Walker Foster Limited

01756 700200

Walker Foster is a long-established and respected general practice law firm founded in 1919, with offices in Skipton, Barnoldswick, Silsden, Settle, Ilkley, Northallerton and Harrogate. Our vision is to always be the first choice for local legal expertise, creating a connection with the communities surrounding our offices as a trustworthy and caring company. We aim to provide valued and reliable legal services to generations both now and in the future. Read more...

Address
3 High Street
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 1AA
01756 700200
www.walkerfoster.com

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Available lawyers at Walker Foster Limited

Rizzwana Bashir

Sue Hartley

Conveyancing Executive

Claire Collinge

David Barton

Claire Lodge

Conveyancing Executive

Mariette Marren

Ann Hallmark

Katie Ingham

Luca Angarano

Chartered Legal Executive

Cay Schofield

4.7 out of 5

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Wills & Probate Executive

Keith Hardington

Alex Richardson

Lee Kirby

Rebecca Geldard

Guy Platon

Maxine Susan Heppenstall

0.0 out of 5

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How Walker Foster Limited Compares

Value for money

This firm - 95%

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 Walker Foster Limited on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Walker Foster 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 0%

Overpriced 6%

About Right 93%

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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 Walker Foster 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 Walker Foster 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 97%

No 3%

If you would like to read more about how we work with our review data please see our Transparency section.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Walker Foster Limited offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Consumer

1st / 7

26th / 4632

Company & Commercial

1st / 7

49th / 4392

Housing & Property

1st / 8

41st / 4260

Family Law

1st / 5

110th / 3858

Wills, Trusts & Probate

1st / 7

32nd / 3518

Commercial Property

1st / 7

42nd / 3339

Employment

1st / 6

123rd / 3116

Regulations

1st / 5

15th / 2587

Money & Tax

1st / 5

29th / 1848

Professional Negligence

1st / 4

21st / 1207

Dispute Resolution

1st / 2

45th / 1033

Welfare & Benefits

1st / 3

24th / 821

Agriculture

1st / 5

40th / 596

Construction

1st / 1

14th / 581

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.8/5

Reviews summary

Excellent

700
Very Good

31
Average

3
Poor

2
Awful

22

Overall experience

Value For Money
Communication
Initial Impressions
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Documentation Accuracy
Legal knowledge

Verified review

Peter

January 16, 2025

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conveyance

We can trust Walker Foster to give the best advice and manage our issues with care and attention.

Lawyer named in this review:
Sue Hartley

Sue Hartley

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 20 January, 2025:

Thank you for your kind words! We’re honored by your trust in us to provide the best advice and handle your matters with care and attention. Delivering exceptional service and ensuring our clients feel supported is always our top priority. Should you need assistance in the future, we’re here to help and support you every step of the way. Thank you again for choosing us!

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Peter

January 14, 2025

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Extra will

Cay was excellent, profesional, couldn't do enough for us.
No problems there.
Getting into the building was a major problem.
Speaking the lady who answered the button. i needed an appointment. I just want to leave some papers.
No, you need as appointment. Shouting this in the street, with the noise of the traffic was seriously not a pleasant experience. Used to be very friendly at the desk inside. Customer care??????

Lawyer named in this review:
Cay Schofield

Cay Schofield

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 17 January, 2025:

Hi Peter. Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Cay provided excellent and professional service—your kind words will mean a lot to them! We’re sorry to learn about your experience with accessing the building and the challenges you faced. Your feedback highlights an important area for improvement, and we will review our processes to ensure a more welcoming and convenient experience for everyone in the future. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to provide a smoother experience should you visit us again.

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Kieran

January 09, 2025

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Will use again...

I highly recommend and will definitely use Walker Foster again. A very detailed review was undertaken and I was kept in the loop with regular communications from Claire at all times. Everything was completed in a timely fashion.

Lawyer named in this review:
Claire Collinge

Claire Collinge

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 13 January, 2025:

Hi Kieran. Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Walker and that Claire kept you well-informed throughout the process with regular updates. We pride ourselves on providing thorough, timely service, and it’s wonderful to know that everything was completed to your satisfaction. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything further.

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Mohammad Kashif

January 09, 2025

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Amazing service

My experience with Walker foster has been amazing. Rizzwana handled everything so well that I was able to take the back seat.
The whole procedure was the best experience I have had and I would recommend Walker foster to others

Lawyer named in this review:
Rizzwana Bashir

Rizzwana Bashir

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 13 January, 2025:

Hi Mohammad. Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience with Walker Foster was amazing, and that Rizzwana was able to handle everything so well that you could relax throughout the process. We truly appreciate your recommendation, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to assist you. If you ever need help again in the future, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Edward Morgan Holden

January 08, 2025

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Sale of Perrygate Ave and purchase of Cheriton Ave

I would like to thank Fraser and Lydia for the service they provided in the sale of our house, and purchase of our new property. Their advice helped save us money on fees which were being requested and the Walker Foster team seemed by far the most pro-active firm in our chain. Without them chasing and forcing things through I believe there would have been significant delays in completing, and there was even the possibility of last minute issues causing it all to collapse which they helped resolve just in time! I would definitely recommend, in fact I already have.

