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How Marsden Rawsthorn Solicitors Limited Compares

Value for money

This firm - 96%
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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.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Marsden Rawsthorn Solicitors Limited on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Marsden Rawsthorn Solicitors Limited. 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 2%
Overpriced 3%
About Right 93%

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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 Marsden Rawsthorn Solicitors Limited 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 Marsden Rawsthorn Solicitors Limited 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 - 98%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Marsden Rawsthorn Solicitors Limited 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 Marsden Rawsthorn Solicitors Limited 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 98%
No 2%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Marsden Rawsthorn Solicitors Limited 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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4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    367
  • Very Good

    15
  • Average

    0
  • Poor

    0
  • Awful

    3

Overall experience

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

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Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

Raphael Landau

December 19, 2024

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Property remortgage

Had a property remortgage. Jayne dealt very quickly with it. Very recommended for non complicated transactions.

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Julia

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Employment Law

Julia

December 19, 2024

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Redundancy Claim

I was shown the utmost care and given really good advise. The claim was sorted successfully without incident. I would definitely recommend this Solicitor group

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Paul O

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Residential Conveyancing

Paul O

December 18, 2024

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House purchase conveyancing

Very efficient and knowledgeable service provided by Paul Margey, who was reassuringly helpful throughout.

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Ella Bristow

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Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

Ella Bristow

December 18, 2024

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Wonderful Service

Jayne Cassidy provided an excellent service on the sale of my property. She made the process very simple and kept me fully informed throughout. Thank you

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Anonymous

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Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

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December 17, 2024

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Excellent communication and service

Jayne has been an excellent communicator and provided a speedy service.

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Faye

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Residential Conveyancing

Faye

December 11, 2024

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Conveyance

Could not recommend highly enough.

Absolutely fantastic service, very approachable and reliable.

Always answers calls and emails, and kept me well informed throughout.

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S B

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Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

S B

December 05, 2024

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purchase of property

We had an amazing experience with the purchase of a property through Marsden Rawsthorn Solicitors.
Jayne Cassidy was extremely efficient, professional and a pleasure to deal with.
Would strongly recommend!

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Anonymous

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Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

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December 05, 2024

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Shmaya G

Realy happy with the service that i recived

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Wills

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December 05, 2024

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Review of Will making process and documents 2024

Joanne and her team were very professional, friendly, caring and respectful of my wishes. The process was conducted effectively and efficiently. Thank you Joanne.

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Anonymous

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Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

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December 04, 2024

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Highly recommended!

Excellent service! Quick! Simple! Straightforward!

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Anesha

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Residential Conveyancing

Anesha

October 24, 2024

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Anesha

Really great experience with the conveyancing team. Emails were always responded to within a few hours and the whole process went smoothly. Would recommend and will be using again in the future.

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Ben

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Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

Ben

September 09, 2024

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Ben

Having had an exceptional experience with Marsden Rawsthorn’s residential conveyancing team, I had high expectations for their commercial conveyancing services. Unfortunately, my experience with the commercial team has been markedly different.

While I consider myself realistic and understanding of the complexities involved in managing numerous clients and legal processes, the main issue has been their communication. At several critical moments during the conveyancing process, I encountered significant difficulties in reaching the team. Despite leaving daily voicemails and sending numerous emails, I received no response for extended periods—sometimes for over a week. Even when I attempted to contact the wider team, I was forced to leave voicemails requesting an urgent callback, but still received no response.

This lack of communication has caused unnecessary delays and frustration.

I will provide a more detailed update on this review as the situation progresses, but I wanted to share my concerns and experience so far. It’s disappointing given the high standard I previously associated with Marsden Rawsthorn.

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Charlie

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Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

Charlie

March 26, 2024

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Charlie

In my job I deal will a lot of solicitors, some are great and some are bad but my goodness these are up there with the worst. I’m currently trying to help my parents commercial units go through and therefore need commercial leases being completed.

I’m a big believer in customer service and I am so surprised at how bad this company has been. My parents have already paid £5000 upfront and wows that’s where they made their first mistake.

