Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited

01642244666

We are a multi-disciplinary practice that has built a loyal client base both locally and nationally. We aim to provide legal services to support families, private individuals and the business community. Our Directors, Solicitors and Legal Representatives have a wide range of qualifications and experience to meet your needs. Read more...

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19-25 Baker Street
Middlesbrough
Cleveland
TS1 2LF
01642244666
www.freersaskewbunting.com

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Available lawyers at Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited

June Shires

5.0 out of 5

(104)

Conveyancing Executive

Aimee McAllister

4.9 out of 5

(71)

CILEx Advanced Paralegal

Lynne Robinson

5.0 out of 5

(56)

Senior Conveyancing Executive / FCILEx

Clare Nicholl

5.0 out of 5

(29)

Head of conveyancing (residential)

Andrew Steel

Diane McKenner

Conveyancing Secretary

Katie Taylor

5.0 out of 5

(15)

CILEX Advanced Paralegal

Andrew Dixon

Ellie Foxton

Helen Hunt

Jonathan Woodhouse

Nicole Perkin

Paula Houston

Chartered Legal Executive

Liz Smith

Macauley Pearson

How Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited Compares

Value for money

This firm - 95%

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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 Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited. 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 0%

Overpriced 4%

About Right 95%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 98%

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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited 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 Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited 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 98%

No 2%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Company & Commercial

1st / 8

155th / 4335

Housing & Property

1st / 33

63rd / 4226

Family Law

1st / 6

163rd / 3832

Wills, Trusts & Probate

1st / 18

57th / 3486

Commercial Property

1st / 13

137th / 3293

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

407
Very Good

21
Average

3
Poor

1
Awful

7

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

K. Nicholson

April 10, 2025

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Wills

I would definitely recommend Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors, were very professional, clear and precise on making our will. Very Friendly. Ellie Foxton was clear on explaining how it will work. We were not rushed, everything was explained nicely and clearly.

Lawyer named in this review:
Ellie Foxton

Ellie Foxton

A representative from Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 11 April, 2025:

Thank you, for your kind review. We're so glad to hear you had a positive experience with Ellie and the Wills team. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated.

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Terry

September 27, 2024

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Absolutely first class

I was supported through an extremely difficult case by Helen Hunt, who was truly amazing throughout. She has a gift with negotiation under challenging circumstances, coupled with a confident and empathetic approach, bringing about the well deserved positive outcome. If I ever need support again, I know exactly who I'm contacting! Thank you ever so much! TH 27/09/2024

Lawyer named in this review:
Helen Hunt

Helen Hunt

A representative from Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 30 September, 2024:

Hi Terry. Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We're so glad to hear that Helen was able to support you through such a difficult case. Her negotiation skills and compassionate approach are truly exceptional, and we're thrilled that they helped bring about a positive outcome for you. Should you ever need assistance again, Helen and the team will be ready to help. Thank you again for your trust and kind words!

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Emily Akers

August 14, 2024

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Amber Joan akers

Great advice in helping me and amber get back together

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Nicole Perkin

Nicole Perkin

A representative from Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 15 August, 2024:

Dear Emily, Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad to hear that Nicole's advice was helpful for you in your recent matter. Best regards, Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited

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Family Law

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Grandparents' Rights

Anonymous

July 10, 2024

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For guardian of our granddaughter

It was professional from start to finish. 100% updated on everything about the case. Jonathan Woodhouse is amazing, we could not have got a better solicitor. A very caring gentleman. I would recommend him to anyone, which I have told several people about. Very caring, nothing was any trouble if you needed to talk to him.

Lawyer named in this review:
Jonathan Woodhouse

Jonathan Woodhouse

A representative from Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 11 July, 2024:

Thank you for your glowing review. We're thrilled to hear that Jonathan provided such excellent service, keeping you informed and offering caring support throughout your family law case. Your recommendation means a lot to us and we're grateful for your trust. Best Regards, Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Mr Young

May 30, 2024

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Will Update

This was a simple instruction as an update of wills for my wife and I.

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Andrew Steel

Andrew Steel

A representative from Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 31 May, 2024:

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that Andrew ensured that updating your wills was a straightforward process for you and your wife. We appreciate your comments. Best Regards, Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited

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Family Law

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Divorce

Victoria

May 14, 2024

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I have nothing but praise for the outstanding service I received from Zoe . She was professional , knowledgeable and at the same time able to show empathy in a very difficult situation .
I would highly recommend her and the team at Freers.

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Zoe Tansley

Zoe Tansley

A representative from Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 15 May, 2024:

Dear Victoria, Thank you for your glowing review. We're so pleased to hear about your positive experience with Zoe and the team during your divorce matter. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated. Best regards, Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

Mr Greco

May 07, 2024

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Our recommendation

We found the staff welcoming and professional.

Mr Steel answered all of our queries fully. He provided us with excellent and pertinent advice, in an explanatory easy to understand manner. We found him easy to talk to and were very happy with the professional advice and service he provided.

