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How Howells Solicitors Compares

Value for money

This firm - 96%
National Average
Poor Competitive Excellent

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 Howells Solicitors on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Howells Solicitors. 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 1%
Overpriced 17%
About Right 81%

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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 Howells Solicitors 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 Howells Solicitors 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 Howells Solicitors 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 Howells Solicitors 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 Howells Solicitors 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.

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    1201
  • Very Good

    46
  • Average

    3
  • Poor

    1
  • Awful

    14

Overall experience

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

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Matter Type:

Assault

Ben

August 23, 2025

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Always there when you need them

I was falsely accused of assault, Ann supported my case every step of the way, anything I was unsure of, anything I needed help with or reassurance Ann was always a phone call away. Thank you

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Ashley Carter

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Ashley Carter

August 20, 2025

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Professional and understanding

Danielle was exceptionally professional and provided excellent advice in response to all of my questions. She was compassionate and understanding of my situation, and it was clear that the best interests of both myself and my children were always her top priority. Her communication was consistently clear and timely. I always felt informed and reassured, knowing she had her finger on the pulse at all times. Danielle’s attention to detail was outstanding, and she was exactly the kind of person I was hoping to have represent me.

Thank you, Danielle, for everything you’ve done for me and my children.

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Richard wigham

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Matter Type:

Divorce

Richard wigham

August 18, 2025

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Great Solicitors

Wendy Bailey is excellent at her job very knowledgeable and very helpful with her advice.

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Danielle

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Matter Type:

Divorce

Danielle

August 06, 2025

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Financial order

Danielle has been really supportive and helping with my finacial order. She was easy to contact and if unavailable would promptly get back at her next available moment. I would recommend Danielle to anyone needing assistance or legal

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Diane Soar

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Matter Type:

Divorce

Diane Soar

August 06, 2025

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Professional services received from Danielle Mayhar

Very professional & put me at ease throughout the process

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Kelsey Giles

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Matter Type:

Divorce

Kelsey Giles

July 29, 2025

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My experience with Howells

My experience with Howells was fantastic, the divorce solicitor that was dealing with my case, I can’t truly thank enough, she was brilliant with communication all the way through, such a kind and dedicated person with any questions I had, really caring and would go above and beyond, I would truly recommend to anyone, my experience with Howells has been great.

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Kyle goodliffe

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Matter Type:

Assault

Kyle goodliffe

July 13, 2025

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Ann ridge

Howells solicitors(Ann ridge) they made us feel relaxed so we could trust her always explained everything in going to court built the most perfect case getting us what I say was the perfect barrister absolutely would recommend to everyone to use

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Victoria Baldwin

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Matter Type:

Divorce

Victoria Baldwin

July 11, 2025

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Divorce lawyer

Danielle was great throughout, kept me informed & worked on things as soon as she received them, felt like she genuinely cared & wasn’t just doing a job which is needed during a divorce

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Anonymous

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Matter Type:

Child Maintenance

Anonymous

July 07, 2025

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Excellen

Thank you, great service. I would recommend Wendy.

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Anonymous

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Matter Type:

Child Custody

Anonymous

July 02, 2025

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Lovely and pleasant

Although Wendy was my solicitor for a very short time, she worked hard to put a case forward for me. If I had the finances I would've had her all the way through my court case. Wendy is very thorough and pleasant, I would recommend her, highly

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Reviews collected from

Claire

Matter Type:

Divorce

Claire

May 06, 2025

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Claire

Highly recommend Wendy Bailey from the Barnsley Branch, who dealt with a very difficult situation concerning an ex partner who refused to engage in selling the matrimonial home, We had no other choice but to take this matter to the family courts.

Wendy was fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable on family law and explained everything to us, kept us upto date with all developments, responded quickly to emails / telephone calls. Reassured us when we felt very frustrated.

The court paperwork was always filed on time and in depth. Which couldn't be said for my ex partner's legal team.

My experience with Wendy was nothing but positive.

