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:

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Regulator ID: 558946

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Legal Knowledge 4.9/5

Value for money 4.8/5

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

Housing & Property 2 / 12

Local 2 / 8

Housing & Property 149 / 4,698

National 217 / 11,166

Meet the team of Clarkson Wright & Jakes Ltd

Victoria Turner

Partner

4.9

Sarmad Gassoub

Senior Lawyer

5.0

Laura Thompson

Partner

4.7

Carly Johnson

Partner & Head of Residential Property

5.0

Grace Clarke

Partner

5.0

Omari Saeed Elcock

Partner

5.0

Chireen Miller

Solicitor

5.0

Hardeep Bains

Licenced Conveyancer

4.9

Leah Noyes

Licensed Conveyancer

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

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

Clients say

The firm specialises in property conveyancing, notarial and probate work, wills and family matters, employment and commercial law, company reorganisations and mortgage/lifetime mortgage matters. Clients praise clear, timely communication, responsiveness, professionalism and legal expertise. Soft skills highlighted include empathy, patience, approachability, supportiveness, thorough attention to detail, proactivity and a calm, reassuring manner. Work is described as efficient, reliable and client‑focused, with practical, cost‑effective advice that reduces stress and delivers outcomes.

Professional service

Efficient process

Responsive team

Clear communication

Helpful staff

Knowledgeable advice

Supportive approach

Timely responses

Patient guidance

Friendly manner

Nabil & Soukaina

25 Oct 2026

Housing & Property

Excellent and Reliable Service

We have been extremely satisfied with their work. Their attention to detail is excellent, and their commitment to delivering on time is truly appreciated. They are professional, reliable, and thorough throughout, and we would highly recommend their services.

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Leah Noyes

Spencer Moyer

30/10/2026

Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you were so satisfied with the service provided. It is encouraging to know that our attention to detail, professionalism and commitment to meeting timescales were appreciated. Thank you for your recommendation and for taking the time to share your feedback.

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

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!

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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.

Maryna M.

2 Sept 2026

Housing & Property

Excellent service and support throughout my house purchase

I had a very positive experience with Hardeep throughout the purchase of my first home. Buying a house can be stressful, but Hardeep made the process much easier and I always felt that everything was being handled properly. I’m extremely grateful for all his help and support, and I’m so happy to finally be a homeowner. I would definitely recommend Hardeep and Clarkson Wright & Jakes to anyone buying a property

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Hardeep Bains

Spencer Moyer

08/09/2026

We are delighted to hear that Hardeep was able to support you through the purchase of your first home. Buying a property is an important milestone, and we are pleased that he was able to make the process as straightforward as possible for you. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

Anonymous

24 Aug 2026

Housing & Property

House Sale

I hadn't bought/sold any property for 22 years so everything felt new, CWJ were completely professional throughout, whilst Chireen Miller was my assigned solicitor I had exposure to multiple people within the firm and all were thoroughly efficient. I'd happily recommend CWJ to anyone

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Chireen Miller

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

25/08/2026

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We understand that moving home can feel very different after many years, so we're delighted to hear that Chireen and the wider team helped make the process a positive experience. We would be delighted to assist you again in the future.

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.

Sue C

5 Jun 2026

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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Karthiga Sangaralingam

Spencer Moyer

26/06/2026

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.

C. Atkins

3 Sept 2025

Housing & Property

Residential Property/Conveyancing

My experience with CWJ was great. CM who was responsible for my transaction was always available to speak to me and helped me tremendously through this experience, which was at times overwhelming. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble for her. All the staff I came into contact with during this process were kind, friendly and very helpful.

Solicitors tagged in
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Chireen Miller

Spencer Moyer

12/09/2025

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

Anonymous

11 Aug 2025

Housing & Property

Residential Property/Conveyancing

Carly made the whole conveyancing process smooth, easy, and quick. Communication was always clear and easy to follow, and I never had to chase for updates. She was highly competent throughout, and I would absolutely use her again and recommend her without hesitation.

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Carly Johnson

Spencer Moyer

12/08/2025

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

Nesadeva Sivanesan

25 Jun 2025

Housing & Property

Other

We had a great experience working with the team at CWJ, particularly Karthiga Sangaralingam, throughout our property transaction. From start to finish, the communication was clear, prompt, and professional. Karthiga guided us through every step of the process with patience and attention to detail, making what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. We truly appreciated her responsiveness and dedication, and we felt well-supported at every stage. We would happily recommend CWJ to anyone looking for reliable and efficient legal support in a property matter.

Solicitors tagged in
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Karthiga Sangaralingam

Spencer Moyer

11/07/2025

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given Karthiga and our Residential Property team and look forward to working with you again soon.

Clients say

Professional service

Efficient process

Responsive team

Clear communication

Helpful staff

Knowledgeable advice

Supportive approach

Timely responses

Patient guidance

Friendly manner

Nabil & Soukaina

25 Oct 2026

Housing & Property

Excellent and Reliable Service

Legal experts tagged in
this review

Leah Noyes

Spencer Moyer

30/10/2026

anonymous

19 Oct 2026

Commercial Property

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 👍

Solicitors tagged in
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Ting Lok

Spencer Moyer

30/10/2026

Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased to hear that Ting was able to provide patient and supportive assistance throughout a challenging matter. It is encouraging to know that her guidance helped bring the situation to a resolution. We appreciate your recommendation and your feedback.

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.

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

Spencer Moyer

25/09/2026

Anonymous

17 Sept 2026

Housing & Property

A job well done!

Solicitors tagged in
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Karthiga Sangaralingam

Spencer Moyer

17/09/2026

Anonymous

23 Oct 2026

Employment

Great service which was very quick and efficient. And many thanks to Laura and Julia

Solicitors tagged in
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Laura Claridge

Spencer Moyer

30/10/2026

Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased to hear that you received a quick and efficient service from Laura and Julia. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we will ensure your comments are shared with them.

Anonymous

21 Oct 2026

Family Law

Family

Very helpful, responsive and gave great advice

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Alison Hall

Spencer Moyer

30/10/2026

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that you found our service helpful and responsive, and that the advice provided was of value to you. 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.

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Laura Claridge

Spencer Moyer

30/10/2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are pleased to hear that our employment team provided clear guidance, professional support and regular communication throughout your matter. Helping clients understand the process and feel informed during what can be a difficult situation is very important to us. Thank you for your recommendation; your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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.

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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

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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.

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