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Kingsfords is a long established highly reputable firm providing expertise in many areas of law both to commercial concerns and private individuals. Kingsfords was founded in the mid 1880s by Julius Kingsford and the firm’s development since that time was initially linked to the growth of Ashford and East Kent, but now our clients are based nationally across England and Wales and beyond. Kingsfords has developed both in response to and in anticipation of the needs of our clients and today, with over 50 staff, we are able to provide a wide range of services to both private and commercial clients. We have achieved Lexcel accreditation (a symbol of excellence within the legal profession). In a recent survey, over 99% of clients responding said that they would use our services again. Read more...
Kingsfords Solicitors Limited
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Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.
Client Reviews
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Probate
Alison
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I was floundering with all the paperwork after my husband's death. Ms Sarah Geering and her secretary, Paula Whitewood dealt with my late husband's estate efficiently and with compassion. I felt I could ask Sarah a question or contact her by email and I was never made to feel a nuisance. I was given sensible advice and subsequently, my daughters and I had every confidence in asking Sarah to draft our wills.
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Child Law
Guardian
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We were involved in a family court case as interim carers for our niece whilst her mother sort to regain custody. Marian at Kingsford was really helpful in getting us through the legal side of proceedings. She was also caring and empathetic during some more difficult times. She helped us secure some funding from the local authority which was a huge help. In all our dealings with Kingsford, everyone was professional and friendly. Marian always took the time to talk us through the legal jargon and spell out what our options were at each stage. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
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Purchase and Sale
Glynis
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From our very first exploratory telephone call with Renee Hopper regarding the sale of our French property I felt confident that our needs were clearly understood and acknowledged. The help and guidance that we received from Mme Bassini and Ms Hopper left nothing to to chance with no assumptions being made about what we did or did not understand. Thanks to their willingness and expertise in communicating with the relevant officials, notaires, estate agents etc in France as well as organising the Power of Attorney the process was as stress-free for us as it could possibly be and for which we are eternally grateful.
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Charlie Beaumont
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We really appreciated the professionalism of Kellie Darke and her colleagues. Their approach was consistently highly personable and, as a result we felt we were in very good hands.
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Purchase and Sale
Iain
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A good professional took over a case already in hand (due to illness of the partner originally working on it) and kept us up to speed on the progress of a house purchase with a number of complexities in the Title, providing sound advice.
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Children
paul
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Excellent service from Tom Browne who helped out with an urgent family matter, despite it being Good Friday.
Professional, polite and extremely helpful - thank you Tom!
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Probate
Charles Colin
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. Excellent service throughout. Obtaining Probate was was very protracted because of very poor service from the Ministry of Justice (blamed on Covid), pressure was maintained and eventually paid off. Sale of the property was consequently delayed but was handled very professionally. Good comunications maintained for the whole period. Couteous, professional and sympathetic in all dealings. I have no hesitation in highly recommending Kingsfords.
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PB
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Thank you that is awesome
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Purchase and Sale
SB
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Dear Kim Just in case I don’t have a chance to speak with you before Friday I wanted to say thank you so much for all your help over the last few weeks. This sale/purchase has been pretty arduous for us all and your sound advice, patient tenacity and sense of humour has been much appreciated. Many thanks for everything.
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Matter Type:
Consumer Rights
CS
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Succinct advice. Professional manner. Mr Crook is excellent. Love Kingsfords
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New home purchases and sales
Marion
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We recently bought a new build home in Cranbrook and wanted to use a local solicitor. It was very convienient to be able to call or drop into the office with paperwork and questions throughout. Kept exactly to initially agreed completion date. Katy and Kellie were fantastic. Thank you very much.
A representative from Kingsfords Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 23 August, 2024:
Hi Marion, Thanks so much for your lovely feedback. We hope you have settled in well at your new home and look forward to acting for you again in the future.
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Purchase and Sale
Richard
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Kellie Dark I have used kingsfords for a long time
I have aways use kellie she is excellent in her field of work she has done my last few sales and purchases with out any problems. I would recommend her to anyone
A representative from Kingsfords Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 22 March, 2024:
Many thanks for your feedback Richard. We are most grateful.
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Purchase and Sale
Nigel
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Kellie Darke at Kingsford’s Cranbrook office acted for me on the purchase of a property recently. It was not a straightforward transaction and I was pleased to be guided by Kellie who at all times was professional, knowledgeable and very efficient. Excellent service.
A representative from Kingsfords Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 19 June, 2023:
Thank you for your kind feedback Nigel. We are grateful.
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Matter Type:
Wills
Liane
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Highly professional! Excellent service! Assisted me with certifying some legal documents and helped my Father-in-law draw up a will! Even went the extra mile and took it to his house to sign.
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Purchase and Sale
Robert
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Cannot come too highly recommended. Kellie Darke and the conveyancing team at Cranbrook were most efficient and impressive.
A representative from Kingsfords Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 06 January, 2023:
Hi Robert Happy New year and thanks so much for your valued feedback.
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At Kingsfords we pride ourselves on not only being able to advise on specific matters but also to provide that general and pragmatic advice which is so often needed. We have two centrally located Ashford offices, as well as offices in both Cranbrook and Hythe. Our head office is ideally situated being close to the M20 and only a few minutes’ walk to Ashford International Railway Station with its fast links to London.
