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The Tanners, 75 Meadrow, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3HS

01483861848

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The Tanners, 75 Meadrow, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3HS

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4.8
Excellent
22 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%
Success
Rate
13% above
national average
95%
Would
Recommend
14% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Downs Solicitors are accredited by

Mental Health accreditation awarded to Downs Solicitors
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Downs Solicitors
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Downs Solicitors
Trading names:
• Downs Solicitors & Notaries

Description

Downs Solicitors is a leading law firm rooted in Surrey, providing a comprehensive range of legal services to individuals and businesses alike. Our full-service, multi-disciplinary practice offers expertise in various legal areas, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional client care and professional integrity. We are accredited under the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), a prestigious mark of excellence for firms that meet the highest standards in conveyancing transactions. We’re also offer clients access to a notary service, assisting with specialised legal formalities such as preparing deeds and certifying documents for use abroad.

Rankings by area of expertise

4.9
Excellent
256 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
14% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
15% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
16% above
national average
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

Accreditations

Downs Solicitors are accredited by

Mental Health accreditation awarded to Downs Solicitors
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Downs Solicitors
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Downs Solicitors
Trading names:
• Downs Solicitors & Notaries

Description

Downs Solicitors is a leading law firm rooted in Surrey, providing a comprehensive range of legal services to individuals and businesses alike. Our full-service, multi-disciplinary practice offers expertise in various legal areas, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional client care and professional integrity. We are accredited under the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), a prestigious mark of excellence for firms that meet the highest standards in conveyancing transactions. We’re also offer clients access to a notary service, assisting with specialised legal formalities such as preparing deeds and certifying documents for use abroad.

Rankings by area of expertise

Housing & Property 1 / 6
Commercial Property 1 / 5
Family Law 1 / 6
Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 5
Company & Commercial 1 / 6
Employment 1 / 1
Dispute Resolution 1 / 2
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 1 / 1
Notary 1 / 2
Contract Law 1 / 4
Corporate Law 1 / 2
Business Law 1 / 1
Child Law 1 / 1
Company Law 1 / 2
Enforcement Law 1 / 1
Land Law 1 / 1
Litigation 1 / 2
Administrative Law 1 / 2
Appeals Law 1 / 2
Asset Management 1 / 2
Banking 1 / 2
Bribery and Corruption Law 1 / 2
Care Law 1 / 1
Charities 1 / 2
Clinical Negligence 1 / 3
Consumer 1 / 6
Court of Protection and Deputyship 1 / 2
Criminal Law 1 / 1
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 1 / 2
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 2
Disability Law 1 / 2
Discrimination Law 1 / 2
Domestic Violence Law 1 / 1
Energy Law 1 / 2
Environmental Law 1 / 1
Equality Law 1 / 2
Fire Safety Law 1 / 2
Fraud Law 1 / 1
Health and Safety Law 1 / 1
IT & Intellectual Property 1 / 3
Immigration 1 / 2
Immigration Law 1 / 2
Infrastructure Law 1 / 1
Inheritance Law 1 / 2
Injunctions Law 1 / 1
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 3
International Business Law 1 / 3
International Enforcement of Judgments 1 / 1
LGBT Law 1 / 1
Licensing Law 1 / 1
Mental Health Law 1 / 1
Mining Law 1 / 1
Money & Tax 1 / 3
National Insurance Law 1 / 2
Occupational Health Law 1 / 1
Pensions Law 1 / 1
Planning Law 1 / 1
Private Client Law 1 / 1
Professional Negligence 1 / 2
Regulations 1 / 4
Social Law 1 / 2
Utilities Law 1 / 1
Welfare & Benefits 1 / 2
White Collar Crime 1 / 2
Local 1 / 11
Housing & Property 208 / 4,773
Commercial Property 330 / 3,669
Family Law 150 / 4,222
Wills, Trusts & Probate 475 / 3,799
Company & Commercial 48 / 4,181
Employment 312 / 3,623
Dispute Resolution 205 / 1,807
Mergers and Acquisitions Law 98 / 434
Notary 92 / 852
Contract Law 230 / 1,431
Corporate Law 153 / 848
Business Law 107 / 472
Child Law 440 / 1,646
Company Law 146 / 973
Enforcement Law 95 / 576
Land Law 253 / 1,326
Litigation 83 / 900
Administrative Law 32 / 214
Appeals Law 108 / 852
Asset Management 61 / 397
Banking 78 / 1,033
Bribery and Corruption Law 78 / 413
Care Law 127 / 536
Charities 100 / 768
Clinical Negligence 293 / 1,248
Consumer 255 / 4,418
Court of Protection and Deputyship 161 / 581
Criminal Law 175 / 1,010
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 117 / 893
Debt and Tax Law 140 / 790
Disability Law 99 / 603
Discrimination Law 89 / 501
Domestic Violence Law 203 / 900
Energy Law 63 / 359
Environmental Law 72 / 395
Equality Law 168 / 1,098
Fire Safety Law 34 / 180
Fraud Law 103 / 517
Health and Safety Law 113 / 577
IT & Intellectual Property 108 / 1,113
Immigration 315 / 2,287
Immigration Law 152 / 1,163
Infrastructure Law 24 / 187
Inheritance Law 173 / 685
Injunctions Law 155 / 933
Intellectual Property Law 93 / 626
International Business Law 18 / 211
International Enforcement of Judgments 28 / 153
LGBT Law 54 / 233
Licensing Law 103 / 503
Mental Health Law 41 / 207
Mining Law 6 / 56
Money & Tax 221 / 1,953
National Insurance Law 85 / 422
Occupational Health Law 102 / 430
Pensions Law 128 / 489
Planning Law 116 / 585
Private Client Law 82 / 310
Professional Negligence 158 / 1,299
Regulations 165 / 2,412
Social Law 43 / 225
Utilities Law 4 / 75
Welfare & Benefits 116 / 1,052
White Collar Crime 53 / 206
National 419 / 11,168

