Judge And Priestley LLP

020 8290 0333

Established in 1889, we’re a firm that has come a long way. Our business is now about servicing modern-day legal needs. With teams specialising in the major areas of business law, from corporate and commercial to property and employment, we have a loyal client base of sole traders, companies and partnerships who rely on us for our forward-thinking approach to their situation. We may be a different firm now, but we retain the values that built our success: personal service, strong relationships, expertise and professionalism. Ours is a service that respects and values clients. It’s one that makes your experience of using lawyers that much better. Read more...

Also known as - J&P, Judge & Priestley

Address
Justin House
6 West Street
Kent
BR1 1JN
020 8290 0333
www.judge-priestley.co.uk

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Available lawyers at Judge And Priestley LLP

Kavitha Rajah

Louise Hyland

Nimalee Bastian-Carter

Timothy Goodwin

Brian Tan

Peter Taylor

David Chandra

How Judge And Priestley LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 94%

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 Judge And Priestley LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Judge And Priestley 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 5%

Overpriced 9%

About Right 84%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 97%

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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Judge And Priestley 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 Judge And Priestley 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 97%

No 3%

If you would like to read more about how we work with our review data please see our Transparency section.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Judge And Priestley LLP offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Consumer

1st / 3

285th / 4572

Company & Commercial

1st / 3

320th / 4352

Housing & Property

1st / 4

204th / 4236

Family Law

1st / 4

441st / 3839

Wills, Trusts & Probate

1st / 4

283rd / 3495

Commercial Property

1st / 2

302nd / 3307

Employment

1st / 3

348th / 3093

Regulations

1st / 2

137th / 2559

Personal Injury

1st / 10

247th / 2362

Dispute Resolution

1st / 2

189th / 1031

Construction

1st / 1

90th / 582

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

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.8/5

Reviews summary

Excellent

319
Very Good

10
Average

2
Poor

2
Awful

10

Overall experience

Value For Money
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Rebecca

March 03, 2025

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Equity Release and Trust Management

Excellent - Kavitha Raja and her team were outstanding. Kavitha was handed my case by another firm of solicitors with barely any handover. Kavitha handled it amazingly. She went out of her way to help me and my aunt get back on track, going above and beyond her normal working hours and what was expected of her. Kavitha kept me updated the whole time and replied to enquiries within minutes most times. Kavitha and her team were put under a great deal of pressure as there was time commitments involved. I cannot explain how grateful I am to her and her team. I must mention Hayley Rawlinson too as she stepped in and stepped up when Kavitha was on annual leave. Brilliant. Just shows the professionalism within this firm. Hayley - you will go far! (Especially having Kavitha as your mentor) THANK YOU TO YOU BOTH.

Lawyer named in this review:
Kavitha Rajah

Kavitha Rajah

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Virginia

February 28, 2025

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Re-Sealing of a Foreign Grant of Probate

I hired the firm to conduct resealing a Canadian Grant of Probate in order to release funds left by my late husband in a UK bank. This required filing Inheritance Tax forms with HMRC, applying for UK Probate and communicating with the bank on my behalf. The process was slow as the firm had to abide by HMRC/Probate Court timings but I found Ms. Bastian Carter and her staff pleasant to communicate with and responsive to my needs and am pleased at the successful outcome of my case.

Lawyer named in this review:
Nimalee Bastian-Carter

Nimalee Bastian-Carter

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Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Sophia

February 13, 2025

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Very efficient conveyancing without delays

This is the second time I've used this company. I feel I can rely on them to be quick to respond and very helpful if I have any queries.

Lawyer named in this review:
Kavitha Rajah

Kavitha Rajah

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Housing & Property

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Mohammad

February 06, 2025

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Fantastic and human service

Kavitha and team are exemplars in legal property conveyancing. Having had a poor experience in a prior transaction, I found Kavitha, James (our designated solicitor) and the various paralegals and staff to be a breath of fresh air. They had great expertise and experience, proactively analysing any tricky subjects, responsive to emails (never had to chase and always had a response 1-2 times working days), available for a phone call if easier to chat, and overall a human service. I think I’m a pretty reasonable customer though I do drive pace and found Kavitha and team toe to toe. Price-wise, I found them to be competitive. Not the cheapest but far from most expensive.

My only even better if is that I would have preferred a digital solution for e-sign, document management and query tracking. It was a bit paper and email based. It wouldn’t put me off from using them again however I’d have happily paid for a platform license during the transaction.

Overall a great team and have recommended to others already

Lawyer named in this review:
Kavitha Rajah

Kavitha Rajah

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 06 February, 2025:

Dear Mohammad, Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so pleased to hear that Kavitha, James, and the team provided a responsive, proactive, and human service throughout your transaction. Your feedback on a digital solution is greatly appreciated, and we’ll certainly take it on board. It means a lot that you’ve already recommended us, and we’d be delighted to assist you again in the future"

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Richard

February 03, 2025

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Sale and purchase of properties.

