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Established over 150 years ago, we are an independent firm of solicitors based on Merseyside and Wirral. We focus on providing the best legal service and advice by taking an empathetic and caring approach to each client and their individual needs. We have a team of legal experts across six areas of law, who provide the expertise and support you need to deal with your legal issue. Our priority is making sure that you have the best possible experience with us, so please don't hesitate to contact us to discuss your legal issue. Read more...
Also known as - Maxwell Hodge Solicitors
Maxwell Hodge Limited
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Client Reviews
James
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Hannah was very helpful and managed to fit us in within 2 days of calling to have some mortgage documents certified. Thanks again
A representative from Maxwell Hodge Limited responded to this review on 01 April, 2025:
Thank you, James. We're glad to hear Hannah was able to assist you quickly with your certified documents. We appreciate your feedback and are happy we could help.
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Ian Smith
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Hannah at the Maghull branch has been so helpful with finalising my late mothers probate which took all the pressure off me as I found it daunting. All the staff are so friendly and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them all for such a first class service.
Kind Regards,
Mr Ian Smith.
A representative from Maxwell Hodge Limited responded to this review on 24 March, 2025:
Thank you, Ian, for your kind words. We're so glad Hannah and the team could provide you with support during such a difficult time. We truly appreciate your feedback and are happy to have been able to help.
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Purchase and Sale
Pauline Appleton
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I wouldn’t have given 1 star but you have to.
This firm dealt with the estate of my Nan - although on the paperwork, they named one of the executors as the deceased & even after pointing this out, official paperwork was still sent with the error. Very poor.
No “dear Mrs…. Or Hi on emails - just a one liner, with no, very best regards.
Took relevant identification into the office in Maghull, was informed all was fine with it, only to get an email over FIVE weeks later saying needed more.
Repeatedly asking my Uncle to do stuff via the internet when we made it clear from the very beginning, he has no access to it.
This was all with the sale of my Nan’s home. We were lucky the girl who was buying it was patient - as it took over a year for them to sort stuff out. Even though they knew it was a flat, they didn’t request all the necessary information, paperwork etc from the start - yet surely they would know to do that?
Then all the “extra” costs.
With regards to the actual estate of my Nan, this is now being dealt with by the same firm of solicitors, only a different person.
They knew from the very beginning that two of the beneficiaries lived in the US & Canada. Left until last to ask for their information. Gave them emails, as far quicker & easier. Also provided postal details.
I explained that the Canadian Mail Service were on strike & that no mail was being accepted in UK Post Offices due to the massive backlog.
So of course they sent a letter via the post.
Then in the New Year, because they hadn’t had a reply, they emailed - advising they had written to them a whole 12 months previous. Yet another error on the paperwork.
There was mistake after mistake after mistake. Quite a few emails were not replied to when they were being advised if yet more mistakes. I could go on & on - but they aren’t worth it. We are still waiting for all of this to be finalised - my little Nan died two years ago.
I would recommend you deffo look elsewhere - certainly based on the dealings my family experienced and still experiencing.
The solicitor named on all our correspondence wasn’t actually the one who was messaging - I assume it was her secretary.
But it was obviously her signature on the correspondence.
A representative from Maxwell Hodge Limited responded to this review on 11 March, 2025:
Dear Mrs Appleton, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are sorry to note that you feel you have cause to complain about the service we have provided. We pride ourselves on our client service and take all feedback on board. Please be advised that our CEO, Simon Leyland, has contacted you by email today.
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Wills
Terry and Elaine Williams
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We had LPA’s and wills drawn up. It was an excellent professional service, very friendly with a warm welcome, we would recommend to anyone
A representative from Maxwell Hodge Limited responded to this review on 25 July, 2024:
Dear Terry and Elaine, many thanks for your review. We appreciate your positive feedback and are pleased to hear that you would recommend our service. We look forward to working with you again.
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Wills
Anonymous
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This was the first will I have had done and I must admit to being a bit apprehensive about the process, legal speak and all that but the manner in which I was dealt with soon put me at my ease, so well done to all concerned
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Wills
Anonymous
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Happy with service
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Wills
Anonymous
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Thanks Chris for your advice on the subject matter of my will. Thoroughly professional and I am very satisfied with the service
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Wills
Anonymous
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Chris was recommended to us by a friend, we found her lovely, very kind and understanding with us and she did an excellent job
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Wills
Anonymous
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On both occasions that we had appointments, we were very happy in how we were dealt with. We felt that all our questions were answered in a straightforward manner and we were advised in the best possible way, in a friendly and sympathetic manner. It has given us peace of mind to have our affairs in order. Thank you so much
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Wills
Anonymous
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Christine was excellent in all respects. She dealt with very delicate matters in an extremely professional manner. She is a real asset for Maxwell Hodge
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Wills
Jackie
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After deciding to finally write our wills, we were recommended to Maxwell Hodge, in particular Christine Fazakerley. She was excellent, gave us advice, was courteous and thoroughly professional. We would have no hesitation in recommending her, and Maxwell Hodge - a pleasure to deal with.
Christine Fazakerley from Maxwell Hodge Limited responded to this review on 04 June, 2024:
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Lee
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Amazing! Very professional and friendly , helped me in my time of need and would highly recommend. ( the tea was lovely too)
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Andy
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A real person answers the phone definitely the future 😀
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John
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Very professional and explained any detail we weren't sure about clearly.
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Wills
Deb
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On behalf of my dad. Fabulous service as always from Chris Fazakerly who besides being professional was kind, supportive and patient. Thank you so much.
A representative from Maxwell Hodge Limited responded to this review on 03 February, 2023:
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. This is very much appreciated as it helps greatly when others in the community are seeking trusted services. I will pass your kind words on to Chris. Thank you.
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Established over 150 years ago, we are an independent firm of solicitors based on Merseyside and Wirral. We focus on providing the best legal service and advice for our clients. Our team of legal experts take an empathetic and caring approach to each matter, ensuring that you receive the expertise and support you need to deal with your legal issue. With a large network of seven local offices across Merseyside and Wirral, our size and reputation also means we offer our services to clients throughout England and Wales. If required, we offer home, hospital and nursing home visits for disabled and elderly clients. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our priority is making sure that you have the best possible experience with us.
Civil Litigation; Court of Protection Applications; Industrial & Occupational Disease; Lasting Powers of Attorney; Matrimonial & Family Law; Medical Negligence; Personal Injury; Residential Conveyancing and Wills, Trusts & Probate.
