Hallam Solicitors

Great firm for conveyancing but they are unashamedly poor in litigation. Have used them and recommended them for conveyancing, and have always gain a great outcome.
For litigation, well been mislead, financially disadvantaged, lied too, been lied about to oppositions solicitors by Hallams, raised a complaint, had a complaint resolution, which would put me back to where I would be without their mishandling and lack of willingness. This was then taken back, and I was then dis-instructed by the firm as it was going to cost them money to correct their errors. Their PII insurers, Legal Ombudsman and now SRA have complaints on their hands to try to get them to honour their resolution, and I am hoping ultimately make them realise that they must treat their own clients with honesty and integrity, something they have sadly shown very little of.

I would not recommend using this solicitor if you don't want to be made to feel small and belittled. Very bizarre and horrible experience.

Needed documents signed and made an appointment over the phone a week ago and was told to come in at 11 today.

When we got there, we were made to feel like we had dropped in unannounced despite our appointment being in the diary. Eventually, we were told we could be seen by the solicitor that was there as the one we had made the appointment with was off sick (totally fair enough) but what followed was bizarre.

The solicitor that dealt with us was rude, abrasive and extremely patronising. I felt like I was being told off by a school teacher despite having everything we needed ready to go so there was minimal effort needed from them. Despite being spoken to in this way, we were pleasant and polite the whole way through the experience - mostly as I was a little taken aback and confused as to why I was being spoken to like this to be honest!

We were then told we could only pay by cash so had to walk home to get cash out. When we came back, my partner tried to politely tell the solicitor that we were quite upset by the way we had been spoken to, we at least expected a reluctant apology but she just told him she didn't have time for this and walked away.

I have honestly never experienced being spoken to like this, let alone by someone who I am paying to provide a service. I wouldn't dream of speaking to anyone the way she spoke to me, I am really surprised there are not other similar reviews.

I would not recommend using this solicitor if you don't want to be made to feel small and belittled. Very bizarre and horrible experience.

Needed documents signed and made an appointment over the phone a week ago and was told to come in at 11 today.

When we got there, we were made to feel like we had dropped in unannounced despite our appointment being in the diary. Eventually, we were told we could be seen by the solicitor that was there as the one we had made the appointment with was off sick (totally fair enough) but what followed was bizarre.

The solicitor that dealt with us was rude, abrasive and extremely patronising. I felt like I was being told off by a school teacher despite having everything we needed ready to go so there was minimal effort needed from them. Despite being spoken to in this way, we were pleasant and polite the whole way through the experience - mostly as I was a little taken aback and confused as to why I was being spoken to like this to be honest!

We were then told we could only pay by cash so had to walk home to get cash out. When we came back, my partner tried to politely tell the solicitor that we were quite upset by the way we had been spoken to, we at least expected a reluctant apology but she just told him she didn't have time for this and walked away.

I have honestly never experienced being spoken to like this, let alone by someone who I am paying to provide a service. I wouldn't dream of speaking to anyone the way she spoke to me, I am really surprised there are not other similar reviews.

My Wife and I dealt with Matthew Rushfirth at Hallam Solicitors when drafting our Wills. The process was very straight forward and Matthew kept us up to date with everything from start to finish.
Highly recommended

WE USED VICTORA FOR BOTH OUR SALE AND PURCHASE, WE RECEIVED IMMEDIATE RESPONSES TO OUR QUERIES/ISSUES. IF THERE WAS 10 OUT OF 5 POSSIBLE I WOULD HAVE RATED HER 10/5.

Matthew dealt with the Wills and the LPOA for both my husband and myself .
Suhail dealt with some property issues .
Both were highly professional and kept us informed every step of the way. Friendly and courteous .
I would recommend this firm and would have no hesitation in using them again.
Very good value for the price we paid..

Hallams were not a local firm for me, however I selected them after lots of research and seeing many positive reviews. Victoria was always extremely quick to respond to any emails / calls. I didn't ask her lots of questions as I was very busy in my own role and I felt calm and confident about Victoria getting on with everything that needed doing. I'm therefore very happy with my choice of company and I would certainly use Victoria's services again.

My experience of Hallam solicitors and specifically my conveyancer Megan was very positive and I have no reservations in recommending her work. I was somewhat physically unwell and worried at the time, and Megan in addition to the very efficient and at all times informative and respectful was very supportive. Megan's priority was clearly to ensure that I was happy with the move and all aspects of it, my wishes (and not those of others influencing me) were paramount in her work, i.e. her work was fully client-centred. I found face to face meetings at her office in Headingley very effective and helpful, and much preferable to remote "on-line" service. Thoroughly recommended.