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How Clifford Johnston & Co Compares

Value for money

This firm - 98%
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Clifford Johnston & Co on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Clifford Johnston & Co. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 3%
Overpriced 0%
About Right 95%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 99%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Clifford Johnston & Co and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Clifford Johnston & Co performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 99%
No 1%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 99%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Clifford Johnston & Co and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Clifford Johnston & Co compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 99%
No 1%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Clifford Johnston & Co offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    547
  • Very Good

    16
  • Average

    0
  • Poor

    1
  • Awful

    1

Overall experience

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

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Mark

March 28, 2025

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Outstanding

I cannot recommend David Oldham enough for conveyancing. His understanding of the process is outstanding, his communications are clear and concise and he puts you at ease by proactively managing what could otherwise be a challenging process. If I had a legal practice I would poach him tomorrow - it truly was an outstanding service. Thanks David!

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Lucy

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Lucy

March 27, 2025

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Excellent Service

Great communication at all stages of the sale of our house.
David always returned calls/emails promptly and kept us informed throughout.

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Sam Horsley

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Residential Conveyancing

Sam Horsley

March 25, 2025

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Best solicitors out there

I've relied on Chris Furbey for the best part of a decade, during which he has overseen multiple property transactions on my behalf. He is efficient, highly responsive, and always on the ball. I couldn't imagine using another solicitor!

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David Wood

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David Wood

March 21, 2025

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Katie Murray

I had used Clifford Johnston and Co before and had a positive opinion, so the decision to use them again to clear up my mother's estate and probate was an easy one. I was introduced to Katie Murray and right from the word go she put me at ease after a stressful drive from Lincoln. It quickly became apparent that she knew her subject and she explained the process, how it would work and the probable length of time (which proved to be spot on). Whenever I called, Katie answered my queries without recourse to searching for my details, which was very impressive, she was certainly on top of everything. I was kept in touch with progress at all times. I wouldn't hesitate to use Clifford Johnston and Co again and would like to wish Katie all the very best in her career.

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March 20, 2025

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Highly recommended!

David is an excellent Solicitor. We purchased the freehold on our property, sold our property and purchased a new property. He tied all parts of this superbly. He works effectively to meet deadlines quickly. His communication with us was exemplary and responded to queries very quickly. He gave excellent guidance on legal issues. He is clearly very knowledgeable and experienced. Highly recommended.

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Alex Farris

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Residential Conveyancing

Alex Farris

March 08, 2025

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Efficient and great value for our house sale

Very impressed by the efficiency of Clifford Johnston & Co in dealing with our sale. Any queries we had were dealt with very promptly and the sale progressed quickly and smoothly. Requests for information for us to provide were also clear and prompt.
We did have a buyer pull out at one point and I was pleased this didn’t affect the fee and feel they offer excellent value for money. Thoroughly recommended.

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Paul & Stuart

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Residential Conveyancing

Paul & Stuart

March 06, 2025

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Superb service and attention for client

David came recommended by a friend and we had an excellent experience and were impressed with the quality of communication and understanding of our needs. Highly recommended and will instruct again in the future.

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Jack Woodcock

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Purchase and Sale

Jack Woodcock

February 27, 2025

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Superb service

We had brilliant service from David at Clifford Johnston when selling our old house and buying a new one. He was very thorough in looking into any potential issues with the purchase of our property and provided clear options for the best path forward when unexpected details about the house came out.

He was very quick to respond to our emails and calls and we felt looked after throughout the whole process. Moving house is an inherently confusing and stressful time but communication was clear throughout, which enabled us to proceed with confidence. I would recommend David and Clifford Johnstone to anyone trying to buy/sell property.

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Jana R

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Jana R

February 24, 2025

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Excellent service again

This was our second time utilising the services of David for our house sale and again he was a consumate professional throughout - knowledgable, great communication and thorough. No hesitation in recommending him

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Elaine

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Elaine

February 20, 2025

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Excellent communication

Very good experience with David Oldham selling my mother's house and with Katie Murray dealing with probate.

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John

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Residential Conveyancing

John

January 15, 2025

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John

Chris managed the sale of my house on Didsbury Road. Throughout the journey Chris always kept me fully updated with progress & even answered emails well into the evening. The bill for his efforts was also great value which is a plus. Thank you Chris, professional & a great communicator.

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Jody

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Residential Conveyancing

Jody

November 29, 2024

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Jody

Would really recommend Chris’ services - we only used him for a small job but he was really helpful and his communication is great. We will definitely be using him again in the future!

