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Francis George Solicitor-Advocate Limited

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16 High Street, Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3EP

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16 High Street, Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3EP

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Francis George Solicitor-Advocate Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

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

Accreditations

Francis George Solicitor-Advocate Limited are accredited by

Family Law accreditation awarded to Francis George Solicitor-Advocate Limited
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Francis George Solicitor-Advocate Limited
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Francis George Solicitor-Advocate Limited

Description

Francis George is a higher rights qualified solicitor-advocate dealing with all aspects of litigation from multi track trials to small claims matters, conveyancing and every area of family law from our offices in Witney and Swindon. With increasing specialism in Family Law, a member of the Law Society's Expert Family Panel and a member of Resolution a group of family lawyers, matters are dealt with in a friendly, non-confrontational way. The firm act on behalf of and against major insurers, Non-Departmental Government Bodies together with private individuals and companies.

Rankings by area of expertise

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Francis George Solicitor-Advocate Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
13% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
16% above
national average
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Francis George Solicitor-Advocate Limited are accredited by

Family Law accreditation awarded to Francis George Solicitor-Advocate Limited
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Francis George Solicitor-Advocate Limited
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation awarded to Francis George Solicitor-Advocate Limited

Description

Francis George is a higher rights qualified solicitor-advocate dealing with all aspects of litigation from multi track trials to small claims matters, conveyancing and every area of family law from our offices in Witney and Swindon. With increasing specialism in Family Law, a member of the Law Society's Expert Family Panel and a member of Resolution a group of family lawyers, matters are dealt with in a friendly, non-confrontational way. The firm act on behalf of and against major insurers, Non-Departmental Government Bodies together with private individuals and companies.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Francis George Solicitor-Advocate 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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John Hunt

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Family Law

Post secondary maintenance

"Really good advice and support- well versed in CMS latest info and helped me lay out a fair offer in response to a hitherto very confrontational and immovable other party. Worked brilliantly and sorted in one letter. Efficient too too in terms of hours worked - highly recommend"

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Angela

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Extremely satisfying

"Sian and her paralegal were absolutely first class. Explaining everything thoroughly and made me feel totally at ease throughout the process"

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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)

16 High Street, Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3EP

Reviews

4.8 /5 101 Reviews
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What clients say about Francis George Solicitor-Advocate Limited

The firm specialises in family law, conveyancing, wills, probate, powers of attorney and employment/settlement agreements, with strong technical knowledge and attention to detail. Clients value clear, prompt communication, professionalism, efficiency and thorough explanations in plain English. Staff are described as compassionate, approachable and reassuring, easing stress during emotional cases. Reviewers praise responsiveness, reliability, and practical guidance, with many recommending the firm for future legal needs.

clear communication
prompt responses
professional staff
helpful guidance
efficient service
attention to detail
compassionate support
knowledgeable advice
friendly manner
highly recommended

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Caroline

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Housing & Property

Sale of 16 Avenel Court

I put my total faith into Lucy to sell my flat. It is never straight forward selling flats due to maintenance company landlords. She did a brilliant job would totally recommend her

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Thank you for your amazing review Caroline, lovely to read what an brilliant job Lucy did for you. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can help again in the future.

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Matthew Williams

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Patient, good advice

Sian listened carefully to my wishes, and gave me clear understandable options in a timely manner. I needed to send back the draft document several times because of errors of detail (eg spelling, facts, addresses), and because of a misunderstanding of a specific request. These were always dealt with promptly and professionally. That said, the address on the letter posted to me still had an inaccurate spelling.

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Thank you for your review Matthew and I'm glad that the options available to you were explained clearly and in a timely manner by Sian. I'm sorry that there were several errors made, but pleased that these errors were dealt with quickly, I will ensure that Sian and Sharon aware that these errors were made. If we can assist with anything else in the future then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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Anonymous

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Selling my property

Solicitor very prompt with any correspondence. No dragging on that I’ve heard about

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Clare

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Housing & Property

Conveyancing

Thank you Lydia for all your professionalism, understanding and kindness with making our house move as stress free as possible.

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Thank you for your kind words Clare, I'll be sure to make sure Lydia sees them. I hope you're enjoying your new home.

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Anonymous

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Family Law

Smooth, competent, professional

Megan, Keely, Lydia and Ammaarah all handled a financial order and deed transfer for me. They all worked very quickly with a very high level of professionalism. Would recommend them highly and would work with them again.

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Thank you so much for your great review about Megan, Keely, Lydia and Ammaarah. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can assist in the future.

