AmicusLaw Solicitors

01392964930

AmicusLaw Solicitors is a friendly Somerset, Devon and Dorset-based Law Firm. We are an experienced, specialist team of tenacious, yet friendly lawyers. Passionate about representing our clients’ interests, with offices in Bridgwater, Minehead, Wellington, Yeovil, Martock, Exeter, Taunton, Ilminster and Weymouth. We are Somerset, Devon and Dorset lawyers with a difference. Read more...

Also known as - AmicusLaw, AmicusLaw Commercial, AmicusLaw Solicitors

Address
Boulevard House
17 Southernhay West
West Exeter
Devon
EX1 1PJ
01392964930
www.amicuslaw.co.uk

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David Chapman

Andrea Parsons

Al-Amin Zayedy

Adam Hillier

Julie Huxley

Gary Voysey

Chartered Legal Executive

Alex Chun

4.8 out of 5

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Private Client Legal Executive

Alex Parris

Brett England

Partner - Head of Corporate

Stephen Forsey

Andrew Lovett

James Armstrong

Linda Perry

Brigit Nolan

Isabela Faria

Shared Ownership Property Paralegal

How AmicusLaw Solicitors Compares

Value for money

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This firm - 98%

National Average

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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 AmicusLaw Solicitors on ReviewSolicitors.

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

Overpriced 0%

About Right 100%

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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 AmicusLaw Solicitors 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 AmicusLaw Solicitors 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 AmicusLaw Solicitors offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Consumer

1st / 5

115th / 4645

Housing & Property

1st / 5

84th / 4271

Family Law

1st / 6

172nd / 3861

Wills, Trusts & Probate

1st / 17

57th / 3528

Commercial Property

1st / 5

183rd / 3339

Personal Injury

1st / 5

115th / 2396

Crime/ Criminal Defence

1st / 4

102nd / 2123

Immigration

1st / 4

81st / 2013

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

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

Excellent

352
Very Good

13
Average

1
Poor

1
Awful

4

Overall experience

Value For Money
Communication
Initial Impressions
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Documentation Accuracy
Legal knowledge

Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Stella

October 22, 2024

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Sale of Shared Ownership Property - Reliable, Helpful & Great Service

My husband and I just recently sold our 50% shared ownership house with Heylo Housing and we appointed Amicus Law as our solicitor to assist us due to their experience and expertise in this field.

The completion of the sale took slightly longer than expected but Amicus Law's legal team has always kept us in the loop on what is happening and which stage of the process we are in. They communicate well and clear.

Upon completion, there was a slight error in the completion statement due to information given inaccurately by Heylo's solicitor, however Fran Dyer and Gary Voysey at Amicus Law, the Shared Ownership Legal team identified the error very quickly and also resolved it very quickly to avoid further delays.

I would highly recommend Amicus Law based on my personal experience. They have been amazing throughout. If I had any question, I could give them a ring and chat or email and they response very quickly too.

I want to extend my sincere thanks to Fran Dyer, Linda Perry and Gary Voysey for supporting the sale of our shared ownership property. Thank you so much.

Lawyers named in this review:
Gary Voysey Linda Perry

Gary Voysey

Linda Perry

A representative from AmicusLaw Solicitors responded to this review on 30 October, 2024:

Dear Stella, Thank you very much for your thoughtful review and recommendation! We’re thrilled to have had the opportunity to support you and your husband with the sale of your shared ownership property. It’s wonderful to hear that Fran, Linda, and Gary kept you well informed and quickly resolved any issues along the way. We know that timely and clear communication is essential, so we’re especially pleased that you felt supported and able to reach out whenever needed. Your kind words about our Shared Ownership Legal team mean a lot to us, and we’re so grateful you took the time to share your experience. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if we can help with anything else in the future. Thank you again! Kind regards AmicusLaw

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Sarah

August 01, 2024

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Worse experience for buying a house - would not use again

My solicitor would not take my calls or return emails. A standard footer basically asks you to leave them alone. It was unacceptable. The only time he actually called me was to tell me the house was mine on completion date. Total lack of communication throughout. Very very disappointed because I also used them to sell a property, and from a sales perspective, the lady who managed my account was absolutely fabulous. It really was a case of complete opposites with the service.

