Clifford Johnston & Co

0161 975 1900

We are highly qualified and specialist Solicitors in Stockport & Manchester. Whenever you need expert legal advice or representation, you can always rely on Clifford Johnston & Co. We are committed to providing the best legal advice and advocacy. Our practice is founded on exceptional values and excellent standards of client care. Read more...

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107 Heaton Moor Road
Stockport
Cheshire
SK4 4HY
0161 975 1900
www.cj-law.co.uk

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David Oldham

5.0 out of 5

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Solicitor

Christopher John Furbey

Horup Khan

Jared Kevin McNally

Lina TSUI-CHEUNG

Andrea Belshaw

Lucy Smith

Katie Murray

Naila Kosar

Elizabeth Syddall

Shane Flannery

Daimian Mullarkey

Noreen Doherty

Peter Belshaw

Richard Goodall

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:

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Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
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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 4%

Overpriced 0%

About Right 95%

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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.

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"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.

Housing & Property

1st / 3

135th / 4260

Family Law

1st / 3

261st / 3858

Wills, Trusts & Probate

1st / 3

172nd / 3518

Commercial Property

1st / 3

137th / 3339

Employment

1st / 3

69th / 3116

Regulations

1st / 13

33rd / 2587

Crime/ Criminal Defence

1st / 14

5th / 2120

Immigration

1st / 6

69th / 2014

Human rights

1st / 5

10th / 753

Driving offences

1st / 1

38th / 359

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

510
Very Good

16
Average

0
Poor

1
Awful

1

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Rebecca

January 21, 2025

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First time buyer

Couldn't recommend Chris enough! The process had some bumps, but as a first time buyer who has little experience of solicitors/conveyancing I couldn't have had a better experience. Chris' communication was exceptional, he would respond quickly (direct), call me to explain things through and keep me up-to-date with correspondence with the seller's solicitor. I would highly recommend this firm who made a stressful process as smooth as possible.

Lawyer named in this review:
Christopher John Furbey

Christopher John Furbey

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Noel

January 17, 2025

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Highly recommended

I’ve had to buy a few properties over the years and I can honestly say David provided us with an outstanding service from start to finish. He was knowledgeable, easy to get hold of throughout the process and made the whole process of buying a house less stressful. Highly recommended.

Lawyer named in this review:
David Oldham

David Oldham

A representative from Clifford Johnston & Co responded to this review on 21 January, 2025:

Hi Noel. Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so pleased to hear that David provided you with outstanding service and helped make the process of buying a house less stressful. It’s great to know his knowledge and accessibility made such a positive difference. Your recommendation means so much to us, and we’re grateful for your support. If you ever need assistance in the future, we’re here to help!

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Housing & Property

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Kate R

January 17, 2025

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Super efficient and professional

Chris Furbey was recommended for conveyancing by a friend whose mother had recently used his services. She couldn't speak highly enough of him and now we understand why. Our sale and purchase took from January to December 2024 to progress and complete, and Chris's communication throughout was outstanding. He provided very clear guidance as to what was required at each stage of the process, what his remit was and what falls to other parties in the process (for example, a surveyor). He turned things around so quickly and efficiently, and was always responsive when we called or emailed him. When Chris is on annual leave, he has a locum solicitor which means that things can still progress in his absence. At the latter stages of the sale/purchase when it became clear that our chain of five was complex and delays meant that our mortgage offer may expire, Chris's tenacity to chase down the other solicitors in the chain, get everyone talking to each other and apply the right amount of pressure was integral to the sale/purchase completing. Having Chris in our corner meant that we were able to spend Christmas in our new home. We could not thank Chris enough and would highly recommend his conveyancing services.

Lawyer named in this review:
Christopher John Furbey

Christopher John Furbey

A representative from Clifford Johnston & Co responded to this review on 21 January, 2025:

Hi Kate. Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re so pleased to hear that Chris provided you with such outstanding service throughout the entire sale and purchase process. His clear communication, efficiency, and tenacity in navigating the complexities of your chain made a real difference in ensuring everything was completed on time. We’re thrilled that you were able to spend Christmas in your new home, and we truly appreciate your recommendation of his conveyancing services.

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Housing & Property

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New home purchases and sales

Catherine

January 16, 2025

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Excellent!

Outstanding service! David was always available to speak to us when we had questions. He replied quickly to phone calls and emails. He gave us great advice during the process of purchasing our new home. We would highly recommend!

Lawyer named in this review:
David Oldham

David Oldham

A representative from Clifford Johnston & Co responded to this review on 21 January, 2025:

Hi Catherine. Outstanding service! David was always available to speak to us when we had questions. He replied quickly to phone calls and emails. He gave us great advice during the process of purchasing our new home. We would highly recommend!

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Housing & Property

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Purchase and Sale

Lesley Cole

January 10, 2025

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Excellent solicitor!

I chose Clifford Johnston because I wanted a local solicitor to act on the sale of a property.
Chris Furbey was allocated to our sale and I have been totally impressed by his professionalism. He replies immediately to any email queries and is very approachable and genuine in person.
The sale we tasked him with was particularly difficult but he never flinched.
I would have absolutely no hesitation, whatsoever, in recommending this remarkable solicitor Chris Furbey !

