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How Sweeney Miller LLP Compares

Value for money

This firm - 97%
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 Sweeney Miller LLP on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Sweeney Miller 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 2%
Overpriced 3%
About Right 94%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 97%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Sweeney Miller 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 Sweeney Miller 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 97%
No 3%

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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 Sweeney Miller 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 Sweeney Miller 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 98%
No 2%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Sweeney Miller 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

4.8/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    779
  • Very Good

    29
  • Average

    3
  • Poor

    4
  • Awful

    18

Overall experience

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

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

Tim

November 20, 2024

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Sale of 13 high oak hair salon

Totally professional service from. Start to finish
Wouldn’t hesitate to use them in the future
Regards
Mr T Lloyd

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Christine

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Tenant Eviction

Christine

November 19, 2024

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kira Halliday was very professional and guided us throughout eviction

Very professional and knowledgeable thorough out our eviction of tenant

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Daniel

Matter Type:

Divorce

Daniel

November 18, 2024

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Client review

Amy helped me through my case with fantastic knowledge and integrity. I was provided with her full support throughout the process and felt priveldiged to have her working my case. Amy made the process simple to understand and delivered an outstanding result for me. She has helped to resolve long running issues and given me the freedom to enjoy my future without further concerns. Amy is extremely professional and a wonderful example of how a legal advisor can be both professional whilst showing a human side to her dealings. I would highly recommend her to anybody wishing to resolve issues in her field as she is a shining example of what a solicitor should be. I'm so grateful for all her support and wish her the best in her career moving forwards. Thanks again Amy you've been an absolute star 🌟

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Piotr

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Piotr

November 13, 2024

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Slow and inefficient - likely overloaded/understaffed

We wouldn't recommend Sweeney Miller to anyone because of the following issues:
- the solicitors were unfamiliar with our case and we had to answer questions or doubts which were explained in our case file
- the solicitors could not properly communicate with sellers' solicitors regarding the TR1 and transfer deed (misspelled buyer name, declaration of trust) which resulted in an e-mail ping-pong that lasted for 2-3 weeks. The solicitors did not check the paperwork obtained from sellers' solicitors against our file to verify if the names are spelled correctly and declarations were included - we had to do that on our own.
- the solicitors left sorting out matters related to proof of funds to the final weeks of the case, despite the proof being submitted months earlier. This caused additional 1-2 weeks delay.
- they seemed oblivious to our mortgage offer expiry date, despite our reminders
- it took nearly 6 months to complete our case
- had to submit a complaint about the shortcomings in dealing with our case

From positives:
- they are definitely professional solicitors, but clearly overloaded and simply don't have the time to properly deal with new cases
- our matter was quickly concluded after complaint submitted

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AlyGreene

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

AlyGreene

November 12, 2024

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Conveyance

I had a fantastic experience using Sweeney Miller for my recent property purchase. They were fast, efficient and incredibly helpful- particularly Elizabeth who I dealt with mostly. The whole process from start to finish was seamless. They were able to complete the purchase within a tight deadline and provided a friendly and helpful service. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and I would highly recommend Sweeney Miller to everyone considering purchasing a property.

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Fahim

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Fahim

November 12, 2024

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Purchase of house

Definitely recommend really helpful sorted everything out very quick, always responded with pace

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Nathan

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Nathan

November 05, 2024

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Great service!

Leanne was dealing with my case and it was a pleasure working with her. As an estate agent it’s vital to have great solicitors to keep the ball rolling and that’s exactly what Leanne did.

She is an excellent communicator and always replied promptly. She went above a beyond with the customer service; even dealing with my case when she was on annual leave or out of hours.

I highly recommend using Leanne’s service! Very pleased.

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Paul

Matter Type:

Possession and repossession proceedings

Paul

November 04, 2024

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Tenant - Possession Order

Kira handled a possession order for a property of ours. She handled this very professionally, providing regular updates, offered solution based advise. Kira was easy to contact. Highly recommend

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Hassan Rizvi

Matter Type:

Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property

Hassan Rizvi

November 04, 2024

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First class service.

From the initial contact right up to conclusion, Ramsha provide a first class service.

Very quick to take instructions and very quick to reply to my numerous queries in a friendly, clear and efficient way. Throughout, she provided excellent advice, for which I am very grateful.

