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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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4.9
Excellent
263 Reviews
95%
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95%+
Success
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95%+
Would
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Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.7/5

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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

Simone Robinson

Simone Robinson

Solicitor

4.8 28
Amber-Leigh Brunton

Amber-Leigh Brunton

Solicitor

5.0 27
Ian Haynes

Ian Haynes

Director & Head of Conveyancing

5.0 11
Rachel Hanson

Rachel Hanson

Private Client Associate

5.0 47
Saffy Evans

Saffy Evans

Solicitor

4.9 14

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

Reviews

4.9 /5 263 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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    Rodney and Martha

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Writing a will

    My wife and I received excellent service from Cay. She gave us advice on things which we had not considered and in addition advised on matters that we did not need to include in the will. At no time did we feel under pressure to get on with things quickly and we were given time and opportunity to think and query and amend drafts. A first class job.

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    legal expert Cay Schofield Cay Schofield

    from Walker Foster Limited

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, Rodney and Martha! Writing a Will is such a deeply personal task, and we are absolutely thrilled to hear that Cay looked after you and your wife so well. Ensuring that our clients never feel pressured and are afforded the appropriate time to thoroughly review and amend their drafts is a fundamental standard of our private client department. Thank you for choosing us!

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    Great Solicitors

    Thank you Katie for all your help and detailed workings, and for the personal touch throughout.

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    legal expert Katie Ingham Katie Ingham

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    Thank you for your positive feedback, Christopher. We’re pleased to hear that Katie provided a personal approach throughout your matter.

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    Paul Oldfield

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    Dealing with my father's estate

    Rachel and her team dealt with my late father's estate in a very friendly and professional manner. Whilst the process was slow mainly I think to external forces, e.g probate office, HMRC etc. The process started in June 2024 after my father's death in May of that year. I finally received the final accounts last week as all residual tax had been paid on dividends. I was updated regularly on how things were going

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    legal expert Rachel Hanson Rachel Hanson

    from Walker Foster Limited

    Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that Rachel and her team provided a professional service and kept you well-informed, despite the external delays from the Probate Office and HMRC. We appreciate your patience during this difficult time.

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    Sara Jane Machin

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    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Will and LPA

    Very friendly and efficient service, which was first class.

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    legal expert Cay Schofield Cay Schofield

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    Thank you for your feedback, Sara. We are delighted to hear that you experienced a friendly and first-class service. Efficiency is a core value for us, and we appreciate you taking the time to highlight our team's efforts.

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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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    legal expert Leona Walker Leona Walker

    from Walker Foster Limited

    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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    Ricky

    Ricky

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

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    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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    Jessica Smithson

    Jessica

    Thankyou to all at walker foster for making a very delicate and difficult time, a smooth process. From the reception and admin staff, through to the solicitors, you were all so helpful. I have used your company multiple times, and every time I receive impeccable service. I wouldn’t go anywhere else and would always highly recommend this company. Many thanks you you all.

    from Walker Foster Limited

    Dear Jessica. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that the team were able to support you through what sounds like a difficult and delicate time, and that you found the service helpful, responsive, and consistent across multiple matters. We really appreciate your continued trust in the firm and your recommendation.

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    Elizabeth Eves

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Elizabeth

    Alex Richardson was so helpful and patient with me and my mother helping us through the drafting of our wills and I would recommend him and Walker Foster to anyone .. in fact I will be using them again soon to do a Power of Attorney

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    legal expert Alex Richardson Alex Richardson

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    Dear Elizabeth. Thank you for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that Alex was helpful and patient while guiding you and your mother through the drafting of your Wills, and that you felt well supported throughout the process. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again with your Power of Attorney.

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    Shirley Ann Chapman

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Shirley

    I would recommend WF Catherine was very clear in explaining the POA I was putting in place she was approachable with my queries and patient Everything was done efficiently which made the process a whole lot easier to navigate Thank you

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    legal expert Catherine Ackroyd Catherine Ackroyd

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    Thank you for your recommendation! We are pleased that Catherine’s clear, patient, and approachable manner made setting up your POA much easier to navigate. We will be sure to share your kind feedback with her and the rest of the team.

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    Joan Charlton

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Joan

    All my Meetings were conducted at home which was a good help to me.Mr Lee Kirby was really understanding of my needs and how difficult a task that this was for me. He was kind very and at all times very courteous. Would i use Walker Foster again Yes! would I recommend them yes i would.

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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
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      Efficient service
      Thorough work
      Highly recommended
      Friendly staff
      Responsive team
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      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

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      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

      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

      Jane

      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

      from Walker Foster Limited

      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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