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Walker Foster is a long-established and respected general practice law firm founded in 1919, with offices in Skipton, Barnoldswick, Silsden, Settle, Ilkley, Northallerton and Harrogate. Our vision is to always be the first choice for local legal expertise, creating a connection with the communities surrounding our offices as a trustworthy and caring company. We aim to provide valued and reliable legal services to generations both now and in the future. Read more...
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Probate
Neil
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I recently had my first will drawn up by Saffiya at Walker Foster in Ilkley. She clearly explained the process and ensured it was completed quickly and efficiently. She was very helpful and efficient in getting everything completed for me before I went on holiday. Highly recommend.
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Daniel
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Excellent experience. Very down to earth and professional approach. Highly recommend and would always use them again for any future legal needs.
Sara Rutter from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 09 April, 2025:
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Harriet
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Brilliant, professional service from Amber! Amber was super helpful throughout the process of buying our first home - she was incredibly kind & patient in making sure that we understood every step of the process! Definitely would recommend ⭐️
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Wills
Graeme
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Very professional and a pleadure to o deal with
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 04 April, 2025:
Thank you, Graeme, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a professional and pleasant experience with Rachel and the Wills team. It was a pleasure working with you, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future!
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Kept well informed of progress, answered and queries in a timely manner.
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 04 April, 2025:
Thank you for your review. We're pleased to hear that you felt well-informed and that your queries were addressed promptly.
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Probate
Julie Mountain
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Excellent! I would, and I have for many years, recommended Rachel Hanson and WF. Continuity and knowledge is invaluable and gives me full confidence in the advice and handling of important family matters.
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 31 March, 2025:
Thank you for your trust and recommendation, Julie. We're delighted that Rachel and the team have provided you with continuity and confidence over the years.
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Anonymous
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Efficient and friendly service. Clear explanations along the way
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 28 March, 2025:
Thank you for your kind words! We're pleased to hear you found the service provided by Rachel to be efficient and clear. We appreciate your feedback!
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Catherine
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The process was slow but I suspect this was out of the solicitors control, eg. Awaiting replies from 3rd parties, the sheer number of conveyances happening ahead of the change to stamp duty threshold, etc. Nevertheless all interactions were clear and pleasant.
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 27 March, 2025:
Thank you for your feedback, Catherine. We appreciate your understanding of the factors outside of our control. We're glad to hear your experience with Simone was clear and pleasant throughout.
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Anonymous
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I have been involved in protracted complex children matters for almost 3 years which have recently come to an end thanks to the invaluable help of Sarah who has been there every step of the way.
I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional support I received from Sarah and Isabel throughout my case. From the outset they demonstrated outstanding legal expertise and also a deep understanding of the complexities and sensitivities involved in my matter.
Sarah took every measure to ensure I felt protected and never left me to deal with difficult moments alone. Sarah was always mindful of the nature of my relationship with my ex partner and went above and beyond to safeguard my wellbeing at every stage.
No detail was overlooked and clear, strategic advice was provided at each stage which ultimately led to the best outcome for us. Sarah's unwavering commitment, professionalism and genuine empathy and care made an incredibly difficult process much more manageable. I will always be grateful for everything Sarah has done for my child and I. Thank you for never letting me give up and for fighting tirelessly for what was best for my child- I couldn't have asked for a better team to stand by me throughout this process.
I highly recommend Sarah and Isabel to anyone facing issues with complex children matters.
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 17 March, 2025:
Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback! We're incredibly grateful that Sarah and Isabel could provide the support and guidance you needed throughout such a challenging time. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we're so pleased that their expertise and care helped achieve the best outcome for you and your child!
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Christine
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It’s been a long road with 2 people dropping out and my original onward purchase falling through I can finally say I’m in my new home. Amber and Joe worked tirelessly to get everything organised. They both were very patient, sympathetic, hard working and diligent nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend them.
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Kirsten
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Highly recommend Amelie, assisted by Joe. Communication always clear, quick and friendly. Cannot fault the service. Thank you!
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Lewis
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I originally dealt with Walker Foster Solicitors back in 2023 when purchasing my first property. They were very clear with there communication & always kept me in the loop.
Most recently when attempting to re-mortgage, i discovered that the land registry had still not registered my property, resulting in me being unable to complete the re-mortgage. I recently dealt with Hadiqa Farhat at walker foster who was very considerate about the situation i was in & provided me with options i diddnt even know existed.
After the sucsessful expedition of my land registry application & waiting a few weeks for it to be processed, i am now able to take out my mortgage & have peace of mind for the next few years.
This wouldnt have been possible without Hadiqa's proactive approach to the situation & her resillience when contacting the land registry.
Many thanks,
Lewis
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Probate
David
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We instructed this firm to deal with the estate of our late mother. Rachel Hanson, assisted by Sarah Proctor, dealt with the matter sensitively, promptly and with great professionalism. They were always easy to contact and they kept my brother and I fully informed of developments throughout. We wholeheartedly recommend their services. Simply outstanding. Many thanks to them for their hard work.
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 07 February, 2024:
Dear David, Thank you for your glowing feedback! We're delighted to hear that Rachel, Sarah and the team provided outstanding service in handling your late mother's estate. We appreciate your recommendation and trust in our team. Best regards, Walker Foster Limited
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Wills
jb3696
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My wife and I would just like to express our sincere thanks to Rachel and Sarah at Walker Foster Solicitors for their professionalism in dealing with the completion of our new wills and lasting power of attorneys this week.
With the law and procedures having changed substantially in the intervening years since we last made these provisions, it was refreshing to sit with Rachel who took the time to not only explain all the changes, but she also spoke in layman's language which assisted my wife and I greatly in deciding exactly how we wanted to update these extremely important documents.
We now have peace of mind in the knowledge that we have everything in place to cover whatever (and whenever) life throws at us in our advancing years .. And you can't put a price on that !!
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 29 January, 2024:
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that Rachel and Sarah were able to help with facilitating the writing of your new wills and lasting power of attorney efficiently. We appreciate your kind words. Best regards, Walker Foster Limited
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Wills
Kevin
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Rachel Hanson at Walker Foster in Ilkley drew up our wills, and we are very happy to recommend her. She was very professional and helpful, and there were no delays. She answered all our questions very clearly, and there were no problems.
A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 15 January, 2024:
We are delighted that you have had such a wonderful experience with Rachel. If there is anything further that we can help you with, do get in touch.
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Walker Foster is a well-established general practice law firm with local offices in Skipton, Barnoldswick, Silsden, Settle, Ilkley, Northallerton, and Harrogate. They have provided over 100 years of service to their local community and can handle a range of matters nationwide such as property sales/purchases, probate advice, divorce, business disputes and more. They aim to build long term relationships with all their clients.