In the last 2 weeks I have called 10 times with no return call or response. The email replies I receive from Jenny Barnes are just rude and in-fact it’s like she doesn’t even read them.

She is now the reason our sale is stalling as she refuses to send a copy of the tenants signed lease to us - for our buyers mortgage offer we need this to carry on the sale.

My next port of call is to contact the legal ombudsman and make a complaint.

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Paul

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Mediation

Paul

February 11, 2024

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Paul

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to all the staff at Marsden Rawsthorn and share my thoughts on the service I received from this firm. I used Marsden Rawsthorn for purchasing properties over the past many years. However, last year, I separated from my partner and found myself fighting for my home, which I owned before I met her, my hard money and, believe it or not,- my dog. In my eyes, she was an emotional, mental and financial abuser, and what was the worst, she and I were forced by circumstances to live under one roof for two years after breaking up. I tried to sort it out myself amicably but was getting nowhere as she was interested in continuing with the abuse, not in resolution. And so I contacted Marsden Rawsthorn for help. I was immediately contacted by Karl, a dispute resolution lawyer, who became my brick wall and support until everything was sorted. As meaningful conversation was out of the question between me and my ex, I asked Karl to handle EVERYTHING on my behalf. First, Karl helped me to secure the ownership of my dog, which she wanted to take away despite not being able to provide adequate care for him. Karl advised on every possibility depending on what she decides to cook up next and what is my legal standing. He then constructed a legal agreement with very clever wording which helped me to secure ownership of the dog and stop all possible future attempts to take him away from me.

Next, I needed to secure the ownership of my Lytham St. Annes-based home. This was much trickier as she wanted us to sell the house, and I wanted to keep it as it was my family home. As revenge, she was dragging her heels at every step. She was directing her solicitor once or twice a month, resulting in Karl and even her own solicitor needing to chase her. I secured a new remortgage offer, and she did everything she could to make me lose that offer by missing the deadline. What should've taken three months stretched over nearly a year. I was losing my will to live on a couple of occasions due to constant mind games and abuse from her at home. But Karl was always there for me, advising, cheering and always reliable. He was keeping me in the loop all the time and, sometimes, working till the last minute in the evening. The communication was brilliant. He pushed, nagged, prodded and bulldozed his way through. He is cunning and steely towards his opponents but caring, kind and approachable towards his clients.

Karl's colleague Paul of the conveyancing department was also fantastic. Karl and Paul made it their mission to complete the transfer of equity and get her out of the house before Christmas to give me and my children a peaceful Christmas. I have no idea how they managed to pull this off, but we completed it five days before the office's closure for the holidays. Paul, just like Karl, is very caring, officiant and very involved and kept me updated. I did not need to chase anyone. Everything was done for me. I just sat back and watched the battle going on. We were a step away from going to court on numerous occasions, but the professionalism, efficiency and diplomacy of these lawyers helped to avoid it and saved me a lot of money. Yes, Marsden Rawsthorn is not a cheap firm. But you get exactly what you pay for because everything is done for you at the best possible quality. A five-star reliable service and kind and involved approach. They really do care. I consider myself lucky to have them on my side and definitely will be recommending and will continue to use them again for anything legal. Every penny I spent on their services now definitely feels like an investment in a better and brighter future. Thank you so much, Karl and Paul.

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Lee

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Employment Law

Lee

October 17, 2023

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Lee

I used for some employment advice
Down to earth advice
Nice people to deal with and better still when they say they will ring they do

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Marsden Rawsthorn is a forward thinking and client focused law firm based in Fulwood, Preston and Chorley. We are committed to getting the right results for you, for the right fee whilst providing you with a quality service. Providing exceptional service for you is the driving force of our dedicated and experienced team of lawyers. We place great emphasis on listening to you and taking time to understand your needs enabling us to provide you with innovative solutions to all your private and business issues. Peace of mind Communication is the key to the excellent level of client service that we deliver. We keep you updated every step of the way during your transaction or case, whilst remaining transparent on the cost. We offer many of our services on a fixed fee basis to ensure the best course of action, fits both your personal circumstances and financial situation. Our services can be adapted according to the complexity of your matter and the level of advice you need. Here to help-Initial consultations We either offer a free initial consultation (for 30 minutes) with no obligation or offer fixed fee initial consultations, depending on the legal service you require. Our friendly and proactive client relationship team will arrange this for you. The lawyer you meet with during the initial consultation will advise you of your legal options, discuss with you the outcome you wish to achieve and consider that with you, and advise you on costs from the outset.

