Solicitor at Walker Foster Limited

Stuart Rowland

Solicitor - Solicitor/Director

SRA ID: 369395

Stuart joined Walker Foster straight from school in 1982. He trained as a Legal Executive and progressed to Solicitor in 2005 when in the same year he became a partner in the firm. Stuart specialises in both residential conveyancing and private client matters. He has extensive knowledge of all issues in these areas including agricultural and business elements and is expert on inheritance tax planning. Over the years he has headed and grown both departments before handing over the reins to younger talent within the firm! He initially worked from our Barnoldswick office where he was trained by Brian Walker, one of our founding solicitors. He opened our Silsden office in 2000 and has grown that office from a single lawyer office to what is now a four-lawyer office. He is familiar with the town’s local people and businesses. He is well connected and respected in Silsden and across much of the Aire Valley and has established strong relationships with many local estate agents, financial advisors and other local businesses. Community is important to Stuart, and he proudly supports a number of local charities and community projects, which often includes providing free legal advice and assistance where this is deserved. Outside of the office Stuart enjoys spending time with his (long suffering) wife, their two children and six grandchildren. He loves travelling to far away places. He runs, regularly but slowly, to balance his liking for good food and has supported Liverpool FC since childhood. He has fond memories of standing and chanting in the Kop End terrace well before ‘seat only’ stadiums. He admits to disliking any team followed by any other director for the firm! He likes classic cars but is no mechanic!

63 Kirkgate, Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 0PB

Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas

Housing & Property, Wills, Trusts & Probate

5.0/5 52 Client Reviews 52
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 17%
  • Family Law 4%
  • Commercial Property 4%
  • Housing & Property 74%
52 Client Reviews

5.0/5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    52
  • Very Good
    0
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
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  • Awful
    0

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February 22, 2025 20250222172411

Application for Probate

5

Sensitive to my situation as a newly widowed lady…..of a certain age. Everything was explained clearly and in a friendly manner so I could understand and dealt with efficiently .

Lawyer named in this review: Stuart Rowland

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Howard Barrett
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February 21, 2025 20250221155104

LPA re: George Howard Barrett & Christine Barrett

5

Worked like clockwork!

Stuart Rowland is an excellent Lawyer.

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Anna
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February 21, 2025 20250221105405

Clear and honest.

5

I’ve been a client of Stuart Rowland for approx 20 years and have always trusted him to act in my best interest.

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Erica
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February 16, 2025 20250216210648

Would recommend

5

I was very happy with the service received from Stuart and his legal assistant Lily. I was particularly pleased with their quick responses to emails from myself and the seller’s solicitors and dealing with everything in a timely manner.

Lawyer named in this review: Stuart Rowland

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 19 February, 2025

Thank you for your kind feedback, Erica. We're glad Stuart and Lily provided prompt and efficient service. We appreciate your support!

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Carolyn Mary
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February 12, 2025 20250212210123

Excellent Work

5

We used Walker Foster as they were local and we have dealt with Ian Haynes before.
We were new to Lily and Stuart but Lily was excellent from minute one. Kept in touch. Helped with queries answered emails and telephone calls and almost single-handedly dealt with the sale of our property. A refreshing experience and we can’t thank her enough. Would definitely recommend Walker Foster

Lawyer named in this review: Stuart Rowland

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 17 February, 2025

Hi Carolyn. Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that Lily provided excellent service from the start, keeping you informed and handling your property sale so efficiently. It's great to know that your experience with Walker Foster was a positive one. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again in the future!

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Mohammed
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February 12, 2025 20250212133046

Professional

5

Brilliant in helping and advising have been using services for 25 years plus

Lawyer named in this review: Stuart Rowland

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 10 February, 2025

Thank you, Mohammed! We’re grateful for your continued trust in Stuart and our service. We appreciate your positive feedback!

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Simon Charles
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February 11, 2025 20250211083428

House sale and purchase

5

Highly recommended professional service from Stuart and Lily

Lawyer named in this review: Stuart Rowland

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 13 February, 2025

Thank you for your recommendation, Simon. We're delighted you were pleased with Stuart and Lily's professional service.

