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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
Judge And Priestley LLP
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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.
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Client Reviews
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Residential Conveyancing
Sophia
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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.
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Residential Conveyancing
Mohammad
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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
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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Residential Conveyancing
Richard
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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.
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Roger
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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.
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David
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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.
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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Matter Type:
New home purchases and sales
Muhammet
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All went good and it is fabulous to do all communications through email so each party could work on tasks at their convenience
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Anonymous
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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.
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
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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.
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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Caroline
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The whole team at J&P have always been wonderful and I’ve always used them in sales / purchases of properties - I wouldn’t use anyone else and recommend them to everyone.
What should have been a straightforward purchase ended up being stressful and extremely time consuming (not for my purchase) but the team were ready to answer any queries from other solicitors in order not to hold up the process further, contactable and patient with all my questions!
A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 07 January, 2025:
Dear Caroline, Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review! We're truly grateful for your trust and loyalty over the years. We are so glad our team could support you and help move things along. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we’re always here whenever you need us!"
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Patrick
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The whole team at J&P have done a fantastic job helping us with the completion of our sale and purchase of our next property. As we were also acting as landlords in our old property this added a layer of complexity and James and Kavitha both provided a great service helping us to progress issues quickly.
A representative from Judge And Priestley LLP responded to this review on 07 January, 2025:
Dear Patrick, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so pleased to hear that James and Kavitha could assist you with both your sale and purchase, as well as navigating the added complexities of being landlords. It was our pleasure to support you through the process, and we are grateful for your kind words.
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Nita
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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
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Dealings with Peter and Hannah, very professional and straight forward
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Don
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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.
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Mike
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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.
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Valya
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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.
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At Judge & Priestley, we invest in our expertise. We recruit the best people and we are proud to retain them. Our teams have access to the latest resources and the continuing professional development opportunities they need to remain at the forefront of commercial legal practice. We are open and honest in the advice we give you, the work we do for you and in how much that work will cost. This, to us, is the cornerstone of a law firm’s relationship with its client, and it is a value which transcends our legal practice. So when we tell you that we will call you back, we will. When we say that we will issue your claim that afternoon, we will. Clients trust us, and we value that.
