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Smart Legal is one of UK’s most trusted and client-oriented law firms providing residential and commercial conveyancing services. Our aim is to give our clients easy access to exceptional legal services at great value for money. Whether you are buying or selling property, our trusted conveyancing team provides you with high quality service and legal advice. Using specialist lawyers, Smart Legal will guide you through the whole conveyancing process from start to finish. Read more...
Also known as - Phew Legal Services Limited
Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.
This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Smart Legal on ReviewSolicitors.
As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Smart Legal. These questions include:
We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Smart Legal and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.
You can use this data to see how Smart Legal performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.
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"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"
The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.
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You can use this data to see how Smart Legal compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.
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Client Reviews
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Leo Lika
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Huge thanks to the team, especially Dulanga! She was very patient with all my queries as a first time buyer and always pleasant! It was a pleasure to work with the team and I would definitely recommend them!
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Lily
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Our experience with Smart Legal was smooth and easy to follow with the
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Hiranya
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We recently worked with Stephan from Smart Legal for our first home purchase, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience.
As first-time buyers, we had plenty of questions and uncertainties, but Stephan proved to be exceptionally knowledgeable and technically proficient. No matter what we asked, he always responded to our emails within a few hours, making us feel well-supported and never left in the dark.
What truly stood out was Stephan’s patience and clarity when explaining costs and legal terms. Whenever we were unsure about certain fees or options, he carefully laid out the legal context, explained the implications of refusing or accepting them, and helped us weigh the pros and cons in a very balanced, transparent way.
Stephan is also highly reliable when it comes to timelines. If he promises that a contract exchange will be completed by a certain date, you can count on him to deliver. He has an excellent eye for detail and made sure we wouldn’t be blindsided by any hidden clauses or surprises in the contract.
Above all, he is understanding, approachable, and calm. Even when explaining complex legal technicalities, he never lost his patience with us, which we really appreciated.
We wholeheartedly recommend Stephan to anyone considering Smart Legal. If you want a solicitor who is responsive, meticulous, honest, and genuinely committed to protecting your interests, you’ll be in excellent hands.
A representative from Smart Legal responded to this review on 14 July, 2025:
Dear Hiranya, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Stephan was able to guide you so effectively through your first home purchase. We truly appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in your new home! Best, Smart Legal Team
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Maxwell
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We had a very positive experience hiring Smart Legal for the complicated process of selling our home. Conveyancer, Stephan Peiris, was our case handler & he was absolutely fantastic! Very calm, always professional, knowledgeable & politely patient. The process of selling our home was an extremely long & arduous one, but Stephan's calm demeanour made the process a lot less stressful.
The only reason this isn't a 5 star is due to a few minor oversights that were made. All in all it was a very positive experience & I would absolutely recommend Smart Legal (& Stephan) to family & friends, should the need arise.
A representative from Smart Legal responded to this review on 14 July, 2025:
Dear Maxwell, Thank you for your honest and thoughtful feedback. We're so pleased to hear that Stephan's professionalism, knowledge, and calm approach helped make a complex process more manageable for you. Thank you again for your recommendation—it truly means a lot to us! Best, Smart Legal Team
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Skanda
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I’ve used Smart Legal twice now and they’re always responsive
A representative from Smart Legal responded to this review on 14 July, 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.
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New home purchases and sales
Tolu
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It was a pleasure to have Conveyancer – Stephan Peiris working for us for the successful sale of our house. Smart Legal followed us on our 8 month journey to sell our property and provided us with the information, advice and guidance we needed to meet all legal requirements. A few minor mistakes were made along the way from Smart Legal but this was easily rectified when they were made aware.