Practice areas

We can help you with…… Disputes and debts Landlord and tenant disputes Property disputes Company and partnership disputes Intellectual property (copyright, trademark) issues Contentious probate/disputed inheritance Inheritance Act /claims by dependents Contract disputes Boundary disputes Professional negligence claims Banking and finance disputes Defamation Harassment Debt Employment issues Dog custody disputes Family Law Divorce Civil Partnership Dissolution Children Disputes Financial settlements Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements Separation Agreements Cohabitation Agreements Wills, Trusts and Probates Will writing Inheritance tax planning Probate and administration of estate Powers of Attorney Court of Protection Applications Asset protection Trust advice and preparation Personal Injury Road accidents Trips and slips Workplace accidents Medical negligence Residential Property House sales and purchases Mortgages and re-mortgages Part exchanges Transfer of ownership Transfer of equity Help to Buy Loan Redemption Property rental, leases and lease extensions Commercial Property Buying and selling commercial property Refinancing Property auctions Site acquisition for development Agricultural land transactions Commercial property leases Comprehensive landlord and tenant services Employment Law Unfair dismissal Redundancy and reorganisations Employment contracts and variation of contracts Settlement agreements TUPE Disciplinary and grievance procedure Discrimination Equal Pay Employer support services Employment Tribunal work Company and Commercial Law Company and business acquisitions Company and business disposals, exit strategies and planning Company reorganisations and restructuring Company constitutions including share classes and articles Company and business start ups Partnerships and LLP’s Corporate finance guidance Management ‘buy-ins’ and ‘buy-outs’ Shareholder agreements

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Personal areas of law

  • Clinical Negligence
    • Accident and Emergency Claims
    • Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Clinical Negligence
    • Cosmetic Surgery Claims
    • Dental Negligence
    • Dental Negligence Claims
  • Consumer
    • Consumer Credit
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Consumer Rights
    • Dispute resolution - civil mediation
    • Libel and Defamation
    • 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
  • 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
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Pay Issue
  • Family Law
    • Annulment
    • 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 Violence
    • Elderly care
    • Elderly care home fees
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • 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
    • Second charges
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Money & Tax
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
    • HMRC Tax Investigations and Disputes
    • Inheritance Tax
    • Insolvency and bankruptcy
  • Personal Injury
    • Accident Abroad
    • Accident At Work
    • Accidents In Public Places
    • Against The Council
    • Amputation
    • Asbestos Compensation
    • Back Injury At Work
    • Benefits Available To Asbestos Victims
    • Broken Bone Or Fracture
    • Burns, Scars and Lacerations At Work
    • Bus and Coach Accident
    • Car Accident
    • Car Passenger
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Children's Accident
    • Children's Serious Injury
    • Chronic Pain
    • Cycling Accident
    • Defective Work Equipment
    • Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme
    • Dog Bite
    • Fall From Height
    • Fatal Accident
    • Gym Injury Compensation
    • Head Injury At Work
    • Head and Brain Injury
    • Holiday Accidents and Illness
    • Holiday Sickness and Illness Compensation
    • Manual Handling
    • Occupational Asthma
    • Repetitive Strain Injury
    • Whiplash
  • Professional Negligence
    • Barristers
    • Financial advisors
    • Insurance brokers
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Disputed Probate
    • Disputed Trusts
    • Disputed Wills

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
  • 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 Contracts and Agreements
    • Commercial Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Competition law
    • Contract law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • 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
  • Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation
  • Regulations
    • Health and Safety
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