Meet the team of Downs Solicitors

Victoria Evans

Victoria Evans

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Jenna Hopkins

Jenna Hopkins

Partner

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Meet the team of Downs Solicitors

Bill Rashbrook

Bill Rashbrook

Solicitor

5.0 33
Sarah Clarke

Sarah Clarke

Chartered Legal Executive

5.0 9
Richard Clapham

Richard Clapham

Partner

5.0 6
Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

5.0 3
Heather Love

Heather Love

Non-member Partner

5.0 2
Alex Tigwell

Alex Tigwell

Partner

0.0 0
Jenna Hopkins

Jenna Hopkins

Partner

0.0 0
Victoria Evans

Victoria Evans

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Contact details

01483861848
enquiries@downslaw.co.uk
https://www.downslaw.co.uk

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

The Tanners, 75 Meadrow, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3HS

Reviews

4.8 /5 22 Reviews
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    The firm specialises in conveyancing, family law (divorce, child arrangements and protective orders), corporate/share transactions, litigation and commercial disputes. Clients praise technical expertise, problem-solving and commercial judgement that resolve complex or time‑critical matters. Valued soft skills include clear, timely communication, responsiveness, empathy, calm reassurance, practical guidance and a personal, supportive approach that reduces stress and keeps matters on track.

    responsive communication
    professional service
    helpful guidance
    keeps informed
    problem solving
    diligent work
    supportive staff
    efficient conveyancing
    empathetic care
    commercial acumen

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    Sophie

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Highly recommend Probate, Conveyancing & Litigation Services

    If you are looking for trustworthy professional, reliable, and efficient solicitors to deal with Probate, Litigation and Conveyancing matters, the team at Downs Solicitors (Dorking) should be No1 on your list. I dealt with Lucy Whittam (Probate), Angus Storar and Liz Rose (Conveyancing). They kept me informed at all stages, handled enquiries effectively and moved the entire legal processes along despite a number of challenges. I would have no hesitation in recommending the services of Lucy, Angus and Liz and intend on using them again in the future.

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    legal expert Angus Storar Angus Storar
    legal expert Lucy Whittam Lucy Whittam
    legal expert Liz Rose Liz Rose

    Downs Solicitors LLP

    Hi Sophie. Thank you so much for these wonderful words about Lucy, Angus and Liz. We're so pleased that you found the team so helpful and supportive, it's definitely what we're striving for at Downs. We will pass your words on and very much appreciate you taking the time to write your thoughts on this review. We are REALLY pleased that you would use the team again in the future, we're very much looking forward to working with you again! The Downs Team.

