Michael Archer
Wills, Trusts & Probate
Wills & LPAs
Communication and advice first class, thank you
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Gowen & Stevens LLP
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148 Total Company Reviews
5 Mulgrave Chambers, 26-28 Mulgrave Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6LE
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5 Mulgrave Chambers, 26-28 Mulgrave Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6LE
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Regulator ID: 449218
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Gowen & Stevens LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview
Excellent
Value for
Money
Money
Value for money
12%
above national average
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Success
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Satisfied with outcome
15%
above national average
About this score
This rating is based on client feedback and compares how satisfied people were with the result of their legal matter against the national average for similar legal services. While every case is different and outcomes can depend on the law, the facts, and decisions made by courts or tribunals, this comparison is designed to be like for like.
When a firm has a large number of reviews, individual case differences tend to balance out over time. This makes the national average a useful benchmark for understanding how often clients feel the result achieved was fair and appropriate for their situation. Even small differences from the average can therefore reflect a meaningful difference in the overall standard of legal service provided.
Would
Recommend
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family
16%
above national average
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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
4.8/5
Accreditations
Gowen & Stevens LLP are accredited by
Trading names:
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Bell & Co Solicitors
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Sinnertons Solicitors
Description
Because we know our clients often have to be many things at once – parent, business owner, entrepreneur, carer of elderly relatives, guardian of a family business – Gowen & Stevens has specialists on hand for whatever you may be facing.
Rankings by area of expertise
The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Gowen & Stevens LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.
Gowen & Stevens LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview
Excellent
Value for
Money
Money
Value for money
12%
above national average
About this score
This rating is based on verified client feedback and compares how this firm’s value for money is perceived against the national average. In legal services, value for money is not about being the cheapest option, but about whether clients feel the service, expertise, and outcome justified the cost. This comparison helps place client experiences in context when choosing a law firm.
12% above
national average
Success
Rate
Rate
Satisfied with outcome
16%
above national average
About this score
This rating is based on client feedback and compares how satisfied people were with the result of their legal matter against the national average for similar legal services. While every case is different and outcomes can depend on the law, the facts, and decisions made by courts or tribunals, this comparison is designed to be like for like.
When a firm has a large number of reviews, individual case differences tend to balance out over time. This makes the national average a useful benchmark for understanding how often clients feel the result achieved was fair and appropriate for their situation. Even small differences from the average can therefore reflect a meaningful difference in the overall standard of legal service provided.
16% above
national average
Would
Recommend
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family
17%
above national average
About this score
This score shows how likely clients are to recommend this law firm to friends or family, based on verified reviews and compared with the national average. In legal matters, recommendations are usually based on trust, clarity of advice, and how supported clients felt throughout their case. This comparison helps show how consistently a firm meets those expectations.
17% above
national average
Communication
4.9/5
Initial Impressions
4.9/5
Approachability
4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy
4.8/5
Legal Knowledge
4.9/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Accreditations
Gowen & Stevens LLP are accredited by
Trading names:
•
Bell & Co Solicitors
•
Sinnertons Solicitors
Description
Because we know our clients often have to be many things at once – parent, business owner, entrepreneur, carer of elderly relatives, guardian of a family business – Gowen & Stevens has specialists on hand for whatever you may be facing.
Rankings by area of expertise
The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Gowen & Stevens LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.
Housing & Property
556 / 4,769
Commercial Property
386 / 3,667
Family Law
627 / 4,221
Wills, Trusts & Probate
617 / 3,760
Company & Commercial
438 / 4,185
Dispute Resolution
384 / 1,801
Employment
636 / 3,621
Consumer
518 / 4,416
Intellectual Property Law
136 / 623
Corporate Law
208 / 842
Energy & Transport
67 / 511
Regulations
279 / 2,413
National
798 / 11,165
Meet the team of Gowen & Stevens LLP
Team members
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Deborah Bailey
Partner and Head of Family Law
4.9
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18 Reviews
Meet the team of Gowen & Stevens LLP
Team members
No Solicitors / Paralegals / Legal experts found with that name.
Deborah Bailey
Partner and Head of Family Law
4.9
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18 Reviews
Tracey Morris
Conveyancer
5.0
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17 Reviews
Amanda Barfoot
Conveyancing Assistant
5.0
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9 Reviews
Deepesh Patel
Partner
5.0
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6 Reviews
Esther Janalli-Brown
Partner
4.0
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4 Reviews
Rachel Kennedy
Assistant
5.0
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3 Reviews
Paul Edmunds
Partner
5.0
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2 Reviews
Laurence Ferguson
Solicitor
0.0
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0 Reviews
Karen Bell
Practice Manager
0.0
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0 Reviews
Contact & Locations - Gowen & Stevens LLP
Opening hours
| 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) |
5 Mulgrave Chambers, 26-28 Mulgrave Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 6LE
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What clients say about Gowen & Stevens LLP
The firm specialises in conveyancing, property sales/purchases, lease renewals and family/divorce matters, with experience in commercial premises and complex chains. Clients praise technical expertise, thoroughness and clear, practical legal advice. Valued soft skills include excellent communication, responsiveness, patience, compassion and reliability; staff are described as professional, supportive and reassuring, often going above and beyond to resolve problems and keep clients calm throughout stressful or protracted transactions.
professional handling
very responsive
clear communication
helpful support
efficient service
attention to detail
knowledgeable advice
friendly staff
timely responses
highly recommend
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Howard Sanger
Excellent service
We had a very long and tortuous sale due to issues with our buyer's property and their sale. However, Amanda was always extremely friendly and as helpful as she could be, which made what was a stressful experience that much more bearable.
