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Guy Williams Layton LLP

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4th Floor, Castle Chambers, 43 Castle Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 9SH

0151 236 7171

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4th Floor, Castle Chambers, 43 Castle Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 9SH

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4.9
Excellent
101 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.9/5

Accreditations

Guy Williams Layton LLP are accredited by

The Law Society accreditation awarded to Guy Williams Layton LLP
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Guy Williams Layton LLP

Description

Guy Williams Layton is the successful union of several highly respected firms that have been providing legal services throughout the North West for many years. We currently have offices in Liverpool City Centre and at Heswall on the Wirral.

Rankings by area of expertise

Local 2 / 8
National 766 / 11,165
4.8
Excellent
307 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
14% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
15% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Guy Williams Layton LLP are accredited by

The Law Society accreditation awarded to Guy Williams Layton LLP
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Guy Williams Layton LLP

Description

Guy Williams Layton is the successful union of several highly respected firms that have been providing legal services throughout the North West for many years. We currently have offices in Liverpool City Centre and at Heswall on the Wirral.

Rankings by area of expertise

Meet the team of Guy Williams Layton LLP

Jane Hogg

Jane Hogg

Partner / Head of Private Client

4.8 24
Jonathan Hogg

Jonathan Hogg

Partner / Head of Litigation

4.0 4
Nikki Taylor

Nikki Taylor

Junior Legal Assistant

4.9 13
Wendy Rintoul

Wendy Rintoul

Legal Assistant

4.9 46
Nadia Sarah Morgan

Nadia Sarah Morgan

Solicitor

4.7 12

Meet the team of Guy Williams Layton LLP

Wendy Rintoul

Wendy Rintoul

Legal Assistant

4.9 46
Jane Hogg

Jane Hogg

Partner / Head of Private Client

4.8 24
Nikki Taylor

Nikki Taylor

Junior Legal Assistant

4.9 13
Nadia Sarah Morgan

Nadia Sarah Morgan

Solicitor

4.7 12
Jonathan Hogg

Jonathan Hogg

Partner / Head of Litigation

4.0 4
Graham Hulbert

Graham Hulbert

Solicitor (Locum)

5.0 2
Sharon Sergeant

Sharon Sergeant

Legal Assistant

0.0 0

Contact details

0151 236 7171
nlr@gwl.co.uk
www.gwl.co.uk/

Opening hours

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

4th Floor, Castle Chambers, 43 Castle Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 9SH

Reviews

4.9 /5 101 Reviews
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    Clients praise the firm’s expertise in residential conveyancing, probate and estate administration, wills and LPAs, and commercial property matters including lease agreements. Reviews highlight efficient handling of complex transactions, strong attention to detail, and a smooth progression to completion. Clients particularly value the team’s clear advice, excellent communication, responsiveness, professionalism, compassion, patience, and approachable manner. The firm is also commended for keeping clients well informed, explaining matters clearly, and going above and beyond to achieve the best outcome.

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    Alison and Phil, Wirral

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    Probate

    Professional service as ever, provided clear advice and with the financial information we had gathered completed the paperwork for us to gain probate.

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    legal expert Peter Marsh Peter Marsh

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    Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that our team provided clear advice and professional support throughout the probate process, making the paperwork straightforward.

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    Updating my Will

    I had a wonderful experience the staff are nice approachable thank you

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    We’re glad you found the team approachable and welcoming. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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    Outstanding , compassionate faultless service

    From day one until final completion of mums estate which included probate and sale of mums home . Nikki and Wendy were very professional , compassionate and gave an outstanding service . Thankyou

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    We are pleased that Nikki and Wendy provided compassionate and professional support throughout. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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    Probate and estate

    They did my father estate file from start to finished dealing with will instructions, probate, household bills, house insurance, documentations, ID searches , bank accounts, land registry office and distribution of holding funds and providing final documents. Alot correspondence completed online with the solicitor.

    from Guy Williams Layton LLP

    We are pleased to hear that our team was able to assist you throughout the administration of the estate, providing support across the various stages of the process. We appreciate your trust and are glad we could help guide you through this matter with care and efficiency.

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    SOLICITORS YOU CAN TRUST

    Jane Hogg of GWL solicitors acting on my behalf in recent matters of probate and will writing has proved to be highly professional in every respect, most diligent, and has produced the desired results in record time. I cannot fault her representation of my interests in any way whatsoever.

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    Thank you for your feedback, David. We’re pleased to hear that Jane provided highly professional and diligent support with your probate and will matters, achieving a positive outcome in a timely manner.

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    Marty

    Very efficient and helpful service from Jane and Wendy at Guy Williams. We have completed a couple of probate house clearances for them and I would highly recommend them. Thanks

    A representative from Guy Williams Layton LLP responded to this review

    Many thanks for your review and in particular, your comments about Jane and Wendy. We are really pleased that your experience was so positive.

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    A client

    Very professional service provided by Nikki Taylor and the team dealing with our family wills. I would highly recommend them.