A representative from Smart Legal responded to this review on 14 July, 2025:
Dear Tolu, Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that Stephan provided the guidance and support you needed throughout your 8-month journey. We appreciate your understanding regarding the minor issues, and we're glad they were quickly resolved. Wishing you all the best for the future! Best, Smart Legal Team
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Mitchell
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The worst company I have ever dealt with. They suggested they might sue me for my low review so I would be suspicious of the proportion of high reviews here. We had weeks of sleepless nights because of their incompetence and our completion was delayed while they requested signiatures from deceased relatives and promised phone calls that never materialised. They revealed confidential information about a family member's bank statement. Please try to use a firm where an actual solicitor deals with every aspect of your purchase. We would have been happy to pay more for better service, instead, we paid more for worse.
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John
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I am pleased with the service I received from Dulanga. The process was handled efficiently, with clear communication throughout and prompt responses to any questions I had. She ensured all legal aspects were managed thoroughly, helping the transaction go through smoothly. I would recommend Dulanga to anyone looking for reliable and professional conveyancing support.
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Mikey
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I've bought / sold a number of properties and Smart Legal have been the best to date.
I had a particularly tricky sale process, and they managed to get through it.
Kathy was the solicitor on the case, and Daisy was there helping out along the way and making sure everything was done, she was great 👍
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Pete
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My flat sale was handled by Daisy and Kathy both of whom did a first class job. I was kept informed and reassured at all stages of the process and the flat sale was achieved in a timely manner.
Based on my experience, I would have no hesitation in recommending Smart Legal and would be happy to use them again.
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I had a great experience using Smart Legal for conveyancing as a first-time buyer. Sanduni was professional, informative, and always kept me updated throughout the process. Highly recommend!
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We are extremely pleased with the services provided by Smart Legal, especially Dulanga and Daisy. They were extremely helpful, understanding and thorough. Dulanga kept us updated throughout the process, clarified all our doubts and always acted in our best interest. She was always patient and supportive of our situation. On top of everything, both Dulanga and Daisy were very prompt in responding to solicitors at the other end. All in all, we would highly recommend them without a shred of doubt.
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Sushila
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Have bought and sold many properties over four decades but Smart Legal are head and shoulders above other solicitors we have used. Kept us informed at all times and were extremely professional. This sale was a complicated one with two buyers- a flat and a commercial property with one freehold but they advised us very well. Aisha who was dealing with our property was patient, efficient and diligent and would even answer our late night emails promptly. Highly recommend. Would never use anyone else.
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Gabi
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Truly recommend Smart Legal's team if you are looking for a professional and hassle free transaction, in particular Dulanga. We have recently contracted them to support with the sale of our property and I am so pleased we did. Having had some pretty awful experiences with solicitors in the past, I didn't think it was possible to find a good one. Dulanga was professional and caring. We had some delays due to the buyers' solicitors (whom I would definitely not recommend) and Dulanga not only supported us all the way through, together with the state agent (whom was brilliant too), they got the job done. Dulanga often worked after hours to support us, was always available to take our calls and respond to our emails and her extended experience was obvious all the way through. Dulanga is a star who went the extra mile every day to support our family until the end. Thank you Dulanga, we wouldn't have been able to do it without you.
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srimohanathas
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We joined with Smart Legal to purchase our first home associated with Dayan Attygalle. It was a great experience. Dayan handled every process very systematically, maintained good rapport, and had clear communication. He always updated, replied to emails all processes. He has completed all processes within the time schedule for the successful completion. I would like to highly recommend their services to everyone.
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Smart Legal is one of UK’s most trusted and client-oriented law firms providing residential and commercial conveyancing services. Our aim is to give our clients easy access to exceptional legal services at great value for money. Whether you are buying or selling property, our trusted conveyancing team provides you with high quality service and legal advice. Using specialist lawyers, Smart Legal will guide you through the whole conveyancing process from start to finish. With our smart case-tracking system you can access details of your case 24x7 no matter where you are. We keep you updated with accurate facts and make the whole process fast and hassle-free. Smart Legal has revolutionised the way conveyancing services are delivered. We strive to be a trusted partner throughout the conveyancing process and we operate with utmost transparency. Our promise is to be with you every step of the way, offering practical support and guidance on all issues till completion.
