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Walker Foster Limited

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27 Riddings Road, Ilkley, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9LX

01943 609969

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27 Riddings Road, Ilkley, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9LX

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4.8
Excellent
56 Reviews
92%
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.7/5
Initial Impressions 4.7/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.6/5

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Walker Foster Limited are accredited by

The Law Society accreditation awarded to Walker Foster Limited
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Walker Foster Limited

Description

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.

Rankings by area of expertise

Local 1 / 97
National 85 / 11,165
4.8
Excellent
1,188 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
15% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
16% above
national average
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 4.7/5

Accreditations

Walker Foster Limited are accredited by

The Law Society accreditation awarded to Walker Foster Limited
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Walker Foster Limited

Description

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.

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Meet the team of Walker Foster Limited

Rachel Hanson

Rachel Hanson

Private Client Associate

5.0 47
Simone Robinson

Simone Robinson

Solicitor

4.8 28
Amber-Leigh Brunton

Amber-Leigh Brunton

Solicitor

5.0 27
Saffy Evans

Saffy Evans

Solicitor

4.9 14
Ian Haynes

Ian Haynes

Director & Head of Conveyancing

5.0 11

Contact details

01943 609969
info@walkerfoster.com
www.walkerfoster.com

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)

27 Riddings Road, Ilkley, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9LX

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4.8 /5 56 Reviews
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    The firm specialises in residential and commercial conveyancing, wills, probate, powers of attorney, family law and complex property matters. Clients praise technical expertise, thoroughness and efficiency, with clear, timely communication and strong attention to detail. Valued soft skills include professionalism, empathy, patience, reliability, proactivity and a calm, reassuring manner. Reviewers highlight responsiveness, personalised support, tenacity in difficult cases and a genuine commitment to achieving the best outcomes, making stressful processes feel manageable and well supported.

    Excellent communication
    Very professional
    Efficient service
    Thorough work
    Highly recommended
    Friendly staff
    Responsive team
    Supportive guidance
    Calm reassurance
    Great expertise

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    David

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    Housing & Property

    Excellent Service from David at Walker Foster.

    We are extremely grateful to Mr David Barton of Walker Foster, who made our sale go through without hiccup on our side whilst we had shenanigans from a buyers’ solicitor further down the chain. I’ve used Walker Foster many times as their attention to detail is second to none and they always have their clients’ needs as their primary concern. David is an excellent solicitor who is reassuring, calm and extremely knowledgeable.

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    legal expert David Barton David Barton

    Walker Foster Limited

    Dear David, Thank you for your excellent review. We’re delighted to hear that David was able to guide your sale smoothly despite the challenges elsewhere in the chain. His calm, thorough, and knowledgeable approach is something we value greatly, and he will be very pleased to know his support made such a positive difference. We truly appreciate your continued trust in Walker Foster and your kind words about our commitment to clients.

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    Amanda Victoria

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    Housing & Property

    SALE OF PROPERTY

    A rather long drawn out process - not the companies fault - with unexpected obstacles which the company navigated well to smooth things out

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    legal expert Anna Robinson Anna Robinson

    Walker Foster Limited

    Thank you for your feedback, Amanda. We’re pleased to hear that our team was able to navigate the challenges and help smooth the process despite the unexpected obstacles. Your kind words are greatly appreciated.

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    Alastair

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    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Probate resolution

    Helpful, efficient and a pleasure to deal with

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    legal expert Alex Richardson Alex Richardson

    Walker Foster Limited

    Thank you so much, Alastair! We’re delighted to hear you found the service provided by Alex to be helpful, efficient, and pleasant throughout your probate matter. Your kind words mean a lot, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share them!

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    Terry James

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    Family Law

    Review for Sara Walker, Solicitor

    I had the pleasure of working with Sara Walker and couldn't be more impressed with her professionalism, expertise, and dedication. She handled my case with clarity and precision, always keeping me informed and making sure I understood each step of the process. Her calm and confident approach gave me peace of mind throughout, and her attention to detail ensured everything was handled flawlessly. I highly recommend Sara to anyone seeking reliable and compassionate legal support.

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    Sara Rutter

    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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    Professional first class service

    Great service from the first to last meeting. Rachel was a pleasure to deal with, giving clear advice in a timely and efficient way. Professional at every step of the way.

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    legal expert Rachel Hanson Rachel Hanson

    Walker Foster Limited

    Thank you for your feedback — we’re delighted Rachel provided professional, clear, and efficient support throughout your experience.

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    Great solicitors. Very helpful ☺️

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    Dear Ruth. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that you found our solicitors very helpful. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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    Jan Ryrie

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    Jan

    A totally professional and pragmatic approach to my situation. Guy was extremely helpful & outstanding with guidance and help. Thank you so much & I will recommend Walker Foster in the future.

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    Rathil

    I contacted them for independent legal advice and was impressed by how quickly they responded. Their professionalism and quality of service exceeded my expectations.

    Walker Foster Limited

    Thank you, Rathil! We’re thrilled our team could provide quick and professional support that exceeded your expectations!

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    Amber

    Amber

    This review is 6 months late however my opinion has not changed in the slightest. The service I received was absolutely amazing from Sue Hartley, I could not have more positive things to say. No matter how many other clients she had, she was so prompt to answer any of my queries and was on the ball with chasing any responses as needed. I was a first time buyer with a lot a of excitement and no knowledge of the process and the frustration that can come with it. Sue was excellent at explaining every stage, anything I needed to do to move the process forward Sue gave guidance as required. Could not have asked for a better solicitor and I’m sorry this review took so long!

