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Walker Foster Limited

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Century House, Thornfield Business Park, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 2XQ

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Walker Foster Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
93%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
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Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.7/5

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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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Walker Foster Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
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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The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Walker Foster Limited offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

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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)

Century House, Thornfield Business Park, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 2XQ

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4.8 /5 51 Reviews
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Clients consistently praise the firm for expert conveyancing, property purchases and sales, commercial leases, probate, wills, powers of attorney and family law matters. Reviews highlight strong technical knowledge, thoroughness and effective handling of complex or time-sensitive transactions. Clients particularly value the firm’s excellent communication, with prompt updates, clear explanations and quick responses. Soft skills repeatedly noted include professionalism, approachability, patience, empathy, calm reassurance, diligence and a proactive, hardworking attitude that helps keep matters moving smoothly and reduces stress.

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Family Law

Sara is an absolute master of her craft!

Absolutely outstanding service. Sara has been balanced, knowledgeable and consistently reassuring throughout my divorce proceedings. What could have been an incredibly stressful and overwhelming process was made clear and manageable thanks to her calm guidance and expertise. She explained every step in a way that put my mind at ease and always made me feel supported. I genuinely couldn’t have navigated this without her, and I’m deeply grateful for everything she’s done.

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Sara Rutter

Wow, thank you for your incredibly kind review. It was a pleasure to be able to support you and your generous comments are greatly appreciated . We are thrilled to know our efforts have been recognized. It truly means a great deal to us.

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Jane Tapper

Family Law

Separation / Divorce

Not quite sure where to begin . In August 2023, I found out that my husband of 35 Years was having an affair . Think I was in disbelief this was happening to me .. But in saying that I needed some professional advise , of how I was going to navigate what to do next . I contacted Sara Rutter of Walker Foster for an informal chat . Well 2 hour's later and a whole box of Kleenex, I knew immediately, that Sara was prepared to listen and advise . It was never about who was entitled to what , and trying to get more than my husband. It was all about professionalism, and advise in a very empathic way . You cannot just entangle 40 Years in a moments breathe !! Sara , You were just the best , and Not forgetting Gillian Petty ( The most Diligent Secretary ever ) You've .listen to me Cry , You've listen to me using the FFFF word so many times . But now after 2 years and 8 Months... A Fair Result was concluded . I cant thank you both enough J x

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Jane, we are deeply grateful for your thoughtful words. We are pleased that Sara and Gillian were able to support you with care and understanding through such a significant period in your life. It is wonderful to know that their guidance helped you reach a fair outcome. We truly appreciate your trust in them and your kind recognition of their work.

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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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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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David Coxon

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Family Law

Highly Recommend

Sorted out wills and power of attorney. Thank you

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Thank you so much for your wonderful review, David. If you need any further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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George Marsden

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Pre Nuptial Advice

I asked for advice at extremely short notice. Sara & the team acted swiftly but thoroughly to give me the best possible advice. Fantastic service.

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Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted Sara and the team were able to provide swift, thorough pre-nuptial advice at short notice and that you found the service fantastic. Your kind words and 5-star rating mean a lot to us.

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Helen

Housing & Property

Helen

I’m divorcing and needed legal help re the house transfer quickly. Laura Kingsberry in the Harrogate office was really helpful, both before I had instructed Walker Foster with advice re what to do, and once instructed. She handled the case with professionalism and was very calm and friendly responding to questions and calls quickly. I felt very confident in her abilities and found all staff helpful - when you call you can be answered in any of the branches and all were friendly and professional. I highly recommend Laura and Walker Foster.

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Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Helen. We are so pleased that Laura was able to offer you assistance and advice in a timely and friendly manner. If there is anything else that we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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Alistair

Family Law

Alistair

Fantastic professional service from Sarah Buxton. In a difficult period Sarah's patience and expertise helped me get the outcome I wanted.

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Thank you for the lovely review Alistair. We were delighted to be able to help you.

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Family Law

Zira

100% recommend! I instructed Sara to support with my Family matter. Her and her assistant, Claire were kind, responsive and incredibly supportive throughout the process. Sara explained the law in lay terms & is incredibly knowledgeable. Her advice and guidance was invaluable in resolving my matter in a timely manner and as high pressured as the situation was at times, I always felt in good hands with Sara and her team. Thank you!

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Thank you Zira for the wonderful review. We really appreciate the kind feedback.

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Tanya

Family Law

Tanya

I would like to say a huge thank you to Sara Rutter who was my solicitor through my divorce her professionalism and her thoroughness throughout made me feel at ease. Sara was also very empathetic toward me through this difficult and emotional time. I would very highly recommend Sara as a Solicitor in her field of family law at Walker Foster Solicitors. Thank you Sara 😊

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Nathan

Family Law

Nathan

We engaged Ann Hallmark (Family Law) and David R. Barton (Property). Both are based in their Skipton Office. Ann was recommended to me through a mutual friend and the service my partner and I received did not disappoint. Ann is responsive. diligent and cool-headed. Ann can explain the law in plain English, her advice is sound and personalised. David R. Barton dealt with our property matters (trusts and conveyancing) and was extremely helpful, often putting up with a highly emotive series of transactions. We were in very safe hands. We would highly recommend both Ann and David at Walker Foster.

