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Guy Williams Layton LLP

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87 Telegraph Road, Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, CH60 0AU

0151 342 1831

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87 Telegraph Road, Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, CH60 0AU

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

Peter Marsh

Peter Marsh

Partner

5.0 35
Sarah Walker

Sarah Walker

Solicitors

5.0 22
Mark Broughton

Mark Broughton

Partner

5.0 69
Sharon Connor

Sharon Connor

Legal Assistant

5.0 6
Moya Rogan

Moya Rogan

Solicitor

5.0 1

Meet the team of Guy Williams Layton LLP

Mark Broughton

Mark Broughton

Partner

5.0 69
Peter Marsh

Peter Marsh

Partner

5.0 35
Sarah Walker

Sarah Walker

Solicitors

5.0 22
Sharon Connor

Sharon Connor

Legal Assistant

5.0 6
Moya Rogan

Moya Rogan

Solicitor

5.0 1

Contact details

0151 342 1831
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)

87 Telegraph Road, Heswall, Wirral, Merseyside, CH60 0AU

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5.0 /5 129 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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    Friendly staff
    Patient support
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    Matthew Cleary

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    Housing & Property

    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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    legal expert Mark Broughton Mark Broughton

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    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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    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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    James

    Housing & Property

    Property Purchase

    We recently completed a property purchase with the help of Wendy, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. This was far from a straightforward transaction, but Wendy was an absolute superstar from start to finish. She consistently went above and beyond, keeping the lines of communication open at all times and ensuring we were updated every step of the way. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and determination to overcome challenges gave us real confidence throughout the process. Nothing ever seemed too much trouble, and her commitment to achieving the best outcome was clear from day one. Thank you, Wendy, for your hard work, support, and exceptional service. We are incredibly grateful.

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    legal expert Wendy Rintoul Wendy Rintoul

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    Hi James, we are delighted to hear that Wendy provided such dedicated support throughout your property purchase. Thank you for taking the time to recognise her hard work and commitment.

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    Roger Blessed

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    Thank goodness!

    Wendy was so helpful and patient during our prolonged on off sale/ purchase We finally got there Many thanks

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    legal expert Wendy Rintoul Wendy Rintoul

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    Thank you for sharing your review, Roger. We are pleased that Wendy was able to support you throughout the twists and turns of your move. All the best for the future.

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    Martin Malone

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    Efficient service

    A thoroughly professional service from start to finish. Wendy is a very competent conveyancer whose handling of the matter was impeccable.

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    legal expert Wendy Rintoul Wendy Rintoul

    from Guy Williams Layton LLP

    What a brilliant compliment to Wendy! Thank you so much. We are delighted to hear that her impeccable service made your conveyancing process so smooth and professional from start to finish. All the best, Martin!

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    Gary

    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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    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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    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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    Robert

    Housing & Property

    Robert

    Excellent service from Sarah Walker and her team.Our house purchase was not straightforward but we were well advised and the process was managed efficiently. I would recommend the practice.

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    legal expert Sarah Walker Sarah Walker

    A representative from Guy Williams Layton LLP responded to this review

    Sarah and the wider team aim to provide a quality service to all our clients and we are pleased we were able to deliver this for you Robert. Many thanks for taking the time to post such a positive review.

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    Stephanie

    Housing & Property

    Stephanie

    Amazing service! Family have used this solicitors for many years my first time buying a property and was support by Wendy who was amazing and listened to 1000s of questions I asked her constantly never had to chase for updates she was the best and so responsive and most helpful throughout the whole time we wouldn’t of coped with out Wendy at all!

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    Chris

    Housing & Property

    Chris

    Approached GWL and Mark Broughton to conveyance for a house purchase. Helped a lot with making the process seamless for a first time buyer and also really pushed things along to get it over the finish line.

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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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      Housing & Property

      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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      legal expert Mark Broughton Mark Broughton

      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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      Matthew Burrows

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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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      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Updating my Will

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

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      legal expert Nadia Sarah Morgan Nadia Sarah Morgan

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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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      Steve Storey

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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

      from Guy Williams Layton LLP

      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

      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

      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

      Housing & Property

      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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      legal expert Wendy Rintoul Wendy Rintoul

      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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