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How Borneo Martell Turner Coulston LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 96%
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Borneo Martell Turner Coulston LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Borneo Martell Turner Coulston LLP. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 3%
Overpriced 2%
About Right 93%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 99%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Borneo Martell Turner Coulston LLP and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Borneo Martell Turner Coulston LLP performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 99%
No 1%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 99%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Borneo Martell Turner Coulston LLP and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Borneo Martell Turner Coulston LLP compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 99%
No 1%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Borneo Martell Turner Coulston LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    483
  • Very Good

    21
  • Average

    3
  • Poor

    0
  • Awful

    2

Overall experience

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  • Initial Impressions
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AI&H

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Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

AI&H

July 13, 2025

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Impeccable Service and Professionalism

I had an excellent experience working with Mohammed for the sale of my commercial property. His service was truly impeccable — he always took my calls or returned them promptly, and replied to emails quickly and thoroughly. He is knowledgeable, professional, and a pleasure to work with.

Throughout the process, he maintained a high level of professionalism while also being approachable and easy to communicate with. I felt confident and well-supported at every step. Highly recommended.

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Debra

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Residential Conveyancing

Debra

July 12, 2025

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First Class Service

Ella King and her assistant Eleanor Dove provided an excellent first class service when dealing with the sale of my late parents' house. Their professionalism, efficiency and communication was second to none and I was kept updated throughout. I am very grateful for the friendly, caring and a positive experience I received and would highly recommend this firm to all. Thank you.

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Vernon House Developments ltd

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Vernon House Developments ltd

July 09, 2025

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Exceeding expectations

From start to finish Mr Rahman exceeded our expectations. Original timelines were far surpassed. In instances where third parties delayed matters such as the Land Registry, Mr Rahman went the extra mile and made contact with them to speed the process up.

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Elinor

Elinor

July 08, 2025

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Complete satisfaction

Always helpful and a prompt service. We have sold other properties recently and have found the process fairly straightforward,
problems and requests resolved quickly, positive outcomes on each occasion.

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Rita Eales

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Matter Type:

Lasting power of attorney

Rita Eales

July 08, 2025

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Will and Power of Attorney

We had a good experience with Caroline whom explained everything very clearly.
Everyone was very friendly and accommodating our needs with the wheelchair. Thank you

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Danielle

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Danielle

July 05, 2025

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Excellent service

Ella King and Eleanor Dove have provided me with an excellent service, whilst being extremely communicative and helpful. 100% would recommend

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Kim & Alan

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Residential Conveyancing

Kim & Alan

July 04, 2025

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Thank you BMTC

From start to finish, Jordan Harrison, Sarah Halford and the BMTC team handled our two conveyancing projects very well. An accurate estimate of costs was clearly explained at the outset and BMTC kept us fully informed at every stage through to completion. All our questions were answered promptly and knowledgeably. BMTC were professional, knowledgeable, approachable and supported us throughout. Thank you BMTC. Well done.

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Sandra Alderman

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Sandra Alderman

July 03, 2025

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Financial dispute

Mostly helpful, friendly advice. Professional service.

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Kieran Beeson

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Matter Type:

Commercial Leases

Kieran Beeson

July 02, 2025

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Excellent service

BMTC acted for me on the lease of a commercial premises for a new business. Having never done this before I found their advice invaluable. In all dealings I had with them they were responsive, practical and plain speaking. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

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Zoe

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Residential Conveyancing

Zoe

July 01, 2025

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Excellent solicitors

Ella King and Eleanor Dove gave us a very positive and caring experience when selling my mothers house. We were let down by our first buyer very late into the process and we received compassion and a very professional approach from them. Once another buyer was found they proceeded quickly to completion. We are very grateful for their friendly and positive communication throughout the whole process. Their fees are very competitive and i would fully recommend them. Thank you. Zoe.

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TaTa

March 18, 2025

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TaTa

Mohamed was incredibly rude on the phone, stating that he was wasting his time (on a 5 minute call) without even listening to the case we were presenting or answering any question. He also implied we didn't have enough money to pursue a case. Unprofessional and rude, don't contact them if you need any help.

