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Walker Foster Limited

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

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Walker Foster Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
93%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 93%
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
95%+
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Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.7/5

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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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Walker Foster Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
15% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
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 4.8/5

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.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Walker Foster Limited offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

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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, West Yorkshire, LS29 9LX

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4.8 /5 51 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm’s expertise across residential and commercial conveyancing, land purchases and leases, wills, probate, powers of attorney and family matters, including divorce. Reviews highlight thorough legal knowledge, practical advice and the ability to handle complex transactions smoothly and efficiently. Clients particularly value the team’s clear communication, quick responses, proactive progress-chasing, and meticulous attention to detail. The firm is also described as patient, approachable, empathetic, calm and reassuring, helping to make stressful matters feel manageable while keeping clients fully informed and confident throughout.

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James

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Family Law

Sara is an absolute master of her craft!

Absolutely outstanding service. Sara has been balanced, knowledgeable and consistently reassuring throughout my divorce proceedings. What could have been an incredibly stressful and overwhelming process was made clear and manageable thanks to her calm guidance and expertise. She explained every step in a way that put my mind at ease and always made me feel supported. I genuinely couldn’t have navigated this without her, and I’m deeply grateful for everything she’s done.

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Sara Rutter

Wow, thank you for your incredibly kind review. It was a pleasure to be able to support you and your generous comments are greatly appreciated . We are thrilled to know our efforts have been recognized. It truly means a great deal to us.

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Jane Tapper

Family Law

Separation / Divorce

Not quite sure where to begin . In August 2023, I found out that my husband of 35 Years was having an affair . Think I was in disbelief this was happening to me .. But in saying that I needed some professional advise , of how I was going to navigate what to do next . I contacted Sara Rutter of Walker Foster for an informal chat . Well 2 hour's later and a whole box of Kleenex, I knew immediately, that Sara was prepared to listen and advise . It was never about who was entitled to what , and trying to get more than my husband. It was all about professionalism, and advise in a very empathic way . You cannot just entangle 40 Years in a moments breathe !! Sara , You were just the best , and Not forgetting Gillian Petty ( The most Diligent Secretary ever ) You've .listen to me Cry , You've listen to me using the FFFF word so many times . But now after 2 years and 8 Months... A Fair Result was concluded . I cant thank you both enough J x

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Jane, we are deeply grateful for your thoughtful words. We are pleased that Sara and Gillian were able to support you with care and understanding through such a significant period in your life. It is wonderful to know that their guidance helped you reach a fair outcome. We truly appreciate your trust in them and your kind recognition of their work.

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anonymous

Family Law

Got me through the worst time of my life.

After an incredibly difficult three-year divorce process, I have finally achieved a fair settlement, and I honestly do not believe I could have done it without Sara Rutter and Gillian Petty at Walker Foster Solicitors. From the very beginning, Sara was professional, calm, determined, and completely committed to achieving the best possible outcome for me. Despite every challenge put in the way, Sara remained focused, strategic, and relentless in pushing the case forward. Thanks to her expertise, persistence, and support, my divorce has now been finalised & I have received a fair settlement. More importantly, she helped me stay grounded and confident during one of the most difficult periods of my life. I cannot recommend Sara Rutter, Gillian Petty and Walker Foster Solicitors highly enough to anyone facing complex or high-conflict family proceedings. Their professionalism, integrity, and dedication truly made all the difference.

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Thank you C , it has been a real pleasure acting for you and I will genuinely miss our conversations. I am delighted we achieved such a positive outcome and I am especially pleased to know you are happy with the result . Thank you for placing your trust in us and I wish you all the very best for the future.

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David Coxon

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Highly Recommend

Sorted out wills and power of attorney. Thank you

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Thank you so much for your wonderful review, David. If you need any further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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George Marsden

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Family Law

Pre Nuptial Advice

I asked for advice at extremely short notice. Sara & the team acted swiftly but thoroughly to give me the best possible advice. Fantastic service.

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Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted Sara and the team were able to provide swift, thorough pre-nuptial advice at short notice and that you found the service fantastic. Your kind words and 5-star rating mean a lot to us.

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Helen

Housing & Property

Helen

I’m divorcing and needed legal help re the house transfer quickly. Laura Kingsberry in the Harrogate office was really helpful, both before I had instructed Walker Foster with advice re what to do, and once instructed. She handled the case with professionalism and was very calm and friendly responding to questions and calls quickly. I felt very confident in her abilities and found all staff helpful - when you call you can be answered in any of the branches and all were friendly and professional. I highly recommend Laura and Walker Foster.

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Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Helen. We are so pleased that Laura was able to offer you assistance and advice in a timely and friendly manner. If there is anything else that we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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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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Family Law

Zira

100% recommend! I instructed Sara to support with my Family matter. Her and her assistant, Claire were kind, responsive and incredibly supportive throughout the process. Sara explained the law in lay terms & is incredibly knowledgeable. Her advice and guidance was invaluable in resolving my matter in a timely manner and as high pressured as the situation was at times, I always felt in good hands with Sara and her team. Thank you!

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Thank you Zira for the wonderful review. We really appreciate the kind feedback.

