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How Birkett Long LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 95%
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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 Birkett Long LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Birkett Long 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 2%
About Right 96%

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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 Birkett Long 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 Birkett Long 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 - 99%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Birkett Long 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 Birkett Long 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 99%
No 1%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Birkett Long 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.

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Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    550
  • Very Good

    12
  • Average

    0
  • Poor

    0
  • Awful

    6

Overall experience

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

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Clive Pretty

December 17, 2024

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New Will

We initially left a message on the web site and received a quick response. An appointment was made and our subsequent dealings with our contact - Katie Elsdon - was professional and polite. The legal aspects were well explained. All aspects pf our dealings with Birkett Long were very satisfactory.

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Angela

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Lasting power of attorney

Angela

December 16, 2024

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Professional and Friendly

Emma Clarke provided excellent service. She was both professional and friendly in her manner; accommodating in her outlook and helpful throughout.

Everything took place in a timely fashion, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Emma to all.

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Martin Lodge

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Martin Lodge

December 10, 2024

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PoA registration

We were told elsewhere that a longstanding PoA required registration with the OPG.
We consulted Emma Clarke and she was able to explain the requirements and to help us with the procedure.

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Richard Newman

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Richard Newman

December 09, 2024

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Wills & Trust's

As a family and business, we have built trust in using Emma Clarke for her knowledge and reliable service.

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

December 09, 2024

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Our Wills

We recently visited Emma to discuss changing our Wills.
Emma was very personable and professional throughout the whole process and it was easy to understand her clear and honest advice.
We were impressed with her refreshing approach in understanding our needs and ensuring our requirements were accommodated.
We would definitely be recommending Emma to our family and friends.

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Thomas

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Thomas

December 07, 2024

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Großartige Unterstützung in einer schwierigen Zeit

Als mein Schwager in England vor 3 Jahren verstarb, standen wir vor der für uns völlig neuen Aufgabe, eine Erbangelegenheit im vereinigten Königreich regeln zu müssen. Über einen Freund in Chelmsford kam ich mit Birkett Long in Person von Emma Clarke in Kontakt und Emma übernahm sofort die Aufgabe, uns gegenüber allen Stellen zu vertreten.

Emma regelte alle Angelegenheiten juristischer, steuerlicher und finanzieller Art bis hin zur Veräußerung einer Wohnung in London zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit. Die Zusammenarbeit war großartig - wir wissen nicht, wie wir die Sache ohne die Unterstützung von Emma regeln hätten sollen.

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Hannah C

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Hannah C

December 07, 2024

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My will

Easy process with Emma and the team, even with some moving parts during the changes and meetings.
This was my second time updating my will with Emma, and she was helpful on both occasions.

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Clifford Horsman

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Clifford Horsman

December 06, 2024

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Review of will.

Emma was very good when I updated my Will. She dealt with my instruction in a professional manner, helping me to update in exactly the way I wanted.

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Kevin Pashley

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Kevin Pashley

December 06, 2024

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Great personal service

I came to Emma to update the wills for me and my Wife. Emma made the experience easy and pleasant . She was very professional and caring. I would use her again and recommend her highly to others

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Wayne Jackson

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Wayne Jackson

November 26, 2024

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Will preparation

Ridhi visited me in hospital several times to help with a new will. She was very helpful and knowledgeable, providing information to help me set out my wishes. She also advised on Inheritence Tax and Pecuniary Legacies. At all times she was polite and considerate of my requirements.

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Phoenix

Phoenix

July 06, 2020

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Phoenix

Helped me with some quick advice

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Adam

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December 13, 2019

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Adam

Great service from Justin Stock...as always. Acted professionally and more importantly, very quickly for me. Would not hesitate to recommend.

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Ludka

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June 23, 2018

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Ludka

I have just posted on facebook my account of dealing with probate 8 years ago when my darling husband passed away.As I had done our taxes myself the years my husband was ill , I knew, of course, our exact financial situation, but had still decided to use Birkett Long in the final stages of probate.The best decision I could have made.The best professional firm I have ever had the pleasure to deal with. Thoroughly knowledgeable,quick, honest.The recent publicity Re the astronomical fees banks charge for dealing with probates brought back the memories.I had no access to internet then,my sentiments now are as strong as 8 years ago.

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James

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March 31, 2016

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James

I had the pleasure of working with Birkett Long on behalf of a mutual client. I always found them to be friendly & courteous. Any enquiry was answered quickly & the communication was efficient. I would not hesitate to recommend them to those in the Chelmsford area

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Jackie

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January 27, 2022

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Jackie

Excellent service, professional and efficient. Would definitely recommend

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Birkett Long is here for good. It’s not just about knowing the law. It’s also about the impact we have on businesses and our communities. Based in Essex, we are focused on people – our clients, employees, business partners and those in our local communities. Our specialist lawyers, patent attorneys, independent financial advisers and HR specialists work in dedicated teams to offer clients the full range of advice, whether it’s in business or at home. In business: At Birkett Long, we understand that every business is different. It doesn’t matter if you are an international enterprise, a local firm or a new company just setting up, we know you need the best possible advice so that important decisions are straightforward and cost-effective. We want to help you achieve your objectives. We will invest time to work through every step as you build your business, advising on day to day legal issues, structure, business protection and property transactions, or simply being there when things don’t go the way you anticipated. Our aim is to maximise our contribution to the financial success of your business! At home: We’ll guide you through what can be a complex maze of procedures and rules without using legal jargon, allowing you to rest assured that your legal matter has been dealt with by experts. You will be kept informed every step of the way. We are upfront and honest about both progress and fees, so that there are no surprises.

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Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Consumer Rights
    • Dispute resolution - civil mediation
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
  • Education
    • Education
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Media and Sports
  • Family Law
    • 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
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
    • 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
    • Leasehold properties
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Property Disputes
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Immigration
    • Asylum and Deportation
    • Citizenship
    • Visas
  • Money & Tax
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
    • HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Insolvency and bankruptcy
  • Professional Negligence
    • Barristers
    • Financial advisors
    • Insurance brokers
  • Welfare & Benefits
    • Mental Health

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
    • Farm partnerships and corporate structures
    • Farming disputes
    • Veterinary negligence
  • 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
  • Company & Commercial
    • Agency agreements
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Credit Control
    • Data Protection
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Franchising
    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy
    • Intellectual Property
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Share option schemes
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Small businesses
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
    • Tax
    • Unfair Loan Charges
  • Construction
    • Building contracts and professional appointments
    • Construction
    • Construction and engineering dispute resolution
    • Contracts for the supply, installation and maintenance of specialist mechanical and electrical plant
    • Crane oversailing and scaffolding licences
    • Development agreements
    • Development loan facilities
    • Due diligence audits for banks and other financial institutions
    • Engineering contracts
    • Facility maintenance agreements
    • Framework agreements
    • Guarantees and bonds
    • In-house training
    • Warranties, third party rights and reliance letters
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
  • IT & Intellectual Property
    • Computer and IT Law
    • GDPR
    • Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Regulations
    • Environment
    • Health and Safety
    • Licensing
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