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Sudhir

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Purchase and Sale

Sudhir

March 01, 2025

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Sudhir

I had an absolutely fantastic experience working with Ella King. She was professional, efficient, and incredibly thorough throughout the entire process. Her attention to detail and clear communication made everything so much easier and stress-free. She kept me informed at every step, responded quickly to any questions I had, and always had my best interests at heart. I truly appreciate her dedication and expertise — I couldn’t have asked for better support. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and outstanding solicitor!

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Christi

Matter Type:

Wills

Christi

October 18, 2024

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Christi

Had an appointment with Anna
She is appsoultly Brilliant 👏

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sameer

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Commercial Leases

sameer

April 03, 2024

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sameer

Quick and Excellent service provided for my statutory Declaration by Jessica Helen masters.

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Shabbir

Shabbir

November 14, 2023

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Shabbir

Friendly and helpful solicitor.

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Janathanan

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Residential Conveyancing

Janathanan

July 16, 2025

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Janathanan's experience...

As a first-time buyer, the process of purchasing a home can be quite overwhelming, and I did find the communication a bit lacking at times during the early stages — responses were sometimes delayed, which was frustrating when trying to understand the next steps. That’s the only reason I wouldn’t give a full 5 stars.

That said, once things got moving, the team were professional, helpful, and supportive throughout the remainder of the process. They handled everything efficiently, kept me updated as we approached exchange, and answered any questions I had with clarity. I really appreciated their effort in the final stages to ensure everything went smoothly. Overall, a very good experience.

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Christopher

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Residential Conveyancing

Christopher

July 09, 2025

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Christopher 's experience...

The conveyancing team were friendly, efficient knowledgeable and patient helping us with our sale and purchase. Thank you all , plus an acknowledgement to the reception staff.

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Danielle

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Residential Conveyancing

Danielle

June 13, 2025

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Danielle's experience...

Great solicitors. Both Ella and Eleanor have been extremely helpful and reassuring throughout the whole process. Would recommend!

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About this branch

Description

Borneo Hughes Martell had been a well-known name in Northampton since the early 1970s although its history as a Bedford based law firm can be traced as far back as 1869. Since 1982 it had based its practice in offices that had formerly been the science block of Notre Dame Convent School in the town centre. The firm Turner Coulston was formed in 1993 when local solicitors Keith Turner & Ashton merged with Leo Coulston & Co and continued business from the Billing Road offices that Leo Coulston & Co had occupied for many years. In 1996, the firm acquired the legal practice of Clark & Co in Kettering and then incorporated Hodson Margetts, solicitors in Raunds in 2004. Today, the 9 partner firm of Borneo Martell Turner Coulston and its total staff of around 50 people across its offices in Northampton and Kettering offers a comprehensive legal service to both commercial and individual clients. We have a strong team of lawyers and support staff enabling us to offer our clients expert advice in a broader range of areas.

Practice areas

Conveyancing - members of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme Wills and Probate - members of the Wills & Inheritance Quality Scheme Company / Commercial Advice Commercial Property Purchases and Sales Company Leases and Landlord and Tenant Disputes Employment Disputes Divorce and Family Law Accredited Child Care Specialists

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Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pension Law
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Law
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
    • Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Housing Management
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Money & Tax
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
    • HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Insolvency and bankruptcy
    • Property Holding Structures
    • Tax
    • Tax Advisory Services
    • Tax Compliance Services
    • Trusts
  • Professional Negligence
    • Barristers
    • Financial advisors
    • IT professionals
    • Insurance brokers
    • Professional trustees
    • Valuers
  • Welfare & Benefits
    • Benefits
    • Housing
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Charities
    • Charities
  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Company & Commercial
    • Agency agreements
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Credit Control
    • Data Protection
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Franchising
    • Intellectual Property
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Share option schemes
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
    • Tax
    • Unfair Loan Charges
  • IT & Intellectual Property
    • Advertising and Marketing Compliance
    • Anti-Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy
    • Confidential Information, Know-How and Trade Secrets
    • Copyright
    • Dealing with intellectual property infringements
    • Design rights and product designs
    • Domain Names
    • Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
    • Patents
    • Personality and Image Rights
    • Trade Marks and Designs
  • Regulations
    • Health and Safety