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Walker Foster Limited

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First Floor, High Point House, 7 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1EQ

01423 222950

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First Floor, High Point House, 7 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1EQ

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4.8
Excellent
22 Reviews
89%
Value for
Money
95%
Success
Rate
95%
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.6/5
Initial Impressions 4.6/5
Approachability 4.7/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.6/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.5/5

Accreditations

Walker Foster Limited are accredited by

Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Walker Foster Limited
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Walker Foster Limited
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Walker Foster Limited

Description

Walker Foster is a long-established and respected general practice law firm founded in 1919, with offices in Skipton, Barnoldswick, Silsden, Settle, Ilkley, Northallerton and Harrogate. Our vision is to always be the first choice for local legal expertise, creating a connection with the communities surrounding our offices as a trustworthy and caring company. We aim to provide valued and reliable legal services to generations both now and in the future.

Rankings by area of expertise

Local 1 / 2
National 65 / 11,165
4.8
Excellent
1,177 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
15% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
16% 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 4.7/5

Accreditations

Walker Foster Limited are accredited by

Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Walker Foster Limited
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Walker Foster Limited
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Walker Foster Limited

Description

Walker Foster is a long-established and respected general practice law firm founded in 1919, with offices in Skipton, Barnoldswick, Silsden, Settle, Ilkley, Northallerton and Harrogate. Our vision is to always be the first choice for local legal expertise, creating a connection with the communities surrounding our offices as a trustworthy and caring company. We aim to provide valued and reliable legal services to generations both now and in the future.

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Meet the team of Walker Foster Limited

Sarah Buxton

Sarah Buxton

Senior Solicitor

4.8 5
Craig Williams

Craig Williams

Executive Director and Head of Corporate & Commercial

4.9 17
Jennifer Lee

Jennifer Lee

Senior Chartered Legal Executive

4.8 6
Katie Hindmarsh

Katie Hindmarsh

Solicitor

4.8 4

Meet the team of Walker Foster Limited

Craig Williams

Craig Williams

Executive Director and Head of Corporate & Commercial

4.9 17
Allan Stewart

Allan Stewart

Senior Solicitor

5.0 11
Jennifer Lee

Jennifer Lee

Senior Chartered Legal Executive

4.8 6
Sarah Buxton

Sarah Buxton

Senior Solicitor

4.8 5
Katie Hindmarsh

Katie Hindmarsh

Solicitor

4.8 4

Contact details

01423 222950
info@walkerfoster.com
www.walkerfoster.com

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
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

First Floor, High Point House, 7 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1EQ

Reviews

4.8 /5 22 Reviews
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    Clients praise the firm for expertise in family law, conveyancing, wills, probate, power of attorney and complex property matters. Reviewers highlight clear, prompt communication, technical competence, efficiency and proactive case management that keeps transactions moving. Valued soft skills include empathy, patience, calmness under pressure, approachability, attention to detail and a personalised, reassuring manner. Overall feedback emphasises professionalism, reliability and a client-focused, supportive service that successfully navigates stressful or complicated legal situations.

    professional
    very responsive
    clear communication
    knowledgeable staff
    efficient process
    supportive
    patient guidance
    thorough
    friendly service
    highly recommended

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    Val

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    I rang and explained my problem and was then offered a meeting with Nick, paid the £700 upfront and sent the paperwork; it was clear when he read it that it wasn't his area of specialism and I needed the family lawyers, but instead of cancelling and passing me over we went through a meeting where I learnt very little, he promised to hand me over quickly because of court dates, and that didn't happen so I was chasing myself. 10 days later he sent me a contract that was meaningless, and I queried some typos and errors but signed it to get the system to work to get me to the right place. Later I get another bill from Nick who estimates he spent another 10 hours traveling, work etc but says call it another 3-4 hours say and charged me nearly another £500, apparently it had taken considerable time to reply to my queries about the contracts typo and errors! Meanwhile I had managed to get to the right solicitor and they have been great; compare their professionalism where, with every bill I get an excel sheet detailing each action and the time it has taken on my behalf with Nicks unprofessional lets just guess approach I lost a lot of money and two weeks in time. Make sure you double check who you need to see before parting with money.

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    Maxine Susan Heppenstall

    Thank you for your review. We have reviewed our file and can see that Nick Dent liaised with our family department in the first instance and thereafter provided you with a detailed letter of advice, to protect your position and advise you on your rights and options. We believe it was the correct for your case to begin with our Litigation department so that you could gain advice on your civil remedy options and then as your case evolved, it was appropriate at that time to transfer it to our Family department. We are sorry if you feel that our service fell short on this occasion but we believe that we have acted in your best interests to protect your position.

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    Adam

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    Professional, friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend.

    Professional, friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend.

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    legal expert Jennifer Lee Jennifer Lee

    Walker Foster Limited

    Thank you for your kind words and recommendation, Adam. We’re pleased you had a positive experience with our team.

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    Michael Howarth

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    Housing & Property

    House move

    Excellent service through the moving process

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    legal expert Stuart Rowland Stuart Rowland

    Walker Foster Limited

    Thank you for your feedback, Michael. We’re delighted to hear you received excellent service from Stuart throughout your moving process.

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    Thomas Henry

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    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    New will

    Good. Several changes required to initial draft. These were handled quickly and exactly to my instructions

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    legal expert Leona Walker Leona Walker

    Walker Foster Limited

    Thank you for your feedback, Thomas. We’re pleased the changes were handled quickly and to your satisfaction.

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    Family Law

    Good investment !

    Prior to the consultation I was making critical assumptions which were incorrect, which would have been costly in both financial and non financial terms. I also received negotiating positions I had not considered, potentially resulting in savings. There was more formality than I was initially expecting, but the overall feeling was it was warm and personal. Great investment. Thank you.

