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How Thackray Williams 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 Thackray Williams LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Thackray Williams 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 4%
About Right 95%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 98%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Thackray Williams 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 Thackray Williams 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 98%
No 2%

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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 Thackray Williams 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 Thackray Williams 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%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Thackray Williams 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

    492
  • Very Good

    23
  • Average

    1
  • Poor

    4
  • Awful

    9

Overall experience

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

Yvonne

October 29, 2024

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Conveyance


My experience was of a straight forward approach, clear explanation of questions
I asked, and a sense that the process was being carried out with undue delay.
I could not have had a better solicitor.

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Tobias Mapulanga

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Tobias Mapulanga

October 28, 2024

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Legal service par excellence

I recently used Thackray Williams LLP for conveyancing and legal services during our house purchase, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The team was exceptionally thorough, communicative, and made the entire process seamless. Every step was handled with professionalism and care, and they were always available to answer questions or address concerns. Their expertise and attention to detail gave us peace of mind from start to finish. I highly recommend Thackray Williams LLP for anyone looking for reliable and efficient legal support in real estate!

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Ramzi

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Redundancy

Ramzi

September 27, 2024

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Megan and Lydia were a pleasure to work with

Megan and Lydia walked me through a redundancy process through to the final outcome. I felt like communication was clear, simple to understand and never felt like I had to chase to get a response. I appreciated the convenience of being able to meet online instead of in person, and felt cared for when we did meet - rather than feeling overly transactional.

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Jacqueline McGarry

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Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Jacqueline McGarry

August 29, 2024

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Buying & Selling

Zoe Hitchcock/Lucy Dell have provided an excellent service to my husband and I during a difficult transaction of buying and selling. They were both patient and calming when we were very stressed, they just got on with their job and successfully completed for us. Would highly recommend using there services as we will in any future endeavour. Well Done!

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Martin Chalkley

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Residential Conveyancing

Martin Chalkley

August 21, 2024

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House sale and purchase

I would like to say a big thank you to both Zoe and Lucy for the first class service they provided throughout our buying and selling process.
The sale in particular was by no means an easy transaction due to the ongoing difficulties experienced with our buyers solicitor. Despite this we always felt confident that everything from our side was being dealt with professionally and Zoe and Lucy kept us updated and informed at all times. All in all they provided an excellent, friendly and courteous customer service hence our 5 star review.

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Shirley Newton

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Matter Type:

New home purchases and sales

Shirley Newton

July 17, 2024

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Sale and Purchase

Well what can I say - outstanding - brilliant 🤩

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Tunch

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Employment Law

Tunch

July 13, 2024

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Superb service

Megan was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and professional. It was a very smooth and stress less process.

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Gary

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Matter Type:

New home purchases and sales

Gary

May 02, 2024

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Redrow house purchase

Timely transaction achieved for non UK resident

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Sumeet S

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Residential Conveyancing

Sumeet S

March 08, 2024

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Very good service

Thackray Williams acted as our solicitor for the purchase of a property. Lucy helped us throughout the journey. The communication via phone and email was excellent. There was no delay from Lucy in reviewing and responding to the information received from all the parties. We were kept up to date throughout the process. The legal work was done diligently. I will highly recommend Thackray Willimas.

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KWEYMOUTH

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Residential Conveyancing

KWEYMOUTH

November 30, 2023

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Excellent Service

An extremely efficient solicitors. All matters were attended to in an exceptionally timely manner. Very easy to contact by email and far less expensive than other companies. Very very impressed with Thackray Williams and wouldn't hesitate to recommend. Have already recommended to friends!

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Melanie

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Melanie

July 03, 2023

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Melanie

Went from reservation on 26th May to getting the keys on 30th June. Super quick and answered all our questions.

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Armin

Armin

June 26, 2023

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Armin

Steer clear of this law firm. My experience with Stuart Ruff started off promisingly, only for us to overshoot the initial estimate by 3x, with charges accrued for every minuscule communication effort. Despite requesting an end to this, it continued.

Numerous typographical errors were evident in their documents, including incorrect agreement dates and participant names.