Lawyer named in this review:
Andrew Steel

Andrew Steel

A representative from Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 08 May, 2024:

Thank you! We're delighted to hear Andrew provided excellent service and advice with your wills. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're glad to have been of assistance. Best Regards, Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited

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Family Law

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Children

KEREN

April 26, 2024

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I got the best service and support

My experience is mind blowing. I had the best supportive lawyer Nicole Perkins. She really supported me through the trying times reassuring me to be as calm as possible . I have lost words but I can say you are the best and thank you so much 💗 💓 💖 ❤️ 💕 ♥️

Lawyers named in this review:
Adam Hodge Jonathan Woodhouse Nicole Perkin

Adam Hodge

Jonathan Woodhouse

Nicole Perkin

A representative from Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 29 April, 2024:

Keren, we're thrilled Nicole provided such supportive assistance during your trying times. Thank you for your kind words and trust in us. Best Regards, Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited

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Emily B

February 20, 2024

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Needs some honing

We decided to use this firm for conveyancing after using for my grandfather's probate. The specific solicitor we dealt with on that was exceptional, however for conveyancing I felt there was room to improve.

Our solicitor was kind and responsive but lacked precision in his language, meaning that our wants and needed weren't communicated effectively to the seller or her solicitor. In the end I had to write a direct letter to the seller and her solicitor to move things along.

The firm also claimed to be paper-free but in reality this mostly meant a lot of downloading and editing pdfs, rather than an effective system and we sometimes seemed to (slightly randomly) get things in the post which could have been sent as email attachments.

Overall this firm is well meaning but needs to be a bit tighter in their systems and approach to provide an exceptional service.

A representative from Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 22 February, 2024:

Hi Emily. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your honesty and understand the importance of precise communication and effective systems in the conveyancing process. We apologise for any inconvenience you experienced and assure you that we take your feedback seriously. We continuously strive to improve our services and will review your comments to identify areas for improvement. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to exceed your expectations in the future.

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Lucy

January 29, 2024

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Fantastic service, once again!

We have used FAB a few times now, for different things over the last 10 years. The service is fantastic. So when it came to selling our property we of course, were going to use FAB. We were introduced to Clare Nicholl. From the very first phone call she was outstanding. She is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Clare was available via phone and email, always ready to help. This was the first property that I have sold, so I had many questions! Nothing was too much. Clare was so supportive. Communication was excellent throughout the process and we were always kept up to date. Thank you so much Clare. Your help and support has been greatly appreciated!

Lawyer named in this review:
Clare Nicholl

Clare Nicholl

A representative from Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 31 January, 2024:

Dear Lucy, Thank you for your continued trust in our team and for your kind words about Clare Nicholl! We're thrilled to hear that Clare provided outstanding service, supported you through the selling process, and kept you well informed. Your appreciation means a lot to us. Should you need assistance in the future, we're here to help. Best regards, Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited

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Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Maddie

March 28, 2023

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Maddie

Just purchased a house and Freers have been great, our solicitor Helen from Stokesley branch has been amazing and so helpful through the whole process, definitely recommend

Lawyer named in this review:
Helen Bainbridge

Helen Bainbridge

A representative from Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 21 July, 2023:

Thank you for your wonderful review, Maddie! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Freers and that Helen from our Stokesley branch was amazing and helpful throughout the whole process. We appreciate your recommendation and are here to assist you anytime.

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Michael

March 03, 2023

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Michael

Lynne Robinson is fabulous

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Lynne Robinson

Lynne Robinson

A representative from Freers Askew Bunting Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 21 July, 2023:

Thank you for your kind words, Michael! We're delighted to hear that Lynne Robinson provided you with a fantastic experience. If you need any further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out.

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Ciprian

May 27, 2022

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Ciprian

Awesome company to work with, prompt and clear on what they need from you.

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Housing & Property

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Leasehold properties

Peter

March 30, 2022

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Peter

Victoria Christie (supported by Evie Hildreth); Great bit of conveyancing on a complicated leasehold transaction. Great effort - Thanks

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Victoria Christie

Victoria Christie

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Housing & Property

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Purchase and Sale

Bethany

January 25, 2022

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Bethany

I’ve recently completed on the sale of my property and have also completed on the purchase. I used the Hartlepool office and would highly recommend using Lynne Robinson, Beth and Izzy. I was recommended to FAB from my estate agent, IGO move and I’m so glad I used them.

Despite us having hiccups along the way due to the buyers solicitor not being as responsive, Lynne and Beth kept me updated throughout.

All legal jargon was explained clearly to me and so I wasn’t left wondering what was going on. The team in Hartlepool are all really friendly, professional and worth their weight in gold. Had it not been for their communication and knowledge, we probably still wouldn’t have been completed.

I would 100% recommend the Hartlepool office if you are looking for a professional, responsive and down to earth team to work with.

Thanks again!
Beth Riley

Lawyer named in this review:
Lynne Robinson

Lynne Robinson

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