Lawyer named in this review:
Fraser Bell

Fraser Bell

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 13 January, 2025:

Hi Edward. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re so pleased to hear that Fraser and Lydia were able to provide exceptional service during both the sale of your house and the purchase of your new property. It's wonderful that their advice helped save you money and that their proactive approach ensured a smooth process. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful that we were able to help navigate the challenges along the way. Should you need assistance again in the future, we’d be happy to help!

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Una Bridget

January 07, 2025

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I would recommend Walker Foster, they were very professional and approachable

Lawyer named in this review:
Sue Hartley

Sue Hartley

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 10 January, 2025:

Thank you for your recommendation, Una. We're glad to hear you had a positive experience with Sue and our team.

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John Terry

January 06, 2025

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Responsive and professional

Sue always responded in a timely and professional way which gave us reassurance at what proved to be a stressful process.

Lawyer named in this review:
Sue Hartley

Sue Hartley

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 10 January, 2025:

Thank you for your feedback, John! We’re glad to hear that Sue provided timely and professional support, offering you reassurance during a stressful process. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your kind words!

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Matter Type:

Disputed Probate

Neill

January 02, 2025

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Great Service

The were recommended by a friend and found the service first class.

Lawyer named in this review:
Katie Ingham

Katie Ingham

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 09 January, 2025:

Thank you for your feedback, Neill! We’re so glad to hear that you had a first-class experience during your Probate matter with Katie, and we appreciate your friend’s recommendation. It was a pleasure assisting you!

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Judith

January 02, 2025

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House sale

David was professional and supportive throughout the process. He dealt with the unusual enquiries swiftly and even visited our property to get a clearer understanding of the challenges caused by the rural situation.

Lawyer named in this review:
David Barton

David Barton

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 09 January, 2025:

Thank you for your feedback, Judith. We're glad David was able to provide professional and supportive service, especially with the unique challenges of your rural property.

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Anonymous

December 27, 2024

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Great support - good settlement outcome

Luca was extremely supportive and understanding through a difficult experience. He managed the situation in an efficient and pragmatic way reaching a satisfactory outcome from what could have been an ugly process. I am grateful to Luca and the rest of the Walker Foster team.

Lawyer named in this review:
Luca Angarano

Luca Angarano

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 08 January, 2025:

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that Luca's support and pragmatic approach helped achieve a positive outcome. Your gratitude means a lot, and we’ll share your kind words with Luca and the team.

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Joebee

November 25, 2024

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Joebee

Very happy to recommend this firm - I have recently completed two property sales, and both times I used Mariette Marren in Walker Foster’s Skipton office. Mariette was efficient, courteous and professional from start to finish, and was only too happy to help if ever I had a query. I would therefore not hesitate to recommend Mariette’s services to anyone searching for a friendly and approachable conveyancing solicitor for their property transaction. Many thanks once again Mariette for your excellent service!

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 27 November, 2024:

Thank you for your kind recommendation. We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Mariette and appreciate your trust in our services.

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Jonathan

October 30, 2024

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Jonathan

I recently used Walker Foster Solicitors for a transfer. The transfer was not straight forward and had its implication's, to which Claire from WF dealt with in a timely and very professional manner. I was kept fully informed of any updates throughout. The whole process was made hassle free saving me the stress and headaches. I would thoroughly recommend and would use WF again.
Thank you.

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 01 November, 2024:

Thank you for your wonderful review Jonathan! We're delighted to hear that Claire handled your transfer professionally and kept you informed throughout the process. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

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Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Angela

October 20, 2024

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Angela

David Barton, ably supported by Marguerite Harmon recently managed our property sale and purchase. The service provided was excellent - responsive, professional and timely. We have used Walker Foster on a number of occasions over the last 30 years and they have been consistently good

Lawyer named in this review:
David Barton

David Barton

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 22 October, 2024:

Thank you for your continued trust in Walker Foster over the years Angela! We are thrilled to hear that David, Marguerite, and the team provided an excellent, professional service for your recent property sale and purchase. We truly appreciate your loyalty!

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jim

September 16, 2024

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jim

super efficient team. keep you informed and up to date throughout the whole process. would highly recommend.

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 18 September, 2024:

Hi Jim. Thank you for your great review! We're pleased to hear that our team was efficient and kept you informed throughout the process. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. If you need any further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Liz

September 02, 2024

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Liz

Many thanks to the team especially Rizzwana and Victoria for managing the sale of our late mother’s house with compassion, professionalism and efficiency.

A representative from Walker Foster Limited responded to this review on 04 September, 2024:

Thank you, Liz, for your thoughtful review. We’re pleased to hear that Rizzwana, Victoria, and the team were able to handle the sale with compassion and professionalism. We appreciate your trust in our firm during this challenging time.

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