1 / 363
Employment 1 / 8
Dispute Resolution 1 / 5
Private Client Law 1 / 1
Immigration Law 1 / 5
Professional Negligence 1 / 2
Litigation 1 / 2
Land Law 1 / 3
Business Law 1 / 3
Asset Management 1 / 2
Inheritance Law 1 / 3
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 3
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 4
E-Commerce Law 1 / 5
Contract Law 1 / 4
Charities 1 / 3
Company & Commercial 1 / 5
Consumer 2 / 6
Construction 1 / 1
Fraud Law 1 / 3
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 2
Personal Injury 1 / 6
Money & Tax 2 / 5
Clinical Negligence 1 / 48
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 1 / 2
Insurance Law 1 / 2
Company Law 1 / 2
Agriculture 1 / 2
Pensions Law 1 / 3
Digital Law 1 / 1
Banking 1 / 3
International Business Law 1 / 35
Healthcare Law 1 / 2
Legal Aid 1 / 3
Corporate Law 1 / 1
Environmental Law 1 / 2
Equity Law 1 / 3
Compliance Law 1 / 3
Financial Crime Law 1 / 3
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 1
IT and Technology Law 1 / 21
Immigration 1 / 1
Social Law 1 / 1
Sports Law 1 / 2
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 3
Class Action Law 1 / 89
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 2
Marketing Law 1 / 73
Trade Law 1 / 24
Travel Law 1 / 2
Administrative Law 1 / 5
Criminal Law 1 / 4
Economic Law 1 / 218
Energy Law 1 / 1
International Trade Law 1 / 23
National Insurance Law 1 / 2
Artificial Intelligence Law 1 / 3
Brexit Law 1 / 8
Customs Law 1 / 2
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 4
Enforcement Law 1 / 2
Government Contracts Law 1 / 20
Government Investigations 1 / 2
Manufacturing Law 1 / 3
Maritime Law 1 / 16
Patent Law 1 / 1
Regulatory Law 1 / 40
Actions against the police 1 / 2
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 14
Counter Terrorism Law 1 / 1
Energy & Transport 1 / 1
Gambling Law 1 / 2
Governance Law 1 / 2
Health and Safety Law 1 / 2
International Law 1 / 1
Local Government Law 1 / 2
National Security Law 1 / 47
Nuclear Law 1 / 9
Privacy Law 1 / 4
Regulations 2 / 2
Local 2 / 8
Housing & Property 144 / 4,772
Wills, Trusts & Probate 309 / 3,763
Family Law 109 / 4,224
Notary 1 / 849
Commercial Property 21 / 3,667
Employment 40 / 3,622
Dispute Resolution 143 / 1,802
Private Client Law 40 / 305
Immigration Law 32 / 1,156
Professional Negligence 93 / 1,298
Litigation 51 / 892
Land Law 74 / 1,322
Business Law 37 / 469
Asset Management 14 / 394
Inheritance Law 48 / 680
Commercial and Business Law 28 / 355
Court of Protection and Deputyship 36 / 577
E-Commerce Law 4 / 73
Contract Law 52 / 1,426
Charities 73 / 767
Company & Commercial 137 / 4,183
Consumer 185 / 4,415
Construction 65 / 854
Fraud Law 23 / 514
Debt and Tax Law 41 / 787
Personal Injury 136 / 2,650
Money & Tax 139 / 1,951
Clinical Negligence 36 / 1,247
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 23 / 433
Insurance Law 23 / 659
Company Law 42 / 970
Agriculture 134 / 820
Pensions Law 28 / 488
Digital Law 14 / 295
Banking 64 / 1,032
International Business Law 5 / 211
Healthcare Law 10 / 357
Legal Aid 14 / 112
Corporate Law 39 / 843
Environmental Law 12 / 394
Equity Law 46 / 569
Compliance Law 17 / 462
Financial Crime Law 19 / 461
IT & Intellectual Property 83 / 1,114
IT and Technology Law 5 / 134
Immigration 140 / 2,284
Social Law 10 / 225
Sports Law 12 / 303
Welfare & Benefits 76 / 1,050
Class Action Law 3 / 105
Intellectual Property Law 28 / 625
Marketing Law 3 / 98
Trade Law 3 / 166
Travel Law 4 / 124
Administrative Law 13 / 212
Criminal Law 51 / 1,008
Economic Law 1 / 223
Energy Law 18 / 359
International Trade Law 2 / 118
National Insurance Law 27 / 422
Artificial Intelligence Law 6 / 97
Brexit Law 8 / 146
Customs Law 5 / 121
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 25 / 893
Enforcement Law 26 / 576
Government Contracts Law 4 / 133
Government Investigations 15 / 416
Manufacturing Law 4 / 82
Maritime Law 2 / 86
Patent Law 4 / 92
Regulatory Law 13 / 255
Actions against the police 30 / 183
Bribery and Corruption Law 14 / 411
Counter Terrorism Law 3 / 28
Energy & Transport 31 / 511
Gambling Law 3 / 75
Governance Law 9 / 272
Health and Safety Law 26 / 574
International Law 15 / 376
Local Government Law 2 / 59
National Security Law 1 / 49
Nuclear Law 2 / 57
Privacy Law 15 / 514
Regulations 112 / 2,409
National 252 / 11,165