I do not take such excellent service for granted - particularly since Covid, its certainly not the norm.

Absolutely recommended.

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Keith

Matter Type:

Litigation - Breach of contract

Keith

October 30, 2024

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Breach of contract managment

I have a breach issue within a contract, and Jade looked after the issue perfectly. There appeared good and solid support from the company as a whole and the issue was managed quickly and effectively. Great job!

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Reviews collected from

Steph

Matter Type:

Investment purchases and Buy to Let

Steph

November 13, 2024

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Steph

Brilliant service again. I am a landlord and use Sweeney Miller each time I buy a property. The last 2 I completed last month, both within a 28 day timescale. Very friendly, organised, efficient and professional service every time. Highly recommend them for a simple easy process.

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Sekai

Sekai

November 06, 2024

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Sekai

We cannot express enough how grateful we are for Lucy's outstanding assistance in the purchase of our new home. From the very beginning, Lucy made the entire conveyancing process not only manageable but actually enjoyable!

Her communication skills are unparalleled, Lucy was always prompt and clear in her responses. We never had to chase her for updates or clarity—she anticipated our questions and addressed any potential concerns before we even had to ask. It was so refreshing to have someone who genuinely cared about us and our experience!

What truly set Lucy apart was her ability to explain even the most complex legal jargon in a way that made it easy to understand. She walked us through every step, ensuring we felt confident and informed throughout the entire process. It truly felt like we had a knowledgeable friend guiding us rather than just a conveyancing assistant.

Thanks to Lucy's hard work and dedication, we felt completely at ease during what could have been a very stressful time. Her professionalism and expertise made all the difference, and we are now happily settled into our new home, all thanks to her efforts!

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Abigail

Matter Type:

Residential Conveyancing

Abigail

November 03, 2024

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Abigail

100% recommend this solicitor. Have already told multiple people about how amazing they had been all the way through our sale and purchase. We worked with Viktorija and Ethan, Thank you both so much for all of your help and being so quick in turning everything around.

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Naghmeh

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Residential Conveyancing

Naghmeh

October 21, 2024

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Naghmeh

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Lucy and Stephanie at Sweeney Miller . Can't recommend them enough. Very responsive, thorough and approachable. I'll be seeking the services of Lucy and the team at Sweeney Miller on future matters

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Description

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and approachable legal business. Yet we are also decisive and determined when it comes to providing our clients with representation. From divorce and family law to commercial issues or personal injury claims, you can turn to us for pragmatic, accurate and assured legal advice. Our Newcastle-Upon-Tyne & Sunderland solicitors support clients across a broad range of legal areas, with specialist teams working in their own field of expertise. Our North East based legal firm provides proactive, independent and practical advice to both individuals and businesses.

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Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Credit
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Malicious falsehood
    • Travel - Airlines going out of business
    • Travel - Volcanic ash disruption
    • Travel rights
  • Employment
    • 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
    • Military
    • Pay Issue
    • Pension Law
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Annulment
    • Child Access
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Maintenance
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Divorce
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Domestic Violence
    • Elderly care
    • Elderly care home fees
    • Family Mediation
    • Financial Matters
    • Fixed Fee Divorce
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Injunctions
    • International Divorce
    • Lasting power of attorney
    • Legal aid
    • Marriage and civil partnerships
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • 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
    • 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
  • Personal Injury
    • Back Injury At Work
    • Burns, Scars and Lacerations At Work
    • Car Passenger
    • Dog Bite
    • Fatal Accident
    • Head and Brain Injury
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Disputed Probate
    • Disputed Wills
    • Probate
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Commercial Property
    • 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
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Asset Tracing
    • Commercial Contracts and Agreements
    • Commercial Law
    • Competition law
    • Contract law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Corporate Law
    • Corporate finance
    • Credit Control
    • Data Protection
    • Employment - business
    • Insolvency and Bankruptcy
    • Insurance
    • Intellectual Property
    • Litigation for Holiday and Residential Parks
    • Management buyouts
    • Merchandising and sponsorship
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Mis-sold Interest Rate Swap Agreements
    • Outsourcing agreements
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Slander
    • Small businesses
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
    • Tax
    • Unfair Loan Charges
  • Regulations
    • Licensing