Complicating matters further, I started receiving bills from Kimberley Deane and Jennifer Scoates, whom I hadn't been previously introduced to. The bills were unclear and their accompanying letters quickly turned aggressive, despite a prior agreement of a one-time payment. Their comments, such as threats of court proceedings if payment wasn't received within 14 days, were unsettling. Here is an example: “Unless payment is received within 14 days from the date of this letter, the debt will be passed to our Debt Collection Department who may issue court proceedings for recovery of the sum due without further notice.”.

I compiled and made the payments, but these unexpected invoices continued to arrive. The firm's departments seemed disconnected with poor internal communication and an aggressive attitude towards paying clients.

Their current rating doesn't reflect my experience. I would strongly advise anyone considering their services to think twice. My hope is that their rating will change to prevent others from enduring similar frustrations.

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James

James

June 14, 2022

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James

I engaged Adrian Whichcord and his team, in the Sevenoaks office, for some conveyancing work on the sale of a property. I received excellent and professional service throughout the process, and they managed to meet a very demanding timescale of offer through to exchange in 25 working days. Communication throughout the process was excellent and they were always quick to respond to any queries. I've done a lot of property transactions over the years and the service Thackray's provided is the best I have ever received. Their professional fees are also competitive. I would not hesitate to use them again, or reccomend them to others.

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May 06, 2022

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Adueyomabe

Marcus and Lauren were God sent. They dealt with our case in the most professional way. They were always available to talk and kept us updated at all times.
The process was stressful but they were always there to reassure me. Thank you soooo much Lauren, you are honestly amazing and we appreciate all your help.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
The Okpoudhus

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Max

Max

April 19, 2022

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Max

I was put in touch with Andrew Raby at Thackray Williams via the ARMA legal helpline. He was quick to communicate and we booked in a video call to discuss my problem. He was an attentive listener and offered relevant advice on the situation. I recommend anyone to the firm!

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Extraordinary circumstances demand exceptional people. Thoughtful, intuitive, determined individuals. Approachable, insightful professionals who can quickly get to the heart of your needs to deliver results that mean as much to us as they do to you. It's these qualities that define us and have built our reputation as a leading full-service law firm that cares. Find out how our team can turn challenges into opportunities tailored around you.

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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
    • Travel rights
  • Education
    • Education
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Employment Law
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Media and Sports
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pension Law
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Change of name
    • Child Access
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Law
    • Child Maintenance
    • 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
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Domestic Violence
    • Elderly care
    • Elderly care home fees
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • High Net Worth Divorce
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • 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
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • 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
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Planning
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • 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 Advisory Services
    • Tax Compliance Services
    • Trusts
  • Notary
    • Notary
  • Professional Negligence
    • Accountants
    • Architects
    • Barristers
    • Engineers
    • Financial advisors
    • IT professionals
    • Insurance brokers
    • Professional trustees
    • Surveyors
    • Tax consultants
    • Valuers
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Disputed Probate
    • Disputed Trusts
    • Disputed Wills
    • International
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Agriculture
    • Agricultural land for sale or development
    • Commercial contracts for farming businesses
    • Employment of farm workers
    • Farm partnerships and corporate structures
    • Farming disputes
  • Banking
    • Banking
  • Charities
    • Charities
  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Environmental policy law
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Planning law
    • 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
    • Contract law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Credit Control
    • Data Protection
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Franchising
    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy
    • Insurance
    • 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
    • Development agreements
    • Development loan facilities
    • Engineering contracts
    • Facility maintenance agreements
    • Framework agreements
    • Guarantees and bonds
    • Warranties, third party rights and reliance letters
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
  • Energy & Transport
    • Aviation
    • Energy
    • Maritime and Shipping
  • IT & Intellectual Property
    • Anti-Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy
    • Computer and IT Law
    • Confidential Information, Know-How and Trade Secrets
    • Copyright
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    • Design rights and product designs
    • Domain Names
    • GDPR
    • Intellectual Property Litigation and Dispute Resolution
    • Patents
    • Personality and Image Rights
    • Trade Marks and Designs
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    • Environment
    • Health and Safety
    • Licensing
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