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Meet the team of Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

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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

4.9 /5 95 Reviews
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What clients say about Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

The firm specialises in conveyancing, notary services, family and employment law, wills/probate and settlement agreements, with strong technical knowledge and efficient case handling. Clients praise prompt appointments, clear explanations, pragmatic advice and smooth, well‑managed transactions. Valued soft skills include professionalism, friendliness, approachability, empathy and patience, plus strong communication, responsiveness and reliability under tight deadlines, which together make stressful matters feel reassured and straightforward.

Professional service
Friendly staff
Clear communication
Prompt responses
Efficient process
Knowledgeable team
Supportive guidance
Smooth transactions
Helpful explanations
Highly recommended

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Richard

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Professional service

I was impressed with CWJ's professionalism and efficiency. They arranged an appointment the same day, were competent and concerned with meeting my needs. I would highly recommend them.

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I have nothing but good things to say about my experience with CWJ. I contacted the business with very little knowledge about how to solve my issue. However I spoke to CWJ and they were nothing but helpful and informative. Megan Robinson was particularly useful and has been great throughout, always helpful and provided me with the correct information and advice. My solicitor Andrew Wright was also most helpful and professional. Would highly recommend CWJ. Thank you very much.

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

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Professional and approachable

I have used CWJ on two occasions now, an exceptional solicitor in every sense. They were approachable, patient, and took the time to explain things in plain English. I felt supported and reassured throughout the entire process, and their expertise was evident at every stage. Thanks to their dedication and hard work, everything was handled smoothly and efficiently. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing reliable and trustworthy legal advice.

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Notary

Top tier lawyers!!

CWJ have been excellent from start to finish, a pleasure to have worked with. Every member of the team I dealt with from reception to partner were all extremely helpful, polite, and professional. They deserve recognition for a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and responsive law firm; highly recommend.

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First class advice and service

It’s the second time I’ve used the expert advice of Laura and can’t recommend her and the team enough; first class professional advice, support and service.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills, Trusts and Probate

In seeking professional legal advice regarding complicated issues, it was important to me to have such complications clearly explained in a manner which I could grasp and therefore be able to make an informed decision. Grace Clarke was able to do this which gave me confidence in her abilities.

