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Bishop & Sewell LLP

59-60 Russell Square, London, WC1B 4HP

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59-60 Russell Square, London, WC1B 4HP

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Regulator ID: 443824

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Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Bishop & Sewell LLP
Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Bishop & Sewell LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Bishop & Sewell LLP

Description

We are passionate about providing successful outcomes for our clients. Our promise to you is to offer the very best legal advice and to consistently exceed your expectations. We believe a good solicitor is approachable, innovative and open – one who listens to you and helps identify attainable goals and the best strategy to reach them. We value our clients and always put them first. We listen carefully to what you require from your lawyer and the outcome you are trying to achieve and customise our advice to your needs.

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Bishop & Sewell LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
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Value for
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11% above
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95%+
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14% above
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95%
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14% above
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Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.7/5

Accreditations

Bishop & Sewell LLP are accredited by

Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Bishop & Sewell LLP
Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Bishop & Sewell LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Bishop & Sewell LLP

Description

We are passionate about providing successful outcomes for our clients. Our promise to you is to offer the very best legal advice and to consistently exceed your expectations. We believe a good solicitor is approachable, innovative and open – one who listens to you and helps identify attainable goals and the best strategy to reach them. We value our clients and always put them first. We listen carefully to what you require from your lawyer and the outcome you are trying to achieve and customise our advice to your needs.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Bishop & Sewell LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

Housing & Property 3 / 60
Employment 3 / 16
Immigration 2 / 8
Commercial Property 3 / 15
Family Law 3 / 12
Dispute Resolution 3 / 18
Wills, Trusts & Probate 3 / 14
Litigation 2 / 8
Banking 3 / 11
Company & Commercial 2 / 15
Private Client Law 1 / 1
Commercial and Business Law 1 / 2
Consumer 3 / 30
Contract Law 2 / 9
Corporate Law 3 / 14
Human rights 2 / 8
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 2 / 7
Administrative Law 1 / 3
Advocacy Law 1 / 1
Appeals Law 3 / 7
Artificial Intelligence Law 1 / 3
Asset Management 1 / 5
Auction Law 1 / 1
Brexit Law 1 / 12
Business Law 1 / 3
Charities 1 / 5
Child Law 3 / 12
Clinical Negligence 2 / 4
Company Law 2 / 5
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 11
Debt and Tax Law 2 / 5
Disability Law 2 / 7
Domestic Violence Law 1 / 8
Energy & Transport 1 / 47
Energy Law 1 / 2
Enforcement Law 1 / 7
Environmental Law 2 / 4
Equality Law 2 / 7
European Law 1 / 3
Fire Safety Law 1 / 1
Governance Law 1 / 3
Government Investigations 3 / 3
IT & Intellectual Property 2 / 6
Immigration Law 2 / 6
Infrastructure Law 1 / 1
Inheritance Law 2 / 5
Injunctions Law 3 / 14
Insurance Law 1 / 6
Intellectual Property Law 3 / 5
International Law 2 / 7
Jurisdiction Law 1 / 5
Land Law 3 / 10
Mental Health Law 1 / 2
Money & Tax 2 / 10
National Insurance Law 1 / 3
Notary 2 / 6
Occupational Health Law 3 / 3
Pensions Law 1 / 5
Personal Injury 3 / 8
Planning Law 1 / 2
Privacy Law 1 / 9
Professional Negligence 2 / 13
Regulations 2 / 18
Regulatory Law 2 / 4
Social Law 1 / 2
Sports Law 1 / 4
Surveillance Law 2 / 3
Local 3 / 50
Housing & Property 488 / 4,774
Employment 467 / 3,623
Immigration 215 / 2,288
Commercial Property 509 / 3,671
Family Law 658 / 4,223
Dispute Resolution 348 / 1,807
Wills, Trusts & Probate 695 / 3,799
Litigation 227 / 902
Banking 154 / 1,033
Company & Commercial 355 / 4,181
Private Client Law 142 / 311
Commercial and Business Law 120 / 362
Consumer 460 / 4,418
Contract Law 282 / 1,431
Corporate Law 253 / 848
Human rights 107 / 962
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 145 / 434
Administrative Law 98 / 214
Advocacy Law 75 / 157
Appeals Law 218 / 853
Artificial Intelligence Law 54 / 97
Asset Management 172 / 397
Auction Law 97 / 287
Brexit Law 52 / 147
Business Law 157 / 472
Charities 202 / 768
Child Law 418 / 1,648
Clinical Negligence 702 / 1,248
Company Law 219 / 973
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 134 / 893
Debt and Tax Law 208 / 790
Disability Law 154 / 603
Domestic Violence Law 188 / 900
Energy & Transport 71 / 511
Energy Law 129 / 359
Enforcement Law 137 / 576
Environmental Law 133 / 395
Equality Law 306 / 1,098
European Law 18 / 93
Fire Safety Law 46 / 180
Governance Law 106 / 272
Government Investigations 219 / 417
IT & Intellectual Property 216 / 1,113
Immigration Law 146 / 1,166
Infrastructure Law 98 / 187
Inheritance Law 284 / 685
Injunctions Law 261 / 933
Insurance Law 196 / 660
Intellectual Property Law 422 / 626
International Law 88 / 376
Jurisdiction Law 59 / 166
Land Law 295 / 1,327
Mental Health Law 151 / 207
Money & Tax 345 / 1,953
National Insurance Law 123 / 422
Notary 204 / 854
Occupational Health Law 305 / 430
Pensions Law 195 / 489
Personal Injury 486 / 2,652
Planning Law 263 / 585
Privacy Law 75 / 513
Professional Negligence 289 / 1,298
Regulations 300 / 2,412
Regulatory Law 109 / 257
Social Law 57 / 225
Sports Law 55 / 303
Surveillance Law 110 / 163
National 862 / 11,168

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Contact & Locations - Bishop & Sewell LLP

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

59-60 Russell Square, London, WC1B 4HP

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The firm specialises in residential conveyancing and complex property transactions, showing deep technical expertise in sales, purchases, exchanges, lender and Building Safety Act matters. Clients value clear, responsive communication, patience and the ability to explain legal detail in plain English. Reviews praise thoroughness, attention to detail, proactive problem‑solving, composure under pressure and a calm, reassuring manner. The team is described as professional, dependable and personally supportive, delivering timely, pragmatic advice that gives clients confidence even in complicated or time‑sensitive cases.