A representative from AmicusLaw Solicitors responded to this review on 06 August, 2024:

Dear Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely apologise for the lack of communication you experienced during your property purchase. This is not the level of service we strive to provide, and we are truly sorry for any frustration this may have caused. We're pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with our team during the sale of your property, and we regret that this was not mirrored in your recent interaction. We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your concerns in more detail and ensure that any issues are addressed. Please feel free to contact our Head of Professional Standards, Belinda Pennington directly at belinda.pennington@amicuslaw.co.uk. She would be more than happy to assist you further. Once again, we apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our services. Kind regards AmicusLaw

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Commercial Property

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Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises

Belinda Newton

June 06, 2024

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Peace of Mind

Amicus law recently handled the sale of my business including the reassignment of the office lease. Brett England and James Armstrong were very helpful and handled the whole process without a hitch giving me great peace of mind. I would thoroughly recommend the firm to anyone needing legal services.

Lawyers named in this review:
James Armstrong Brett England

James Armstrong

Brett England

A representative from AmicusLaw Solicitors responded to this review on 07 June, 2024:

Dear Belinda, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We're thrilled to hear that Brett England and James Armstrong provided you with excellent service and that the sale of your business, including the reassignment of the office lease, went smoothly. Your recommendation means a lot to us and we’re delighted that we could provide you with peace of mind throughout the process. If you ever need any further legal assistance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We're always here to help. Kind regards AmicusLaw

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Family Law

Matter Type:

Family law

Louise

June 06, 2024

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Fabulously helpful!

Incredible service. So helpful and easy to communicate with. Would highly recommend!

Lawyer named in this review:
Alfie McIntosh

Alfie McIntosh

A representative from AmicusLaw Solicitors responded to this review on 06 June, 2024:

Dear Louise, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear that you found our service incredibly helpful and easy to communicate with. Your recommendation means a lot to us. If you ever need any further assistance, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We're always here to help. Kind regards AmicusLaw

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Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Valentina

September 27, 2021

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Patient and helpful

I am very pleased with Amicus Law services via Abbi Tow. Very patient and helpful, no problems with transaction. If you are looking for an efficient and helpful person to help you with your transaction speak to Abbi.

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Housing & Property

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Purchase and Sale

Adam

July 05, 2021

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Terrible experience

Frustrating to deal with, wouldn't use them again even if their service was free of charge!!

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Mary

December 13, 2024

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Good clear professional service

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Great tream got back to me quickly and happy to discuss my options and costs clearly.
Friendly professional service would recommend

Lawyer named in this review:
Lev Boreiko

Lev Boreiko

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Rob

December 02, 2024

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Probate

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I had an awful lot of issues when my father passed away but Amicus law helped me to get them resolved. Excellent, friendly staff.

Lawyers named in this review:
Andrew Lewis Victoria Saunders Nick Lewis Lynsey Dryden

Andrew Lewis

Victoria Saunders

Nick Lewis

Lynsey Dryden

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Wills

David H, Dorset

November 20, 2024

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Marvellous experience with Nicholas Bevan

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Nicholas Bevan was a great pleasure to work with. He is a great communicator and offered wisdom and some great suggestions to help speed things along and get things sewn up neatly. He is responsive and drafts everything correctly without me having to double check everything (which I have had to do when working with other firms). We dealt directly with him rather than via an assistant which is perfect - a first class service. Nicholas is knowledgeable, cultured and fun to deal with, which is welcome when you are in meetings talking about your own death! His enthusiasm, charm and warmth did not make the process longer or more expensive, just more enjoyable. We did estate planning, two wills and LPAs with him. I would highly recommend him and Amicus Law in Ilminster.

Lawyer named in this review:
Nicholas Bevan

Nicholas Bevan

A representative from AmicusLaw Solicitors responded to this review on 21 November, 2024:

Dear David, Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that your experience with Nicholas Bevan was so positive and that he made the estate planning process not only efficient but also enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know his expertise, communication skills, and personal approach left such a great impression. At AmicusLaw, we strive to make even the most challenging discussions straightforward and comfortable, and it’s rewarding to see that reflected in your feedback. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we’re thrilled Nicholas could provide the first-class service you deserve. Should you need any further assistance in the future, we’re always here to help. Thank you for trusting us with something so important. Kind regards AmicusLaw

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Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Andrew

November 14, 2024

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Terrible

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Inept handling of the most basic property sale.