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Wills, Trusts and Probate

Although CWJ has a good reputation when I made minor changes to my Will it has not been straightforward.It took longer than I thought ( due to staff holiday) and was charged upfront a fee without explanation that I should not have paid.Was successfully sorted out at the end.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are pleased that, in the end, the matter was resolved successfully and that you have recognised the firm’s good reputation. We are sorry that the process of making changes to your Will did not feel as straightforward or timely as you expected. We appreciate that delays and uncertainty around fees can be frustrating, and we regret any confusion caused during the process. At Clarkson Wright & Jakes, we are committed to providing a clear and efficient service to all clients and your comments will be taken seriously as part of our ongoing efforts to improve client experience. If you would like to discuss your experience further, please feel free to contact us directly. Thank you again for your feedback.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills, Trusts and Probate

A well established reliable firm who have built its reputation over many years of stability, earning a good reputation in the area. Staff, team and support solicitors are excellent, take an individual in family grief and have been supportive and thorough.

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Paul Read

Family Law

Litigation / Dispute Resolution

A trusted and experienced team always my go to for legal matters

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Family Law

Family

Clarkson Wright & Jakes’ solicitor was very helpful. He talked to me with respect and he was nice and polite. He clearly explained to me what I should expect and what will be the next steps in my case. Highly recommended.

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4.9 /5 901 Reviews
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What clients say about Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

The firm specialises in conveyancing, notary services, family and employment law, wills/probate and settlement agreements, with strong technical knowledge and efficient case handling. Clients praise prompt appointments, clear explanations, pragmatic advice and smooth, well‑managed transactions. Valued soft skills include professionalism, friendliness, approachability, empathy and patience, plus strong communication, responsiveness and reliability under tight deadlines, which together make stressful matters feel reassured and straightforward.

Professional service
Friendly staff
Clear communication
Prompt responses
Efficient process
Knowledgeable team
Supportive guidance
Smooth transactions
Helpful explanations
Highly recommended

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Tina Potts

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Notary

Notorised documents for Cyprus

Megan was extremely professional, friendly and helpful. Andrew was very professional too. They were able to assit me quickly and easily and the whole service was very smooth. Highly recommended.

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It was short, sharp, straightforward, reasonably polite.

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Richard

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Professional service

I was impressed with CWJ's professionalism and efficiency. They arranged an appointment the same day, were competent and concerned with meeting my needs. I would highly recommend them.

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New lease

Very proactive in dealing with all questions raised by new tenant's lawyer and working to a very tight deadline

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James Prior

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Outstanding Service from Carly Johnson and the CWJ Team

Excellent service from Carly Johnson at Clarkson Wright & Jakes. Carly was professional, knowledgeable and kept us informed throughout the purchase of my new home. Communication was always prompt, everything was explained clearly and the whole transaction was handled efficiently from start to finish. Buying a property can be stressful, but Carly made the process as smooth as possible. I would highly recommend Carly and the team at CWJ to anyone looking for a solicitor. Thank you again for all your help!

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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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Sarah

Family Law

Family

I would highly recommend Alison for her outstanding support during my divorce proceedings. She handled my case in a highly professional and expert manner from start to finish, always making me feel that everything was under control and being managed effectively. Alison's communication was excellent throughout the process and she responded promptly to any queries and kept me informed with regular correspondence, which provided great reassurance during what could be a stressful time. Alison's knowledge, professionalism and supportive approach made a difficult situation much easier to navigate. I would not hesitate to recommend Alison to anyone seeking a skilled an reliable solicitor.

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Family Law

Family

I recently used this firm to handle my deed of separation, which began as a cohabitation agreement. From start to finish, I felt in very safe hands. Every query I had was answered clearly and thoroughly and I was always pointed in the right direction. The service was quick and efficient, the advice was sound, and, most importantly, I felt genuinely reassured throughout the whole process. The support I received made what could have been a stressful experience feel much more manageable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

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Sue C

Housing & Property

Residential Property/Conveyancing

The property matter was dealt with very efficiently and I was kept apprised of the situation at each step of the process.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Wills, Trusts and Probate

In seeking professional legal advice regarding complicated issues, it was important to me to have such complications clearly explained in a manner which I could grasp and therefore be able to make an informed decision. Grace Clarke was able to do this which gave me confidence in her abilities.

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