Solicitor at Hall Smith Whittingham LLP

Steven Garry Coles

Solicitor - Senior Partner

SRA ID: 314812

I am Crewe lad born and bred, and proud to be! I studied English Law with French at university which resulted in me working at the European Parliament for a year as an assistant to the local MEP. I wanted to practice law locally and was fortunate enough to secure a training contract in Crewe. My career then progressed from strength to strength and I am now Senior Partner of HSW and specialise in residential property law. Along the way I met the love of my life, Caroline. We have two beautiful daughters who keep us busy! Outside of work, my passion is theatre. My wife and I run a group of singers and dancers called Musical Mayhem and we perform cabarets in partnership with local and national charities to raise money for wonderful causes. I also perform with local amateur groups when I can. I equally love going to the theatre and go as often as my bank balance permits! On the few occasions that I get to relax(!), nothing gives me more pleasure than good food, good wine and time with friends and family.

172-174 Nantwich Road, CW2 6BW

Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas

Housing & Property

5.0/5 38 Client Reviews 38
  • Housing & Property 100%
38 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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Millie
Millie Added 5 months ago Report to admin
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June 07, 2024 20240607112829

Amazing - cannot recommend enough

5

Amazing, cannot recommend enough.

Quick completion
Support for first time buyers
Stress free
Kept informed throughout

Lawyer named in this review: Steven Garry Coles

A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 21 June, 2024

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Chris and Sian
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October 29, 2023 20231029140316

Excellent Service with fast sale and purchase!

5

We used Steve to sell our house and purchase our new family home as a part exchange with a large developer. We wanted to get the whole thing completed in 2 months, from instructing him to represent us to having the keys! Despite several hurdles along the way Steve worked hard for us and ensured we managed to get our move completed on time.
Steven (and the whole team at HSW) were open and transparent along the journey and ensured we know what was going on at each step. He was very helpful with all my naive questions and always put us at ease throughout the process. Moving house is a particularly stressful experience but using Steven as our solicitor took a massive load of stress away!
We will definitely use Steve again when moving house in the future.

Lawyer named in this review: Steven Garry Coles

A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 31 October, 2023

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Anonymous
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October 04, 2023 20231004132140

House sale

5

Steven has been a great help to me and my family in dealing with two property sales. After providing the initial information in both cases, we had very little to do as Steven was able to manage and complete the sales with very little fuss.

Lawyer named in this review: Steven Garry Coles

Steven Garry Coles from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 04 October, 2023

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Helen Jesson
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September 26, 2023 20230926210222

Best Solicitor Ever

5

I have used the services of Hall Smith Whittingham on several occasions and cannot rate the service Steven and his team provide highly enough. Selling and purchasing a property is one of the most stressful and nerve racking experiences an individual encounters regardless of how many times you've done it in the past. Steven helped me with my first solo house purchase over 12 years ago and I've been back to him without hesitation over and over again . Unlike previous solicitors I have dealt with in the past Steven is on the case from the offset, always available if you need to talk over a concern or worry and if he's not available at the time of calling always contacts you back in a timely manner. He provides constant updates and if he is going to be away informs you and has a colleague briefed so you aren't left without a point of contact should you need help and assistance. Don't bother looking anywhere else, you don't need anyone else, just call Steven. Job Done!

Lawyer named in this review: Steven Garry Coles

A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 27 September, 2023

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Middleton
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September 26, 2023 20230926135853

Property sales and purchase

5

Since moving to the area we have used Hall Smith Whittingham on 3 occasions. Each time we have found them very professional and efficient. They have been proactive and offered good advise when we have encountered situations where we ourselves have had no prior experience.

Lawyer named in this review: Steven Garry Coles

A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 26 September, 2023

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Gavin Meredith
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September 26, 2023 20230926092652

Best Service, Best Communication

5

We sold our property in June 2023, selling a properly can be stressful at times, using Hall Smith Whittingham, was the best choice i had made, Steven and the team kept me up to date every step of the way, i honestly don't think i have received better service in any sector as good as the one i was given by steven and the team,

Lawyer named in this review: Steven Garry Coles

A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 26 September, 2023

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Glyn Hayler
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September 26, 2023 20230926011040

Friendly & Pro-Active Service

5

Steven Coles has carried out many residential conveyencing matters for me over a period of almost 20 years and I can thoroughly recommend his services. I have always found Steven to be helpful, concise, and efficient, along with being a good communicator and always pro-active at achieving the end goal as smoothly as possible.