A representative from AmicusLaw Solicitors responded to this review on 14 November, 2024:

We are aware of this complaint which is currently being handled and investigated by the firm’s complaints department. A response to the complaint concerning the service provided by the firm will be dealt with correctly in accordance with the firm’s procedures and we do not propose responding further to your comments.

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suzanne

November 30, 2024

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suzanne

We were very impressed with the professional service we received from Julie when she dealt with the sale of our flat.
We had a very good rapport with Julie and she resolved any queries we had, in a timely manner.
We would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone and thank her for all her good work.

A representative from AmicusLaw Solicitors responded to this review on 02 December, 2024:

Dear Suzanne, We’re delighted to hear that you were impressed with the professional service Julie provided during the sale of your flat. Building a good rapport and ensuring all queries are resolved promptly is something we take great pride in, and it’s wonderful to know Julie made the process seamless for you. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we’ll be sure to pass on your thanks to Julie. If we can assist you again in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards AmicusLaw

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Stella

October 22, 2024

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Stella

My husband and I just recently sold our 50% shared ownership house with Heylo Housing and we appointed Amicus Law as our solicitor to assist us due to their experience and expertise in this field.

The completion of the sale took slightly longer than expected but Amicus Law's legal team has always kept us in the loop on what is happening and which stage of the process we are in.

Upon completion, there was a slight error in the completion statement due to information given inaccurately by Heylo's solicitor, however Fran Dyer and Gary Voysey at Amicus Law, the Shared Ownership Legal team identified the error very quickly and also resolved it very quickly to avoid further delays.

I would highly recommend Amicus Law based on my personal experience. They have been amazing throughout. If I had any question, I could give them a ring and chat or email and they response very quickly too.

I want to extend my sincere thanks to Fran Dyer, Linda Perry and Gary Voysey for supporting us throughout. What an incredible team. Thank you!

A representative from AmicusLaw Solicitors responded to this review on 29 October, 2024:

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Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Alison

September 20, 2024

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Alison

I can highly recommend Julie Huxley. My case was handled very efficiently, emails answered very promptly in a friendly and professional manner.

Lawyer named in this review:
Julie Huxley

Julie Huxley

A representative from AmicusLaw Solicitors responded to this review on 20 September, 2024:

Dear Alison, Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation. We're thrilled to hear that Julie was able to assist you so efficiently, and that you found her communication both prompt and professional. Providing friendly and effective service is what we strive for, so it's wonderful to know that your experience reflected that. Should you need any further assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards AmicusLaw

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Jackie

September 12, 2024

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Jackie

Julie was amazing at getting across the line for our sale and purchase. She kept us informed and didn’t mind my constant emails with updates/ questions. She was polite, professional efficient and friendly throughout the whole process. Thank you Julie for everything, you are truly amazing.

Lawyer named in this review:
Julie Huxley

Julie Huxley

A representative from AmicusLaw Solicitors responded to this review on 13 September, 2024:

Dear Jackie, Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that Julie was able to assist you so well during your sale and purchase. She takes great pride in providing excellent service, and it's wonderful to know that she kept you informed and made the process as smooth as possible. Your appreciation for her polite, professional, and friendly approach truly means a lot. We’ll be sure to pass along your lovely feedback to Julie. If you ever need assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Kind regards AmicusLaw

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Karina

August 05, 2024

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Karina

Great company,
Especially the lawyer AI-Amin Zayedy.
Very professional and helpful.
Much recommended. Only with one appointment managed to help us very well in very short amount of time.
Thank you

Lawyer named in this review:
Al-Amin Zayedy

Al-Amin Zayedy

A representative from AmicusLaw Solicitors responded to this review on 06 August, 2024:

Dear Karina, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a review. We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with our firm and especially with AI-Amin Zayedy. Providing a professional and helpful service is our top priority, and we're glad to know we met your expectations. We appreciate your recommendation and are pleased that we could assist you effectively in such a short time. If you ever need further assistance, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards AmicusLaw

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