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How Watkins & Gunn Limited Compares

Value for money

This firm - 94%
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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 Watkins & Gunn Limited on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Watkins & Gunn Limited. 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 8%
Overpriced 3%
About Right 87%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 95%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Watkins & Gunn Limited 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 Watkins & Gunn Limited 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 95%
No 5%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 95%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Watkins & Gunn Limited 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 Watkins & Gunn Limited 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 95%
No 5%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Watkins & Gunn Limited 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

4.8/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    588
  • Very Good

    21
  • Average

    2
  • Poor

    1
  • Awful

    30

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Zahoor Kiani

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Matter Type:

Criminal Injury Claims

Zahoor Kiani

July 15, 2025

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Excellent service

Very professional and competent service has been provided. Thank to Gary and his team particularly Sarah and Sue.
Thank you 👍

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Shane Kophazy

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Shane Kophazy

July 15, 2025

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Accident Claim

Gary Dickinson and Sue Garland from Watkins & Gunn Solicitors, Sheffield office, were absolutely outstanding in every sense of the word.
From the very first consultation, it was clear that I was in the hands of experienced professionals who genuinely cared about achieving the best possible outcome for my case. Their professionalism, extensive legal knowledge, and unwavering commitment to excellence were evident throughout every step of the process.

What impressed me most was their ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear, concise, and reassuring manner. They took the time to ensure I fully understood my options, patiently answering all of my questions and addressing any concerns with both clarity and empathy. Their meticulous attention to detail and strategic approach gave me confidence that no aspect of my case would be overlooked.
Throughout the entire process, their communication was flawless, they kept me informed at every stage and were always accessible when I needed updates or guidance. I felt supported, respected, and fully reassured knowing that they were handling everything with the utmost care and diligence.

Thanks to their hard work and expertise, the outcome exceeded my expectations. I genuinely couldn’t be more pleased with the service I received. I wholeheartedly recommend Gary Dickinson and Sue Garland to anyone in need of expert legal representation. Their dedication, integrity, and client-first approach set them apart in the legal profession. Truly an exceptional team & thank you again.
Shane Kophazy

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Zahoor Kiani

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Zahoor Kiani

July 15, 2025

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Excellent

Very happy and satisfied with Gary and his team particularly Sarah and Sue. Very competent professional. Thank you

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July 09, 2025

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A job well done

We have used Watkins & Gunn’s Pontypool solicitors for many years, as did our parents before us. On this occasion my sister and I turned to them again knowing it would be a job well done. And it was.

Thank you for navigating us through the conveyancing and house selling process so smoothly Sadia.

My sister and I had absolutely no idea what was involved but we were very pleased to have Sadia as our solicitor on this. Sadia dealt confidently with a raft of paper deeds dating back many years and gave us sound advice and kept us updated whenever we asked.

Good luck with your future career in the Law profession Sadia .

And thank you

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Mark luxon

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Mark luxon

July 09, 2025

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Accident claim

I first came into contact with Gary Dickinson at his Sheffield office as a result of a claim i wanted to submit for a works accident. As well as being nervous about submitting the claim i can also become somewhat overwhelmed when dealing with professional people in circumstances i have little or no experience of.
After spending about 5 minutes in Garys company i became very relaxed and after 10 i felt as though i was talking to somebody I'd known for years. Gary pointed out how strong my case was and also the length of time it would take to get settled. It took approx two and a half years which i expected. During this time i had to attend various hospital appointments and see specialists regarding my injury, the instructions given to me were always given in plenty of time and always done for my convinience. About 18 months into my case Gary took quite serious ill and at this point Sue and Sara took over my case. My dealings with them were on a par with Gary and i cant thank them enough for how they stood up to the plate at such a difficult time for all concerned. On his return Gary continued to keep in touch and let me know what was happening. I met Gary on Monday 7th July to discuss my offer. I'd already made my mind up to accept it. Gary didnt really have to convince me not to because by this time i had the utmost faith in him to take his advice. Financially its the best advice anyone has ever given me. I cant praise Gary, Sue or Sara enough and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. I feel i should be handing cards out to anyone i meet. The one thing that really sticks in mind is I've had some dubious dealings with other solicitors on various things but Gary always,always rang me back. It might not seem a big deal but to me its massive. I feel like I've got a friend for life and also a top legal advisor.Thanks again, sorry if ive gone on a bit long

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Tracey Robinson

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Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Tracey Robinson

June 30, 2025

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Property Sale - Outstanding Service

As always! Impeccable service from W&G.
I cannot thank Mark Philips enough for taking the heat out of the process for selling your house, by being so responsive and keeping me updated - avoiding those awful periods when you don't really know what is going on.

I have used W&G for many services now over the past 8 years since moving to Wales to live with my now husband!

Always such a professional company and Mark Phillips really was incredibly professional and a really nice person to work with through what is a very stressful time.