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    legal expert Sue Hartley Sue Hartley

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    Dear Amber, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that Sue provided you with amazing service and guided you through the process effectively. Should you require assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Best Regards, Walker Foster Limited

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    Alistair

    Family Law

    Alistair

    Fantastic professional service from Sarah Buxton. In a difficult period Sarah's patience and expertise helped me get the outcome I wanted.

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    Thank you for the lovely review Alistair. We were delighted to be able to help you.

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    4.8 /5 1188 Reviews
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      The firm specialises in residential and commercial conveyancing, wills, probate, powers of attorney, family law and complex property matters. Clients praise technical expertise, thoroughness and efficiency, with clear, timely communication and strong attention to detail. Valued soft skills include professionalism, empathy, patience, reliability, proactivity and a calm, reassuring manner. Reviewers highlight responsiveness, personalised support, tenacity in difficult cases and a genuine commitment to achieving the best outcomes, making stressful processes feel manageable and well supported.

      Excellent communication
      Very professional
      Efficient service
      Thorough work
      Highly recommended
      Friendly staff
      Responsive team
      Supportive guidance
      Calm reassurance
      Great expertise

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      anonymous

      Housing & Property

      Purchase of house

      I used Walker Foster for the purchase of a property. Very efficient and thorough. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kevin Campbell, and his assistant Laura Carter.

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      legal expert Kevin Campbell Kevin Campbell

      from Walker Foster Limited

      Great conveyancing is all about teamwork, and it’s brilliant to hear that Kevin and Laura hit the nail on the head for you. Thank you so much for recommending Walker Foster, and all the very best as you settle into your new place!

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      Sam H

      Housing & Property

      Great Experience

      Mariette and Clare were fantastic throughout a difficult house purchase that posed some difficult issues. Communication was clear and concise, and you felt like they were actually invested in your experience. Would definitely recommend them.

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      legal expert Mariette Marren Mariette Marren

      from Walker Foster Limited

      What a brilliant compliment to Mariette and Clare! Thank you so much, Sam. We always aim to treat our clients' property journeys as if they were our own, so hearing that you felt their genuine investment in your experience means the world to us. Wishing you all the very best as you settle into your new home!

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      Eva Cutler

      Commercial Property

      Sale of land

      Rizzwana Bashir was absolutely brilliant she went above and beyond to help us and such a lovely lady We would recommend her without doubt We cannot thank her enough

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      legal expert Rizzwana Bashir Rizzwana Bashir

      from Walker Foster Limited

      This is a fantastic review to read, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us, Eva. Please don't hesitate to reach back out to us if you ever need legal support in the future. Take care!

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      Lucinda Mullins

      Housing & Property

      Purchase of Property

      We used Rizzwana Bashir to help us with our purchase and found her to be extremely good. She was thorough, efficient and friendly. In short, I couldn't recommend her, or Walker Foster highly enough.

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      legal expert Rizzwana Bashir Rizzwana Bashir

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      We truly appreciate your high recommendation of both Rizzwana and the firm, Lucinda. Please don't hesitate to reach back out to Walker Foster if you ever need legal support in the future. All the very best!

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      Commercial Property

      Commercial Property

      I recently instructed Rizzwana Bashir at Walker Foster for a commercial property purchase, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Throughout the entire process, Rizzwana was proactive, professional, and kept us fully informed. Her clear communication and attention to detail made a complex transaction feel manageable and efficient. We were very pleased with the support we received and would certainly use her services.

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      Jane Naik

      Housing & Property

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      Helpful and kind in a stressful situation

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      legal expert Stuart Rowland Stuart Rowland

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      Thank you, Jane, for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you found the team helpful and kind during a stressful Conveyancing situation.

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      Rachel Cordice

      Housing & Property

      Rachel

      After using walker foster I would not go anywhere else! From start to finish the whole team at walker foster were amazing, they were very professional and i felt me needs were fully understood and met! I received the best quality service i could ask for! Definately reccomend!

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      legal expert Craig Williams Craig Williams

      from Walker Foster Limited

      Dear Rachel. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you would not go anywhere else and that the team provided such a professional and supportive service from start to finish. It is great to know you felt your needs were fully understood and met and that you received the highest quality of service. We really appreciate your recommendation and you taking the time to share your experience.

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      Steven Briggs

      Housing & Property

      Steven

      We used Walker Foster to deal with the legalities of our house purchase. Sue was amazing and very thorough. No problems at all and communication was great!

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      legal expert Sue Hartley Sue Hartley

      from Walker Foster Limited

      Dear Steven. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that Sue and the team supported you so effectively with your house purchase, and that you found the service thorough with great communication throughout. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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      Ricky

      Ricky

      Recommend by a friend for help with my mother in laws will. Excellent service, friendly & professional staff.

      from Walker Foster Limited

      Dear Ricky. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that you were recommended to us and that you received excellent service from our friendly and professional staff while dealing with your mother-in-law’s Will. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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      Freya Verity

      Housing & Property

      Freya

      Would highly recommend Walker Foster if you are buying/selling a house! Sue and her team were amazing from start to finish and even though we had a very long, challenging chain she managed to keep on top of everything to ensure quickest possible completion times!

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      legal expert Sue Hartley Sue Hartley

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      Dear Freya. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that Sue and the team provided excellent support throughout your house sale and purchase, especially given the challenges of a long chain. It is great to know they were able to keep everything on track and help achieve the quickest possible completion. We really appreciate your recommendation and you taking the time to share your experience.

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