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    Nikki Taylor

    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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    Steve

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Steve

    Excellent service from Nikki Taylor at the Liverppol office. My wife and I have just had our wills completed and filed. The whole process from start to finish was conducted in a very professional and efficient manner. Many thanks for all your help.

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    Thanks Steve for your review, glad I could assist

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    Mike

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Mike

    We engaged GWL to look after getting Probate and Inheritance Tax for my late father and a very thorough job was done by Wendy. We are very grateful as a family for the support we received in what initially seemed a very daunting process.

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    Deborah

    Excellent service from initial enquiry, through defining my Will, to signing and storing the same. Nikki provided concise explanations to all my queries promptly and without using jargon.

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    Thanks Deborah for your lovely review, glad to know that I was helpful

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    4.8 /5 307 Reviews
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      Clients praise the firm’s expertise in residential conveyancing, probate and estate administration, wills and LPAs, and commercial property matters including lease agreements. Reviews highlight efficient handling of complex transactions, strong attention to detail, and a smooth progression to completion. Clients particularly value the team’s clear advice, excellent communication, responsiveness, professionalism, compassion, patience, and approachable manner. The firm is also commended for keeping clients well informed, explaining matters clearly, and going above and beyond to achieve the best outcome.

      Clear advice
      Efficient service
      Kept informed
      Highly professional
      Friendly staff
      Patient support
      Great communication
      Attention to detail
      Compassionate service
      Excellent expertise

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      Matthew Cleary

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      Calm, wise and meticulous throughout

      My partner and I are very grateful and appreciative for all the work Mark Broughton and the team at Guy Williams Layton did in helping us buy our first home. Mark's advice was clear throughout and he worked efficiently to progress the matter to completion in a very reasonable time frame. Mark was always available on the phone or by email to provide advice and wisdom at every stage. I highly recommend GWL and Mark Broughton for anyone buying or selling a property.

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      from Guy Williams Layton LLP

      Thank you for your kind words, Matthew. We’re delighted Mark and the team helped make your first home purchase a positive experience. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we wish you both every happiness in your new home.

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      Agreement of a Lease

      We instructed Guy Williams Layton to act on our behalf in agreeing a new lease for our unit in Manchester. The whole process was handled professionally from start to finish. They kept us informed at each stage, explained the terms clearly, and dealt efficiently with the landlord's side to reach an agreement that worked for us. We'd happily recommend Guy Williams Layton to any business needing support with commercial property matters.

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      legal expert Graham Hulbert Graham Hulbert

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      Thank you for your recommendation, Matthew. We are pleased the team made the lease negotiations straightforward and kept you well informed throughout. We appreciate your trust in Guy Williams Layton and wish you every success with your business.

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      Alison and Phil, Wirral

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      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Probate

      Professional service as ever, provided clear advice and with the financial information we had gathered completed the paperwork for us to gain probate.

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      legal expert Peter Marsh Peter Marsh

      from Guy Williams Layton LLP

      Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that our team provided clear advice and professional support throughout the probate process, making the paperwork straightforward.

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      Updating my Will

      I had a wonderful experience the staff are nice approachable thank you

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      We’re glad you found the team approachable and welcoming. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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      Great conveyancing throughout a tricky house sale

      We had a tricky house sale with a number of potential buyers (including more than one property developer that pulled out) and Sarah @ GWL provided great support throughout the process, chasing up the buyers' solicitors, and getting everything sorted to finally get the sale over the line. Very happy with the service.

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      legal expert Sarah Walker Sarah Walker

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      We are pleased to hear that Sarah provided such consistent support during what sounds like a particularly demanding transaction. Her proactive approach and attention to detail helped keep matters progressing towards completion. Thank you for sharing your feedback, Steve.

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      Gary

      Have used them for conveyancing of two property sales now and both times was glad of the responsiveness and thoroughness compared to poor experience elsewhere. Very happy with the service and would definitely use again. Special thanks to Wendy - you're a star!

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      Marty

      Very efficient and helpful service from Jane and Wendy at Guy Williams. We have completed a couple of probate house clearances for them and I would highly recommend them. Thanks

      A representative from Guy Williams Layton LLP responded to this review

      Many thanks for your review and in particular, your comments about Jane and Wendy. We are really pleased that your experience was so positive.

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      Ronald

      Ronald

      I would not use these solicitors.

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      Unfortunately, this reviewer is not a client of Guy Williams Layton LLP.

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      Debi

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      Debi

      Looking for a Solicitors who offers value for money and a high level of professionalism they look no further! The service provided by Wendy and the team was exceptional, eg. Always returned my calls, never had to call back, always friendly. Will be using again if the need arises. 5*

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      A representative from Guy Williams Layton LLP responded to this review

      Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide such lovely comments about Wendy and the wider team and look forward to working with you in the future.

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      P

      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      A client

      Very professional service provided by Nikki Taylor and the team dealing with our family wills. I would highly recommend them.

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      Nikki Taylor

      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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