Would I use Howells again? Absolutely!!

Date of experience: Court hearing 02/05/2025.

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craig

February 03, 2025

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craig

Matt shepard has been my solicitor for 22 years and I have recommended him to many others

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Ilona

Ilona

March 08, 2024

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Ilona

I've had very good experience with Howells selicitor.

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Herod

Herod

October 03, 2023

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Gud solicitors

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Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

D

July 28, 2023

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A client

I used Howells Solicitors to sell a property. My case was assigned to Stacey Crane and Jane Nightinghale who were both very helpful and kept me updated throughout the whole process. A big thank you to both.

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About this branch

Description

Howells Solicitors has more than 40 years’ experience of providing high quality legal advice. We have expert solicitors in key areas of personal law from family and matrimonial to personal injury, wills, probate and clinical negligence as well as residential conveyancing, employment and taxi licensing. We also have a highly experienced criminal defence department to give advice and representation in all areas including arrest, court appearances and prison law. Howells is committed to offering expert legal advice to every individual who seeks it, to improving access to justice and our clients’ experience of the law, and to deliver a customer-focused, value-based service at all times. We are different at Howells. You are at the heart of what we do, which is why we pride ourselves on being friendly and approachable and making sure that you always get personal attention and a top quality service, whether you are a private paying client or are receiving publicly funded legal aid. The vast range of services we offer means that we can help you in all key stages of life, as well as the times that you hadn’t planned for. Howells are also active members of the local and legal community with a strong reputation of charitable work, attending local community events and having membership at professional and local organisations.

Practice areas

Property & Conveyancing Wills, Trusts and Probate Family Law Divorce and Separation Medical Negligence Accident and Personal Injury Care Proceedings Employment Law Inheritance Tax Planning and Trusts Lasting Powers of Attorney Actions against the Police Human Rights Inquests Housing Benefits and Credits Criminal Defence

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Solicitors Regulation Authority

Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Actions against the police
    • Excessive force or assault
  • Clinical Negligence
    • Accident and Emergency Claims
    • Birth Defect and Wrongful Birth Claims
    • Birth Injury To Mother Claims
    • Blood Transfusion Claims
    • Bowel Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Breast Surgery Compensation Claims
    • C. Difficile Claims
    • Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Cerebral Palsy Claims
    • Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Clinical Negligence
    • Cosmetic Surgery Claims
    • Dental Negligence
    • Dental Negligence Claims
    • Dermal Filler Compensation Claims
    • Diabetes Claims
    • Erb’s Palsy Compensation Claims
    • Eye Surgery Claims
    • Nerve Damage Claims
    • Pancreatic Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
  • Crime/ Criminal Defence
    • Assault
    • Business Crime
    • Criminal Damage
    • Criminal defence - All
    • Domestic violence
    • Harassment
    • Juvenile
    • Legal aid
    • Murder and Manslaughter
  • Driving offences
    • Appeal driving conviction
    • Careless driving
    • Convicted in absence
    • Dangerous driving
    • Dangerous vehicle conditions
    • Death By Careless Driving
    • Death by dangerous driving
    • Discretionary disqualification
    • Disqualification removal
    • Drink driving
    • Driving Whilst Unfit
    • Driving Without Due Care
    • Driving whilst disqualified
    • Driving without a licence
    • Driving without insurance
    • Drunk in charge
    • Early return of driving licence
    • Exceptional Hardship
    • Failing to notify DVLA
    • Goods vehicles - operators licence
  • Family Law
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Change of name
    • Child Abduction
    • Child Access
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • 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
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Domestic Violence
    • Elderly care
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Leasehold properties
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Property Disputes
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Tenant Eviction
  • Human rights
    • Human rights
    • Judicial review
  • Personal Injury
    • Accident At Work
    • Accidents In Public Places
    • Car Accident
    • Car Passenger
    • Cycling Accident
    • Head and Brain Injury
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Disputed Probate
    • Disputed Trusts
    • Disputed Wills