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    legal expert Ann Hallmark Ann Hallmark

    Walker Foster Limited

    Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're pleased to hear the consultation helped clarify key issues and offered valuable negotiation insights. We're glad it felt both professional and personal. Best regards, Walker Foster Limited

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    4.8 /5 1177 Reviews
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      Clients praise the firm for expertise in family law, conveyancing, wills, probate, power of attorney and complex property matters. Reviewers highlight clear, prompt communication, technical competence, efficiency and proactive case management that keeps transactions moving. Valued soft skills include empathy, patience, calmness under pressure, approachability, attention to detail and a personalised, reassuring manner. Overall feedback emphasises professionalism, reliability and a client-focused, supportive service that successfully navigates stressful or complicated legal situations.

      professional
      very responsive
      clear communication
      knowledgeable staff
      efficient process
      supportive
      patient guidance
      thorough
      friendly service
      highly recommended

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      anonymous

      Family Law

      Got me through the worst time of my life.

      After an incredibly difficult three-year divorce process, I have finally achieved a fair settlement, and I honestly do not believe I could have done it without Sara Rutter and Gillian Petty at Walker Foster Solicitors. From the very beginning, Sara was professional, calm, determined, and completely committed to achieving the best possible outcome for me. Despite every challenge put in the way, Sara remained focused, strategic, and relentless in pushing the case forward. Thanks to her expertise, persistence, and support, my divorce has now been finalised & I have received a fair settlement. More importantly, she helped me stay grounded and confident during one of the most difficult periods of my life. I cannot recommend Sara Rutter, Gillian Petty and Walker Foster Solicitors highly enough to anyone facing complex or high-conflict family proceedings. Their professionalism, integrity, and dedication truly made all the difference.

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      Sara Rutter

      Thank you C , it has been a real pleasure acting for you and I will genuinely miss our conversations. I am delighted we achieved such a positive outcome and I am especially pleased to know you are happy with the result . Thank you for placing your trust in us and I wish you all the very best for the future.

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      anonymous

      Housing & Property

      Fast, Efficient and Clear

      Mariette was highly recommended by my estate agent and assisted with my leasehold house sale - she made a complicated sale clear and gave practical advice along the way. It was a smooth journey from beginning to end, as fast as possible. Mariette is calm and efficient and I would recommend her as we all know moving house is stressful!

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      legal expert Mariette Marren Mariette Marren

      from Walker Foster Limited

      Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for recommending Mariette. We’re delighted she was able to make your leasehold sale clear and manageable.

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      Fast, Professional & Great Communication

      Mariette helped complete a purchase in very quick time, she was professional throughout and communication was always efficient and timely, it made what can be an extremely challenging process as smooth and fast as possible, which was very much appreciated.

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      legal expert Mariette Marren Mariette Marren

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      Thank you so much for your kind review. We're delighted we could complete the purchase quickly and that our professional approach helped make the process smoother for you.

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      Christopher

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      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      Great Solicitors

      Thank you Katie for all your help and detailed workings, and for the personal touch throughout.

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      legal expert Katie Ingham Katie Ingham

      from Walker Foster Limited

      Thank you for your positive feedback, Christopher. We’re pleased to hear that Katie provided a personal approach throughout your matter.

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      S Banks

      Housing & Property

      Fast, professional, would recommend

      Mariette was recommended to me by my niece and helped me move from ‘offer accepted’ to completion date in just 12 weeks. At all stages, I was kept informed and actually managed to exchange contracts while I was out of the country. I have already recommended her to someone else!

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      legal expert Mariette Marren Mariette Marren

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      Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that Mariette provided a fast and professional service and kept you well informed throughout your transaction, even while you were abroad.

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      Jane Naik

      Housing & Property

      Jane

      Helpful and kind in a stressful situation

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      legal expert Stuart Rowland Stuart Rowland

      from Walker Foster Limited

      Thank you, Jane, for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you found the team helpful and kind during a stressful Conveyancing situation.

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      Rachel Cordice

      Housing & Property

      Rachel

      After using walker foster I would not go anywhere else! From start to finish the whole team at walker foster were amazing, they were very professional and i felt me needs were fully understood and met! I received the best quality service i could ask for! Definately reccomend!

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      legal expert Craig Williams Craig Williams

      from Walker Foster Limited

      Dear Rachel. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you would not go anywhere else and that the team provided such a professional and supportive service from start to finish. It is great to know you felt your needs were fully understood and met and that you received the highest quality of service. We really appreciate your recommendation and you taking the time to share your experience.

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      Steven Briggs

      Housing & Property

      Steven

      We used Walker Foster to deal with the legalities of our house purchase. Sue was amazing and very thorough. No problems at all and communication was great!

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      legal expert Sue Hartley Sue Hartley

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      Dear Steven. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that Sue and the team supported you so effectively with your house purchase, and that you found the service thorough with great communication throughout. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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      Ricky

      Ricky

      Recommend by a friend for help with my mother in laws will. Excellent service, friendly & professional staff.

      from Walker Foster Limited

      Dear Ricky. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that you were recommended to us and that you received excellent service from our friendly and professional staff while dealing with your mother-in-law’s Will. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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      Freya Verity

      Housing & Property

      Freya

      Would highly recommend Walker Foster if you are buying/selling a house! Sue and her team were amazing from start to finish and even though we had a very long, challenging chain she managed to keep on top of everything to ensure quickest possible completion times!

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      legal expert Sue Hartley Sue Hartley

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      Dear Freya. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that Sue and the team provided excellent support throughout your house sale and purchase, especially given the challenges of a long chain. It is great to know they were able to keep everything on track and help achieve the quickest possible completion. We really appreciate your recommendation and you taking the time to share your experience.

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