Will
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Housing & Property
Efficient Property sale
Tracey Morris and her team handled the Sale of our house from initial enquiry through to completion in 8 weeks, everything ran like clock work, very impressed and cant recommend highly enough
Anonymous
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Excellent Service
Deborah Bailey was very professional, effective and efficient in guiding me through my divorce to a satisfactory outcome. This included advice on process, legal documentation, communications with the other party’s solicitor, and handling all dealings with the Court on my behalf. She explained every step along the way clearly and concisely, and provided reassurance when required. I would certainly recommend Deborah to others seeking legal support.
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Mrs Burgess
Update Will & power of attorney.
Very helpful & professional. Esther easy to chat too & very efficient.
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Paula Payne
Family Law
Paula Payne
Aaron O'Malley at Sutton branch has seen me through a bitter divorce, Always Professional but has become a friend too, Highly Recommended
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What clients say about Gowen & Stevens LLP
The firm specialises in conveyancing, property sales/purchases, lease renewals and family/divorce matters, with experience in commercial premises and complex chains. Clients praise technical expertise, thoroughness and clear, practical legal advice. Valued soft skills include excellent communication, responsiveness, patience, compassion and reliability; staff are described as professional, supportive and reassuring, often going above and beyond to resolve problems and keep clients calm throughout stressful or protracted transactions.
professional handling
very responsive
clear communication
helpful support
efficient service
attention to detail
knowledgeable advice
friendly staff
timely responses
highly recommend
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Dhaval
Housing & Property
Thank you Koysor and team
Very happy with the way Koysor and team handled the process from start to finish. Fully recommended
Steve
Housing & Property
Secured our dream property in 7 weeks
We used G&S for a simultaneous sale and purchase. Had a wonderful intro to Nikki who explained everything to us and got us on board, and worked with Angela and Koysor on our sale/purchase. Angela was right with us when our sale and purchase fell through (no fault of G&S whatsoever) and provided reassurance and support above and beyond what we expected. When we found another property, we were under a very tight timeframe to purchase. G&S moved really quickly to help us secure our dream home - from offer accepted to completion in 7 weeks which is extraordinary. Our thanks goes to the team at G&S - these processes can be stressful but ultimately they got us the outcome we were hoping for and we’re extremely grateful for that. Would use again.
Mr Desai
Housing & Property
Top service from Banstead office - Koysor
Complicated transaction with lots of gaps, which were dealt with professionally by Koysor. Very responsive and provided good advice throughout the buying process from a developer. I have used this firm in the past and will do so again in the future.
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Kenny Gray
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Housing & Property
Very pleased
Koysor Miah goes above and beyond to do a professional job. I have used Gowen and Steven’s several times now and have always been happy. I would recommend their services to everyone. Many thanks
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Koysor Miah
Thank you for the lovely review. It was a pleasure acting for you.
Fiona
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Housing & Property
Very professional and great support
Tracey was very professional from the start, providing clear estimates and requirements of information on both the sale and purchase sides of my move. Unfortunately the chain was marred by unexpected and unnecessary queries and delays at both ends - particularly due to the incompetence of another party’s solicitor firm. But throughout the protracted process Tracey provided me with fantastic support and advice, working with my agents and the rest of the chain to resolve the other firm’s issues and get a successful completion - thank you so much to you and Amanda for keeping me sane throughout!
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Grace
Housing & Property
Grace's experience...
Gowen and Stevens were brilliant to work with, holding our hands throughout the way and providing lots of info to ensure we knew what was happening each step of the way. The app provides a great way to track the process and stay up to date with on-going activity. Neve managed our sale and was brilliant, incredibly helpful, calm and reliable. Can not recommend her enough.
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Timothy
Housing & Property
Timothy's experience...
Absolutely awsome! First class from start to finish. Louise and Gill were really helpful all the way through the process and dealt with any questions I had. I would definitely recommend and would use again without hesitation.
Cindy Westbrook
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
Steven
Housing & Property
Steven's experience...
Louise and Cindy were fantastic! Very knowledgeable and professional solicitors. Would highly recommend.
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Laura Richens
Housing & Property
Laura Richens
Louise helped me with my property sale and purchase, she was fantastic. Louise was pro-active, responsive, reliable and everything you want and need during a sale and purchase! I highly recommend Louise and the team at Gowen and Stevens LLP
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Lucy Duckworth
Housing & Property
Lucy Duckworth
We have just competed on a house sale. Before all the Covid-19 issues happened, we are already so impressed by Louise & Cathy. Any questions were dealt with by return. After we went into lockdown and everyone was working from home, that brilliant level of service didn't slip - any questions / concerns we had were dealt with so quickly. Louise and Cathy make a brilliant team. To get a completion in these circumstances has been quite something. I appointed them on the recommendation of an estate agent (Williams Harlow) and for the fact they were a couple of minutes walk from my office in Cheam Village - but in the future, we won't look anywhere else - they are the best Conveyancing solicitor we've used in 20+ years. I really would highly recommend them.
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