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Paul

Housing & Property

Paul

Great service, good communication too...made the whole process way easier than I expected it to be

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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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Clive

Consumer

Clive

Handled various elements of work for me including property purchase/sale and litigation to a high standard. Staff are efficient and welcoming

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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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Commercial Property

A client

Massive thanks to Asif Robbani @ Francis George Solicitor in Old Town Swindon for getting the 5 commercial leases done so quickly and efficiently. As always, the service is second to none - I've been using Francis George Solicitors for the past 13 years. Absolutely recommend their services.

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Thanks for the great review, glad we could help and let us know if there's anything else you need help with in the future

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Jonny

Housing & Property

Jonny

We used Francis George for our conveyancing, Lydia and Lana was great. And got the job done for us. 5* review.

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Thanks for the great review and glad they could help

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Amisha

Housing & Property

Amisha

I worked directly with Asif on my property transaction and was extremely pleased at how smoothly this all went. He kept me well informed, he has a wealth of experience and was very proactive throughout. Asif and team act with the client’s interests at the centre and are all very professional in their manner. I look forward to working together again in the future.

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thanks for the review, we appreciate all feedback and glad Asif could help

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Reviews

4.9 /5 303 Reviews
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What clients say about Francis George Solicitor-Advocate Limited

The firm specialises in family law, conveyancing, wills, probate, powers of attorney and employment/settlement agreements, with strong technical knowledge and attention to detail. Clients value clear, prompt communication, professionalism, efficiency and thorough explanations in plain English. Staff are described as compassionate, approachable and reassuring, easing stress during emotional cases. Reviewers praise responsiveness, reliability, and practical guidance, with many recommending the firm for future legal needs.

clear communication
prompt responses
professional staff
helpful guidance
efficient service
attention to detail
compassionate support
knowledgeable advice
friendly manner
highly recommended

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Sarah Treadgold

Verified
Wills, Trusts & Probate

Rewrite of will

Having had dealings with Sian previously on matters pertaining to my late Father’s will, I was very happy that Sian was appointed to help me rewrite my own. I find Sian extremely personable, straight forward and easy to deal with.

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Caroline

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Housing & Property

Sale of 16 Avenel Court

I put my total faith into Lucy to sell my flat. It is never straight forward selling flats due to maintenance company landlords. She did a brilliant job would totally recommend her

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A representative from Francis George Solicitor-Advocate Limited responded to this review

Thank you for your amazing review Caroline, lovely to read what an brilliant job Lucy did for you. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can help again in the future.

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Matthew Williams

Verified
Wills, Trusts & Probate

Patient, good advice

Sian listened carefully to my wishes, and gave me clear understandable options in a timely manner. I needed to send back the draft document several times because of errors of detail (eg spelling, facts, addresses), and because of a misunderstanding of a specific request. These were always dealt with promptly and professionally. That said, the address on the letter posted to me still had an inaccurate spelling.

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A representative from Francis George Solicitor-Advocate Limited responded to this review

Thank you for your review Matthew and I'm glad that the options available to you were explained clearly and in a timely manner by Sian. I'm sorry that there were several errors made, but pleased that these errors were dealt with quickly, I will ensure that Sian and Sharon aware that these errors were made. If we can assist with anything else in the future then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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Anonymous

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Selling my property

Solicitor very prompt with any correspondence. No dragging on that I’ve heard about

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Thank you for your review. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can help again in the future.

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Ryan Laidlaw

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Divorce

Sian was very helpful and understanding. Communication was good and easy to understand at all times.

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Thank you for your review Ryan and pleased that Sian was so helpful and understanding during what I'm sure has been a difficult time for you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us again in the future if we can help with anything else.

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Yasir_912

I found the team at Francis George extremely accommodating and helpful.

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Bernadette

Bernadette

Although we visited for a legal matter, the team here are so friendly, it really makes you feel at ease. Thanks for all your help, it's appreciated. Have a great Christmas

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Jen

Consumer

Jen

A huge thank you to Asif. He has been really professional over the last year and helped me secure my children's future. I cannot recommend this firm enough.

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Thank you for your review Jen, it's great to hear that Asif has helped secure your children's future during what sounds like a very stressful year. Please do not hesitate to contact us again if we can help in the future.

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Paul

Housing & Property

Paul

Great service, good communication too...made the whole process way easier than I expected it to be

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Mark

Mark

Competitively priced. Smooth transaction with suitable communication throughout. Would use their services again in the future.

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