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Clients consistently praise the firm for expert conveyancing, property purchases and sales, commercial leases, probate, wills, powers of attorney and family law matters. Reviews highlight strong technical knowledge, thoroughness and effective handling of complex or time-sensitive transactions. Clients particularly value the firm’s excellent communication, with prompt updates, clear explanations and quick responses. Soft skills repeatedly noted include professionalism, approachability, patience, empathy, calm reassurance, diligence and a proactive, hardworking attitude that helps keep matters moving smoothly and reduces stress.

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Friendly approach
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Proactive support
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Samantha & James

Housing & Property

Purchase of Bashfield Farm

I cannot recommend Rizzwana Bashir at Walker Foster Solicitors highly enough. From start to finish, her support throughout a particularly complex and difficult purchase was nothing short of exceptional. We quite simply couldn't have done it without her. Rizzwana consistently went above and beyond our expectations, routinely working out of hours to ensure everything moved forward seamlessly. Her communication was flawless, keeping us reassured and fully updated at every single stage of the process. Beyond her top-tier professionalism and deep legal expertise, she brought a warm, friendly, and deeply empathetic approach that made a world of difference during a stressful time. To receive such outstanding dedication, clear expert guidance, and personalised care—all while offering fantastic value for money—is a rarity. If you need a solicitor who is hugely knowledgeable, tirelessly hardworking, and genuinely cares about her clients, look no further than Rizzwana.

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Thank you for your kind recommendation, Samantha and James. It is pleasing to know that Rizzwana's expertise, communication and personal approach helped you feel reassured during a complex transaction. We greatly appreciate your generous feedback and your confidence in Rizzwana.

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Noah James

Housing & Property

First time buying made easy

As first time buyers, we couldn’t have asked for a better solicitor than Mariette. She guided us through every stage clearly, helped us understand exactly where we were in the process and what would happen next, and always made us feel confident that our purchase was in safe hands. Professional, prompt, and incredibly supportive throughout. Our purchase completed smoothly in just four months, and we’re genuinely grateful for her expertise and care. We highly recommend Mariette and have already passed her details on to friends who are beginning their own selling journey. We cannot thank her enough.

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Thank you for your kind recommendation, Noah. We are delighted that Mariette provided such thoughtful guidance and made your first purchase a positive experience. It is especially lovely to know that you have already recommended her to friends.

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Christine Sinclair

Housing & Property

Professional & Efficient

We have moved house and we appointed Walker Foster in Settle to complete our sale and purchase conveyancing.

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Thank you for choosing Walker Foster, Christine. We are pleased that you entrusted our team with both your sale and purchase, and we hope the process was handled smoothly for you. We greatly appreciate your custom and wish you all the best in your new home.

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janet mcguinness

Housing & Property

House purchase and sale

They were brilliant they always answered any questions we had they were so professional at all times would highly recommend them

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Thank you for your kind recommendation, Janet. We are delighted to hear that our team was professional, approachable and always available to answer your questions. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we are pleased that you felt well supported throughout.

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Sally

Housing & Property

Exceptional

RIzzwana has just completed a lease on a retail property for us and she has been exceptional throughout. Very helpful and efficient and her email responses have been almost instant. This level of service is a very rare thing nowadays so it has been so refreshing to experience. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

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Hi Sally, we are delighted to hear that Rizzwana provided such efficient and responsive support throughout the lease. It is particularly pleasing to know that her prompt communication made such a positive impression. Thank you for your kind recommendation.

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Emma Lucas

Housing & Property

Emma

Outstanding service from start to finish! Moving home is notoriously stressful, but having such a proactive solicitor like Amber, made all the difference. She was always quick to respond to my queries, actively chased the rest of the other side to prevent delays, and provided constant reassurance whenever things felt uncertain. If you want a smooth, efficient move with a team that actually keeps you in the loop, look no further.

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It is wonderful to know that Amber's proactive approach and clear communication helped keep everything progressing smoothly and gave you confidence along the way, Emma. We really appreciate your kind recommendation.

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Shell Johnson

Housing & Property

Shell

Sarah Bright and Issy Morgan facilitated my house sale. I actually tracked Sarah down from a previous house purchase that she’d done for me while working at another solicitors, because she is so good. The communication is brilliant. No chasing and leaving multiple messages - replying the same day and doing all they can towards desired timelines. Faultless and will always come back to these guys for as long as they are in their roles!!

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Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Shell. We are delighted that Sarah and Issy provided such a responsive and efficient service. It is particularly pleasing to hear that you chose to work with Sarah again, and we truly appreciate your continued trust and recommendation.

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Jane Naik

Housing & Property

Jane

Helpful and kind in a stressful situation

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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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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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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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