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Anonymous
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February 06, 2025 20250206192258

Spot On

5

I did a great deal of work for my son as, he works away a great deal. As far as I am concerned all aspects went well

Lawyer named in this review: Stuart Rowland

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 10 February, 2025

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that everything went smoothly, and we appreciate your efforts in assisting your son throughout the process. Wishing you both all the best!

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Sajad
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February 06, 2025 20250206010331

Professional efficient service as always

5

Fantastic service from Stuart and his team as always a swift process

Lawyer named in this review: Stuart Rowland

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 10 February, 2025

Thank you for your kind words, Sajad. We're pleased Stuart and the team provided a swift and efficient service.

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John Julian
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February 05, 2025 20250205164618

Will

5

Very professional and friendly service
The receptionist was also friendly and efficient
Definitely recommend

Lawyer named in this review: Stuart Rowland

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 10 February, 2025

Thank you for your kind words, John! We’re delighted to hear you had a professional and friendly experience, and we’ll be sure to pass on your praise to Stuart and our receptionist. We truly appreciate your recommendation!

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Elizabeth
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March 04, 2024
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Elizabeth

5

Fantastic work from Stuart and Lily in both our house sale and purchase. Really efficient and great attention to detail.

Lawyer named in this review: Stuart Rowland

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 08 March, 2024

Dear Elizabeth, Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that Stuart and Lily provided fantastic work during your house sale and purchase, with great attention to detail and efficiency. Please feel free to reach out if you need anything further. Best regards, Walker Foster Limited

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Katherine
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October 08, 2023
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Katherine

5

Stuart has been really helpful advising me on a Will Trust and I am happy to recommend him based on my experience.

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Michael
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May 22, 2023
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Michael

5

Excellent service from Stuart Rowland and the company as a whole. Went above and beyond to make our house experience stress free!!

Lawyer named in this review: Stuart Rowland

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Offroad
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April 01, 2023
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Offroad

5

Excellent service as always, great communication with lily and Stuart through out the sale
Highley Recommended 👍

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Jim
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February 09, 2023
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Jim

5

Walker Foster have recently completed Powers of Attorney for my wife and I. It was straightforward although the Office of the Public Guardian took some time to process the registrations ! WF were, as always, efficient and a big thank you to Stuart and Lily for sorting it out for us.

Jim Robinson.

Lawyer named in this review: Stuart Rowland

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 19 September, 2023

Thank you for your kind review.

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About Stuart Rowland

Stuart joined Walker Foster straight from school in 1982. He trained as a Legal Executive and progressed to Solicitor in 2005 when in the same year he became a partner in the firm. Stuart specialises in both residential conveyancing and private client matters. He has extensive knowledge of all issues in these areas including agricultural and business elements and is expert on inheritance tax planning. Over the years he has headed and grown both departments before handing over the reins to younger talent within the firm! He initially worked from our Barnoldswick office where he was trained by Brian Walker, one of our founding solicitors. He opened our Silsden office in 2000 and has grown that office from a single lawyer office to what is now a four-lawyer office. He is familiar with the town’s local people and businesses. He is well connected and respected in Silsden and across much of the Aire Valley and has established strong relationships with many local estate agents, financial advisors and other local businesses. Community is important to Stuart, and he proudly supports a number of local charities and community projects, which often includes providing free legal advice and assistance where this is deserved. Outside of the office Stuart enjoys spending time with his (long suffering) wife, their two children and six grandchildren. He loves travelling to far away places. He runs, regularly but slowly, to balance his liking for good food and has supported Liverpool FC since childhood. He has fond memories of standing and chanting in the Kop End terrace well before ‘seat only’ stadiums. He admits to disliking any team followed by any other director for the firm! He likes classic cars but is no mechanic!

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Stuart Rowland

Address

Walker Foster Limited

63 Kirkgate

Silsden

Keighley

West Yorkshire

BD20 0PB



Phone 01535 656000

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Status

Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

15/09/05

02/08/24

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Solicitor

Walker Foster Limited

09-11-2023-present