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    Boryana

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    "Not my problem"

    Some 10 years ago my husband and I wrote our Wills and LPAs and deposited them with the Dorking office of Downs Solicitors. We were provided with great personal service by a patrician solicitor who retired soon afterward. When I needed to contact Down Solicitors recently to retrieve my late husband's Will I was "served" by an assistant solicitor, Mrs. Joanna Pashley. Mrs. Pashley communicated with me mainly through her personal assistants who were quick to send me forms to fill out without trying to understand first what I actually needed. I spent a month trying to complete an "Estate Questionnaire" just to find out that Downs required another form to be filled out to release the Will. Cue filling out a Document Release form, with more documents and scans attached. Many of my questions were answered along the lines of "We don't do that" never bothering to explain nor trying to be at least a little bit helpful given the circumstances (bereavement). The experience was made even more cumbersome by the varying working schedules of Mrs. Pashley and her PAs ("I don't work on Mondays"; "I only come to the office on Tuesdays" etc.). The overall impression was one of a complete lack of customer service and a "not my problem" attitude... where is the old Downs culture.

    A representative from Downs Solicitors LLP responded to this review

    Boryana we are very sorry to hear that you have been disappointed with the level of service that you have received from us. As a firm we always aim to deliver a high standard of client service, and we’re so sorry to hear this is not the experience you have received. I have passed your feedback onto the Head of department who will contact you to discuss further.

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    Sophie Bronson

    Sophie

    If you are looking for trustworthy professional, reliable, and efficient solicitors to deal with Probate, Litigation and Conveyancing matters, the team at Downs Solicitors (Dorking) should be No1 on your list. I dealt with Lucy Whittam (Probate), Angus Storar and Liz Rose (Conveyancing). They kept me informed at all stages, handled enquiries effectively and moved the entire legal processes along despite a number of challenges. I would have no hesitation in recommending the services of Lucy, Angus and Liz and intend on using them again in the future.

    Hi Sophie. Thank you so much for these wonderful words about Lucy, Angus and Liz. We're so pleased that you found the team so helpful and supportive, it's definitely what we're striving for at Downs. We will pass your words on and very much appreciate you taking the time to write your thoughts on this review. We are REALLY pleased that you would use the team again in the future, we're very much looking forward to working with you again! The Downs Team.

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    phoebe

    Housing & Property

    phoebe

    The whole team at Downs Solicitors are absolutely wonderful. I have sorted probate and an inheritance with them, sold a house and bought another all with their unwavering help and support. Bill on the conveyancing team is extremely thorough and guided us through the process step by step. I would wholeheartedly recommend them, and I’m absolutely sure we will use their services again.

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    Second

    Selling my late father's house was made so much easier by Sarah and Claire at the residential department of Downs. They were highly professional, diligent, quick to respond, pro-active and thorough throughout, and at the same time friendly, easy to talk to, understanding and a pleasure to do business with. I recommend them very highly and would certainly go to them again in the future.

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    A representative from Downs Solicitors LLP responded to this review

    Thank you for the review and feedback. I will pass this on to Sarah and Claire.

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    Melissa

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Melissa

    I used several of the services available at Downs Dorking. Will writing, probate application and conveyancing. All work carried out in a professional and considerate way.

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    Karen

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Karen

    Great and efficient service. Excellent at explaining legal issues for the uninitiated. Would recommend without hesitation. You could not have better representation.

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    Thank you for your feedback on using Downs.

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    Reviews

    4.9 /5 256 Reviews
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      The firm specialises in conveyancing, family law (divorce, child arrangements and protective orders), corporate/share transactions, litigation and commercial disputes. Clients praise technical expertise, problem-solving and commercial judgement that resolve complex or time‑critical matters. Valued soft skills include clear, timely communication, responsiveness, empathy, calm reassurance, practical guidance and a personal, supportive approach that reduces stress and keeps matters on track.

      responsive communication
      professional service
      helpful guidance
      keeps informed
      problem solving
      diligent work
      supportive staff
      efficient conveyancing
      empathetic care
      commercial acumen

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      KIndness and Professionalism

      Nicola guided me through one of the most difficult periods of my life with kindness and professionalism. She was always available for reassurance and was clear as to what my options were and the consequences of each option. I felt protected legally and safe emotionally with Nicola. She dealt with me compassionately and with warmth. I felt in safe and capable hands- thank you.

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      Just the support I needed

      I appointed Carol as my solicitor to act on my behalf in a challenging family matter and I cannot overstate how excellent she has been. She is responsive, supportive and has offered clear advice and guidance. I’m very grateful to her for her help during this very challenging time.

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      Jens

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      Excellent advice and client relationship skills

      Annabelle Hubbard has helped me with two matters at two firms now. She's been effective, clear and diligent and given excellent advice on both occasions. Moreover, she had the broad facts of my old case at her fingertips even though she had moved firms.

