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How Farnfields LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 98%
National Average
Poor Competitive Excellent

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 Farnfields LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Farnfields LLP. 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 1%
About Right 98%

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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 Farnfields LLP 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 Farnfields LLP 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 - 98%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Farnfields LLP 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 Farnfields LLP 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 Farnfields LLP 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.

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    1006
  • Very Good

    24
  • Average

    1
  • Poor

    5
  • Awful

    11

Overall experience

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

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Robert

December 17, 2024

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Highly recommended

I used Farnfields as my conveyancer to buy a property. Both Ella-Rose and Lucy were brilliant from start to finish, very helpful and responsive, and patient during my 'wobble' periods too. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

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Sam

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New home purchases and sales

Sam

November 25, 2024

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Would recommend to anyone!

I couldn't be more positive about working with Helen at Farnfields if I tried. It was a fantastic experience from beginning to end. Helen was exceptional at her work and a pleasure to deal with. Would recommend her and the company to anyone!

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Charles

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Charles

October 28, 2024

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Excellent Service ... again

We appointed Farnfields to do the conveyancing on the sale of our house in London, having already used them twice before (transfer of agricultural land from pension to personal ownership, purchase of a cottage in Wiltshire). Once again, Ingrid Hindle handled the transaction for us, including recovering all our costs on a prior abortive sale and then completing on an actual sale in double quick time (just 3 weeks from acceptance of offer through enquiries to exchange and completion). Ingrid and her team (shout out for Leah) were professional, prompt, proactive and a pleasure to deal with.

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David

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

David

September 26, 2024

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My conveyancing on sale and purchase of my properties

I have had an excellent experience with working with the Shaftesbury Staff of Farnfields Solicitors. Specifically Ella-Rose Sitch and Lucy Liney and would highly recommend the team if you need to sell or buy a property

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Ben

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Ben

August 29, 2024

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First time buyer transaction

Ella and Lucy have both been fantastic in dealing with our first property transaction. They have been professional and friendly throughout, and everything has been presented and explained to us clearly. We have been very impressed by the service they have provided and will definitely be returning to them for any future residential transactions.

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N

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Residential Conveyancing

N

August 15, 2024

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Exemplary conveyancing

Helen Phillips from the Shaftesbury office was outstanding. Her expertise, approach, and communication were exemplary throughout the process. I never had to follow up on anything, as she ensured complete transparency during the entire property purchase, making it entirely stress-free. I can't recommend Helen highly enough.

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Greg

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Greg

July 12, 2024

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Great Service

I have used Farnfields twice now, once for a sale and once for a property purchase. Both times they have been great. Helen is fantastic, very responsive to emails / calls and kept me informed throughout the process. Wouldn’t use anyone else

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Francis

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Francis

July 03, 2024

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Frances Bundy

We used Frances as our solicitor to purchase our first apartment. Frances was extremely professional and communicative throughout the process. We would be happy to use her again.

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Stuart

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Stuart

June 26, 2024

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Mothers House Sale

Our Family have used Farnfields for many years now but this is the first time using the Shaftesbury office and I needed to sell my mothers house using my Power of Attorney so a new experience all round. All I can say is the service is still top notch and communication precise and clear from both Stephanie, Sara and Frances. Many thanks for all your help.

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Graham

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Graham

June 18, 2024

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Fantastic service

We used Ella-Rose Sitch and Lucy Liney for our house sale and couldn't praise them enough. They were really professional, they were efficient and dealt with issues as they arose, and they made sure to keep us informed of progress regularly. We were able to speak with Ella in person whenever we needed and she was able to provide really clear advice to help us work our way through the process. We were really happy with the service we received and would certainly use them again.

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Kelly

Kelly

December 20, 2024

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Kelly

Helen and Danielle have been so helpful and the process of purchasing our first home has felt very smooth. Thank you both so much for your help! We would highly recommend Helen to any prospective clients.

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Steve

Steve

December 18, 2024

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Steve

We used Farnfields to act on our behalf to sell my late mothers property. They acted promptly and professionally from the very start, all costs and conditions were laid out clearly. All our questions throughout the process were addressed the same day and communication was excellent throughout. I would recommend them as a company without reservation. Thank you!

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Stephen

Matter Type:

Commercial Law

Stephen

December 09, 2024

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Stephen

excellent service from Farnfields, especially Kate Furlong, thanks

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barbara

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

barbara

December 04, 2024

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barbara

They made the process of buying our house straightforward & easy.

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Sam

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale

Sam

November 21, 2024

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Sam

Ella-Rose Sitch and Lucy Liney were outstanding when we bought a new home and sold our old one. Our sale wasn't straightforward. We had to break the chain, make a cash purchase and then wait for the sale of our old home to catch up. Ella-Rose was efficient, professional and knowledgeable at every step. Her guidance made the whole process simple. She was always in our corner, chasing other solicitors when necessary, and keeping us informed of all actions. Can't recommend her and Lucy highly enough.

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About this branch

Description

Farnfields at a glance: • Farnfields Solicitors is a well-established law firm in Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset and further afield providing a comprehensive range of services for business and individual clients • Our specialist legal advisors provide help to both individuals and businesses across a wide range of legal services • Farnfields is LEXCEL and CQS accredited and several of our solicitors are members of STEP and Association of Lifetime Lawyers. • Farnfields has three offices in Shaftesbury, Gillingham and Warminster. • We have been in existence for over 80 years and have a team of over a 100 people, including twelve partners • We strongly believe in supporting the communities in which we work including; sponsorship of North Dorset Rugby Club based in Gillingham, TLW Dance in Shaftesbury, The Exchange in Sturminster Newton and Shaftesbury Youth Cricket Club

Practice areas

Residential and commercial property. Family, mediation and collaborative law. Probate, wills and powers of attorney. Civil litigation and employment. Corporate and commercial agricultural.

Regulated by

Solicitors Regulation Authority

Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Annulment
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Access
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • 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
    • Divorce
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Domestic Violence
    • Elderly care
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Fixed Fee Divorce
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • High Net Worth Divorce
    • Injunctions
    • International Divorce
    • Lasting power of attorney
    • Legal aid
    • Marriage and civil partnerships
    • 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
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Housing Management
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Planning
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Second charges
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Money & Tax
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Insolvency and bankruptcy
    • Property Holding Structures
    • Tax
    • Tax Compliance Services
    • Trusts
  • Notary
    • Notary
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Disputed Trusts
    • Disputed Wills
    • International
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Agriculture
    • Agricultural land for sale or development
    • Buying and selling a farm
    • Commercial contracts for farming businesses
    • Employment of farm workers
    • Equestrian property
    • Farming disputes
  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Finance
    • 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
  • Company & Commercial
    • Agency agreements
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Contracts and Agreements
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contract law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Credit Control
    • Data Protection
    • Employment - business
    • Franchising
    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy
    • Intellectual Property
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Outsourcing agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Small businesses
    • Statutory Demands
    • Tax
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation