Director & Head of Business & Commercial at Walker Foster Limited

Craig Williams

Director & Head of Business & Commercial

As Director and Head of Business and Commercial, and Chartered Legal Executive, Craig uses his years of experience to enhance the clients’ experience of buying or selling their premises. A specialist in all aspects of commercial property, including landlord and tenant, farming and agricultural transactions, advising on acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold interests, business sales and acquisitions, commercial leases, secured lending and property development, Craig brings a wealth of knowledge. Acting for a wide range of clients, including business owners and companies, as Director and Head of our Commercial Property Department Craig uses his years of experience to enhance the clients’ experience in all aspects of commercial property transactions. One of the most satisfying parts of his role is helping clients who are acquiring their first business and seeing it go on to succeed. A fascination with legal dramas and famous cases when he was young, helped influence his career path, as well as a long-standing interest in property and development. Craig has previously worked at a private legal practice across the Yorkshire region and as an in-house Legal Counsel for a national corporation. Although born in the North East, Craig has spent most of his life living in North Yorkshire. Having been honoured to have been an Apprenticeship Ambassador for North Yorkshire and Humberside for two years, Craig has a very keen interest helping with the training and development of junior/trainee lawyers. He also holds a postgraduate degree through the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

First Floor, High Point House, 7 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1EQ

He is an experienced Director & Head of Business & Commercial who is able to assist you

Practice Areas

Commercial Property, Housing & Property

4.8/5 12 Client Reviews 12
  • Commercial Property 70%
  • Housing & Property 30%
12 Client Reviews

4.8/5

Overall experience

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

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    11
  • Very Good
    0
  • Average
    1
  • Poor
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  • Awful
    0

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Tim
Verified Tim Added 3 months ago Report to admin
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July 10, 2024 20240710232743

Commercial, Wills & Probate.

5

Had reason to need a solicitor for a Commercial deal, Writing our wills and a Probate matter all in the last six months🙈. Craig we had used previously and was fantastic again. Easily contactable personally and gets the job done. Kelly again was superb with her in depth knowledge of the wills and probate laws. The whole process from start to finish was superb. Can’t rate them highly enough.

Lawyer named in this review: Craig Williams

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 15 July, 2024

Dear Tim, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted to hear that Craig and Kelly provided superb service across your commercial deal, will writing, and probate matters. Your high praise means a lot to us. Best Regards, Walker Foster Limited

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Garry
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June 11, 2024 20240611200949

Review

3

The experience I had was no better than average.

Lawyer named in this review: Craig Williams

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 17 June, 2024

Thank you for your feedback, Garry. We'll be sure to pass this on to the relevant team. Best Wishes, Walker Foster.

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Shaikh Abdul
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March 22, 2024 20240322091134

feedback

5

would use again
excellent service
using the firm since last 40 years

Lawyer named in this review: Craig Williams

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 25 March, 2024

We're honoured to have been of service to you for the past 40 years. Thank you for your continued trust and loyalty. We look forward to serving you again in the future, Shaikh.

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Jemma
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February 06, 2024 20240206211423

5 star

5

Craig is fantastic. Would recommend his services to anyone. Lovely guy and very knowledgeable. Always there at the end of the phone or email.

Lawyer named in this review: Craig Williams

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 09 February, 2024

Dear Jemma, Thank you for your glowing review of Craig and our team. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. Best regards, Walker Foster Limited

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Anonymous
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October 10, 2023 20231010010000

Everything handled well.

5

Notwithstanding the problems of dealing with ARBA and the Heads of Agreement issue, Everything was handled very well

Lawyer named in this review: Craig Williams

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Hashim
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May 10, 2023 20230510010000

Always courteous.

5

Craig is always courteous and willing to help and his advice is very useful. We will use him again in the future.

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Anonymous
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February 19, 2023 20230219000000

Thank you

5

Thanks Craig and team

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Steph
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July 08, 2022 20220708213447

Superb from start to finish

5

Craig Williams and the team at the Harrogate office dealt with our recent purchase of a small amount of garden land. What should have been simple was made very difficult by the seller - but having this team fighting our corner made a very frustrating situation much more pleasant. Would not hesitate to recommend them, could not have asked for more in every aspect.

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Rebekah
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February 07, 2024
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Rebekah

5

We have used Walker Foster on a number of occasions now, and have found them to be both extremely helpful and efficient. Without a legal background we can struggle to understand the lengthier legal documents that come with house or land purchasing - Craig explained everything clearly enough so that we understood the process exactly and kept us informed at every point. We would use Walker Foster again and recommend them to others.

Lawyer named in this review: Craig Williams

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 12 February, 2024

Dear Rebekah, Thank you for your continued trust in Walker Foster. We're glad Craig's guidance was clear and helpful. Your recommendation means a lot to us.

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Warren
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November 29, 2023
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Warren

5

My wife and I received excellent service from Craig Williams and his team in support of our house purchase. This was a little more complicated than the norm due to the fact of its Grade 2 listing, inclusion in the title of agricultural land, complicated communal service arrangements and historic conservation consents. Craig's advice was always very clear and helpful allowing us to make decisions on an informed basis. Moreover the speed of service was very good - from onboarding onwards. I wouldn't hesitate to use walker Foster again, and have heard good things about their service from local agents as regards more straightforward properties also.

Lawyer named in this review: Craig Williams

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 04 December, 2023

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're thrilled to hear that Craig Williams and the team provided you with excellent service during the purchase of your property, despite its complexities. It's wonderful to know that Craig's advice was clear and helpful, allowing you to make informed decisions. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation.

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Jonathan
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November 10, 2023
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Jonathan

5

I have used Walker Foster for many years for a variety of purposes. I would not hesittate to recommend them. Jonathan Cocker MD Martinez Wines

Lawyer named in this review: Craig Williams

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 13 November, 2023

Thank you for your kind review Jonathan. It is always a pleasure working with you.

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Angela
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Angela

5

We were very pleased with the service provided by Craig Williams when buying our B&B. He always replied promptly and was very thorough and helpful. Would not hesitate to recommend.

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About Craig Williams

As Director and Head of Business and Commercial, and Chartered Legal Executive, Craig uses his years of experience to enhance the clients’ experience of buying or selling their premises. A specialist in all aspects of commercial property, including landlord and tenant, farming and agricultural transactions, advising on acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold interests, business sales and acquisitions, commercial leases, secured lending and property development, Craig brings a wealth of knowledge. Acting for a wide range of clients, including business owners and companies, as Director and Head of our Commercial Property Department Craig uses his years of experience to enhance the clients’ experience in all aspects of commercial property transactions. One of the most satisfying parts of his role is helping clients who are acquiring their first business and seeing it go on to succeed. A fascination with legal dramas and famous cases when he was young, helped influence his career path, as well as a long-standing interest in property and development. Craig has previously worked at a private legal practice across the Yorkshire region and as an in-house Legal Counsel for a national corporation. Although born in the North East, Craig has spent most of his life living in North Yorkshire. Having been honoured to have been an Apprenticeship Ambassador for North Yorkshire and Humberside for two years, Craig has a very keen interest helping with the training and development of junior/trainee lawyers. He also holds a postgraduate degree through the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Craig Williams

Address

Walker Foster Limited

First Floor, High Point House

7 Victoria Avenue

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 1EQ



Phone 01423 222950

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