Lawyer named in this review:
Christopher John Furbey

Christopher John Furbey

A representative from Clifford Johnston & Co responded to this review on 13 January, 2025:

Thank you, Lesley, for your fantastic review! We’re so pleased to hear that Chris provided excellent service throughout your property sale, especially during a difficult process. Your kind words and recommendation mean a great deal to us, and we’re thrilled to have been able to assist you!

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Anonymous

January 09, 2025

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Highly recommend

I had very long court. Lina was very polite and very understandable. She explained everything regarding court, every step. She always checked on me, asked have I feel
and always respond to my text. When I didn't understand something she always make a time and explain me everything. Thank you so much for everything you've done for me.

Lawyer named in this review:
Lina TSUI-CHEUNG

Lina TSUI-CHEUNG

A representative from Clifford Johnston & Co responded to this review on 13 January, 2025:

Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear that Lina was able to provide you with the support and understanding you needed throughout your court process. It's wonderful to know that she took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure you felt informed and supported every step of the way. Your gratitude means a lot, and we’re truly happy to have been able to assist you. If you ever need help in the future, we’re here for you!

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Cath Walsh

January 06, 2025

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Excellent service

Chris was excellent throughout the process of selling my mum's house. He was efficient and professional and always available to answer questions. I was expecting it to be really stressful but Chris explained everything clearly and kept me informed regularly. I would recommend Chris Furbey and Clifford Johnston Solicitors without hesitation.

Lawyer named in this review:
Christopher John Furbey

Christopher John Furbey

A representative from Clifford Johnston & Co responded to this review on 09 January, 2025:

Thank you for your fantastic feedback, Cath! We're so pleased to hear that Chris provided efficient, professional support and made the process of selling your mum's house much less stressful. Your recommendation of Chris and the Conveyancing team means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your trust in our services!

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Crime/ Criminal Defence

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Legal aid

Anonymous

January 01, 2025

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Great Legal Help

Lina has helped tremendously throughout the entire process, always replying to my questions and inquiries promptly no matter the time of day!

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Lina TSUI-CHEUNG

Lina TSUI-CHEUNG

A representative from Clifford Johnston & Co responded to this review on 09 January, 2025:

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear Lina was able to assist you promptly and provide support throughout the Legal Aid process. She’ll be delighted to know her efforts made a difference!

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

James

December 30, 2024

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Excellent

Highly efficient the whole way through. Thanks To Chris and the team.

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Christopher John Furbey

Christopher John Furbey

A representative from Clifford Johnston & Co responded to this review on 09 January, 2025:

Thank you for your kind words, James! We’re delighted to hear you found our team efficient. Chris and the Conveyancing team truly appreciate your feedback!

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Sephina

December 20, 2024

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Conveyancing/House Purchase

We searched for a conveyancing solicitor using online reviews. Clifford Johnston came up as one of the best & several reviews specifically mentioned Andrea. We approached the solicitors & the process has been completely seamless. We reached out to the solicitors early October & managed to push through completion & exchange by mid-December. Andrea & the team provided everything needed in a timely manner & with minimal faff/fuss. Thank you for the great service & helping us move into the new home before all the Christmas shut downs.

Lawyer named in this review:
Andrea Belshaw

Andrea Belshaw

A representative from Clifford Johnston & Co responded to this review on 08 January, 2025:

Thank you for your fantastic feedback, Sephina! We’re thrilled to hear that Andrea and the Conveyancing team provided a seamless experience and helped you complete the process in time for the holidays. Your appreciation means a lot to us!

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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.

Lawyer named in this review:
Christopher John Furbey

Christopher John Furbey

A representative from Clifford Johnston & Co responded to this review on 17 January, 2025:

Hi John. Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're so glad to hear that Chris provided you with excellent service, keeping you updated and being responsive even beyond regular hours. We’re also happy that you found the value of his efforts to be great. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to pass them on to Chris. If you need assistance in the future, we’re here to help!

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Housing & Property

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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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Christopher John Furbey

Christopher John Furbey

A representative from Clifford Johnston & Co responded to this review on 02 December, 2024:

Thank you for your great review, Jody! We're so glad to hear that Chris provided helpful service and excellent communication throughout your experience with us.

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Housing & Property

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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.

Lawyer named in this review:
David Oldham

David Oldham

A representative from Clifford Johnston & Co responded to this review on 20 November, 2024:

Thank you for your kind words, Baz. We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience with David and Clifford Johnston. We appreciate your recommendation.

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Housing & Property

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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.

Lawyer named in this review:
David Oldham

David Oldham

A representative from Clifford Johnston & Co responded to this review on 11 November, 2024:

Thank you for your wonderful feedback Jyotsna! We're delighted to hear that David provided excellent service and made your sale and purchase process smooth. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated!

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Housing & Property

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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!

Lawyer named in this review:
Christopher John Furbey

Christopher John Furbey

A representative from Clifford Johnston & Co responded to this review on 06 November, 2024:

Thank you, Jade! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Chris and that he helped make your first home sale a success. It's wonderful to know he provided the support and patience needed throughout the process and worked diligently to meet your mortgage deadline. We look forward to assisting you again in the future—congratulations on your sale!

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