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Walker Foster Limited

4.9 | 312 Reviews 312 Reviews | Family Law
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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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4.9
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312 Reviews
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95%+
Success
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95%+
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Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

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Walker Foster Limited are accredited by

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 / 97
National 85 / 11,165
4.8
Excellent
1,188 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

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

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
Craig Williams

Craig Williams

Executive Director and Head of Corporate & Commercial

4.9 17

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

4.9 /5 312 Reviews
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    The firm specialises in residential and commercial conveyancing, wills, probate, powers of attorney, family law and complex property matters. Clients praise technical expertise, thoroughness and efficiency, with clear, timely communication and strong attention to detail. Valued soft skills include professionalism, empathy, patience, reliability, proactivity and a calm, reassuring manner. Reviewers highlight responsiveness, personalised support, tenacity in difficult cases and a genuine commitment to achieving the best outcomes, making stressful processes feel manageable and well supported.

    Excellent communication
    Very professional
    Efficient service
    Thorough work
    Highly recommended
    Friendly staff
    Responsive team
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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

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    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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    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

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    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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    Jonathan Taylor

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    Housing & Property

    Part ex purchase and dale

    Thoroughly professional experience. Sarah and Issy kept us informed throughout and the transaction completed without any hiccups. This was the second time I have used Sarah after she took care of the sale of my father’s home.

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    legal expert Sarah Bright Sarah Bright

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    Thank you, Jonathan! It is great to hear that your part-exchange and sale were completed so smoothly. We are especially pleased that you chose to work with Sarah again after she assisted with your father's home sale.

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    Mark Hudson

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    Brilliant to deal with

    Anna kept us fully informed of progress with the sale of our old property and the purchase of our new one, she was always available with advice and was also very professional

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    legal expert Anna Robinson Anna Robinson

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    Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that Anna kept you fully informed throughout both your sale and purchase. It is gratifying to hear that her professional advice and availability made the process easier for you, and we will ensure your kind comments are shared with Anna and the team.

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    Ricky

    Ricky

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

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    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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    Great solicitors. Very helpful ☺️

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    Dear Ruth. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that you found our solicitors very helpful. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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    Jessica Smithson

    Jessica

    Thankyou to all at walker foster for making a very delicate and difficult time, a smooth process. From the reception and admin staff, through to the solicitors, you were all so helpful. I have used your company multiple times, and every time I receive impeccable service. I wouldn’t go anywhere else and would always highly recommend this company. Many thanks you you all.

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    Dear Jessica. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that the team were able to support you through what sounds like a difficult and delicate time, and that you found the service helpful, responsive, and consistent across multiple matters. We really appreciate your continued trust in the firm and your recommendation.

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    Elizabeth Eves

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Elizabeth

    Alex Richardson was so helpful and patient with me and my mother helping us through the drafting of our wills and I would recommend him and Walker Foster to anyone .. in fact I will be using them again soon to do a Power of Attorney

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    legal expert Alex Richardson Alex Richardson

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    Dear Elizabeth. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that Alex was helpful and patient while guiding you and your mother through the drafting of your Wills, and that you felt well supported throughout the process. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again with your Power of Attorney.

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    4.8 /5 1188 Reviews
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      The firm specialises in residential and commercial conveyancing, wills, probate, powers of attorney, family law and complex property matters. Clients praise technical expertise, thoroughness and efficiency, with clear, timely communication and strong attention to detail. Valued soft skills include professionalism, empathy, patience, reliability, proactivity and a calm, reassuring manner. Reviewers highlight responsiveness, personalised support, tenacity in difficult cases and a genuine commitment to achieving the best outcomes, making stressful processes feel manageable and well supported.

      Excellent communication
      Very professional
      Efficient service
      Thorough work
      Highly recommended
      Friendly staff
      Responsive team
      Supportive guidance
      Calm reassurance
      Great expertise

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      anonymous

      Housing & Property

      Purchase of house

      I used Walker Foster for the purchase of a property. Very efficient and thorough. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kevin Campbell, and his assistant Laura Carter.

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      legal expert Kevin Campbell Kevin Campbell

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      Great conveyancing is all about teamwork, and it’s brilliant to hear that Kevin and Laura hit the nail on the head for you. Thank you so much for recommending Walker Foster, and all the very best as you settle into your new place!

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      Sam H

      Housing & Property

      Great Experience

      Mariette and Clare were fantastic throughout a difficult house purchase that posed some difficult issues. Communication was clear and concise, and you felt like they were actually invested in your experience. Would definitely recommend them.

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      legal expert Mariette Marren Mariette Marren

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      What a brilliant compliment to Mariette and Clare! Thank you so much, Sam. We always aim to treat our clients' property journeys as if they were our own, so hearing that you felt their genuine investment in your experience means the world to us. Wishing you all the very best as you settle into your new home!

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      Eva Cutler

      Commercial Property

      Sale of land

      Rizzwana Bashir was absolutely brilliant she went above and beyond to help us and such a lovely lady We would recommend her without doubt We cannot thank her enough

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      legal expert Rizzwana Bashir Rizzwana Bashir

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      This is a fantastic review to read, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us, Eva. Please don't hesitate to reach back out to us if you ever need legal support in the future. Take care!

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      Lucinda Mullins

      Housing & Property

      Purchase of Property

      We used Rizzwana Bashir to help us with our purchase and found her to be extremely good. She was thorough, efficient and friendly. In short, I couldn't recommend her, or Walker Foster highly enough.

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      legal expert Rizzwana Bashir Rizzwana Bashir

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      We truly appreciate your high recommendation of both Rizzwana and the firm, Lucinda. Please don't hesitate to reach back out to Walker Foster if you ever need legal support in the future. All the very best!

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      Commercial Property

      Commercial Property

      I recently instructed Rizzwana Bashir at Walker Foster for a commercial property purchase, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Throughout the entire process, Rizzwana was proactive, professional, and kept us fully informed. Her clear communication and attention to detail made a complex transaction feel manageable and efficient. We were very pleased with the support we received and would certainly use her services.

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      Jane Naik

      Housing & Property

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      Helpful and kind in a stressful situation

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      legal expert Stuart Rowland Stuart Rowland

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      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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