Thank you again W&G - another!! great experience.
Warmest Regards, Tracey

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Alun

Alun

June 23, 2025

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Personal Claim

Absolutely first class service and totally professional throughout my claim from start to finish. Thank you so much Sarah.

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Steven Mcculloch

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Steven Mcculloch

June 12, 2025

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Appreciation

I want too extend my gratitude to Garry Dickinson and Sue Garland of Watkins and Gunn for the incredible work you did in securing an amazing settlement in my personal injury case. Your dedication and professionalism and knowledge made the aiderace during one of the most difficult times in my life, Garry’s approach, sharp negotiation skills, friendliness and attention to detail were a joy to observe, you ensured that I received the compensation I deserved, Sue you are a Star, you made the entire process feel much more manageable, Thanks to your hard work, often outside the Office hours, I can now move forward with a sense of closure and relief. Please know how much I appreciate everything that you have done for me, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your services to anyone in need of outstanding legal representation

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steven murgatroyd

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steven murgatroyd

June 12, 2025

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Great sevice

I would highly recommend Gary and Sue, they where very understanding and patient with me , i had been through a horrible experience wit my accident at work and they helped me greatly,, got to know them personally and they where interested in every thing i said, i was able to contact them when ever i needed to , kept me up to date with everything that was happening and explained it all to me in a way that was easy to understand, great people that i class as friends..
10/10 for everything that they did

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Lee Adnett

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Lee Adnett

May 27, 2025

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Injury Claim

Gary was appointed to represent me and from the off found him very approachable,friendly and always offered good sound advice to maximise my claim potential. Gary and Susan always kept me updated and was always clear and concise with any information. Thanks for everything.

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Barry

October 07, 2024

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Barry

I appreciated the support, advice and expertise given throughout the process. Garry and the staff were always at the end of the phone if needed. Good communication and engagement - written, verbally and in person. I felt confident that the service provided aimed to get me the best possible outcome. The claim was settled to my satisfaction and I appreciate all of the hard work that Garry and the staff have done to achieve this for me. Thank you.

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Alice

Alice

September 10, 2024

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Alice

I would like to thank Garry Dickinson for a fantastic job with my claim and all the correspondence he an sue kept me updated all the way through I’m grateful to you Garry for the outcome I wish you and sue all the best for the future once again thank you Alice 👍x

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dave

dave

September 04, 2024

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dave

Been a long road but Gary and Sue have been amazing with me id highly recommend for the efforts they put in

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peter

peter

August 20, 2024

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peter

I unfortunately was involved in a life changing accident whilst working at the steelworks in Sheffield. it was a real worrying time for my family and I.

I am a member of community Union and thankfully I was provided with the top lawyer Mr. Garry Dickinson.

Garry was magnificent all the way through the case. He explained everything to me and the case panned out exactly how he said it would. Garry is a people person and we became good friends. I would trust Garry with my life and his reputation proceeds him.
Sue Garland is Garry's number two and I can't say enough good things about her. She was always there for me if Garry was unavailable for any reason.

To say I was pleased with the outcome is the greatest understatement of the year. I cannot thank Watkin And Gunn, Garry and Sue enough for everything they have done for me.
The service was exceptional and they are quite simply the best.

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mumzy

mumzy

November 17, 2023

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Very professional and helpful

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  • Clinical Negligence
    • Accident and Emergency Claims
    • Amputation Negligence Claims
    • Anaesthetic Awareness Claims
    • Birth Defect and Wrongful Birth Claims
    • Birth Injury Claims
    • Birth Injury To Mother Claims
    • Blood Transfusion Claims
    • Bowel Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
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    • Clinical Negligence
    • Cochlear Implant Claims
    • Cosmetic Dentistry Claims
    • Cosmetic Surgery Claims
    • Defective Medical Device Claims
    • Dental Negligence
    • Dental Negligence Claims
    • Eye Surgery Claims
    • Failed Sterilisation Claims
    • Fatal Medical Negligence Claims and Inquests
    • Fertility Negligence Claims
    • GP Negligence Claims
    • Hospital Negligence Claims
    • Knee Replacement Claims
    • Laser Eye Surgery Claims
    • Laser Treatment Claims
    • Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • MRSA Claims
    • Medical Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Medical Negligence
    • Meningitis Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Misdiagnosed Miscarriage Claims
    • Nerve Damage Claims
    • Nerve Injury Claims
    • Ophthalmic Negligence Claims
    • Oral Cancer Claims
    • Orthopaedic Negligence Claims
    • Ovarian Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Pancreatic Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Periodontal Disease Claims
    • Pregnancy and Gynaecology Injury Claims
    • Pressure Sore Claims
    • Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Restorative Dentistry Claims
    • Sepsis Negligence Claims
    • Skin Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Spinal Surgery Claims
    • Stillbirth Compensation Claims
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    • Testicular Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
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    • Appeal driving conviction
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    • Personal Injury Law
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