The purchase of our new property was a very difficult and long drawn out process but with Kavitha Rajah and her amazing team behind us we finally managed to get there.
I cannot recommend Kavitha highly enough. We contacted her to do our conveyancing because we had the pleasure of her professionalism in the past when she had her own office in 2013 and we knew that the process would be handled extremely professionally.
Kavitha is backed up by an amazing team of people who are not only also very professional but also extremely helpful and always pleasant.
I cannot recommend Kavitha highly enough and from personal experience I can honestly say that you will not find a better person to handle your conveyancing.

Lawyer named in this review:
Kavitha Rajah

Kavitha Rajah

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Roger

January 31, 2025

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Very satisfied with the service

We had two similar wills prepared and received sound advice and information in order to achieve desired outcomes. Reception staff and solicitor were polite and respectful. Work carried out in good time and to a good standard. Good on site parking facilities are very helpful.

Lawyer named in this review:
Russell Ali

Russell Ali

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David

January 25, 2025

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New Wills and LPAs

We were very pleased with Russell Ali's handling of our updated Wills and new LPAs.
He explained everything clearly and answered all our questions in a professional manner, fulfilling our requirements totally.
We would be very happy to recommend him.

Lawyer named in this review:
Russell Ali

Russell Ali

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 28 January, 2025:

Dear David, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are so glad to hear that Russell Ali provided clear and professional guidance while handling your Wills and LPAs. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your kind words.

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Housing & Property

Matter Type:

New home purchases and sales

Muhammet

January 17, 2025

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Highly recommend

All went good and it is fabulous to do all communications through email so each party could work on tasks at their convenience

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 28 January, 2025:

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that the email communication made the process more convenient for you. It’s great to know everything went smoothly

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Anonymous

December 13, 2024

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Outstanding support for conveyancing

I'm writing this review, unusually, to give a bit of praise to the team who helped us through our property sale and purchase.
I picked Kavitha Rajah from the Law Society website and wanted a firm that had a physical presence locally. Both of these decisions paid off. Our costs were a little higher than originally anticipated but this is definitely a case of "you get what you pay for."
Our transaction was protracted and became extremely stressful, due to delays by others in the sale and purchase chain, but Kavitha Rajah and her team were always on hand to respond and support. Indeed, she went over and above her legal responsibilities with reassuring emails even at the weekend. Her personal care and attention were very much appreciated.
II would recommend Kavitha to anyone looking for a local conveyancing solicitor.

Lawyer named in this review:
Kavitha Rajah

Kavitha Rajah

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 07 January, 2025:

Thank you for your 5-star review and detailed feedback! We're so glad we could meet your expectations and truly appreciate your kind words. We look forward to working with you again.

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Nalinika

December 12, 2024

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Timely, responsive service

I can highly recommend Kavitha and her team based on my experience. They were responsive and kept the communication alive throughout the process which made it easier to follow. Made the huge difference to the process. Thank you.

Lawyer named in this review:
Kavitha Rajah

Kavitha Rajah

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 07 January, 2025:

Dear Nalinika, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience. Your support means the world to us, and we look forward to working with you again soon!"

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Nita

April 27, 2022

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Nita

We recently used Judge & Priestley's conveyancing services. Elizabeth Besufekad provided a 5* service assisting with the sale of our flat. She was quick to respond to any queries and very personable and friendly.

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John

April 06, 2022

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John

Dealings with Peter and Hannah, very professional and straight forward

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 06 April, 2022:

Dear John, thank you for your 5* review and comments we really appreciate it. We are glad that you were happy with the standard of service that you received and look forward to working with you again

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Don

March 21, 2022

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Don

Having been recommended by a friend I am extremely satisfied with the service I received from Judge and Priestley.
My will was dealt with in a very professional , courteous and friendly manner by Hannah Kirkpatrick and exceeded my expectations.
Above all it’s the peace of mind I feel.
More than happy to recommend to others.

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 22 March, 2022:

Dear Don, thank you for your 5* review and detailed comments we really appreciate it. We are glad that you were happy with the standard of service that you received and look forward to working with you again.

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Mike

March 04, 2022

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Mike

My family appointed Judge and Priestley to deal with the administration of my late mother’s estate. Our case was dealt with specifically by solicitor Hannah Kirkpatrick and was first-rate in every sense. Every query was dealt with promptly and with compassion – and we could not have wished for better advice and service. Highly recommended.

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 07 March, 2022:

Dear Mike, thank you for your 5* review and detailed comments we really appreciate it. We are glad that you were happy with the standard of service that you received.

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Valya

March 03, 2022

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Valya

Excellent service. I exchanged several emails with this business, and everyone I contacted were patient and courteous. The short meeting I had was also courteous and efficient. I would recommend this business to anyone.

A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 03 March, 2022:

Dear Valya, Thank you for your 5* review we are delighted that you have been satisfied with the service you have received. Thank you too for your kind comments.

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