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The firm specialises in residential conveyancing and complex property transactions, showing deep technical expertise in sales, purchases, exchanges, lender and Building Safety Act matters. Clients value clear, responsive communication, patience and the ability to explain legal detail in plain English. Reviews praise thoroughness, attention to detail, proactive problem‑solving, composure under pressure and a calm, reassuring manner. The team is described as professional, dependable and personally supportive, delivering timely, pragmatic advice that gives clients confidence even in complicated or time‑sensitive cases.

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Elena

Excellent First Time Buyer Experience

We worked with Charlie Davidson on the purchase of our first property and had a fantastic experience. Charlie was very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient in keeping things moving and ensuring our questions were answered. He helped us to understand the legal jargon and we felt very supported throughout the whole process. We cannot recommend Charlie enough!

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MICHELE FRANKLIN

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Charles is charming!

Right from the outset, Charles was helpful and was listening to my idea ideas. He seemed interested and clearly understood the problems that lay ahead. He has done a great job and has also made it comprehensible to me!

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Thank you, Michele, for your kind feedback. We are pleased that Charles took the time to understand your needs and provide clear, practical guidance. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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Strongly recommend Bishop & Sewell!

I recently completed a property purchase and was represented by Charlotte Archer at Bishop & Sewell throughout the process. From start to finish, Charlotte was meticulous, thorough, and always felt like she had my best interests at heart. She kept me informed at every stage, handled every detail with care, and I never had any doubt that I was in safe hands. I would wholeheartedly recommend her and the rest of the Bishop and Sewell team to anyone looking for a solicitor who combines genuine professionalism with real attention to detail. Thanks also to Nicole Couzens for her support and oversight during the process, it was reassuring to know I was in such capable hands. A mention as well for Dan Botnari, who helped bring things over the line in the final stages.

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Thank you so much for this stellar five-star review, Joy! A property purchase is a major milestone, and we are absolutely thrilled to hear that Charlotte gave you complete peace of mind by keeping you meticulously informed and fiercely protecting your best interests from start to finish. Delivering top-tier professionalism while making our clients feel genuinely cared for is exactly what we strive for at Bishop & Sewell. We are also incredibly proud that Nicole’s reassuring oversight and Dan’s swift support in the final stages helped bring everything seamlessly over the line. We wish you many years of happiness in your new property!

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Housing & Property

28 Venn street

Farzana guided my wife and i through the sale of the above flat. The first sale fell through primarily due the buyers incessant detailed demands , during which process Farzana kept a cool head and gave us professional guidance. The second successful sale she again guided us through a lengthy sales process which was succesfully conluded. Through out this process Farzana displayed a professional and knowledgeable approach to property sales.

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Thank you for your feedback. We’re very pleased to hear that Farzana provided calm, professional guidance throughout what was a challenging and lengthy sale process, and helped achieve a successful outcome in the end. We appreciate your comments.

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Ismaeil Alzarooni

Housing & Property

Conveyancing legal support

Farzana Rahman supported us in the sale of our property. Her advice was comprehensive and she supported us throughout the process. I really appreciated that she was always available and responded immediately to my queries, which helped me navigate the process with minimum stress. I also had the added complication of needing to complete the sale whilst abroad, which she walked me through with no issues.

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Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Farzana provided comprehensive advice and consistent support. It’s pleasing to know that her responsiveness and guidance helped minimise stress, particularly given the added complexity of completing matters while you were abroad.

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Tracey McKendrick

Housing & Property

Tracey McKendrick

Many thanks to Charlie Davidson for his professionalism in dealing with the sale of my property. I engaged Charlie following a personal recommendation from a property investor friend. Throughout a complicated conveyancing process, Charlie remained focussed on achieving a successful completion. He was creative and resourceful in finding solutions to some difficult legal points and worked with multiple parties to achieve the best possible outcome. I also found Charlie accessible and responsive during a period when he was extremely busy. I would have no hesitation in recommending Charlie and employing him myself again in the future.

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Housing & Property

Sadhvi Mohan

We engaged Charles Davidson as he was highly recommended by an acquaintance. He was prompt, his emails were easy to understand, always replied to our queries, kept our best interest in mind and was very thorough in his paper work. I would have have no hesitation in highly recommending him.

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Hugh Livingstone

Both David Little and Charlie Davidson were extremely helpful, and responsive. Had an excellent experience dealing with them, in quite a complicated transaction. My thanks to them both.

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Angi Cooney

I own an estate agency practice in the Midlands. I was full of trepidation instructing a solicitor practice I was not familiar with. We had 3 weeks to purchase this property and Charlie Davidson pulled it out of the bag. If you are looking for a totally independent review this is it - do yourself a favour if you are purchasing a property in London USE THIS COMPANY

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Абдул Нагиев

This was my first experience with Bishop and Sewell. Solicitor Charlie Davidson has worked on my case this November. It was a great pleasure to work with him. Charlie is highly qualified specialist and is very attentive to his clients. I am very satisfied and would recommend him 100%.

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