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Tanya

Family Law

Tanya

I would like to say a huge thank you to Sara Rutter who was my solicitor through my divorce her professionalism and her thoroughness throughout made me feel at ease. Sara was also very empathetic toward me through this difficult and emotional time. I would very highly recommend Sara as a Solicitor in her field of family law at Walker Foster Solicitors. Thank you Sara 😊

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Family Law

Nathan

We engaged Ann Hallmark (Family Law) and David R. Barton (Property). Both are based in their Skipton Office. Ann was recommended to me through a mutual friend and the service my partner and I received did not disappoint. Ann is responsive. diligent and cool-headed. Ann can explain the law in plain English, her advice is sound and personalised. David R. Barton dealt with our property matters (trusts and conveyancing) and was extremely helpful, often putting up with a highly emotive series of transactions. We were in very safe hands. We would highly recommend both Ann and David at Walker Foster.

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Clients praise the firm’s expertise across residential and commercial conveyancing, land purchases and leases, wills, probate, powers of attorney and family matters, including divorce. Reviews highlight thorough legal knowledge, practical advice and the ability to handle complex transactions smoothly and efficiently. Clients particularly value the team’s clear communication, quick responses, proactive progress-chasing, and meticulous attention to detail. The firm is also described as patient, approachable, empathetic, calm and reassuring, helping to make stressful matters feel manageable while keeping clients fully informed and confident throughout.

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Gemma Kennedy

Housing & Property

Excellent service provided by Rizzwana

Rizzwana has been incredible in handling my parent's sale and purchase. Rizzwana was very sensitive to our family situation - my parents didn't want to move house but my Dad's declining health condition made a move to a bungalow necessary, and Rizzwana has been patient, diligent, friendly and reliable throughout. From keeping us updated, chasing the other parties, promptly responding to enquiries and advising us throughout. We are very grateful for Rizzwana's hard work on my parents behalf and would highly recommend her.

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Thank you for such a heartfelt review and recommendation, Gemma. We are delighted that Rizzwana provided thoughtful and dependable support throughout your parents’ sale and purchase, while handling the circumstances with such care and understanding. We greatly appreciate your kind recognition of her hard work.

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Joanne swanston

Land Law

Excellent experience

I can’t rate Amie and Emily highly enough. The process of buying some land was dealt with in such a professional and timely way. We were kept up to date throughout the process and all options explained. Thank you so much for making this such a stress free experience!

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We are delighted that Amie and Emily made your land purchase smooth and straightforward. It is wonderful to hear that you were kept informed and supported throughout. Thank you for your kind feedback.

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Mrs Christine Stapleton

Housing & Property

House sale

With the help from lily holmes and her team we are very greatful and the outcome is much appreciated

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We really appreciate your kind feedback. It is lovely to know that Lily and her team supported you through your house sale and that you were happy with the outcome. Thank you for choosing us.

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Grahame Bolton Holland

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Litigation

Luca my hero.

Luca was so professional handling my case. He put fear into Housing 21 with the way he dictated my defence. I would recommend him to anybody. Thanks Luca.🍷

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We’re grateful for your kind words. Luca will be pleased to know that his professional approach and strong representation gave you confidence throughout your case. Thank you for your trust and recommendation.

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Jonathan Woodward

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Thorough, efficient and no fuss

Rachel Hanson & Sarah Harper handled my father's estate exactly as I wanted - everything was taken care of for myself and my sister with a pragmatic approach which made for a smooth and quick conclusion to my dad's affairs for which we will always be grateful and as such can definitely recommend Walker Foster

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We are grateful for your thoughtful feedback, Jonathan. Rachel and Sarah will be pleased to know that their practical and considerate approach helped make the administration of your father’s estate as straightforward as possible. Thank you for recommending Walker Foster.

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Tim Ross

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Professional service provided by Luca

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Thank you for your kind feedback, Tim. We are pleased to hear that Luca provided a professional service and will be sure to pass on your comments to him.

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Jak Katterfield

Housing & Property

Jak

My wife and I were first time buyers so quite overwhelmed by the house buying process. Jenni acted as a knowledgeable, patient and detailed guide throughout the entire process, we could not have done it without her! We had some difficulties with the seller not providing required information and documentation about the house we were buying. Jenni fought our corner the entire time, providing guidance as to why the documentation was needed and ignoring pressure from the seller until we had it. I could not recommend Jenni more to anyone going through the conveyancing process!

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It’s lovely to hear that Jenni made your first home purchase feel more manageable. We’re pleased her knowledge, patience and attention to detail gave you confidence throughout, particularly when things became challenging. We really appreciate your kind words and recommendation.

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Emma Lucas

Housing & Property

Emma

Outstanding service from start to finish! Moving home is notoriously stressful, but having such a proactive solicitor like Amber, made all the difference. She was always quick to respond to my queries, actively chased the rest of the other side to prevent delays, and provided constant reassurance whenever things felt uncertain. If you want a smooth, efficient move with a team that actually keeps you in the loop, look no further.

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It is wonderful to know that Amber's proactive approach and clear communication helped keep everything progressing smoothly and gave you confidence along the way, Emma. We really appreciate your kind recommendation.

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Shell Johnson

Housing & Property

Shell

Sarah Bright and Issy Morgan facilitated my house sale. I actually tracked Sarah down from a previous house purchase that she’d done for me while working at another solicitors, because she is so good. The communication is brilliant. No chasing and leaving multiple messages - replying the same day and doing all they can towards desired timelines. Faultless and will always come back to these guys for as long as they are in their roles!!

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Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Shell. We are delighted that Sarah and Issy provided such a responsive and efficient service. It is particularly pleasing to hear that you chose to work with Sarah again, and we truly appreciate your continued trust and recommendation.

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Jane Naik

Housing & Property

Jane

Helpful and kind in a stressful situation

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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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