Victoria Sargeant
Solicitor - Senior Associate, Solicitor
SRA ID: 474554
Victoria obtained her LLB Law Degree in 2008 and completed the Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Plymouth in 2009. Having spent the previous 8 years working as a civil litigation lawyer for a national law firm, Victoria joined Wolferstans in November 2017 and is a Senior Associate. Victoria is Head of our Employment and Education team, acting for both employers and employees, as well as local schools and academies.
60-66 North Hill, PL4 8EP
Licensed for 5 years
Practice Areas
Company & Commercial
- Employment 64%
- Education 36%
17 Client Reviews
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About Victoria Sargeant
Victoria obtained her LLB Law Degree in 2008 and completed the Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Plymouth in 2009. Having spent the previous 8 years working as a civil litigation lawyer for a national law firm, Victoria joined Wolferstans in November 2017 and is a Senior Associate. Victoria is Head of our Employment and Education team, acting for both employers and employees, as well as local schools and academies.
Languages Spoken: English
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LICENSE
Country
Status
Acquired
Updated
United Kingdom
Currently Registered
01/05/19
28/03/24
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Assistant
Wolferstans
?-present
Thank you
I used Wolferstans(North Hill), for advice and to go through a Settlement Agreement I received. They were very friendly and helpful. Both Mara and Victoria kept me informed and gave me good advice. I would definitely use them again.
Lawyer named in this review: Victoria Sargeant
A representative from Wolferstans responded to this review on 11 November, 2024
Hi there, Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that Mara and Victoria were able to support you through your Settlement Agreement with friendly and helpful advice. Keeping you informed and providing guidance you can rely on is always our goal, so it’s wonderful to know that you had a positive experience. We appreciate your trust in us, and if you find yourself needing legal assistance again in the future, Wolferstans are here for you. Best wishes, Wolferstans LLP.
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Advice on employment severance
The whole process form start to finish was swift and efficient. Staff were polite and professional. An excellent service.
Lawyer named in this review: Victoria Sargeant
A representative from Wolferstans responded to this review on 05 November, 2024
Hi Andrew, Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you found the entire process swift and efficient, and that our staff made a positive impression with their politeness and professionalism. If you find yourself needing further legal assistance in the future, Wolferstans are here for you. Warm regards, Wolferstans LLP.
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Outstanding Support for Educational Setting
My experience using Wolferstans education team has only ever been positive. We always receive a quick response to queries and excellent support in regards to policies and procedure. The team are always happy to provide advice and swift, efficient turn arounds. It is a comfort to feel so supported, knowing we can rely on them to guide us through such a wide range of scenarios.
Lawyer named in this review: Victoria Sargeant
A representative from Wolferstans responded to this review on 28 October, 2024
Hi Sophie, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased to hear that your experience with our Education Team has been consistently positive. It’s wonderful to know that you feel supported and that our team’s quick responses and guidance have made a difference for you. Your comfort in relying on us for advice during various scenarios is incredibly important to us. If you ever need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out, Wolferstans are here for you. Best regards, Wolferstans LLP.
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Helpful & Professional
When working with Victoria, she always delivered a first class service. She is friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable in her field. I would highly recommend and will definitely use her services again should the need arise.
Lawyer named in this review: Victoria Sargeant
A representative from Wolferstans responded to this review on 01 July, 2024
Dear Abi, Thank you for your positive feedback regarding your experience with Victoria. We are thrilled to hear that she provided you with a helpful and professional service. Victoria takes great pride in her work and strives to deliver exceptional service to all our clients. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again should you require our services in the future. Best regards, Wolferstans LLP.
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Thank you for your brilliant advice and support
Victoria, supported by Mara, provided us with a brilliant service, providing invaluable advice and support throughout the process. They were always available to help us when needed and professional and empathetic every time we contacted them. This approach made a huge difference to the situation we were facing, and us as individuals. We were very happy with the outcome which is testament to them and the job they did. I would highly recommend Victoria and her team to other people.
Lawyer named in this review: Victoria Sargeant
A representative from Wolferstans responded to this review on 25 April, 2024
Dear Mr Page, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear that you found our service to be brilliant and that Victoria and Mara could provide invaluable support throughout the process. It's our priority to ensure that our clients receive not only professional guidance but also empathetic support during what can often be challenging times. Knowing that we could make a positive difference for you and help achieve a favourable outcome is incredibly rewarding for our team. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful for the opportunity to have worked with you. Should you ever require assistance in the future or know of anyone who could benefit from our services, please reach out. Thank you once again for placing your trust in us. Warm regards, Wolferstans LLP.
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Excellent support & Service.
Utilised the firm to review a legal agreement. Great engagement from enquiry through to resolution. Friendly, efficient and extremely professional. Huge thanks to Mara and Victoria for resolving my query so quickly. I would not hesitate to use this firm again.
Lawyer named in this review: Victoria Sargeant
A representative from Wolferstans responded to this review on 13 October, 2023
We're truly grateful for your kind words and positive feedback about our services. It was our pleasure to assist you with the review of your legal agreement, and we're delighted to hear that Mara and Victoria provided you with excellent support and service. At Wolferstans, we're committed to delivering professional and efficient solutions, and it's heartening to know that we met your expectations. We appreciate your trust in us.
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Excellent advice and follow up
I needed the best advice and support and that is exactly what I received. Very pleased that I selected Wolferstans.
Lawyer named in this review: Victoria Sargeant
A representative from Wolferstans responded to this review on 09 September, 2024
Hi Mike, It is great to hear that Victoria and her team were able to provide you with advice and support needed. If you find yourself, or a loved one requiring further legal assistance in the future, Wolferstans are here for you. Best wishes, Wolferstans LLP
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Employment Assistance
Excellent advice given. Extremely professional and understanding.
Lawyer named in this review: Victoria Sargeant
A representative from Wolferstans responded to this review on 31 July, 2023
Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted that you found our employment law services to be excellent and our advice helpful. Providing professional and understanding service to our clients is of the utmost importance to us. We truly value your feedback and you as our client. Thank you.
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HR and Legal Services
Good, clear and concise advice received on a diverse range of HR and legal issues. Good response times and flexibility of either face to face advise or electronic support. Listen carefully to the context of issues and then advise clear steps to resolve. Additional professional advice circulated regularly on latest issues within the education sector.
Lawyer named in this review: Victoria Sargeant
A representative from Wolferstans responded to this review on 10 February, 2023
Thank you for your positive review of James and Victoria at Wolferstans. We're glad to hear that you received good, clear, and concise advice on a range of HR and legal issues, and that the team was responsive and flexible in their approach. It's great to hear that they listen carefully to the context of your issues and provide clear steps to resolve them. We appreciate your feedback and are glad we were able to help you with the latest issues in the education sector. Thank you for recommending our services.
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Excellent advice and support
Victoria provides expert advice and is friendly and approachable. She laid out all options and helped us decide which action to take. We achieved a better outcome than expected, would definitely use again.
Lawyer named in this review: Victoria Sargeant
A representative from Wolferstans responded to this review on 10 February, 2023
Thank you for your glowing review of Victoria at Wolferstans. We're thrilled to hear that you received excellent advice and support, and that Victoria was friendly and approachable. It's great to hear that she provided expert guidance, laid out all options, and helped you achieve a better outcome than expected. We're glad we could help and we appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to assisting you again in the future.
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