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Walker Foster Limited

4.9 | 209 Reviews 209 Reviews | Wills, Trusts & Probate
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27 Riddings Road, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9LX

01943 609969

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

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4.9
Excellent
209 Reviews
95%
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Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
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 / 30
National 119 / 11,161
4.8
Excellent
1,213 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 29
Ian Haynes

Ian Haynes

Director & Head of Conveyancing

5.0 11
Saffy Evans

Saffy Evans

Solicitor

4.9 14
Amber-Leigh Brunton

Amber-Leigh Brunton

Solicitor

5.0 28

Meet the team of Walker Foster Limited

Rachel Hanson

Rachel Hanson

Private Client Associate

5.0 47
Simone Robinson

Simone Robinson

Solicitor

4.8 29
Amber-Leigh Brunton

Amber-Leigh Brunton

Solicitor

5.0 28
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, West Yorkshire, LS29 9LX

Reviews

4.9 /5 209 Reviews
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    Clients consistently praise the firm for expert conveyancing, property purchases and sales, commercial leases, probate, wills, powers of attorney and family law matters. Reviews highlight strong technical knowledge, thoroughness and effective handling of complex or time-sensitive transactions. Clients particularly value the firm’s excellent communication, with prompt updates, clear explanations and quick responses. Soft skills repeatedly noted include professionalism, approachability, patience, empathy, calm reassurance, diligence and a proactive, hardworking attitude that helps keep matters moving smoothly and reduces stress.

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    Sally Pielow

    Wills, Trusts & Probate

    Friendly and efficient service

    Cay helped us with Grant of Probate for our late mother's estate. We found her professional, approachable and gave us good advice and excellent communication. Many thanks also to Rebecca for her help too.

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    legal expert Cay Schofield Cay Schofield

    from Walker Foster Limited

    Hi Sally, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We know how difficult navigating probate for a late parent can be, and we're delighted to hear how well Cay and Rebecca looked after you with their professional and approachable service. We truly appreciate your kind words and wish you and your family all the best.

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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

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    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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    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

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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Jackie

    Absolutely no problem with my conveyancing and not extortionately expensive either. I shall use the Company for my Will & POA also. Good to have local trustworthy Solicitors.

    Walker Foster Limited

    Thank you for your feedback, Jackie. We’re glad to hear you were satisfied with our conveyancing services and appreciate your trust in us for your Will and POA. We look forward to continuing to support you.

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    4.8 /5 1213 Reviews
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      Clients consistently praise the firm for expert conveyancing, property purchases and sales, commercial leases, probate, wills, powers of attorney and family law matters. Reviews highlight strong technical knowledge, thoroughness and effective handling of complex or time-sensitive transactions. Clients particularly value the firm’s excellent communication, with prompt updates, clear explanations and quick responses. Soft skills repeatedly noted include professionalism, approachability, patience, empathy, calm reassurance, diligence and a proactive, hardworking attitude that helps keep matters moving smoothly and reduces stress.

      Clear communication
      Prompt responses
      Professional service
      Efficient handling
      Friendly approach
      Expert guidance
      Proactive support
      Kept informed
      Thorough advice
      Calm reassurance

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      Samantha & James

      Housing & Property

      Purchase of Bashfield Farm

      I cannot recommend Rizzwana Bashir at Walker Foster Solicitors highly enough. From start to finish, her support throughout a particularly complex and difficult purchase was nothing short of exceptional. We quite simply couldn't have done it without her. Rizzwana consistently went above and beyond our expectations, routinely working out of hours to ensure everything moved forward seamlessly. Her communication was flawless, keeping us reassured and fully updated at every single stage of the process. Beyond her top-tier professionalism and deep legal expertise, she brought a warm, friendly, and deeply empathetic approach that made a world of difference during a stressful time. To receive such outstanding dedication, clear expert guidance, and personalised care—all while offering fantastic value for money—is a rarity. If you need a solicitor who is hugely knowledgeable, tirelessly hardworking, and genuinely cares about her clients, look no further than Rizzwana.

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      legal expert Rizzwana Bashir Rizzwana Bashir

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      Thank you for your kind recommendation, Samantha and James. It is pleasing to know that Rizzwana's expertise, communication and personal approach helped you feel reassured during a complex transaction. We greatly appreciate your generous feedback and your confidence in Rizzwana.

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      Noah James

      Housing & Property

      First time buying made easy

      As first time buyers, we couldn’t have asked for a better solicitor than Mariette. She guided us through every stage clearly, helped us understand exactly where we were in the process and what would happen next, and always made us feel confident that our purchase was in safe hands. Professional, prompt, and incredibly supportive throughout. Our purchase completed smoothly in just four months, and we’re genuinely grateful for her expertise and care. We highly recommend Mariette and have already passed her details on to friends who are beginning their own selling journey. We cannot thank her enough.

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      legal expert Mariette Marren Mariette Marren

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      Thank you for your kind recommendation, Noah. We are delighted that Mariette provided such thoughtful guidance and made your first purchase a positive experience. It is especially lovely to know that you have already recommended her to friends.

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      Christine Sinclair

      Housing & Property

      Professional & Efficient

      We have moved house and we appointed Walker Foster in Settle to complete our sale and purchase conveyancing.

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      legal expert Anna Robinson Anna Robinson

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      Thank you for choosing Walker Foster, Christine. We are pleased that you entrusted our team with both your sale and purchase, and we hope the process was handled smoothly for you. We greatly appreciate your custom and wish you all the best in your new home.

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      janet mcguinness

      Housing & Property

      House purchase and sale

      They were brilliant they always answered any questions we had they were so professional at all times would highly recommend them

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      legal expert Mariette Marren Mariette Marren

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      Thank you for your kind recommendation, Janet. We are delighted to hear that our team was professional, approachable and always available to answer your questions. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we are pleased that you felt well supported throughout.

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      Sally

      Housing & Property

      Exceptional

      RIzzwana has just completed a lease on a retail property for us and she has been exceptional throughout. Very helpful and efficient and her email responses have been almost instant. This level of service is a very rare thing nowadays so it has been so refreshing to experience. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

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      legal expert Rizzwana Bashir Rizzwana Bashir

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      Hi Sally, we are delighted to hear that Rizzwana provided such efficient and responsive support throughout the lease. It is particularly pleasing to know that her prompt communication made such a positive impression. Thank you for your kind 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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      legal expert Amber-Leigh Brunton Amber-Leigh Brunton

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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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      legal expert Sarah Bright Sarah Bright

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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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      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

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      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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