Lawyer named in this review: Steven Garry Coles

A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 26 September, 2023

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Andy & Kathy
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September 24, 2023 20230924143839

Excellent service

5

We have used Hall Smith Whittingham solicitors on many occasions over the years with selling and buying properties. We always find them to be efficient, reliable and excellent with communications. A solicitor we would always recommend. Always a pleasure dealing with them.

Lawyer named in this review: Steven Garry Coles

A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 25 September, 2023

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Phillip Reade
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September 23, 2023 20230923174855

A Professional Service

5

On the death of my mother, I engaged the services of Hall Smith Whittingham LLP to conduct the sale of her property, which I had inherited. Parts of the property were constructed over 100 years ago, with added complications of a shared Septic Tank.
The solicitor acting for the purchaser proved challenging regarding some of the age and drainage related issues.
Steven Coles and his team dealt with each issue in a considered and professional manner - bringing the sale to a satisfactory conclusion.

Lawyer named in this review: Steven Garry Coles

A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 25 September, 2023

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Ant Stevens
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September 23, 2023 20230923114443

Excellent service as usual

5

Steven was brilliant throughout our house sale and purchase, a time which is always stressful but Steven made sure our expectations and required timings were met despite some challenges. Thanks Steven, always a pleasure and would recommend to anyone!

Lawyer named in this review: Steven Garry Coles

A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 25 September, 2023

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Lucy
Lucy Added 2 weeks ago Report to admin
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November 04, 2024
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Lucy

5

Excellent service and communication during our recent house sale, can’t recommend Steven Coles and team highly enough.

Lawyer named in this review: Steven Garry Coles

A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 11 November, 2024

Dear Lucy, Thank you for taking the time to leave a five star review for the firm and especially for Steven and his team, they will be delighted to hear your comments. Best Wishes, HSW Solicitors

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Bob
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September 28, 2024
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Bob

5

Steven Coles and Sarah Trickett made our mother’s house sale, despite setbacks from time wasting potential buyers, very straightforward and from mine and my sister's perspective very stress free. They are clearly very adept at what they do and that proficiency shone through from day one of our instructions to completion. My sister and I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Hall Smith Whitingham’s services.

Lawyer named in this review: Steven Garry Coles

A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 30 September, 2024

Dear Bob, We are very pleased to hear about your experience at the firm and woud like to thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review for Steven and his team! We look forward to helping you with any future endeavours. Best Wishes, HSW Solicitors

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Helen
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July 02, 2024
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Helen

5

My family and I have been clients of this firm for several years and every department has given fantastic service. Steven Coles and Sarah Trickett at the Crewe branch have been so helpful recently. They have been supportive and accessible whilst remaining totally professional at all times, which I have greatly appreciated.

Lawyer named in this review: Steven Garry Coles

A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 10 July, 2024

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Warren
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April 29, 2024
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Warren

5

Excellent service, highly recommended.

Lawyer named in this review: Steven Garry Coles

A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 30 April, 2024

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Alan
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April 28, 2024
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Alan

5

If I could give more stars I would. Steven and his team have been amazing with a prolonged house sale and purchase. Can't praise them enough for their patience and efforts getting us through.

Lawyer named in this review: Steven Garry Coles

A representative from Hall Smith Whittingham LLP responded to this review on 30 April, 2024

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About Steven Garry Coles

I am Crewe lad born and bred, and proud to be! I studied English Law with French at university which resulted in me working at the European Parliament for a year as an assistant to the local MEP. I wanted to practice law locally and was fortunate enough to secure a training contract in Crewe. My career then progressed from strength to strength and I am now Senior Partner of HSW and specialise in residential property law. Along the way I met the love of my life, Caroline. We have two beautiful daughters who keep us busy! Outside of work, my passion is theatre. My wife and I run a group of singers and dancers called Musical Mayhem and we perform cabarets in partnership with local and national charities to raise money for wonderful causes. I also perform with local amateur groups when I can. I equally love going to the theatre and go as often as my bank balance permits! On the few occasions that I get to relax(!), nothing gives me more pleasure than good food, good wine and time with friends and family.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Steven Garry Coles

Address

Hall Smith Whittingham LLP

172-174 Nantwich Road

CW2 6BW



Phone 01270 212 000

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Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

01/11/04

21/09/23

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Duration

Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration

Hall Smith Whittingham

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