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Value for money

This firm - 97%
National Average
Poor Competitive Excellent

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:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

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.

Underpriced 2%
Overpriced 5%
About Right 92%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 99%
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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.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 99%
No 1%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 99%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Smart Legal and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

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.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 99%
No 1%

If you would like to read more about how we work with our review data please see our Transparency section.

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Smart Legal offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    445
  • Very Good

    29
  • Average

    0
  • Poor

    0
  • Awful

    2

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Leo Lika

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Leo Lika

July 20, 2025

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Excellent service

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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Purchase and Sale

Lily

July 10, 2025

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Smart Legal property purchase

Our experience with Smart Legal was smooth and easy to follow with the

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Hiranya

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Purchase and Sale

Hiranya

July 07, 2025

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Our experience as first time home buyers

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.

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Maxwell

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Purchase and Sale

Maxwell

July 04, 2025

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A very positive experience!

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.

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Skanda

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Purchase and Sale

Skanda

July 04, 2025

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Consistently great service

I’ve used Smart Legal twice now and they’re always responsive

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Tolu

Matter Type:

New home purchases and sales

Tolu

July 01, 2025

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Overall Pleased

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.

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Mitchell

Mitchell

June 28, 2025

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Awful beyond your wildest dreams

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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Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

John

June 27, 2025

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Very professional and supportive

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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Purchase and Sale

Mikey

June 27, 2025

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The best property solicitors I've had to date.

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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Purchase and Sale

Pete

June 25, 2025

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Leasehold flat sale

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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July 25, 2025

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A client

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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July 24, 2025

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A client

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

Sushila

July 24, 2025

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Sushila

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

Gabi

July 23, 2025

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Gabi

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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July 22, 2025

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srimohanathas

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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About this branch

Description

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.

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Council for Licensed Conveyancers

Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Housing & Property
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Housing Management
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Second charges
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land

Business areas of law

  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Development plot sales
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
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