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      legal expert Annabelle Hubbard Annabelle Hubbard

      A representative from Downs Solicitors LLP responded to this review

      Hi Jens. Thank you so much for leaving this review for Annabelle, we will make sure that we pass your very kind words on to her. We're really pleased that she was able to help you so effectively, and we're definitely very pleased to have her here at Downs now, and you as a client of course! Thank you once again for taking the time to leave this review, it really is very much appreciated. The Downs Team.

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      Karl L

      Housing & Property

      Outstabnding service

      I cannot recommend Bill Rashbrook at Downs Solicitors highly enough. Our sale involved an extremely complex issue with our freeholder that prevented us from exchanging contracts. My original solicitors were unable to deal with the complexities of amending the lease, and it looked as though the sale might not be able to proceed. Bill took ownership of the matter from the outset and gave us complete confidence that it could be resolved. No problem was ever too big, and his professionalism, knowledge, and determination were outstanding throughout. Behind the scenes, Bill worked tirelessly, coordinating with the freeholder, the freeholder's solicitors, my buyers' solicitors, my onward purchase solicitors, and the estate agents involved in both transactions. He kept everything moving forward, resolved issues as they arose, and ultimately achieved what others had been unable to do. Without Bill's expertise and persistence, I genuinely don't believe our sale and purchase would have completed. He went above and beyond at every stage, and we are incredibly grateful for everything he did.

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      A representative from Downs Solicitors LLP responded to this review

      Hi Karl. Thanks so much for leaving this review of the service you received from Bill, we will make sure that we pass your words on to him. We're really pleased that Bill was able to assist you so well to make sure that your sale and purchase completed, and that he went above and beyond to make it happen. It sounds like this was a very complicated transaction and we're so pleased that Bill's expertise and persistence helped it come to fruition. Thank you again for taking the time to leave this review, it's very much appreciated. The Downs Team.

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      Sale of shares

      Downs dealt with the sale of shares, which involved lots of due diligence, vey efficiently

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      Thank you for leaving this review Robin, it's much appreciated. We will make sure that we pass your words on to the team.

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      Kevin Queenan

      Kevin

      Chris Christofi has been excellent in all regards and went above and beyond in providing timely, clear, and concise guidance over some tricky issues relating to the sale of our flat. Would highly recommend.

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      Andrew

      Like those above, Jo was a shining star throughout the sale process. She did Downs proud.

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      Nick Newman

      Nick

      Excellent service and support from Bronwyn and Liz throughout the entire process of our sale and purchase. They kept us informed every step of the way, helped move the chain along whenever things slowed down, making what could have been a stressful process much smoother. We'd highly recommend Downs Solicitors for your conveyancing needs.

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      Christopher Linford

      Christopher

      We have just completed on our house sale and we have had excellent service from Downs and particularly Liz Rose and her team. We were helped to ensure the documentation we needed to provide was done accurately and ahead of schedule, and as a result the whole process ran smoothly. Highly recommended.

      Hi Christopher. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review, we're so pleased to hear that you received such an excellent service from Liz and her team, and that your house sale ran so smoothly. We will make sure to pass your words on to Liz and the team. Thank you again for leaving the review, it's very much appreciated. The Downs Team.

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      Benson666

      Housing & Property

      Benson666

      I cannot recommend Bill Rashbrook at Downs Solicitors highly enough. Our sale involved an extremely complex issue with our freeholder that prevented us from exchanging contracts. My original solicitors were unable to deal with the complexities of amending the lease, and it looked as though the sale might not be able to proceed. Bill took ownership of the matter from the outset and gave us complete confidence that it could be resolved. No problem was ever too big, and his professionalism, knowledge, and determination were outstanding throughout. Behind the scenes, Bill worked tirelessly, coordinating with the freeholder, the freeholder's solicitors, my buyers' solicitors, my onward purchase solicitors, and the estate agents involved in both transactions. He kept everything moving forward, resolved issues as they arose, and ultimately achieved what others had been unable to do. Without Bill's expertise and persistence, I genuinely don't believe our sale and purchase would have completed. He went above and beyond at every stage, and we are incredibly grateful for everything he did.

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      legal expert Bill Rashbrook Bill Rashbrook

      Thank you so much for leaving this review for Bill. This sounds like a hugely complicated transaction, undoubtably causing a lot of stress, and we're so pleased that Bill went so above and beyond to be able to help you, and gave you the confience that he could resolve this for you. It makes us really happy to read reviews such as this and we're really grateful that you took the time to write it, we will make sure that we share your words with Bill. Thank you once again for leaving this review, we're very pleased that everything completed for you. The Downs Team.

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