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Baz

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Residential Conveyancing

Baz

November 18, 2024

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Baz

Fantastic experience with Clifford Johnston. I worked with David who handled my case entirely and made me feel very relaxed and kept me informed. 10/10 would use again. Highly recommend.

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Jyotsna

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Residential Conveyancing

Jyotsna

November 07, 2024

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Jyotsna

We had the services of David Oldham at Clifford Johnston Solicitors during sale and then purchase of our home. Because of David, both the times it all went very smoothly.
David was excellent in conveyancing and prompt in communicating in response to our queries and is a very helpful and pleasant person.
We would highly recommend David and Clifton Johnston Solicitors.

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Jade

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Residential Conveyancing

Jade

November 04, 2024

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Jade

If I could give more the 5 stars I would!

I have recently completed the sale on my first home and Chris was amazing!

It was a long sale with a few issues along the way but Chris dealt with them quickly and kept me updated and was very patient with all the questions I had!

He worked hard to make sure I didn’t miss my mortgage cut off date and we made it on time!

I will definitely look to use Clifford Johnston again!

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About this branch

Description

We have over 40 years of experience providing specialist legal advice across a wide range of services and sectors. If you need to access exceptional legal advice then talk to one of our Solicitors in Stockport or Solicitors in Manchester today. Belshaws Solicitors merged with Clifford Johnston & Co Solicitors with effect from 1st Feb 2020. The combined firm now benefits from the well-established offices in Heaton Moor & Burnage. The merger brings additional strength and depth to the combined team at Clifford Johnston & Co.

Practice areas

Conveyancing Elderly client Probate Wills Crime Regulatory Professional Discipline Family Mediation Inquests Immigration Mental Health Contempt of Court

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Solicitors Regulation Authority

Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Crime/ Criminal Defence
    • Assault
    • Business Crime
    • Criminal Damage
    • Criminal defence - All
    • Domestic violence
    • Drugs offences
    • Fraud
    • Harassment
    • Juvenile
    • Legal aid
    • Murder and Manslaughter
    • Professional Conduct
    • Regulatory Defence
    • Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults
    • Theft
  • Driving offences
    • Appeal driving conviction
    • Careless driving
    • Convicted in absence
    • Dangerous driving
    • Dangerous vehicle conditions
    • Death By Careless Driving
    • Death by dangerous driving
    • Discretionary disqualification
    • Disqualification removal
    • Drink driving
    • Driving Whilst Unfit
    • Driving Without Due Care
    • Driving whilst disqualified
    • Driving without a licence
    • Driving without insurance
    • Drug driving
    • Drunk in charge
    • Early return of driving licence
    • Exceptional Hardship
    • Failing to notify DVLA
    • Failure to furnish identification
    • Failure to provide a blood sample
    • Failure to provide a specimen
    • Goods vehicles - tachograph offences
    • Mobile phone offences
    • New Driver Provisions
    • Notice of intended prosecution
    • Recognition of disqualification
    • Restoration of licence
    • Road rage incidents
    • Serious injury by dangerous driving
    • Signs and signal offences
    • Special Reasons
    • Speeding offences
    • Stopping and reporting
    • Taxi offences
    • Taxi offences - illegally plying for hire
    • Taxi offences - licensing investigations
    • Taxi offences - points and disqualification
    • Totting Up Driving Ban
  • Employment
    • Professional Discipline
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Law
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Second charges
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Human rights
    • Human rights
    • Judicial review
  • Immigration
    • Administrative reviews, appeals and judicial reviews
    • Ancestry visas
    • Applications for British citizenship
    • Applications for discretionary leave
    • Applications to extend leave to remain or for settlement
    • Asylum and Deportation
    • Asylum applications and appeals
    • Citizenship
    • Deportation appeals
    • EEA Family Permits
    • EEA Registration Cards
    • EEA Residence Permits
    • Entry clearance applications and appeals
    • Family Based Visas
    • Family Reunion Applications / Appeals
    • Family Visit Visa Applications /Appeals
    • Further leave to remain applications
    • General Visit Visa Applications / Appeals
    • Human Rights
    • Illegal Workers and Civil Penalties
    • Immigration Law
    • Indefinite leave to remain applications
    • Marriage Applications/Appeals
    • Nationality, Citizenship, Registration application
    • Partner and family visas
    • Re-entry bans
    • Refugee Family Reunion
    • Settlement Applications and indefinite leave to remain appeals
    • Tier 1 (investors, entrepreneurs and exceptional talent)
    • Tier 2 (sponsored skilled workers)
    • Tier 4 (students)
    • Tier 5 (temporary workers)
    • UK ancestry
    • Visas
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Probate
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Regulations
    • Environment
    • Health and Safety
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